Leather and Lace #BeverlyCenterStyle
Most of you know that I was asked to participate in the Beverly Center Fall Fashion Challenge. I had to put together a fall outfit with a gift card to the Beverly Center and then attend the final event on Sept. 18th. (Hardwork, I know!) This was the first time I’ve participated in a fashion challenge so it was really exciting for me! And the event was a lot of fun. Chriselle Lim from The Chriselle Factor, Aimee Song from Song of Style and Adam Gallagher from I Am Galla were the hosts of the event. It was really cool to see these major fashion bloggers in real life. I wasn’t brave enough to actually talk to them…I’m still working on being more social at events…but I got to hear them talk during the Q&A portion of the event and they all seem super cool and nice.
Each of the blogger hosts chose their favorite outfit from the fashion challenge participants. I wasn’t one of the winners but congrats to Jenna from Visions of Vogue, Taryn from Velvet Sugar and Enocha from Locks and Trinkets for winning the big prize!
There is still a chance I could win a $500 gift card if you vote for my outfit on facebook. You could win $500 just for voting too! I know a lot of you have already voted and I really appreciate it!
The participants with the hosts. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Beverly Center)
One of these things is not like the other…WHY AM I SO WHITE?! Haha…
Q&A on fall fashion trends
Custom fashion illustrations by FIDM students. That’s me!
It’s always nerve-wrecking trying to come up with something to wear at these blogger/fashion events. Should you be trendy? Classic? Dressed up? Casual? I love black and white/neutral outfits so I went with my grey skirt which I feel can be dressed up or down. I wore my leather jacket that I picked out from the challenge and lace up heels to add some edginess to the outfit. I went with a lace shirt and statement necklace to add some girly-ness. Plus I always love the leather + lace combo.
Outfit Details:
Shirt: Loft
Jacket: Guess via Macy’s c/o Beverly Center
Skirt: Banana Republic
Heels: via DSW (similar)
Necklace: J.Crew (similar)
Bracelets: Stella and Dot Renegade + Eden Bangle
Lips: MAC Viva Glam I
Linking Up:
The Pleated Poppy: What I Wore
Because Shanna Said So: Random Wednesday
Style Elixir: Style Sessions
Treasure Tromp: Treat Yo Self Thursday
Happiness at Midlife: Throwback Thursday (see how I styled this skirt here)
Don’t forget to enter the A Pocket of Whimsy Giveaway!
That sounds like a really fun event! I love the look you put together for it!
Bummer you didn't talk to any of the blogger 'celebrities' – when I was at the RewardStyle party Kendi was there and I knew I'd be kicking myself if I didn't go over and say hi, so I did and she was really sweet and chatted for a few minutes.
Anyway, I hope you win $500! (and I hope I do too, hehe).
Chic on the Cheap
This is super super cute, I love the skirt and that you edged it out a little with your jacket and heels!
Kristina does the Internets
You picked a great outfit and that jacket is so good! Fingers crossed you and I snag that gift card!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
You looked SO amazing at this event. I love the skirt and lace top you chose to wear. And those shoes, HOTT!
That sounds like an amazing event! Love the sketch! This is a gorgeous look with the grey and sumptious black leatherjacket, along with the sexy heels
from the link up,
please stop by, jess
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com/
Sounds like a great event! I don't attend much blogging event at all but it's nice to be out of my comfort zone once in a while. I think you wore a perfect outfit for this!
BTW, I hope to see you at TBT Fashion link up tomorrow.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
I'd just like to say, it's totally inspiring to see a fashion blog that features a beautiful woman who does not have orange or super tan skin! I've struggled for a long time with my pale tone and as I've gotten older I've learned to accept it and be grateful for what I have.
I'm just so pleased to see such gorgeous looks for fair skinned gals like me!
V
Life+1
Love your look! I wish there were fashion events like these where I live!
Arielle from Tangled Musings
you always look so adorable
http://abeautifulheart07.blogspot.com/
Hi Jessica, I found you through Alice's (Happiness at Mid-Life) linkup, and I'm so glad I did! I think this outfit was a perfect choice to wear to this event, you look gorgeous. I'm following you now on GFC, Bloglovin, Instagram, and Twitter, and hope you decide to check out my blog too. =)
http://www.avecamber.blogspot.com
http://www.bloglovin.com/avecamber
I hope you are having a great weekend!
Amber
Love the outfit you wore to the event Jessica! It's perfect! Fashionable and tastefully put together. I don't go to events very often….but I'm with you…socializing is a bit of a challenge. It helps to see familiar faces though! Hope you win the $500 girl! You deserve it!
Love the outfit you wore to the event Jessica! It's perfect! Fashionable and tastefully put together. I don't go to events very often….but I'm with you…socializing is a bit of a challenge. It helps to see familiar faces though! Hope you win the $500 girl! You deserve it!
Hi Jessica, I found you through Alice's (Happiness at Mid-Life) linkup, and I'm so glad I did! I think this outfit was a perfect choice to wear to this event, you look gorgeous. I'm following you now on GFC, Bloglovin, Instagram, and Twitter, and hope you decide to check out my blog too. =)
http://www.avecamber.blogspot.com
http://www.bloglovin.com/avecamber
I hope you are having a great weekend!
Amber
you always look so adorable
http://abeautifulheart07.blogspot.com/
Love your look! I wish there were fashion events like these where I live!
Arielle from Tangled Musings
I'd just like to say, it's totally inspiring to see a fashion blog that features a beautiful woman who does not have orange or super tan skin! I've struggled for a long time with my pale tone and as I've gotten older I've learned to accept it and be grateful for what I have.
I'm just so pleased to see such gorgeous looks for fair skinned gals like me!
V
Life+1
Sounds like a great event! I don't attend much blogging event at all but it's nice to be out of my comfort zone once in a while. I think you wore a perfect outfit for this!
BTW, I hope to see you at TBT Fashion link up tomorrow.
Alice
http://www.happinessatmidlife.com
That sounds like an amazing event! Love the sketch! This is a gorgeous look with the grey and sumptious black leatherjacket, along with the sexy heels
from the link up,
please stop by, jess
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com/
You picked a great outfit and that jacket is so good! Fingers crossed you and I snag that gift card!
xo Adri
http://www.adrilately.blogspot.com
You looked SO amazing at this event. I love the skirt and lace top you chose to wear. And those shoes, HOTT!
This is super super cute, I love the skirt and that you edged it out a little with your jacket and heels!
Kristina does the Internets
That sounds like a really fun event! I love the look you put together for it!
Bummer you didn't talk to any of the blogger 'celebrities' – when I was at the RewardStyle party Kendi was there and I knew I'd be kicking myself if I didn't go over and say hi, so I did and she was really sweet and chatted for a few minutes.
Anyway, I hope you win $500! (and I hope I do too, hehe).
Chic on the Cheap