Beige is all the rage again. More and more these days we’re seeing people rocking more neutral and monochrome outfits and we love to see it. When you’re picking neutral tones and outfits, it’s easy to feel like they might be somewhat “boring,” but there are so many ways to style a full natural look […] read on
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Welcoming spring with a color palette that looks and feels like spring bloom.
These photos were taken over two weeks ago, before the stay-at-home mandate. And boy, looking back I really do miss the energy of NYC. The current energy of New York is a mix… feeling proud that our governor is actively mobilizing to prepare for the worse case scenario, feeling a deep sense of gratitude to all the healthcare workers and essential service workers risking their lives, feeling sorrow that the cases keep climbing, and feeling simply overwhelmed. But there’s no other place I’d rather be. There’s so much solidarity, unity, and love here.
At home and only going out to pick up groceries and to make medical deliveries (while practicing social distancing), Colin and I are still doing phone consultations and shipping out orders from Artemis. On the WLB side, fashion does give me a little break from world news updates. Taking a break and talking about spring dressing for now… one of my absolute spring must-haves is a great trench. Today, we’ll be highlighting that great unique trench. Something that is a statement piece, so beautiful that you can wear it as a dress, and moreover, that makes you feel beautiful. Below are some fun unique options for your viewing pleasure.
I hope you enjoy these photos and this post. More importantly, I hope it brings a dash of joy to your day. Happy spring and please be safe! As always, thank you so much for reading!
Jacket | Sacai sheer trench (see above for more options)
Dress | Commando nude dress (great way to feel covered under coat dresses)
Shoes | Manolo Blahnik pink pumps (similar Sam Edelman, under $100)
Bag & Accessories | Mark Cross red box bag & Karen Walker sunglasses
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During our 20’s, most of us are generally focused on spending those hard earned dollars on “fun things” come the 1st and 15th of the month. These fun things often consist of fashion, beauty, bags, shoes, trendy things, and well… more shoes. Then…something changes in your late-20’s. The trends that everyone seems to be wearing […] read on
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It’s hard to think about tomorrow. In a matter of 18 days, we experienced the highest highs and the lowest lows. Sharing my thoughts on being a small business owner during this time.
Honestly I just don’t know what to say. All of our lives have been turned upside down by the current events. I can’t sleep, my anxiety is through the roof, and I get stomach pains every time I eat. What keeps me up at night is Artemis. I just want to share with you my perspective as a small business owner during this time.
This was the last set of shop outfits I shared before we closed the store. We celebrated Artemis’s one year anniversary a few weeks ago (in the brick-and-mortar world, this is a milestone). We signed a 5-year lease renewal on March 1st. We hired our first team member on March 11th. We temporarily closed our shop on March 18th. In 18 days, we went from the highest highs to the lowest lows.
As a small business owner, we’re taught to innovate, put our heads down, and put the shoulders to the wheel. And we did. Once the shutdown hit, we started a courier service, curbside menu and pickups, appointments, phone consultations, and medical deliveries (we actually service a lot of clients who need CBD in conjunction with medical cannabis for medical conditions). We also continue to build out interactive exhibits for when we do open again. With all of this being said, we’re uncertain of the future. Words can not explain the fear I feel. We’re completely self-funded, we work everyday at the shop, and we watched her grow. Now, it just feels very dark.
My heart aches for all those impacted by this pandemic (I’m hoping to be part of a Medical Relief Effort and will update you on that soon). For some, the result of this is boredom, for others it’s quality time spent with loved ones. For some, they get to cook with their loved ones, for others they’re recalling the last meal they had with loved ones who’s passed. For some businesses this is a time to pause, for other small businesses this is one step closer to the reality that their dreams are shattering. The truth is… We’ll-get-through-this doesn’t apply to everyone. They’re projecting that over 50% of small businesses won’t make it. I’m not saying all of this to cause fear. I’m sharing this to acknowledge the despair, heartache, anxiety, and heaviness that some people and small businesses are going through right now.
With the hardships ahead, I’m going to continue to search for more grants and will continue to update the list below. If you are a small business or know of one that is struggling, please feel free to share this post and this list with them.
Grants.gov – Grants search hub.
Amber Grants for Women – Up to $25,000, small business grants for women.
San Francisco COVID-19 Small Business Resiliency Fund (SF ONLY) – It allows impacted small business owners to access up to $10,000 for employee salaries and rent.
