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July 20, 2017

The Alexander Wang Amelia Studded Sandal: Why It's Popular and Where to Get the Best Knockoff for under $50

You might call it the summertime answer to the Gucci loafer, or just summer’s hottest sandal. Either way Alexander Wang’s Amelia slide has become one of the hottest shoes...

July 17, 2017

3 Ways to Wear Wide 90's Stripes Without Looking Like Beetlejuice

Editorial, Outfits

BIG, BOLD, look at me, 90’s stripes are back in a big way this season. Stripes are one of those things that cycles in and out of vogue every...

July 14, 2017

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Early Access Picks!

Shopping

Happy Anniversary everyone! If you are a seasoned, former corporate employee north westerner by myself you know all the ins and outs of the Nordstrom sale, but if you...

July 10, 2017

The Full Suit: Is Fall's 'Hottest Trend' Actually Going to Catch On?

Editorial, Outfits

Fashion magazines and trend guides do this every season: they pick a ‘hot trend’ and declare it THE trend of the season even prior to the season actually getting...

June 28, 2017

Embracing Your 80's Alter Ego Using Modern Clothing

Editorial, Outfits

From the runways of Spring and Fall to the newest Netflix original series GLOW, the ’80’s obsession is alive and well and only getting more popular. Perhaps it is...

June 21, 2017

Vintage Vacation Vibes: Unleash Your Inner Retiree

Uncategorized

Vintage clothing and trends are unmistakably having a moment right now as mainstream retailers like Zara create ‘vintage inspired’ pieces and style them like they came from your favorite...

June 13, 2017

How to Wear Ankle Boots in the Summer : Inspired by Louis Vuitton

Editorial, Outfits

Oh ankle boots. I sincerely hope this trend never dies since it comprises 75% of my entire shoe wardrobe and based on recent runway shows it’s fall from popularity...

June 9, 2017

2 Ways to Wear Statement Sleeves

Editorial, Outfits

The statement sleeve is a trend that is absolutely everywhere, from blouses to button-ups it’s the heavy hitter of the summer and it’s a wardrobe staple that you need...

June 6, 2017

Why You Need a Floral Print Jumpsuit (and You Don't Need a Crisis of Confidence)

Editorial, Outfits

The jumpsuit, everyone’s favorite all-purpose item that seems to have transcended trend becoming a staple in our wardrobes. Once a utilitarian item jumpsuits are now for casual wear, evening...

June 1, 2017

Can a Trench Coat be Worn as a Dress (Like Priyanka Chopra's at the 2017 Met Gala?) Let's Find Out

Editorial, Outfits

Could you actually take a trench coat, like that classic mac hanging in your closet, slip it off one shoulder and wear it to your next hot party a-la...

May 26, 2017

Bootleg Gucci: What it is and Where to Find it

Outfits, Shopping

First WHAT is Bootleg Gucci? In the 1980’s there was a huge movement to knockoff major brands due their easily to replicate ‘logo’ frenzy. Knockoff products were available everywhere...

May 25, 2017

Shirt Dressing: 2 Ways to Create a Multi-Dimensional Look Starting with a Shirt Dress

Editorial, Outfits

The white shirt has been an important piece in our wardrobes for some time now, evolving from the basic button up it once was to something so much more....

May 22, 2017

What Makes Florals for Spring 2017 ACTUALLY Groundbreaking

Editorial, Outfits

“Florals, for Spring, groundbreaking” as the quote goes from the infamous Devil Wears Prada. Except this year floral patterns ARE huge for Spring/Summer and they are, dare I say,...

May 17, 2017

5 Reasons to LOVE the 80's Trend

Editorial, Outfits

Patent leather to puffed sleeves, platform boots and mini skirts. Yes the 80’s are having a MAJOR fashion moment right now and here are 5 reasons you don’t want...

May 15, 2017

How to Incorporate Runway Style into Your Everyday look: The Power of the Waist Belt

Editorial, Fashion Week, Outfits

Australian fashion week just started and if you know me you know I love the high fashion shows. They are inspiring, get you to think differently about your wardrobe...

May 8, 2017

Transitional Dressing: How to Wear Your Summer Dresses Now

Outfits

Summer is almost here, you have unpacked your favorite ethereal floral dresses (or you have some in your shopping cart ready to go) but it just isn’t warm enough...

May 4, 2017

Tropical Prints for 2017: Not Just for Your Bathing Suit Anymore

Editorial, Outfits

Are you ready for your next vacation? Because this print is. Tropical prints are a big deal this season and they aren’t just for your bathing suit anymore. You...

