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The journey to finding your style starts with finding yourself.

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Eco Chic by bruntunes featuring leather handbags

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Sporty Chic by bruntunes featuring a red purse

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Sporty Chic by bruntunes featuring a red purse

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STYLEMILE HAS A NEW HOME! Come on over!

I am so very excited to announce that StyleMile has gotten the makeover of its lifetime. I've moved from the old blog right here to a new version, at Style-Mile.com, and I hope you're just as excited as I am! Along with the move, you'll find lots of new things, like a cleaner, easier to navigate design and more features.  Browse through my WishList, or even through my very own Closet. Check out the Archives and look through specific post Categories. 

I would love to know what you think about the new design, so don't be shy! Please comment below. So let's walk together down the new StyleMile, it'll be a great ride! 

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So this jacket was a toughie! When I saw it on the rack, I was immediately drawn to it. It was something about the cut, the colors, the fabric, the boldness of it. The only concern I had was: "How the hell am I gonna wear this overbearing print pattern?!"

You could just stick to wearing the basics: black everything, plus the jacket as a pop. But I thought a jacket this unique deserved something different. Pairing it with a leopard print belt and a fun tee-shirt (in this case, my faux-Céline-gotta-look-twice Célfie tee did the trick. 

So here's what you can do:

Wear it as a sole piece of print, leaving everything else in neutral colors;

Pair it with another print - try to make it more muted than the main focus piece, though (see above);

Wear it with solid pieces - pulling one color from the print pattern as a top or bottom (in this case, maybe a maize or purple shirt or pant)

Create your own rules and forget everything I'm saying! 

Some might say it's too much information. I say, knowledge is power. ;) (Oh, that and screw what everyone else - including me! - says.)

Baroque Chain Print Jacket: Forever 21 [similar] & [dream Chanel version here] // Célfie Tee: Sincerely Jules or [here] // Jeans: Seven 7 Jeans // Bag: Phillip Lim for Target Top Handle Crossbody // Belt: The Limited // Sunnies: Elle & The Sea // Bracelets: Forever 21 [similar]

Photos by: Pedro Pacheco 

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Fall = all the leather accessories I can get my hands on. 🍂🍃

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For a lot of us fashion enthusiasts, September 15 2013 was circled, starred and impatiently awaited. The Phillip Lim for Target collaboration was to be launched. So I got my tush to the store at 8am on a Sunday morning to get my hands on the most exciting pieces of clothing/accessories since the Garden of Eden ran out of leaves. 

Okay, maybe that's too much. But I was very pumped. Lo and behold, I got my hands on a lot of goodies, which I'm sure everyone and their mother are going to be debuting out of their closets in the next few weeks.

But I was also pleasantly surprised with Target's own collection, which had prices that even ran above Phillip Lim's. They really seem to be stepping up their style game and I think they could soon be ranked right alongside the other fast fashion places we're used to - H&M and the like.

Blouse: Phillip Lim for Target // Pants: Mossimo/Target // Bag: Phillip Lim for Target // Shoes: Dolce & Gabbana // Sunnies: Kate Spade // Necklace: H&M

Photos by the wonderful Pedro :)

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Got all the salvation I needed on a Sunday morning at @targetdoesitagain @targetstyle. 🙏 #philliplimfortarget #philliplim

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I almost had a heart attack. Brand-new D&G suede peep-toe pumps up for grabs at a Sally's on 4th in Royal Oak for 75% off. My size. The planets are aligning. 🙏🙆✨

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It's been a short summer. Not enough time to decompress and soak up the heat around me. So sooner than I expected, fall is around the corner. It's quickly becoming my favorite time of the year. It's a time to hit the refresh button and hope for better things ahead. 

Wearing a lace skirt that I bought around a year ago for the first time. Back then, I purchased it without trying it on, and sadly soon found out it didn't fit me. I could barely get it past my knees. So it makes me pretty excited to see that all my blood, sweat (mostly sweat) and tears have been paying off. :)

Here's to more new old stuff ahed! It's almost fall, after all.

Top: Calvin Klein // Skirt: H&M [similar] & [here} // Flats: Old Navy // Handbag: Louis Vuitton // Sunnies: Ray Ban // Lipcolor: Chanel Rouge Allure Exaltee 

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Channeling the spirit of Kurt Cobain. #90s #grunge #noshower #kidding

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Travel agent. 🌍🌎🌏

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My whole weekend was based around the fact I have been waiting SO LONG for the season 5B of Breaking Bad. Yes. I am dressed up like Heisenberg's blue product... Just kidding. 

But I do love this blue - or not just blue, not turquoise. Not lapis. It's actually cerulean - it has a certain je ne sais quoi that really makes you feel totally chic. Slap on some lip color and you're good to spend a sunny Sunday comfy, casual, but chic.

Top: Zara // Jeans: Express // Shoes: Coach [similar] // Sunnies: Coach  // Bag: Louis Vuitton Vintage Speedy 25 c.o. Sarah Bills [great deal here] // Lip color: Chanel Rouge Allure Exaltee // Earrings: Forever 21 // Necklace: DIY from Michael's (I'm super crafty - not) 

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Good morning! I've had a lovely, wonderful, SO needed and relaxing weekend. Spent time with friends, with the man, with some cocktails, and a microphone. Went to karaoke for my friend Lauren's birthday, where we all got our groove and vocals cords on. 

This super easy to style boho chic dress was the perfect choice. Easy to dress up with the heels, but just as easy to dress down with some flats. And now that summer seems to be coming close to a close, this dress could also be transition with tights and boots for a fall look. 

How are you styling your hot summer days/chilly nights?

*Dress: H&M [similar] // Military Jacket: H&M [similar] // Shoes: Zara // Earrings: Thrifted // Rings: Forever 21 // Belt: Forever 21 // Sunnies: Kate Spade via The Real Real

Photos by Pedro & I.

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These pants make me want to break out my imaginary fine china and serve a fancy imaginary dinner to my imaginary guests. Clearly I have a lot of time to day dream. 

Now that the heat finally let up a bit, we can go back to non-sweaty, less scantily-clad outfits. Although, I'm not really complaining about that. ;)

Sunnies: Kate Spade via TheRealReal // Top: Joa + Closet [on sale here] // Pants: H&M [similar] // Sandals: Tommy Hilfiger [similar] // Bag: DKNY [similar]

Photos by the Pedro. :)

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Summer scarves get a thumbs up.

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More Loly In The Sky love. 🍋🌻💛