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Wow, it's been some week so far!
First, I just wanted to say how much I appreciated all your comments, emails and thoughts regarding Monday's reader survey results post. It was beyond amazing to hear that you found the process and the insights just as helpful as I did -- and I hope to continue surveys like that moving forward. I loved hearing all your ideas, both the positive and the constructive feedback, as it helps me build out content for the year ahead that we all can enjoy!
Secondly, as a small token of my appreciation for those who participated and tuned in, I'm giving away a $1,000 shopping spree to one lucky reader! This giveaway is not sponsored by any outside brand or company -- I'm simply purchasing a prepaid Visa gift card with my own money -- as a way of giving back to you all. When I started this blog over 8 years ago, I had no idea it would lead me down the path I'm now on -- a reality that I often have to pinch myself over. And it wouldn't be possible without the support and guidance from you all. The fact we can have such an open and trusting dialogue, like the one from last week's survey, means the world to me. So for that, THANK YOU.
You can enter the giveaway by simply typing your email address in the widget below. For additional entries, make sure to follow the prompts that come up afterward -- I'll be giving 5 additional entries for following along on Instagram.
I'll be selecting 1 winner at random next Wednesday, January 24 at 12pm EST and will announce here, on Instagram and on Instagram Stories.
Best of luck and, as if I haven't said it enough, THANK YOU for your support!
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OUTFIT DETAILS: Suistudio coat // Reformation dress // Zara boots (sold out, but love this pair that's currently on sale!) // Anthropologie beret // Cafune bag // Tortoise & Blonde glasses
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Truth be told, I actually had a very different post written for today.
It was a post about jet lag and meditation and how I really can't handle either (although I'm trying!), but in light of Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony, I thought twice about it.
As I'm sure many of you already saw, read or have talked about at great length, the #TimesUp movement that hit the red carpet in LA was nothing short of, in my opinion, a moving and united message of action, support, and empathy for those facing sexual assault, harassment, and inequality in the workplace. Those things are happening daily for some people, and with the help of the #TimesUp movement, more people are beginning to speak up against the people who are sexually harassing them. After speaking up, people are advised to try and find someone who is well-practiced in sexual harassment law to try and help them gain compensation if they are entitled to it for the experiences they've had to go through.
Debra Messing called out E! News for not paying their female anchors the same as their male counterparts, all WHILE giving an interview with E! News. Social justice activists like Tarana Burke (founder of the #MeToo movement) joined A-list celebrities as their companions for the evening. And if I'm not mistaken, my girl Oprah just threw her hat in for 2020 with that speech (and I, for one, couldn't be more excited by the prospect of that).
But wait, what about that Natalie Portman comment? Yeah, let's get into that Natalie Portman comment.
Again, as you may have already seen or heard or scrolled past, Natalie Portman presented the award for Best Director, her lead in line going something like this: "And here are the ALL MALE nominees for best director."
Emphasis on "all." Even bigger emphasis on "male." And even bigger emphasis on the awkward look that Ron Howard by her side just couldn't shake off fast enough.
I shared this exact moment on Insta Stories the other night -- as I loved the overall brazenness of this move. The tact, delivery and perhaps the timing of the statement caught a lot of people off guard -- including the nominees -- and while I could see how this might seemingly shift the overall positive tone of the evening to that of seemingly bitter -- I didn't take it as such. She took a timely opportunity when she had a very global stage to make a point. (Continued below...keep scrolling)
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OUTFIT DETAILS: Leone dress // Sergio Rossi heels // Olympia Le-Tan clutch // Celine sunglasses
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The point that, like many other industries, not just Hollywood, there's a fundamental accessibility issue. In it's 75 years, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has only nominated 6 female directors to date for a Golden Globe (with Barbra Streisand being nominated twice and winning once) -- the numbers are even more dismal when you look at the Academy Awards.
And it's largely due to the fact that female directors make up such a small percentage of top industry films (the ones that eventually get award buzz anyway), the reasons for such boiling down to studios, producers and film executives standing in the way of allowing that number to change and evolve. In fact, as of 2016, both the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs launched an investigation into discriminatory hiring practices against female directors in Hollywood. Of the few women who eventually earn the helm of such top industry films, many find themselves left out of the awards race all together (like Lady Bird's Greta Gerwig).
