{GBF Style} Black Into It

While putting the finishing touches on my trick or treating mask (you can read my tips on how to TRT as an adult here), it just dawned on me that darkness will soon engulf our days when daylight savings commences this weekend. With pitch black poised to eclipse the sun, I started putting together a fall wardrobe palette fortressed by the color black. Although the color has historically played a supporting role in my closet as I'm kind of an equal opportunist, this season, I've come to appreciate its importance. 

When it comes to paving the foundation for your fall wardrobe, black dominates the game. It's a timeless color that's flattering on everyone, won't fade over time, and definitely worth the investment. Inspired by my color nirvana, I've put together a few of of this season's key pieces in every season's key color. 

{tops}
the asymmetrical sweater {Helmut Lang} | the turtleneck {Theory} | the sweatshirt {Splendid via ScoopNYC}


{outwear}
the wool coat {MANGO} | the leather jacket {ScoopNYC}

{bottoms}
the jeans {rag & bone via ScoopNYC | the wrap skirt {River Island} | the midi skirt {Topshop}

{shoes}
the knee high boots {Stuart Weitzman via ScoopNYC} | the ankle boots {Stuart Weitzman via ScoopNYC | the chunky ankle boots {Michael Kors via ScoopNYC} | the  high top sneakers {MM6} | the pumps {Topshop}
{bags}
the clutch {Valentino} | the crossbody {Marc by Marc Jacobs via ScoopNYC} | the leather shopper {Sophie Hulme via ScoopNYC} | the backpack {Sandqvist via ScoopNYC}

{accessories}
 the statement necklace {Piperlime} | the cocktail ring {Banana Republic} | the diamond earrings {My Jewelry Box} | the leather gloves {BCBG} | the fedora {Malene Birger}


{live fabulously}

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{GBF Life + Style} Orange is the New Black with Lulus.com Part II


With Part I of my Halloween style series focusing on what to wear to work on Halloween, Part II showcases what to wear after work to the Halloween party. If you're feeling rebellious and don't want to wear a costume, slip on a sexy yet interesting LBD like this sheer cutout number, put on conversation starter heels, and clasp on an orange specked (it is Halloween after all) statement necklace. If anyone asks why you aren't dressed up for Halloween, look them dead in the eye and say with a tinge of British accent, "Really? This isn't dressed up enough for you?"

Jenny Wu goodbadandfab




dress {Lulus.com c/o}
lucite purse {Lulus.com c/o}
necklace {Lulus.com c/o}
heels {Camilla Skovgaard | equally fierce}




{live fabulously}


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{GBF Life + Style} Orange is the New Black with Lulus.com Part I


Although Halloween isn't until Thursday, it feels like I've been celebrating my fourth favorite holiday since the middle of October! I'm not complaining as any excuse to eat copious amounts of candy is a reason to celebrate. So far, I've ate trees of Red Vines, more Butterfingers than I can count with my fingers, and galaxies of Milky Ways. And that's just my pre-Halloween loot. 

Aside from the candy utopia and costume shenanigans, the colors orange and black are also taking center stage as a nod to Halloween, a reflection of the the changing foliage, and as a celebration of the rustic unfolding of fall. So, this week I'm pairing three orange and black outfits that are appropriate for every Halloween moment.

First up is my daytime office look. As a lawyer, I can't get away with wearing my Miley costume to work as teddy bear playsuits are specifically listed as "prohibited attire" in the employee handbook so I have to find more subtle ways to celebrate the holiday in style. For a day in the office, I'm wearing my Lulus.com orange wrap dress as a top paired with a floral embroidered pencil skirt. A statement necklace, Hanes Silk Reflections Tights, and low key suede ankle boots keep the look professional, chic, and Halloween happy.




dress worn as top {Lulus.com c/o}
skirt {Lulus.com c/o}
necklace {Lulus.com c/o}
tights {Hanes}
ankle boots {BCBGenration}

{live fabulously}

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{GBF Life + Style} Last Minute DIY I Love Lucy Costume Idea



I Love Lucy is my favorite show. Every time it's on, I drop what I'm doing and watch it. At this point, it's not about the story lines as I've seen all the episodes forward and backward. Rather, the simplicity of the plot and goofy likability of the characters elicit a sense of comfort and nostalgia.

To celebrate my love for Lucy, here's a DIY video tutorial on how to quickly and easily transform into a modern day Lucy Ricardo this Halloween!

{live fabulously}

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{GBF Life} Good, Bad, and Fab Moments of the Week

 I've always wanted to float in space as the idea of not being tied down by gravity or any other worldly elements seem novel and appealing. My wish kind of came true as I've been lost in orbit the past couple of weeks. But instead of doing backflips, I've been alternating between flipping out and burying myself in work as well as a few late night sessions of Dateline ID. By the way, the husband is always the killer. But enough about me. Here's the fun stuff.

{the good}
Last night, I chatted with my style and hair crush Lauren Conrad and nibbled on trays of sweets at The Little Market party. Set inside the Citizens of Humanity showroom, TLM is the brainchild of LC and Hannah Skvarla. They work with artisan groups in developing countries around the world to provide design insights and to showcase their skills to a broader audience.  The work of each group is funded through earnings from the sales of their fair trade and locally made products. 
A too many courses fall tasting at The Little Door, my favorite French nouveau restaurant, left my belly full and spirits high. The farro risotto with hints of garlic oil and chunks of healthy kale and sunchoke was my favorite. The muscat grapes and chanterelle mushroom salad was refreshing and triggered a city-wide search for muscat grapes (the search party is still out). I finished every square inch of the chocolate macadamia tart as each bite was consistently gooey, crunchy, and chewy.
While on a girl's weekend in Vegas, we promised to go into beast mode  We took the phrase quite literally as we ate our way through the weekend. The Caesar's Palace Bacchanal buffet left us in such heavy food coma that we nixed our plans to go out and spent the night hanging out in the room. But it' it's never about where you are but who you're with as we had much more fun staying in than beasting in the clubs.

{the bad}

Ain't no party like a M.A.C. Halloween party! The makeup, the costumes, and the creativity were so bad-ass! And the baaadest of all was legendary makeup artist Rick Baker transformed into Frankenstein. 
Stepping into enemy territory for a charity photo shoot. I became a Trojan horse. 

{the fabulous}

It's city girls meet country "pumpkins" at Riley's Farms. We picked pumpkins, picnicked under the trees, and rocked our best outdoorsy outfits. Thanks Jenny and Leisure Society for an adventure set in nature!
Mesmerizing jewelry, delicious bites, girls suspended in the air, and my beautiful friends at Club Tacori 2013 makes it impossible to not to have a fab time!
 Looking like a 50s suburban housewife while party hopping in the city. Diametric opposites sometime go well together.
 A star studded Who What Wear x Cadillac fete on a starry LA night. I left before anyone jumped into the pool. So tempting...
 The backstage scene while getting hair and makeup done at the Bri Seeley fashion show.
 Seeing this view of the Pacific Ocean atop The Huntley Hotel reassures me that nothing in life is absolute so embrace the options, choices, and all the twists and turns as far as the eye can "sea."

{live fabulously}

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