Jay Miranda

Sweet Sweater

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:03:00 -0800

Here’s what I wore to a dinner party with friends in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The colors look best in the first photo, where you can see the sparkly pink stripes that run throughout the sweater. Between this detail and the puff shoulders, I’m in love.

Wore it over a longer blouse for a look half inspired by Miu Miu SS10 (so good) and half by the outfit Cher wears in the movie Clueless when she’s walking down Rodeo having an existential crisis. Added lace up heels with bows facing front and a bright purple lip to offset the grey.

Top: ASOS, Sweater: Marc by Marc Jacobs, Pants: Sejour Nordstrom, Heels: H. Lang, Bag: LV

Sweetheart

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:43:00 -0800

In love with these chic bright red trousers I got from Nordstrom. Wore them with my angora sweater, bordeaux Miu Miu heels, and stacked bracelets. Also, check out my new hair! Lighter was fun but I missed my dark locks.

Pant: Vince Camuto via Nordstrom
Sweater: Asos
Heels & Bag: Miu Miu
Sunglasses: via Tory Burch

2011

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 20:08:00 -0800

I wanted to share my absolute favorite photos and moments of 2011. It was a year defined by graduating from law school, going to a few beautiful places, wearing a few beautiful dresses, and starting to carve out my own path. I am beyond excited for the new year!

Wishing you all the best in life, love, and style. xx

Wishing you a Christmas that sparkles with magic, love, and...

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:56:00 -0800

Wishing you a Christmas that sparkles with magic, love, and goodwill. xo

Winter Blush

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 21:18:38 -0800

I put this outfit together to do my remaining Christmas shopping. I love layering sheer blouses under knits. This blouse is perfect because it’s cut just low enough for the lace of my bralette to peek out. My attempt at that distinctly Dolce and Gabbana neckline that walks the line between sexy and sweet. Happy holidays! xo

Blouse: Evans, Bralette: Agent Provocateur, Sweater: Trina Turk, Jeans: City Chic, Boots: Duo, Necklace: Anthropologie, Bag: LV Epi Speedy, Sunglasses: Prada

$300 Holiday Giveaway with Simply Be! Details in this video + a...

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:49:00 -0800

$300 Holiday Giveaway with Simply Be! Details in this video + a peek into my closet.

Enter your comment (tell me about your holiday outfit) on this blog post for one entry. Winner will be contacted via email.
Leave your comment on the SimplyBe facebook page for a second chance to win. Example: Hi, I’m entering the SimplyBe & jaymiranda.com giveaway. My favorite holiday outfit this season is _______.
Two prizes of $150 will be given, winners will be randomly selected.
Contest runs now through Sunday, December 18th at 12:00pm PST.
Must be at least 18 yrs old or have a parent’s permission to enter.
Contest void where prohibited.
Thanks to SimplyBe for this giveaway and good luck!

EDIT: Thanks to all who entered! The randomly selected winner was Christine with her sweet-chic outfit idea:

I love when I come across a garment & instantly know how & when I want to where it. Being a size 16, I recently lucked out & thrifted a lovely nude colored lace shift dress, with 3/4 sleeves. I had it altered & shortened to knee length & it now fits like a glove. I plan on wearing it with a black F21+ blazer, simple burgundy platform pumps, and pearl stud earrings. Hair swept up into a french twist. Can’t wait to wear this on Christmas eve, surrounded by my family, eating tamales & Abuelita hot chocolate!

Silk Bows & Cashmere

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:50:37 -0800

Here’s an outfit from this weekend. I paired these inky blue corduroy pants with this cashmere top. For some extra tszuj I added this unique vest with purple silk bows. Love all the textures! Also, you can see a better picture of my lighter hair color.

Top: Agent Provocateur, Pants: GAP, Vest: Meghan Los Angeles, Heels: Dries Van Noten

Here are my dream gifts this holiday season! At the top of my...

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:37:05 -0800

Here are my dream gifts this holiday season! At the top of my list is the Leica D-Lux 5, a small camera that will brilliantly capture moments and memories. I actually already purchased this Vivienne Westwood glitter-finish top for myself as an early Christmas present. Swooning over the belts and buckles of this Burberry lambskin leather hobo.