I think Portman's comment forced this conversation to take center stage. I didn't take it as a plea for nominating women purely for the sake of hitting a female director quota -- that doesn't do anyone, male or female directors, any favors. And while I could see how it might alienate or even undermine the very talented men who were nominated, I also didn't take it as a slight against those gentlemen either. I think what she was trying to highlight here was the question: why don't we have more female directors being considered for these types of roles in the first place?
Of course, I always love hearing from you guys on these topics, even if we may see things differently -- I think that's the beauty in debate!
What did you think about Natalie Portman's comment? Let me know in the comments below -- or DM me on Instagram! Let's chat!
As for these photos, Lydia and I actually snapped these while we were in LA earlier this year working with the Sarah Seven team on their Leone collection launch. It just dawned on me that I had never shared these photos and figured, in light of today's post topic, the "You Are A Star" mural was all too fitting.
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Here's an unexpected stocking stuffer idea: fishnet socks. Bonus points if they have a bow, like this pair. They're an easy way to jazz up any outfit and at $6 a pop, you can easily snag several pairs for all sartorial discerning girlfriends. I picked up this pair when I was in Tokyo earlier this year and love pairing them with my little Sarah Flint Emma heels and jeans (for a cool girl, off-duty look) and with a full midi skirt (for a polished statement outfit).
This, of course, has me thinking about this particular outfit from last year, where I styled my fishnet stockings under a pair of distressed blue jeans -- alongside my resolutions for 2017. The funny thing about resolutions to me, is that, no matter how much you feel like you've accomplished in a particular year, it's easy to still feel like you didn't quite hit the mark. But after reading back through my resolutions from this time last year, and remembering my mood and frame of mind at the time (I was in the midst of an unhealthy breakup), I have to say, I feel quite happy and satisfied with the progress I've made, both personally and professionally. I'll be recapping my progress for the year, benchmarked against last year's goals -- as well as sharing my resolutions for 2018 soon, but in the meantime, I'd love to hear from you guys -- how did 2017 treat you? I know it had it's ups and definitely it's downs -- but overall, how would you rate it for you?
OUTFIT DETAILS: Kohls sweater and jeans // Brixton baker boy hat // Sarah Flint heels // Cafune bag // Fishnet socks from Tokyo
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Two things about this dress:
- I forgot to include it in last week's holiday dress edit. It somehow missed my radar when I was editing and uploading the photos, but since it's probably one of my favorite all time party dress silhouettes (you can never go wrong with a little fit and flare), I figured I would share it a few days late, in the event perhaps you too, have a few last minute holiday parties to throw yourself together for.
- That brings me to my next point -- this very dress is ON SALE for $100, giving you all the more reason to find a reason (or to make up a reason) to dress up this week. We're less than 10 days out from Christmas now, folks, which means if you're not holiday shopping, you're probably sipping egg nog at some party or other. Or perhaps both, simultaneously.
- And three, even though I said I only had two, my mother gave me this pearl necklace years ago now, a few Christmases back and while I don't wear it hardly enough, I have to say, it's been my go-to for party looks, especially with wide open necklines like this strapless number. It's dainty, accentuates your neck and draws attention to your decolletage -- all wins in my book, not to mention the fact, it reminds me of my mom every time I wear it.
Also, stay tuned for our Holiday Dress Edit video, coming later this week! If you liked the photos, I think you're going to love the video!
OUTFIT DETAILS: White House Black Market DRESS, SHOES and CLUTCH // Pearl necklace and pearl earrings
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Continuing yesterday's fall leftovers theme, with another outfit straight from the autumn archives -- this time with these equestrian-inspired boots by Sigerson Morrison and my latest favorite combination of blazers with turtlenecks. Admittedly, there is something quite collegiate about a blazer paired with a turtleneck -- it's polished and yet, comfortably relaxed -- like you could have opted for the white button front oxford instead, but the turtleneck just sounded much more inviting given all that reading you need to do before tomorrow's exams. You all know I'm a huge fan of turtlenecks with practically everything -- under dresses and slip camis alike -- and this particular duo by Sui Studio doesn't disappoint.
