[Birthstone Baubles] April: Diamond!

Happy Birthday to all you Aries & Taurus's!  April's birthstone is the stunning diamond gemstone.  It is the hardest gemstone and is definitely one of the most valued.  After all, Marilyn didn't just coin the phrase "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend" for nothing right?

So start the year long celebration of your birth now and check out the 12 amazing pieces I've picked out to help you do it in style! P.S. Yes I picked out Black Diamond options because why not be unique right? xo

Belted Perfection!

Drawing major spring inspiration from Zana Bayne Leather's 'Peplum' Belt.  The belt gives you the versatile option to instantly update any ensemble to one of the most popular mini-trends we've seen on the red carpet as of late.

Always one to adhere to the belief that more options are always better, I've found a very similar yet still very unique option in comparison and want you to decide: Which is more inspirational for Spring, Splurge (Zana Bayne Leather) or Steal (ASOS)?

[Personal Style] Forward thinking about Clear Blue skies...

*Photo Credit: Net-a-porter

Like everyone else in the city of Chicago, the moment the clock stroke 12:01 am on March 20th last week I've been intensely yearning for spring temps (even more so once you stepped foot outside your door and were smacked in the face by the high teen degree temps).

While mother nature is still teasing us today with gloomy, cloudy skies and forecasted flurries on the horizon stay warm and inspired for spring with 2 of this season's biggest trends and join me in day dreaming about Clear Blue skies:

3.1 Phillip Lim

Burberry Prorsum

Cambridge Satchel Co.

Charlotte Olympia

Gianvito Rossi

Givenchy

Jimmy Choo

MM6 Maison Martin Marigela

[Personal Style] Spring Obsessions & Inspirations!

The first day of Spring is about 2 months away and all I can do is daydream about what I'll be wearing once the temps become a little more stable here in Chicago.  The only warmth I need?  A little art of contrast by Jason Wu & Balmain, collaged prints by Givenchy, and statement making jewelry by Shourouk. 

Enjoy perusing my spring obsessions and inspirations! xo

Items pictured above: 1. Givenchy Top 2. Illesteva Sunnies 3. Repossi Earrings 4. Shourouk Necklace (similar) 5. Jason Wu Heels 6. Sang A 'V-Clutch' (similar) 7. Current/Elliott Jeans 8. Shourouk Bracelet 9. Balmain Skirt 10. Stubbs & Wootton Dress Slippers

#CSMTravels for the month of January!

The month of January so far has been such a whirlwind.  I toasted in the new year with a few glasses of champagne, made a few resolutions for myself personally and of course for CSM and then jetsetted off on a work trip to Hong Kong.  While I was there for the '9 to 5' I still managed to enjoy some sinfully delectable eats, scored a few man repelling pieces, accomplished a few personal fitness goals and even squeezed in some time to play tourist.

Check out my photo review of my trip abroad to Hong Kong and to Shen Zhen in mainland China.  Enjoy! xoxo