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My "style" is very much a mix of SoCal surfer girl and NY socialite. ( I grew up in Chicago and now live right smack dab in the center of white-collar Snottsdale Arizona).

My daytime wear consists of three staples: capri pants, tank tops, and flip flops.

Yes, capris are still in here. I'm not a fan of shorts, and it's too hot for pants, so I'm in heaven. I'm also not a fan of printed pants, so they're all either denim, khacki, or black linen.

As for tanks, I've got more than I can count. Most in shades of black, purple, and blue. Halters, spaghetti strap, sweater, wife beater, you name the tank style, I've got it. For tanks I like GAP, Urban Outfitters, Old Navy, and Bebe.

And my flip flops. I've got everything from cute Old Navy ones to Bebe thongs. Gotta love em. My favorite are Sanoks that have a slight heel to them and a leather upper. I've also NEVER gone wrong with GAP flips.

As for accessories, I almost always wear a hemp/puka shell choker and a Tiffany heart bracelet and Claddaugh ring my ex gave me.

I've never had another pair of sunglasses I liked more than my black mantis Arnettes.

If I'm going to class, I have a Kenneth Cole messenger bags. I'm just out during the day, I take my Kate Spade purse.


For night time and less than casual events. I have my black club pants and an assortment of more formal tops and tanks, mostly in black. For shoes, I love Kenneth Cole and Nine West, but I'd be remiss not to mention the black Manolo pumps I've got hiding in their box in the closet. (They only come out on special occasions). With all that stays the Tiffany bracelet and ring, but instead of a choker I have a silver snake rope necklace with a big chunky star on it. I HATE HATE HATE wearing dresses, so this outfit is my preferred, but alas there is pref night and formal where I have to pull out my little black number.

Sorry so long!