Steve Madden Style
I’m all smiles in these photos because this past weekend was my three year LAversary. I moved to LA exactly three years ago on the 21st. It’s been such a crazy ride! Definitely full of ups and downs, but I’m so glad to be here.
Steve Madden Style
Location: Los Feliz – Date: August 26th, 2016
Outfit Details: Pinc Little Black Dress, Pinc Necklace, Cross Body Bag, Steve Madden Heels, Steve Madden Watch, Vintage Jewelry Lane Ring and Earrings, Ecco Bella Lipstick in Redvelation, Ecco Bella Lipgloss in Passion, Essie Nail Polish in Twin Sweater Set.
My boyfriend and I went out to a little wine bar to celebrate and one of my best friends from home actually moved here on the 19th, so I’m very fortunate to be surrounded by so many wonderful people and so much love.
Hindsight is always 20/20, and when I scrutinize my journey here, there’s a lot of things I would have done differently.
BUT I firmly believe that everything happens for a reason and all of the events over the course of the past three years have led me to the spot I’m in now, which is pretty great!
One thing I’m really grateful for is the dedication I’ve put into the blog since I moved here. I started it just before I left, but never really took it in the direction I wanted to. Once I moved, life got in the way and I stopped writing for a while, but last July I began again and so many wonderful things have come from my renewed love of blogging!
I’ve switched focus from blogging only about food and life tutorials and have lately been doing more fashion, style and beauty content. I’ve met other LA based bloggers, and interacted with so many of you (my readers and friends!) through the comments section.
I am so happy every time I see a new comment, and really appreciate the time you put into your thoughts.
I’ve also been able to form many partnerships with amazing brands I trust and believe in and share them with you. This post is actually one of them!
I love Steve Madden, and when the opportunity to review one of their watches came up, I jumped on it! I’ve been wearing it pretty much nonstop, because it goes with everything.
I’m a huge fan of a good little black dress (this one was last seen here), so I used it as the starting point for this outfit. Gold is one of my favorite accent colors, so the gold detail on the watch fit perfectly into this look.
I also threw on a black and gold triangle necklace and grabbed my black and gold cross body bag to accessorize. I also wore a sparkly gold ring and vintage gold earrings from Vintage Jewelry Lane.
To match the watch, I slipped on one of my favorite pairs of Steve Madden heels. They’re GORGEOUS, and give me extra height while still being comfy!
To add a pop of color I chose my layered my lip color by using Ecco Bella Lipstick in Redvelation first, and then adding the Ecco Bella Lipgloss in Passion on top. I have used this combo before, and it gives a nice deep red lip. I chose Essie’s Twin Sweater Set as my nail polish to continue my pop of red!
And with that – my LAversary look was complete! This was such a fun outfit, for such a great day, and I’m happy to be sharing my look (and my LAversary) with you.
This look is definitely one of my favorite looks, because it’s a power-outfit, and I firmly believe that everyone should have a power outfit – an outfit that as soon as you put it on, you know you can conquer the world!
Outfit Details: Pinc Little Black Dress, Pinc Necklace , Cross Body Bag , Steve Madden Heels, Steve Madden Watch , Vintage Jewelry Lane Ring and Earrings, Ecco Bella Lipstick in Redvelation , Ecco Bella Lipgloss in Passion , Essie Nail Polish in Twin Sweater Set.
I know I mentioned it earlier, but I really appreciate you guys so much. Every comment you leave always touches my heart, and I couldn’t be happier to have so much support from you all!
Of all the things that have happened in my three years in LA, restarting this blog is one of the ones I’m most proud of, and I honestly couldn’t have done it without your support. Thanks so much for reading, and I look forward to sharing more of my style adventures with you!
XOXO, Jess
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22 Comments
carol
LOVE the whole look. That photo of the bag and watch is amazing!
Jess
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like the look!
Rae
Love the simplicity of this all black look but also love the nude wedges thrown in here as it breaks the outfit up a bit and elongates the legs! You look amazing lady and love your makeup as well!
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Jess
Thanks so much for your sweet comment, Rae! ?
Kendra
Congrats on your LAversary! Love the LBD.
Kendra
Jess
Thanks so much Kendra! And it’s quickly becoming my favorite LBD in my closet!
yuka
so cute! what a great LBD!
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Jess
Thank you!!
Natalie | Natalie Was Here
That black dress is so versatile — love how you can dress it up and down. And that bag! Such a cute look.
xo,
Natalie Was Here
Jess
That’s why I love this LBD – it’s perfect for every occasion!
Olga Pancenko
Simply beautiful
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Jess
Thank you so much!
Lauren
OOO congrats! It’s crazy when a new place starts to feel homey. A wine bar is the best way to celebrate of course 😉
Absolutely adore the triangle necklace! Such a versatile trend.
Jess
It really is a great feeling! And wine bars for the win!!
Anna
Such a cute little black dress. I love how you styled it and love that necklace. 🙂
Fash Boulevard
Jess
Thanks so much! It’s the perfect LBD.
Meghan
Loving this purse babe!!! And Happy LAversary!!! 3 years strong!
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Jess
Thanks so much! 3 years down, many more to go!
Jess
thank you!!
Rachel
You look so pretty! Nice dress!
Jess
Thanks so much! <3
the adventurer
I adore steve madden shoes and bags! Some of my favorite purses have been steve madden =o) Happy to hear you love LA!