May 1, 2017

Happy May Day: The New Top That is Replacing Your Spring Dress

Outfits, Shopping

Happy May Day everyone! It has been a questionable Spring to say the least when it comes to the weather. Normally we rotate our wardrobes and then march forward...

April 28, 2017

Suiting & Graphic Tees: A Match Made in Sartorial Heaven

Editorial, Outfits

Don’t you just love when your favorite trends of the moment end up being perfect complements to each other? We have been on a suit & graphic tee kick...

April 27, 2017

Becoming the Type of Person Who Wears Pink: The Millenial Pink Revolution

Editorial, Outfits

The Foundation of being Anti-Pink Oh Pink, the color I have had a hate-hate relationship my entire life is finally coming into its own and like any good trend-loving...

April 26, 2017

The Gucci Inspired Modern Suit

Editorial, Outfits

It’s hard to talk about fashion trends these days without mentioning a recent Gucci influence somewhere in there and when it comes to suiting the conversation is no different....

April 24, 2017

2 Ways to Wear A Pajama Style Suit

Editorial, Outfits

If you want to isolate of the most dominant trends of 2017 so far it would have to be the matching suit. Now this is a scary thing to...

April 21, 2017

Happy National Tea Day: The Incredible Sketch London

Outfits, Travel

It’s National Tea day in the UK today and what a better way to celebrate than with a review of the most amazing High Tea I had ever had...

April 18, 2017

Femme Forever: The Importance of the Graphic Tee and How to Wear It

Editorial, Shopping

The graphic tee is not new to any of us, we have had them in our closet our entire lives sporting our favorite slogans, our favorite food and yes,...

April 17, 2017

3 New Ways to Wear Your Bomber Jacket for 2017

Editorial, Outfits

Every so often there is a trend in the fashion world that becomes SO popular that we actually start getting sick of it. Last year’s IT-item, the bomber jacket...

April 13, 2017

How to Re-Wear Your New Party Dress Using Your Favorite Pair of Jeans

Editorial, Outfits

Dress c/o ASOS (shop their new ‘Occasion offering HERE‘) | ASOS Earrings | Jeans (in black HERE) | Zara Slides (another option in black HERE ) Easter is just...

April 11, 2017

The Best Statement Earrings under $30: The Hottest Jewelry Trend of 2017

Editorial, Shopping

When it comes to jewelry trends there has been 1 specific trend dominating the runways for the past two seasons: Statement Earrings. That means big, bold earrings that enhance...

April 10, 2017

13 Fashion Rules We Learned From Jenna Lyons

Editorial, Outfits

It was recently announced that Jenna Lyons, former Creative Director of JCrew, would be leaving her post at the fashion retailers helm. An era was ending and for many...

April 6, 2017

Seattle to London: A Fashion Blogger's Whirlwind London Travel Guide

Outfits, Travel

At the end of March I was fortunate enough to accompany 5 other bloggers from the Seattle area to travel to London, experience the city and then be on...

April 3, 2017

London Volume 2: Glitter Boots, Candy-Colored Houses and Portobello Road

Editorial, Outfits, Travel

It may be a universally acknowledged truth that you can’t visit London without taking a stop on Portobello Road in Notting Hill. Mind you if you are like us...

March 31, 2017

London Volume 1: Shoreditch, Banksy and a Denim Boilersuit

Editorial, Outfits

Oh London! How I adore you! In this first edition of reviewing my London travels I wanted to talk about Shoreditch, a hip part of East London that is...

March 29, 2017

Fashion & Architecture: Why the Background for Your Photos is SO Important

Editorial, Outfits

They say that travel is the most inspiring thing you do in your life and I would have to agree! I just got back from a whirlwind trip to...

March 22, 2017

Nothing Says 'Spring' Quite Like New Shoes: The Best New Shoes for 2017

Shopping

Nothing quite says ‘I am ready for Spring’ like a great pair of new shoes. Click on the images below to shop my favorites. From knotted mules to pom...

March 21, 2017

The Cool Girl Replacement for the Band Tee: The Harley Davidson Resurgence

Editorial, Outfits

Harley Davidson Tee (found on Ebay) | Asos Jeans (similar HERE) | Topshop Boots (similar HERE) | ACNE STUDIOS BEANIE(knockoff version HERE) The epic resurgence of band tees is...

