A Denim Date with ELLE and Lucky Brand

One look at my Looks to Emulate board on Pinterest, and it’s clear – denim is my go-to wardrobe staple. With the exception of the steamiest summer days, it’s rare that I want to wear much else. So, when Lucky Brand and ELLE invited me to an Exclusive Denim Fitting Party at the brand’s New York showroom, I cancelled all other plans in the books and headed straight into Midtown.

There, I mixed and mingled with fellow bloggers including Wendy of Nitro:licious and Karen of Where Did U Get That? and best of all, the Lucky Brand Design team, including Creative Director Nico Peyrache (below, with moi!) Nico met with each of us individually to help us find the perfect fit in Lucky Brand, and of course, to chat denim needs and desires.

As previously discussed, I’m committed to this all-American fabric (actually – that’s a lie, denim is from de Nîmes, France… #themoreyouknow), so I’ve got a closet full of dark denim and full color silhouettes that range from skinny to flare. BUT, what I don’t have is an amazing boyfriend jean, and that’s where Lucky Brand truly delivered, with the Sienna Cigarette.

Made of the softest denim imaginable, the Sienna Cigarette walks the line between easy Sunday denim, and dressed-up, date night denim. They’re truly the only flattering “boyfriend” style I’ve ever put on my body. I plan to wear cuffed with everything from my Isabel Marant wedges to my studded Christian Louboutins – after all, with denim like this, it’s all about embracing the contrast.

Explore the denim democracy that is Lucky Brand (they’ve got styles for all body types) online at LuckyBrand.com.

While all opinions expressed are my own, this post was produced in collaboration with Lucky Brand, ELLE and Style Coalition.

OOTD, and a New Jewelry Love

With Mercury FIRMLY in retrograde this week (Gala's got some tips on how to survive here), I've been feeling the desire for CHANGE. And while that applies to the most significant aspects of my life, it starts with the simple things, including my personal style. Spring is just around the corner, and I'm itching to embrace some new silhouettes (a high-low skirt, anyone?), new colors (minty fresh, y'all!) and mayhaps even a new 'do (copper ombre, mayhaps? Thanks to Amber for the suggestion.)

One thing I WON'T be changing - no, ma'am, is my love of aggressive jewelry. As I once told Racked, if it looks like a weapon, I want it on me. Enter Plukka's Bullet Ring, seen in my OO above.

In case you're not familiar, Plukka is an online-exclusive platform that offers fine jewelry at 70-80% off, compared to traditional costs. As someone who's had an education in jewelry, let me assure you that this is wholly REVOLUTIONARY - the mark up on jewelry is generally the highest in the biz, and can skyrocket to 1,000+% over wholesale. But I digress. You can learn more about Plukka here, and don't forget to Like them on Facebook, where you can enter the Plukka Loves contest, for a chance to win daily prizes, and a chance at THIS stunning Ramses I ring (right), comprised of sterling silver, 18k rose gold and a full carat of diamonds.

I WANT, but in the meantime, here's what I wore yesterday:

• Mackage Ming Leather Jacket (similar here)
• Citizens of Humanity Faye Trouser Jean (funny, these were literally the 2nd pair of designer denim I ever purchased!)
• Lucky Brand Sandals (gifted, not yet available)
• Balenciaga Giant City in Outremer (other colors here)
• Plukka Black Rhodium Bullet Ring

Photo snapped by Sarah Conley of Style It Online.

Black Friday Scoop: Lucky Brand

The deals keep rolling in for this year's Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales and up next is Lucky Brand!

From 11/23 - 12/7, shop Lucky and receive 50% off any item with the purchase of a pair of jeans. Of course, the second item must be of equal or lesser value and this stellar deal is valid on one item only.

In addition, on Friday, 11/28 from 6AM – 12PM, receive a free item with the purchase of a pair of jeans!

Be sure to check out http://www.luckybrand.com/ for a location near you or to shop online!