I've rounded up a few other favorite blazer and turtleneck combinations below, all of which would be perfect for the long holiday break coming up. Perfect for dinner, with enough lounge appeal for movie marathons afterward.
OUTFIT DETAILS: Suistudio blazer // L'Agence jeans // Sui Studio turtleneck // Sigerson Morrison boots // Olympia Le-Tan clutch
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Just popping in for a quick hello! Ever since the long holiday weekend started, I’ve been feeling a bit behind on things — but I can’t stress enough how much I needed that little break up to Spokane, Washington to see my dad and stepmom. It was the perfect blend of leftovers, movies and family time (and a decent amount of sleeping in, much to the chagrin of my dad, who is an even EARLIER morning person than me).
Now that I’m back in NYC, I’m hitting the ground running before I leave again, this time for Australia for most of December! I’m beyond excited to hop away for the holidays to a new to me part of Oz (Melbourne and Western Australia), but it means I’m also soaking up all the NYC holiday magic that I can while I’m here in town.
So your all my New Yorkers out there, start marking your calendars now! I’ve teamed up with the Johnston & Murphy team to celebrate the opening of their latest store up at 501 Madison — and I would love for you to toast with me! We’ll be hanging out, this Thursday, November 30th, from 6-8pm, sipping champagne, singing along to holiday songs and trying on lots of shoes. (I recently picked up this black suede pair you see here and I’m already itching for it in the congac version). Plus, everything in the store will be 20% off for the evening!
Make sure to RSVP to haley@socialyte.com. And I hope to see you there!
OUTFIT DETAILS: Ba&sh coat // Ba&sh dress // Johnston & Murphy boots // The Daily Edited bag // Urban Outfitters beret
This post was in collaboration with Johnston & Murphy. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!
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Each season I pick and choose the trends I want to either invest in or possibly snag at a fast fashion retailer instead. Once I started seeing little white ankle boots pop up earlier this year and all over the Fashion Week crowd, I decided the trend didn't necessarily have staying power for my closet, but I wanted to experiment with it still (that's the fun of fashion, right?). Originally, I had been eyeing this pair from Stuart Weitzman, after I snagged the black counterpart, but ultimately, landed on this (MUCH) cheaper pair from Topshop (only $120 comparatively). It's been fun mixing it with some of my uneven hem denim pairs and especially with midi skirts, like this Zara number. Collectively, both trends cost me under $200 -- and very little guilt in the process.
I've rounded up my favorite white ankle boots below -- all under $200!
OUTFIT DETAILS: Sezane sweater // Zara skirt (similar style here) // Topshop boots // Cafune bag // Celine sunglasses // Cornelia Webb earrings
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If you rewind a few years ago here on the blog, I went through a phase where I wore my midi length faux leather skirt from H&M basically whenever I got the chance. The skirt had just the right amount of volume to easily transition from the office to cocktails and I think I remember ponying up $50 for it. $50! My cost per wear was likely around less than a dollar and it was one of the few fast fashion pieces that actually survived the test of time (or in this case, at least 5 years!). So you can imagine my dismay when I realized earlier this year (likely toward the end of our winter) that the skirt had finally seen it's last final days. The material had started to unravel so to speak and flake at any hint of a crease or movement. The day had come. I had to retire it.
This story has a happy ending though -- as you can see I have a new favorite leather skirt du jour, this time from Sezane. It fits the bill for everything I had been looking for as of late: flirty length, a wrap detail and a comfortable fit, slinging somewhere between hip hugging and waist nipping. I'm pretty smitten. I've linked a few of my favorites down below!
OUTFIT DETAILS: Sezane top c/o // Sezane skirt c/o // Stuart Weitzman boots // Chloe bag // Celine sunglasses // Cornelia Webb earrings (love this similar pair by the same designer)
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