The Tiffany “Little Blue Book” is a beautiful and elegant way to keep your notes, lists, and ideas. Because I love scents, a bottle of the ultra sexy Ormonde Jayne Ta’if Rose parfum and my favorite body crème, Jo Malone Orange Blossom. Finally, since I am a San Francisco girl at heart, a box of Cocoa Bella holiday chocolates.

Tell me what’s at the top of your holiday wishlist!

Berry Lips

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 12:25:40 -0800

Mini post! Here’s what I wore for a night out and dinner at a great Indian restaurant. Wore my favorite tux blazer and suede boots, keeping the rest simple.

On my lips I’m wearing NARS Damned. I love this berry shade against my new hair color. I went from dark brown to warm brown + caramel highlights.

Blazer: Evans UK (p.s. Evans just launched their US site!)
Top: Forever 21+
Jeans: Asos curve
Boots: DUO Boots

Golden Sparkle

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:37:03 -0800

Top: Talbots via Marshalls
Jeans: Torrid
Jacket: Trina Turk via Nordstrom
Heels: Manolo Blahnik via Nordstrom
Cuff: Unearthed Etsy
Lipstick: MAC Red
Nails: OPI San Tan-Tonio, OPI Louvre me Louvre me not

Inline with my holiday inspiration post, I wanted to share some of my favorite recent outfits. Today I wore this fabulous oversized sequin top. It’s lined in silk and feels so lush. I paired this with this super sweet Trina Turk sweater jacket. I love it for its textured knit, scalloped sleeves, and cut-outs that go all around. Finally, for a bit of sexiness, I added my new stingray Manolo Blahnik wedges in this gorgeous tiger print.

Style Tip: Contrast the sparkle of sequins with the softness of a knit.

Holiday Fashion Inspiration

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:50:00 -0800

Feminine Knits
It’s the season to wear a beautiful knit sweater or dress. In addition to keeping you warm, the texture of a knit adds depth to your outfit. One of my favorites is angora, for its delicate airy knit that makes you looks dreamy in that holiday-film sort of way.
A Statement Coat
I love a statement coat because you can pair it with your favorite jeans and sweater just as easily as with a party dress and heels. The day I purchased a coat that would last me longer than one season, my wardrobe began to feel womanly. In the grown up, independent, confident sense of the word.
Party dresses
A party dress is the perfect way to add some glamour and romance to your evening. I’m loving gold/bronzy sequin dresses, vintage-inspired lace dresses, and voluminous skirts. Above all else, when looking for your party dress, look for the one that feels like it has a little magic.

So that’s my holiday fashion inspiration, hope this inspires you as well! Soon I will share outfits for each of these categories, but in plus-sizes. xo

All images via.

Raspberry Suede

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:31:18 -0700

Dress: J.Crew
Belt: Dorothy Perkins
Boots: DUO Boots

This lush knit sweater dress from J.Crew is one of my favorite dresses for transitioning into Fall weather. This simple and chic outfit is perfect for a date night in chilly weather.

These gorgeous suede boots are from DUO boots, which makes boots according to calf measurement. It took about a week to get them in California all the way from the UK.

As soon as I opened the box I gasped and fell in love. So glad I didn’t go for a more “practical” color. Don’t be shy—go for that shoe or or bag that makes you stand out!

Style Tip: Wear a thick knit dress off the shoulder for an understated sexy style.

Sparkling Jewel Sweater

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:09:00 -0700

I think a heather gray sweater is a classic, wardrobe staple. But you know my style—I love sparkle, even in a sweatshirt. I was recently at Forever21 when this embellished sweater caught my eye. Wish I had taken photos in direct sunlight, because this one is so pretty. A must have!

Sweater: Forever 21
Jeans: Torrid
Shoes: Miu Miu
Purse: Chanel
Glasses: Oliver Peoples
Lip color: Becca Tatiana, Nails: OPI San Tan-tonio

p.s. If you catch a glimpse of my mani, you will see my favorite nail polish shade for autumn: a milky brown. Nail polish post coming soon. <3

Fall Purchases: Texture

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:20:00 -0700

Raspberry suede boots: DUO
Fur trim coat: Catherine Malandrino via Nordstrom Rack
Velvet socks: Wolford
Velvet blazer: Hologen via Nordstrom Rack

Here are some of my recent purchases, which I will soon share in outfit posts! I think texture is underrated and often overlooked. But it adds so much to the color, depth, and lines of an outfit. These items are going to be so fabulous this fall.

