The Vague Calling: Tiffany Cruze

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1990 something

Friday, October 24, 2014

( BANANA REPUBLIC KNIT , AMERICAN APPAREL KNIT SKIRT, GAP SOCKS, REBECCA MINKOFF DALLI BOOT)

Obviously these were taken for what almost seems like eons ago because not it's a little too chilly for bare legs. A couple of posts ago I rambled on about only purchasing work clothes and Banana Republic is somewhere I frequent because its literally feet away from my work site at Rockefeller Plaza. I'm also devoting more of my lunch breaks in Ann Taylor and Anthropologie as well but mostly during sales and always only for workwear. What I have been trying at (and doing quite well I might add) is not buying ~~lipstick~~ makeup. I wanted to splurge on Sin and Midimauve but I ended up getting theBalm lipstick, in Amanda Kissmylips (first time ordering from HauteLook) for only $6 which is a nine dollar difference from the Mac ones that I want and an eleven dollar discount from its original price.

I noticed that lining my lips with a pencil first will stretch my reapplication time. Also for some reason I always look for scents in lipsticks and this one smells chocolate-minty. The formula is a mix between sheer and matte which is something new to me because I normally gravitate to only matte lipsticks because the pigment is better and in my opinion if I am paying $20 for lipsticks I better be getting high pigment! Generally speaking, I will naturally gravitate towards anything matte, my skin is so oily and I never leave the house without SPF so I only ever appear even that much more oilier throughout the day. My dermatologist said oily skin is a gift and a curse because in your youth you're more prone to break outs but as you age you're less prone to fine lines and wrinkles, go figure!

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Simple things

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

(EXPRESS top, JOE FRESH BF jeans, ZARA bag, RAMPAGE shoes)

Simplicity is key: it is in the clothing I buy, when I dress for comfort above all else. It is in the minimal jewelry I own, even my collection of chunky gold hooped earrings. It is in my preference when cooking, simple meals make the best leftovers. As I age I am learning more about myself and I have come to understand that despite the amount of shoes I own and my ever growing makeup collection I am not the least bit as high maintenance as I should be. I do not ask for much, simple things and small gestures keep me happy. There is nothing that makes my day more than someone doing something kind and unexpected because it kind of sets off a sensor in my brain and when the timing is right I return that same gesture and keep that vibe going.

Funny Face

Friday, October 10, 2014

(ALL FOREVER21 (old), HAT URBAN OUTFITTERS)

Here I am, channeling Audrey Hepburn in some slim black pants and dorsay flats. Anyone who knows me knows I love Audrey Hepburn. My absolute favorite movie in the world is Breakfast at Tiffany’s and not because it opens with the famous black Givenchy dress and pearls; because everyone knows the coffee, donut and that longingly sideways glare into Tiffany’s is really what makes the scene. The tone of the film is just simple and it really captures a different time in cinema; it makes me nostalgic for those early years of Hollywood glamour where everything was shiny and new. I have endless admiration for the creativity in what it took to bring Breakfast to the big screen, from the choice in wardrobe, to the casting, to the revisions in the script based on the novel; it was creativity in its purest.

My other favorite Audrey Hepburn movies are Roman Holiday, How to Steal a Million, Two for the Road and Funny Face.

Unbothered

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Strange enough these are all pieces I have worked into my work-wear and this is something I wore on a weekend. I have gained some weight in the hip region so I haven't been thrilled about wearing denim, these pants are from Joe Fresh which have been a favorite to go place for me for workwear. They are called the 'Audrey', they have the right amount of spandex and they are cut nice and skinny; just waiting for them to come back in season (hint hint Joe Fresh).

Lately I've been spending money on clothing, either on new clothing or alterations at the tailor. I am obsessed with the tailor right now, I can't believe I have gone this far in life without understanding the importance of something being sculpted to my body. I am also opting for spending more for better materials. With having more luxurious pieces I learned the effect of having things dry cleaned and how it reserves the garment and also with my non luxurious pieces I've learned how to handle them with care to extend their life span.