March 20, 2017

Dying My Hair Platinum Blonde & Vinyl Pants

Uncategorized

Jacket Isabel Marant | Topshop Vinyl Pants (and HERE) | Gucci T-Shirt I have always been a proponent of taking risks when it comes to personal style and your...

March 17, 2017

Seeing Red: The Breakout Color from Fall 2017 Fashion Week

Uncategorized

Fall 2017 fashion week has wrapped and we have seen so many trends walk the runways but often the real breakout trends that we will all be wearing next...

March 15, 2017

The Corset Belt: How to Wear it and 5 Options under $30

Editorial, Outfits

March 13, 2017

This Floral Gucci Inspired Kimono is Ready For Spring: A Fashion Indulgent Outfit

Editorial, Outfits

March 12, 2017

the DIY Balenciaga Off-the-Shoulder Denim Jacket

Editorial, Outfits

Vintage Levi’s Jacket | Mirrored Boots (almost exact only BETTER) HERE (the picture on this site doesn’t do it justice but they are IDENTICAL and sold out on Topshop’s...

March 10, 2017

Get this Fall '17 Runway Look Straight from Your Closet

Editorial, Fashion Week, Outfits

Zara sweater similar HERE | Trousers (old) similar HERE The Fall 2017 runway shoes have come to a close and now we are all ready for Fall, even though...

March 6, 2017

Fall 2017 Runway to Real Way: The Return of 80's Power Dressing

Editorial, Outfits

Flat Top Sunglasses | Zara Sweatshirt | Zara Pants (similar HERE) | Vintage Coat (similar HERE) Fashion week is a funny thing: showing fashions out of sync with the...

February 24, 2017

'Think Pink!' But in a Street Style Kind of Way: The Hottest Trend of Spring 17

Editorial, Outfits

Trousers C/MEO | Hoodie | Waist Belt | ‘Revolution’ Clutch The catch-phrase of the season is undeniably the token words from Funny Face: “THINK PINK!” From runway to real...

February 22, 2017

4 Emerging Trends From Fall 2017 Fashion Week

Editorial, Fashion Week

Just like that London Fashion Week is a wrap and boy do we have some exciting trends to show for it. While I found New York fashion week to...

February 20, 2017

London Fashion Week: Street Style Ready

Editorial, Fashion Week, Outfits

ASOS Sweatshirt | Pink Aviators | Acne studios Beanie | Pants Finders Keepers | Cobalt Coat Fashion week Part II, aka London is upon us and I couldn’t be...

February 17, 2017

The Extreme Bell Sleeve: Get the Look for under $50

Editorial, Outfits

Blouse (if sold out similar HERE) | Vest Isabel Marant | Trousers (similar HERE) | Celine Sunglasses The bell sleeve was a late breaking trend in 2016 with street...

February 13, 2017

Preparing For London: How to Dress for Your Phone Booth Closeup & Win a Trip to London with Virgin Atlantic

Editorial, Outfits

This March I am partnering with Virgin Atlantic as they launch direct flights ‘Virgin Style’ from Seattle to London and I could not be more excited! As our inaugural...

February 12, 2017

Nordstrom Pop-In KBeauty: All the Products You Didn't Know Existed that You Need NOW

Shopping

Nordstrom just launched it’s KBEAUTY Pop-Up Shop this Friday featuring Korean Beauty products and I am officially in love. I visited the physical shop on Friday and absolutely loved...

February 9, 2017

Welcome to Fall 2017 Fashion Month: What to Expect

Editorial, Outfits

Make yourself a pot of coffee and double check to make sure your ‘Pin’ button is installed in your browser because it is Fashion Month people! Wahoo! For some...

February 8, 2017

Chic Handbags with Something to Say: Anguay Reed Designs

Editorial, Outfits

Fashion has always being a fundamental means of expression for both designers and every day people which means that often Fashion and Politics have become strange bedfellows when it...

February 7, 2017

Non-Traditional Valentine's Day Picks

Shopping

I am notably not a girly girl but I can support the idea of dressing to a theme for this occasion. Here are my Valentine’s Day picks that are...

February 3, 2017

Oversized Fishnets Outfit 2: Distressed Jeans Over Fishnet Tights

Editorial, Outfits

February 2, 2017

How to Wear Oversized Fishnet Tights: Outfit 1

Editorial, Outfits

‘Just Female’ Sweater and in Navy | HERE | Leather Stud Skirt (similar HERE) | Brixton Kayla Cap | Padlock Gucci Signature Bag Fishnet tights are a trend that...