Read more for my thoughts of each new piece + more photos & links to my favorites for Fall!

Suede boots are everything! And this is such a luxe, sexy, statement-making boot. I knew black would be more practical but I could not pass up this special raspberry hue. I already have so many ideas about how to wear these.

I think every woman needs a pair of fabulous boot in her wardrobe. Leather is a classic, but there’s something so romantic about suede.

The only brands that I know make high quality leather boots in extended calf sizes are DUO and Marina Rinaldi. If you are a longtime reader of the blog, you may remember these beautiful Marina Rinaldi boots I got a while back, which still look great!

I had trouble deciding which pair of DUO boots to buy. I was also in love with this Mimosa taupe suede pair. The thicker heel reminds me of Miu Miu! Can I justify another boot purchase this Fall? I don’t know!

This fur trimmed Catherine Malandrino coat is amazing—a rare find and a testament to trying clothes on—even designer pieces—because sizing can be so fluid. I think this fur trimmed coat definitely embodies that Parisian/New Yorker style for which Catherine Malandrino is known.

If you object to wearing fur, there are lots of great faux fur options out there. Some of the best right now are this darling fur trim coat from ASOS Curve or this super cute & rustic faux shearling jacket from Nordstrom. Defintely thinking about buying the latter!

Velvet can add a luxe feel to your wardrobe for a fraction of the cost of fur or suede. I love my velvet jacket because this shade of steely blue is so gorgeous. The jacket makes me think of cold places and leather armchairs. Chic in a professorial kind of way.

The key to the best possible styling of velvet is color selection. The texture of velvet has a lot of depth and I think this is what makes velvet jewel tones so appealing. I definitely recommend checking Nordstrom for this one by Halogen because the quality is amazing. I know it came in at least one other color.

Thanks for reading. More posts soon!

Ta'if Rose

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:01:12 -0700

With this outfit I wanted to debut the new look to the blog. I have renamed the site jaymiranda.com because I think it’s a better fit for different topics I want to write about. I will always love Fatshionable because the fatshion banner is one that many of us learned about together and why many of us started blogging.

A question I’ve been contemplating is how much of myself to share online. I’m interested in blogging not just about fashion but on my thoughts on fashion and how fashion intersects other aspects of my life. Basically, I want to give you a glimpse into my style imagination.

Lately I’ve become obsessed with perfume. I associate scents with memories, places, and moods, so wearing a scent is often an evocative experience. This line from Perfumes: The Guide captures it:

“It would be wonderful to have an orchestra follow us around all day and play a movie soundtrack to match our mood. Wearing perfume is a little bit like that. It scores the day. It makes breathing, ordinarily a purely functional thing, bring a little bit of beauty into you with each breath.”

My newest love is Ormonde Jayne’s Ta’if. It’s made with damask roses from Arabia. It start’s off with bright pink pepper, saffron, and dates, and then melts into the beautiful rose. I absolutely love it. It’s mysterious, seductive, but retains the effervescence of the top notes.

This outfit was inspired by the beauty of this scent and damask roses. Check out my super cute top with printed perfume bottles. I’m also wearing a lipgloss by lovely fellow blogger Afrobella’s collaboration with MAC—a gorgeous purple that I’m loving for Fall.

Printed tee: Jcrew
Blazer: Asos
Pants: Nordstrom Sejour
Earrings: Vintage from Palm Springs
Cuff: Unearthed etsy shop
Shoes: Pour la Victoire
Bag: Miu Miu
Lipgloss: MAC “All of my purple life”

Let me know your thoughts on perfume, this outfit, the new look of the blog, or anything else! xx

Creamy Rose

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:32:00 -0700

UPDATE: the winner of the contest below is Gldnsparkle1922. Thank you for all your entries, I loved reading each one! I used random.org to select the winner.

Top: Courtesy of Nordstrom, Jeans: GAP, Shoes: Miu Miu, Jewels: Fennimas, Clutch: Halston

Here are a few photos of an outfit I wore to have lunch and shop in Costa Mesa, CA. Lately I’m obsessed with this creamy rose hue. Something about it makes me think of sunsets in Morocco.