I have been gravitating towards a lot of black, deep purples, dark florals, neutrals like camel, eggshell and mauve, although I am still on the prowl for hunter green and brown garments. Since the season changed brighter hues are on sale and so I shop ahead and I've purchased pieces in baby pink and fuchsia. I think pops of color during the fall and winter are refreshing and buying things on sale for next spring and summer is wallet friendly.

There's this thing about New Yorker's and black and I have never really participated in that, although I have grown to appreciate a LBD and all of it's versatilities. I also read somewhere that when you find something that fits well, you should buy it in multiple colors. So to me, that LBD can easily be a LRD, or a LWD. I think the fit of a dress is more important than what color it is.

Usually I tend to feel some sort guilt purchasing clothing but it is mainly work clothes so it qualifies as a necessity, give or take a new pair of Koral jeans that have changed my life...

Grown Woman

Monday, September 08, 2014

(This is my tired face)

A head full of swarming ideas makes me one extremely anxious and overwhelmed gal. I wish I could say that I am low on creativity but I'm bustling with ideas and I am having some difficulties trying to articulate it into content. Incorporating the commute of my son’s new school into my work schedule has taken its toll on my lack of focus. These days falling asleep is less of a challenge it usually happens when I least expect it, such as when I’m sorting through pictures.

Sometimes I think to myself how the hell am I doing this?! This is insane! But it’s probably because I’m a mom and I have super powers.

Not having my son all summer to have him return and school begin three days later was crazy. All summer I survived on takeout and buying new underwear instead of doing laundry. Immature shit, guess I am not a complete adult after all. Adjusting my body to waking up super early, getting in the habit of making nutritional meals and not living in squalor was a lot for me to take in, in so little time. Now that we are a couple weeks in and I am wrapped up with parent conferences, I feel a little more at ease.

(PETER PILOTTO X TARGET TOP, LEVI SHORTS, ZARA SANDALS, HALSTON BAG)

I've been finding comfort in releasing some of my creativity in creating sets on Polyvore. Why hasn't anyone mentioned how damn fun and addictive this is? I am also feeling more energetic because I am taking new herbal supplements for hormonal balance, long story, but did you know hormones can affect your energy levels? Finally I am posting my last summer outfit post, I’m hoping for a long fall and an absent winter.

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Keep it casual

Sunday, August 17, 2014

(TAHARI TEE, H&M SHORTS & VEST, ZARA BAG, JOE FRESH SHOES)

Am I doing it? Am I dressing like a normal person? If you google Normcore your search results may point you in several directions leaving you more confused than ever, like I and so many others are. I would like to understand how dressing normal is a thing? How is it a trend when normal varies from one person to another? This is why, in some ways, I hate the industry; I can’t help but feel like the fashion world stifles creativity. We are told what’s in, what’s out and even someone with no interest in fashion whatsoever gets labeled: Normcore, hipster, etc. Why can’t we just be, without it turning into a thing that’s in or out?

The Soloist

Saturday, August 09, 2014

I bet you think this post is about my newfound guitar skills...

or this awesomely placed water bottle...

but this post is about how very little summer clothes I own and it may or may not having everything to do with the ever-growing spread of my hips or me spending the majority of my time at work? Either way I can’t seem to commit to summer-wear and my best bet, because I’m almost always running late, is a dress. Yeah, I know it’s quite lazy but you have to admit it dresses/rompers/overalls are a one and done kind of awesome.

When I am short on time throwing on a dress is a quick fix that allows me extra styling/makeup time. I wore this dress to meet my boyfriend for lunch and he thought I looked so tomboy cute it didn’t even bother him that I was late. Hence the dress serves as a timesaver and a distraction, which is a win/win situation. During the workweek when getting out the bed early is the most difficult, I opt for printed dresses in breathable fabrics. Once the weekend rolls around I put on a floral sundress or a body-con maxi dress. Sometimes I have a vision I feel compelled to bring to life and sometimes, usually after three wardrobe changes, my boyfriend is just like “just put something on”.

(URBAN OUTFITTERS DRESS, NIKE AIR MAX 90)

I have been wearing these air max 90's a lot lately but that's probably going to change because I just snag a cool pair of Diesel trainners and they are so euro-cool, I CAN'T EVEN.

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