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New Beginnings

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Well hello there friends. Long time no see. First, let me apologize for dropping off the grid; it’s been a world-wind 6 months. In that time I’ve graduated college and started working full-time in NYC at a job I LOVE. Unfortunately, there’s been some other stuff pop-up with a loved one that hasn’t been so great; I won’t go into the details but lets just say I don’t think I’ll ever accept bad things happening to amazing people. However, this whole ordeal has been eye-opening. I’ve learned what I really value in life, who my real friends are, and to let go of any negative things or people in my life because aint nobody got time for that. Sometimes it takes something terrible to realize what really matters. Which is why I’m here now my fashionistas. I’ve missed writing and hearing from all your lovely faces. While I may have graduated and moved onto the working world, being thrifty is still a necessity (I recently found myself paying $15 for a sandwhich in the city; it was adequate at best). So here we go! Consider this the official re-launch of Loans and Louboutins. This will be fun…

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Cause Darling I’m A Nightmare Dressed Like A Daydream

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If you guys have been following me on Instagram *wink wink hint hint:@loansandlouboutins* then you’re all well aware that I’m absolutely obsessed with Taylor Swift’s new album ‘1989.’ It’s no secret that Taylor is my favorite celebrity of all time, so my opinion MIGHT be a little biased, but this may or may not be the best album ever. Girlfrand is freaking killin it on the charts and sounded amazing on Good Morning America. I’m sure you can imagine my excitement when the ‘Blank Space’ music video came out (you can ask my wonderfully patient roommates: I talked about it for two days straight). Not only does Taylor know how to poke fun at herself, but she knows how to do it while looking fabulous. Below are a few of my favorite fashion moments from the ‘Blank Space’ video. Oh, and Taylor in case you haven’t seen my continuous Tweets/Instagrams: I’m free anywhere anytime to hang out. But seriously..be my best friend?

1) Taylor Kills A Cake

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Okay, I don’t know about you, but I wear my old high school T-shirts and yoga pants with holes in them to bed. Not Tay. Everything about this look is off the charts hot. Between the all black, the sheer cardigan and the lace sleeping mask, I’m certainly inspired to amp up my sleepwear. Emulate Taylor’s look with a black bralette and her famous red lip, but maybe just leave the knife in the kitchen. Oh, and let’s not forget the special appearance by Taylor’s cat Olivia Benson. I actually don’t think she can get any cooler.

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2) Ooops I Dropped Your Phone…

Taylor Swift Blank Space

I dare you to tell me you don’t love this outfit. First off, holy crap does this girl have some long legs. At 5’3 her stature is enviable to say the least. Since I cant have her height, I can at least copy her outfit. The matching crop top and skirt combo has been a favorite look of mine for a while now. This floral pencil skirt and crop top would look amazing for a night out with killer heels and a leather jacket. Your gonna look so fab everyone’s gonna be all:

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3) Taylor Hangs Out With A Deer

Screen shot 2014-11-15 at 2.01.13 PMThis is hands down one of the best parts of the video when Taylor gets crazy eyes and goes berserk on her leading man. A leopard print dress with heels and gold jewelry a-la Taylor is a perfect date night option. Just be sure to leave your crazy at home. Also, I wouldn’t be doing this look justice if I didn’t include this gem:

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  So go watch ‘Blank Space’ for the 1000th time and check out all of these amazing style moments. The haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate about Taylor’s love life, but we all know she’s the one who’s laugh laugh laugh laughing all the way to the bank.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

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I’m pretty sure that I am the only person on the East Coast who is notttt pleased that the weather has been uncharacteristically warm. Why you might ask? Well, first, I was a winter baby so I like to think I have a natural affinity for weather of the colder persuasion. Second, I HAVE SO MANY CUTE COATS I WANT TO WEAR. See, coats always get a bad rap: They’re ugly people say, they’re bulky people pout, they cover my cute outfit they complain. So wrong. When you shop around properly and find the right coats, they can become a statement piece in their own right. Below I’ve compiled a few great coats all under $100. So prepare yourselves my friends, as they say in Game of Thrones….winter is coming.

