Biking with Burberry

11 Monday Jan 2016

Posted by StyleGoneRogue in DIY, Louis Vuitton Collection, Luxury, Over The Weekend, Photos by Brianne McGuire, Style Blogger

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The rebirth of Burberry. Do you have pieces that you put in to retirement? I most certainly do and this scarf is the perfect example of that.

If you’re a Burberry fan and have been so for some time, you recognize this scarf. It must be 6-8yrs old by now. When the plaid Burberry scarf first became popular (mainstream popular), I received the classic camel color as one of my birthday gifts from mom. I lived in that scarf. About 10 months later I purchased myself the same scarf but in soft pink.

By the next winter season, this trend had exploded so much I couldn’t look at the scarf anymore. Did I think about tossing both pieces? Most certainly. Did I actually do it? No way. I simply folded them up and put them on the bottom of the scarf pile. They had a nice long rest but have come back out to play now.

Photos by Brianne McGuire

Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg | Tights: Wolford | Booties: Sigerson Morrison | Belt: Hermes | Scarf: Burberry | Coat: Club Monaco (Now on sale) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelets: David Yurman & Hermes | Watch: Raymond Weil | Gloves: DIY – Club Monaco

After spotting a pair of Gucci leather studded gloves at Saks Fifth Avenue one evening, I had the DIY itch.

It’s rare that I wear a helmet when biking around the city, but if I do, I do it in a monogrammed helmet.

Buffalo Short

28 Monday Dec 2015

Posted by StyleGoneRogue in Casual Attire, Louis Vuitton Collection, Luxury, Must Haves, New York City, Over The Weekend, Photos by Brianne McGuire, Style Blogger

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Unlike most of my post wherein I’m rambling on about my ensemble and/or whatever activity I’m up to…..this post is straight to the point.

I joined a friend for what turned in to a sunrise, sunset brunch. Have you ever been out with friends and completely, utterly lose track of time? Like 10 hours in the day? Well that actually happened. Now that I think about it, it wasn’t the first time.

What’s my casual brunch look? This right here. Jean shorts I’ve had for too many years to count, a basic tee and a boyfriend blazer, (one of my best purchases of all time). These are pieces I live in, brunch or no brunch.

Photos by Brianne McGuire
Blanket Scarf: Zara | Blazer: Club Monaco | Tee: Banana Republic | Shorts: JCrew | Tights: Wolford | Heels: Gucci | Tote: Louis Vuitton | Bracelets: David Yurman & Hermes | Ring: David Yurman | Sunglasses: Street Vendor
If you’re wondering why my bag looks a little odd, it’s because the long straps were replaced back 2013 which I posted about last October. Believe it or not, it’s taken that long for them to darken (patina). Have no fear, I would never purchase a fake and I don’t believe it purchasing pre-owned pieces either. At least not when it comes to designers such as LV & Gucci. Not saying others shouldn’t, its just a thing with me and my bags. I want the fun of going to the boutique to pick it out, wearing it in myself and also to know that if it did need to have work done to it, it was done at the hands of an LV specialist, not some leather master. (Though there are some amazing leather masters out there. Especially here in NYC).

Wait, I guess I ended up rambling again even though I said I wouldn’t. Oops, sorry ladies. I also love this tote because you don’t see girls walking around with it. Fortunately it’s out of production. I mentioned it before, (and I usually repeat myself more than I should), I hate the LV Neverfull tote. Even homeless people are carrying it. Its like Groupon sent out one of their blast and so everyone purchased it. It’s really odd. But good for the design team for coming up with it.

Playing Rugby with Louis Vuitton

06 Monday Oct 2014

Posted by StyleGoneRogue in Luxury, Must Haves, New York City, Photos by Bekka Palmer, Style Blogger

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So no, I’m not actually playing Rugby. Just a play on words and fashion.

Much like last fall, I’m bringing out another wide stripe piece that is also known as the Rugby Stripe.

Stripes go with anything, however I decided to keep this look simple. Sheer horizontal panel sweater, stove-pipe heel sandal with gold accent and tote.

With this look, the most special piece is my Louis Vuitton (LV) tote. The Cabos Alto tote is one of the best pieces LV has ever made. (Other than those gorgeous LV trunks).

I purchased this tote over 10yrs ago and I’m glad I did. Production of this tote stopped about 8yrs ago. According to the floor manager at the LV boutique in Saks Fifth Avenue – NYC, Angelina Jolie was the last person to purchase one. Apparently Angelina wanted it as a diaper bag. I suppose I’m in good company.

I’m proud to be the owner of such a fantastic bag. 99% of the time, I’m the only person on the street with one. Every where you look, girls are walking around with the same Neverfull GM tote. I’m assuming because it’s modestly priced, that’s why it’s so over exposed. With that said, over exposed or not, LV is the best quality on the market.
Last August one of my straps broke. Immediately I took it in to LV to have it refurbished.

Three weeks later my bag was ready to be picked up. It’s taken almost a year for the leather to darken. Unfortunately, still not as dark as the rest of the leather accent pieces but it’s getting there.

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Biking with Burberry

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