January 30, 2017

Spring 2017 Trends: The Bold Graphic Stripe

Editorial, Outfits

Spring is fast approaching us which means it is time for us to start incorporating some of those major trends into our wardrobe now. A familiar trend making a...

January 27, 2017

A Very Seattle Wedding: The Corson Building

Editorial, Outfits

My husband and I got married this past November at the Corson Building in Georgetown, a restaurant very near and dear to our hearts. We had the entire location...

January 23, 2017

Leather on Leather: Political Movements and the Way We Dress

Editorial, Outfits

Leather Overall Dress (similar HERE and HERE) | Beret | Leather Coat (similar HERE ) |Boots (similar HERE) | Necklace (similar HERE) The way we dress is often...

January 18, 2017

The Must-Have Band Tee of the Year: Bleached Goods Iron Maiden-Karl Lagerfeld T-Shirt

Editorial, Outfits, Shopping

Iron Lager (Sweatshirt version)| Orange Coat (similar HERE and HERE) | H&M Earrings | Blue Pants (similar HERE) You have seen this shirt before, whether it was outside the...

January 9, 2017

Personal Style: Declaring My 2017 Uniform

Editorial, Outfits

There’s a huge push after the New Year to redefine yourself, be it physically, financially or even stylistically. This year my goals were the opposite: instead of becoming something...

January 3, 2017

Style Influences: Finding Your Fashion Tribe in 2017

Editorial, Outfits

We don’t often talk about where our style sensibilities stem from. We all love to say our style is ‘personal’ and ‘unique’ and while this is absolutely true our...

December 30, 2016

2016 Fashion Recap: A Challenging Year in Review

Editorial, Outfits

2016 has been a crazy year for so many of us and I am no exception. From the blog perspective I have had so many opportunities to meet new...

December 29, 2016

Staying Chic in the Winter: The Coziest, Fluffiest most Bad Ass Faux Fur Coat EVER

Editorial, Outfits

It’s that magical time of the year when we are all freezing our butts off heading off to work thinking ‘How the heck do I stay warm and not...

December 19, 2016

Patent is Back: A Casual Holiday Look for Girls' Night

Editorial, Outfits

This week is all about getting Holiday ready with holiday parties and New Years parties filling our calendars. If you are like me by this time of the month...

December 15, 2016

Styling Tips to Modernize a Vintage Fur Coat

Editorial, Outfits

We all have a coat like this in our closet, or a fur item that screams ‘1980’s Aspen’ or a ‘1950’s Night on the Town’ that you love but...

December 14, 2016

The FASHIONISTA's Gift Guide: All Your Designer Wannabe Favorites under $160

Editorial, Shopping

Happy Holidays everyone! While I am not a huge ‘gift guide’ person I do think that sometimes shopping for yourself or that fashionista in your life can be challenging....

December 7, 2016

The Best Plaid Coat EVER: the Infamous Isabel Marant 'Fred' Jacket

Editorial, Outfits

I chose the plaid. In case you haven’t been following me on Instagram you should know that I fell in love with this Isabel Marant Etoile ‘Fred’ jacket just...

December 1, 2016

An All White Holiday Party Look that is Already In Your Closet

Editorial, Outfits

It’s officially December now which means holiday party invites have most likely already started to role in. Here at Blogger Not Billionaire we LOVE getting dressed for holiday parties...

November 21, 2016

Why KENZOxH&M is My Favorite Collaboration To Date

Editorial, Outfits

PRINT ON PRINT ON PRINT on PRINT!!! Oh how I love the magic that is the myriad of ways Kenzo was able combine and clash prints for the most...

November 18, 2016

What European Women Taught Me About Wearing a Blazer

Dressing for fall, Outfits, over the knee

Two months after I purchased this gorgeous ever so subtle hounds tooth blazer there it sat in the bag I purchased it in, tags still intact, unworn. It wasn’t...

November 15, 2016

Why Your Sporty Windbreaker is the Perfect Topper for a Holiday Look

Editorial, Outfits

The holidays are fast approaching which means sweater sets, winter white and lots of Peppermint Mochas are in our future. For us here in Seattle that also means finding...

November 4, 2016

Escaping to Warmer Climates: A Seattleite's Take on Her First Traveling Warm Weather Fall

Editorial, Outfits, Travel

Happy November! Every year I watch Seattleites complain about our Fall/Winter grayness and talk about their planned escapes to warmer climates but I had never actually partaken in this...

