Watch This

                Out of all the many accessories; watches have been one that I never cared for. I've had an aversion since I was younger and my dad (who mistakenly thought I was a boy) insisted that I wear them all the time and at the end of the day they would leave that yucky, discolored, sweaty, patch on my arm. *Shivers. However since the days when I tuned in to The Rachel Zoe Project and saw one of my icons wearing a chic men's watch, I've been on a hunt for my own. It sounds silly to say watches are making a come back because they are usually considered a classic piece, but lately I have noticed more ads and more celebs proudly sporting their time keepers. Here are a couple of my favorites: 

GUESS $85

G-Shock. 

Michael Kors. $250

Kate Spade. $250

Nixon. $75

AV Crush: July

                This month, my Aesthetic Value crushes are varied. From shoes to handbags, jewelry to one hot dress; I found that everything is very in the moment. And because I found all these things online shopping, I think its the truest testament to how you can get great style at your finger tips. Gone are the days when you must stand in long lines and get bruises from overstuffed shopping bags. Every last item is amazeballs (as Guiliana would say) and drool inducing. You've been warned...

Valentino.
Perfect Color. I adore Bows. Perfect Structure...
Need I say more??

$19.50. Urbanog.com
Color Blocking and a Mix of textures.
Simply Amazing.

$18.70 GoJane.com
These are so sugar and spice I love them!

$78. Nastygal.com
The high - low trend at its finest
and i like the vague bondage feel
very Fifty Shades of Grey ;)

$35 Lulus.com
Fringe and Pink. How can you go wrong?

$30. Asos.com.
The envelope clutch, so chic

Animal Infatuation

            Most trends I'll try out once.If I like them I'll incorporate them in my  wardrobe moderately. But no other trend like animal print has fit my style truer; specifically leopard/cheetah print. Maybe its a Leo thing (shrug). But despite my little brothers warning,"women who wear animal print have a higher rape rate", I just cant seem to cease my jungle fever. So in honor of it being officially Leo Season #TeamLeo I figured I would show off some of my favorites. =) 

Left to Right: hat, belt, white leopard earrings,
scarf, cheetah ring,
cheetah earrings, white leopard tank, cheetah canvas shoes,
leopard sun hat, leopard ballet flats. 

My Style Is Effortless

           Recently, I was upgraded from intern to employee at the boutique where I work at (guess all my retail experience is finally paying off ;). Effortless Style Studio is a gem that sales chic and sophisticated attire for the 'grown and sexy' crowd if you will. It has everything from accessories, to shoes, day wear or evening wear for men and women who like to be noticed. This boutique is not for the meek, every piece I get from here is an attention grabbing statement investment guaranteed. Owner Devona Dellahoussaye opened the boutique in 2009 on 87Th street and since then, the boutique has had another opening last weekend celebrating the second location on 39Th and Cottage Groove. Open Tues - Sat. 12 - 7pm http://www.facebook.com/EffortlessStyleStudio

Devona Dellahoussaye