COPE Fluffy Zip-Up Bomber Jacket- $59.99

Urban Outfitters Bomber Jacket

I’m a sucker for anything with the word ‘fluffy’ in the title. I mean it just instills an image of being comfy-cozy am I right? This jacket from Urban Outfitters is the perfect balance between functional, comfortable, and of course, fashionable. The neutral color will go with pretty much any outfit, from jeans to dresses. This jacket is perfect for a work event or dinner with the family. Be warned: people will probably ask why you haven’t taken of your jacket even though your inside. Those people can step off; you cant help it if this jacket feels like a giant hug!

Kenneth Cole New York Mixed Media Quilted Coat- $99.16

Kenneth Cole Coat

This jacket right here is going to be your best friend when it’s 40 degrees and you have to trek across campus to a 9 am statistics class (still bitter about this addition to my schedule, pun intended). This coat has down-and-feather fill, which will definitely keep you warm, as well as a removable hood for those days when snow decides to grace us with its presence.The tweedy contrast body panels give this coat a unique look, and the length is great for keeping you as warm as possible. This jacket is ideal for everyday wear this winter. See? I told you coats are fun!

AEO Vegan Leather Moto Jacket-$99.95

AE Jacket

Let’s get real here for a minute: as a college student myself we alllll know that even if it’s -50 degrees out, you will not under any circumstances where a coat to Da cLuB. You will inevitably freeze your ASSets off and curse the day you decided to live in the Northeast. Since I know you won’t wear a winter jacket for a night out, FOR THE LOVE OF GOD please at least wear a leather jacket. It adds a fun edge to your outfit and will keep you relatively warm. This one from American Eagle Outfitters is made out of vegan leather, so not only is it chic, you also wont have to worry about PETA throwing red paint at you either. Score!

Where do you guys like to buy your winter jackets? Do you have a favorite brand? Let me know! Also be sure to follow me on Pinterest and Instagram @loansandlouboutins

Game Day Style

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As a born and bred New Yorker, sports have always been a big deal. I can remember one of the biggest games in elementary school involving saying Yankees, Mets, Giants, Jets whilst pointing your thumbs up or down for which team you liked. My little thumbs were always up for the Yankees and Giants. At the time those teams were my favorite because they were my Dad’s favorite (always a Daddy’s girl right hur) and now I’ve grown my own attachment to these teams (and the food and drinks that usually accompany the games). Now is the G-Men’s time to shine, so I’ve created the perfect game day outfit with a little help from Fanatics and their NFL Jerseys. GAME DAY

Fanatics New York Giants Jersey: Obviously you’ve gotta start your game day outfit with your favorite team/player’s jersey. I’ve already told you that I’ve been a Giants fan since I was a little girl, but I’ve also been a huge fan of the Manning brothers for quite some time. I always thought the idea of two brothers managing to make it big in one of the most competitive fields in the country was so inspirational. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that Eli plays for the Giants and has an arm that can throw for dayzzz. Fanatics has one of the best selections of NFL Jerseys around so you’ll be able to find your favorite player’s jersey easy peasy right here.

Red Sweater: Football season in NYC is quite chilly so layering is key. I like to layer a sweater with one of my teams colors underneath my jersey to really show off my team spirit and to keep my arms from freezing off my body at the tailgate. Fashionable and functional. Can I get a hell yeah! No? Too much? Okay…..

Boyfriend Jeans: I’ve been living in my boyfriend jeans lately and they are perfect for a relaxing day watching your team kick butt. I like mine with rips in the knees for a little extra flare!

Beanie: Remember that NY cold I was telling you about? Well a beanie is a great option to help you keep warm, not to mention look pretty darn cute. Oh and hypothetically if you hadn’t washed your hair in a few days a beanie will totally cover that right up. Just saying…..