October 27, 2016

How to Wear Velvet in the Daytime: In Particular A GOLD Velvet Jumpsuit, in the Daytime

Editorial, Outfits

Nothing says fall quite like a gold velvet jumpsuit…or at least I feel that way. When I saw this standout item at Zara a few months ago I couldn’t...

October 5, 2016

2 of My FAVORITE Fall Trends & The Best Place to Buy Vintage Inspired Band Tee's

Editorial, Outfits, Shopping

You barely need to look outside to know it’s Fall here in Seattle. The biting wind on your commute to work or the multi-colored leaves littering the sidewalk all...

October 3, 2016

Paris Fashion Week: 'We Should All Be Feminists'

Editorial, Fashion Week, Outfits

Paris fashion week is coming to a close and I have a confession to make: Paris is by far my favorite Fashion Week City season after season. Paris is...

September 27, 2016

Milan Fashion Week: Classic Heritage Style with a Twist

Editorial, Fashion Week, Outfits

Milan Fashion week started out with a bang, or a splash or whatever you would like to call the runway magic that is Alessandro Michele’s Gucci collection. While Gucci...

September 20, 2016

London Fashion Week Inspired OOTD & The Fanciest Overalls Ever

Editorial, Fashion Week, Outfits

London fashion week is one of my favorite weeks each fashion season. There is something about British style that is unself-conscious and incredibly appealing. From staples, like Vivienne Westwood...

September 14, 2016

Stripes & Prints: The Perfect Combo for a Statement Outfit

Editorial, Outfits

When it comes to street style at Fashion Week it is almost like a competitive sport: who can create the biggest splash while showing off their personal style. From...

September 12, 2016

New York Fashion Week Inspired OOTD & The Only Shoes You Need This Fall

Editorial, Fashion Week, Outfits

New York Fashion week is in full swing and the standout street style as always has been just as impressive as the collections themselves. Today’s look is inspired by...

September 9, 2016

New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Days 1 & 2: Runway Recap

Editorial, Fashion Week

Happy Fashion Week! We are 2 days in now and the great collections have already started rolling in! Today we will cover the ‘need to know’ shows that happened...

September 7, 2016

Gird Your Loins, It's Fashion Month

Editorial, Outfits

Twice a year the fashion world drops everything they are doing and sequentially descends upon each fashion capital for this magical event we call Fashion Week. From New York...

August 18, 2016

The 3 Things You Need For a Perfectly Polished Look: 80's (wannabe) Supermodel Edition

Editorial, Outfits

Sometimes the word ‘polished’ gets a bad rap. The connotations of ‘stuffy’ and ‘boring’ pop into our head when polished can really mean pulled together and a whole lot...

August 10, 2016

Urban Evening 1

Editorial, Outfits

I have always been a firm believer that you can have high fashion style without buying clothes straight off the runway. The key is always finding the right pieces...

July 18, 2016

Happy Anniversary Sale! The TOP 12 Items you NEED in your closet!

Shopping

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! In Seattle the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is a statewide annual holiday and as a native Seattleite I have religiously shopped the sale for as long as I...

July 13, 2016

A Dress & An Upcoming Wedding

Outfits

Oh yes, THIS dress, I almost forgotten about it. In fact I actually had forgotten about this entire shoot I had done with the uber talented Maggie Bradshaw because...

July 7, 2016

How to Wear Tie Dye in the 21st Century

Outfits

We all have a love/hate relationship with trends from our childhood that suddenly re-emerge in our adult lives. Tie dyed items remind me of DIY childhood t-shirts and everything...

June 24, 2016

3 Tips For Dressing Like Kendall and Gigi: Without Showing Too Much Skin

Outfits

If I was to ask a handful of young women who their ‘style icons’ were at the moment I guarantee that 80% of them would say Gigi Hadid or...

June 20, 2016

Crop Tops, The DIY Trend and High Kicks (or not so high as the case may be)

Outfits

I have such a love/hate relationship with crop tops. They are so cute, feminine and flirty and their newly emerging sassy sister the bra top is equally as compelling....

June 10, 2016

3 Reasons Why NOW is the Perfect time to Buy Designer

Outfits

You have been stalking it for weeks: that perfect jacket/bag/pair of shoes you saw on that runway/blogger in that certain issue of Vogue and you know, deep down, with...

March 9, 2016

The PERFECT Gucci Princetown Fur Loafer Knockoffs

Shopping

It only happens once in a blue moon, an IT item appears on the fashion scene that is SO iconic that EVERYONE takes notice. Fashion editors rush to get...