This top has delicate beading and is so beautiful in this color. It’s super soft and just glides over the body—my favorite trait in an oversized top. It’s from Nordstrom’s plus line Sejour. Love this with my new gold leather Halston clutch!

Giveaway Details

Do you love this top? I am giving one away, new with tags in size 1x. I purchased this top myself for the giveaway because I love mine so much. The bust for this size measures approx 56 inches around (plus some stretch), to give you have an idea of the slouchy fit.

If you would like to enter please just leave a comment on this post telling me how you would wear it. That’s all! Please enter between now and September 17th at noon (pst). This contest is open to international readers too. I will contact the winner by email. Good luck! <3

Little White Tee

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:36:56 -0700

Gap jeans, River Island Crop Top via ASOS, Cole Hann heels, Anthropologie necklace, Becca Tatiana lipstick, Pink nail polish “Be a Dahlia” by OPI, Ralph Lauren sunglasses

In the fashion world, the Fall season is here. But I’m a California girl and my summer always feels longer. This was definitely the season of the crop top. I know there will be naysayers, but so what. Time is fleeting, have fun with fashion. Not next year or when you drop a size—now.

I think crop tops look so so flirty paired with higher rise jeans. I chose mid-blue, mid-rise boyfriend jeans that were slouchy all over. Also added two-tone mary janes, a sparkly necklace, and hot pink glitter nail polish. One of my favorite casual outfits this summer.

Desert Treasures

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:23:00 -0700

Palm Springs is a fashion oasis, from designer shops to thrift stores, it’s not hard to find a gem to bring back home. At Revivals Gallery I found a perfect pair of vintage, high waisted, light blue jeans. At the Estate Sale Company, I found this retro-fabulous pair of vintage gold and pearl earrings. Finally, I visited the Desert Hills Outlets.

These shops are sitting in the desert. So, it really does feel like you’re on a desert journey looking for treasure. At the Prada store I found these Miu Miu heels with double ankle straps in a beautiful wine leather. The only pair and in my size! (Insert beautiful music.) I love a shoe that has an expertly placed strap or buckle and I knew these would be perfect with longer skirts and rolled up pants. I slipped them on and it was instant love. Thank you to my fiancé for these perfect gifts.

So beautiful! I can’t wait to visit again and explore more.

Click “read more” for my outlet shopping tips! xo

My Shopping Strategy for Desert Outlets

Stop by customer service and ask for a discount book (some stores offer additional discounts)
Wear sunscreen, comfortable shoes + clothing, and a lightweight bag w/ your essentials
Bring water and a protein-rich snack to revitalize you (there were over 100 stores)
Map out the stores you want to visit first and which you may visit if time and energy permit—I only visited the outlets for Saks, Barneys, Prada, Jimmy Choo, and JCrew.
Come early or else risk someone else finding your dream garment/shoe before you
Be picky! Don’t buy anything just because it’s discounted - only buy that which you know you can’t find elsewhere and would be heartbroken leaving behind.

Palm Springs Beauty

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:16:24 -0700

I spent the last three nights in Palm Springs and loved it. We stayed at a boutique hotel called Korakia Penisone. In wearing this outfit to dinner, I was inspired by the beauty and romance of the location. I paired this fabulous tulle skirt with a grey and ivory romper and a blush jacket. Also added my fuchsia velvet platforms, grey python print clutch, & blue stingray cuff.

Ouma skirt, Gap romper, Asos jacket, Topshop heels, Ralph Lauren sunglasses, Unearthed cuff

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend! xo

Velvet Dream

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:52:14 -0700

I’m in love with these velvet platform sandals from Topshop. They’re super bright and rich pink with purple ribbon ties—perfect. I love these shades against grey. Here are some other recent purchases, including a grey MBMJ sweater with metallic pink striped sleeves and a cotton/lace romper from GAP. Added my Janine Basil beaded pill box hat for good measure. This Fall, I’m all about dreamy textures and combining muted and bright tones. xo

Velvet heels: Topshop, Romper: Gap, Sweater: Marc by Marc Jacobs via Nordstrom