Booties: Booties are my latest obsession. They’re cute, fashionable, and comfortable. Done, done and done. They’ll help give the outfit a little more of a girly twist!

You guys know I’ll be rooting for my Giants this football season (fashionably of course). Who is your favorite team? What’s your game day style? Let me know! Also don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @loansandlouboutins to get a daily dose of fashion and craziness.

5 Pieces, 4 Outfits, 1 Happy Fashionista

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Okay, I have to admit: I’m addicted to Pinterest. I love going through the fashion sections and pinning my dream wardrobe (who needs to do homework when you can create visuals of your dream life ammmiright?!). The only problem is, there is no chance in hell of me being able to afford said mentioned wardrobe. This season I decided to revamp my wardrobe with just a few key pieces to recreate some of my most envied Pinterest looks. Below you’ll see some of my favorite fall pieces, and how you can create 4 amazing looks with only 5 pieces. So put down the credit card, close that tab on Urban with $300 worth of merchandise in your checkout cart, and check out how to update your wardrobe without also updating your financial status to ‘broke betch’. 5 Pieces, 4 Outfits
                                              
Do you have any fall pieces that you love to work into multiple outfits? Where’s you’re favorite place for fall shopping. Don’t forget to follow me on Pinterest and Instragram @loansandlouboutins!

Hot In The City

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Hello friends! This has been quite a week for me, between moving into my new apartment, celebrating syllabus week, and most notably, starting my new internship! So far there have definitely been some unforgettable moments, i.e. that time we had to use a hammer to knock the deadbolt off our door on the first night here because we were locked out of the apartment (l.o.l.). This week I started an internship in the real live fashion world, and I absolutely love it. I also came to the sad realization that although I’m a native New Yorker, I never fail to get lost in the city. I thought I’d dedicate this post to my fellow Fashionista’s out there who need a little internship/job wardrobe inspiration, because we all know that waking up at 7:30 is a lot more enjoyable when there’s a cute outfit waiting for you.

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What are your go-to outfits for your internship/job? Any favorite stores? Let me know in the comments! Also, be sure to follow me on Instagram @loansandlouboutins for daily updates on my life/wardrobe/getting lost in the city.

Who Run the World? Girls (In Snapbacks).

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Any decent writer receives inspiration from all the things around them. Usually you think of nature, love, heartbreak or something of that sort to spark inspiration.Typically, you don’t think of a Star Wars snapback with little yodas on it, but alas, here we are. I was on vacation when one of my friends returned from a shopping trip with the adorable snapback described above. Now, normally, snapbacks are not my style but for some reason I just HAD to have one. Within 30 minutes me and three friends were trolling the beach shops for the perfect snapback. I could not believe all the different styles and selections! I mean you can buy everything from a cheetah print hat, to a Star Wars hat, to a plain ole’ black hat. After spending the better part of the afternoon trying on give or take 50 hats, we all left with snapbacks in hand, or shall I say, on head. Naturally I took this opportunity to fulfill some song lyrics via Instagram…#snapbacksandtatoos

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Everyone from Cara Delevingne (girl crushx1000), to Rihanna, to Beyonce has been rocking the look, and you sure as hell can too. This is the exact Vans hat that my friend bought, and is perfect for a girly look with a hint of wit. Rock it with a white dress or a casual crop top and jean shorts. Now here is the Neff hat that I purchased; I loved the tribal print and felt it was the perfect middle ground between the sporty look and my typically girly style. This floral print snapback from Urban Outfitters is a personal favorite and will look great with a plain white T-shirt and jeans. Watch out boys; you know girls run the world (including the snapback world).

And finally here’s a picture of all the ladies rocking their own unique snapback style. What do you think about this trend? Will you try it out? Let me know people! You know I love hearing from all of you 🙂 Also, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @loansandlouboutins to check out all of my shenanigans.

snapbacks girls