NYC Employee Retention Grant Program (NYC ONLY) – Eligible businesses will receive a grant covering up to 40% of their payroll for two months. Businesses can access up to $27,000.
Office of Economic Development Fund (SEATTLE ONLY) – Grants will be awarded in an amount up to $10,000. Grant money may only be used for the operating expenses.
Opportunity Fund – Supporting small business owner whose business has been impacted by COVID-19. Contact them directly for more information.
James Beard Foundation Food and Beverage Industry Relief Fund – They are currently building out this fund. Stay tuned for more information.
Facebook Small Business Grants Program – Facebook is offering $100M in cash grants and ad credits for up to 30,000 eligible small businesses in over 30 countries where we operate. More details to come.
Amazon Neighborhood Small Business Relief Fund – This fund is intended to help support neighborhood small businesses in Seattle (South Lake Union and Regrade neighborhoods) and Bellevue.
Nellie Mae Education Foundation (AAPI COMMUNITIES ONLY) – Grant request must respond to a time-sensitive, unanticipated event or urgent challenge or need in communities. This grant is not intended to support ongoing programs and projects. Up to $15,000.
Ending this post with some joy… can you share your favorite coffee shop, boba shop, clothing store, tailor, speciality store, nail salon, sushi spot, etc? And why are these places special to you? Were they where you went on your first date? Had your first kiss? Had a super memorable customer service experience? I’d love to hear your story, and moreover, how these shops and businesses have brought joy to your life.
Thank you so much for reading! Wishing you and your family all the best in health. Please stay safe and please take care.
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Sharing a tip that will knock off a few zeros! These pants are the real deal!
I’m a huge fan of Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. First, we’re the same size, and second, I love The Row. They have three brands: the luxury line The Row, the lifestyle brand Elizabeth and James, and the affordable brand Olsenboye (no longer available). Elizabeth and James is now sold exclusively at Kohl’s.
What I love most is that they brought The Row’s sensibility to Elizabeth and James. The best example are these pants – The Row has them for $550. Now take a look at these Elizabeth and James slit pants – they’re pretty darn close at $30. That’s $550 vs. $30! The quality is exceptional, the fabric is thick, and the silhouette is super slimming. They’re just overall great pants at a great price! Perfect for work, for play, for the weekends, and so much more.
I hope you enjoy these best of budget items and posts! I love sharing them and especially when the items are amazing quality. Hope you had a peaceful and safe weekend. Please stay safe and thank you so much for reading!
Jacket | Elizabeth and James faux leather jacket (under $55)
Tank | Caslon white tank (highly rated, under $15)
Bottom | Elizabeth and James slit pants (amazing quality, under $30!)
Shoes | Nine West yellow suede pumps
Accessories | Elizabeth and James sunglasses
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Like many of you, we have COVID-19 on our minds. Though it has brought a dramatic shift in a lot of our daily rituals, at The Chriselle Factor we’re fortunate to continue much of our work from home. We understand that this is a privilege and we do not take that lightly. So, if you […] read on
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The power of a suit. I always knew that women wore capes under their suits.
From ivory to red to plaid, every suit has a different personality and feel. I love them all! And the pairing options are limitless. From classic items like a sharp button-up to fashion forward pieces like a corset, suits are fun to style, to layer, and the ultimate mood enhancer.
Ivory is so sharp and chic! It’s a great base to add a pop of color. And my color of choice – emerald green. I wanted to complement the feminine nature of the scarf tie blouse with a cutout corset, and contrast the overall look with strong elements and structure from the ivory suit. And my favorite part – from now till 3/22, M.M.LaFleur is donating 40% of proceeds from this ivory Centennial Suit to She Should Run, a non-profit organization that empowers women to run for office.
From all blues to all reds, these are great suit options at great price points: Theory blue teal matching suit (under $500), Suistudio blue matching suit ($350), Banana Republic red matching suit (under $150), and ASOS teal matching suit (under $60).
I love green, but I love plaid and stripes a whole lot more! Here are a few of my favorites: Veronica Beard striped double-breasted matching set (under $700), River Island striped pink matching set (have this and love it! Under $150), Mango gray striped matching set (under $150), and ASOS metallic stripe matching set (under $60).
Classic black is indeed a classic. This is one set that every woman should have in her wardrobe. Not only that, they can be worn as timeless separates. We can dress the blazer up or down. A chic black blazer = great with matching pants and great with jeans. Some of my favorite classic black blazers: Frame double-breasted tux blazer (under $375), Hebe Studio double-breasted fitted blazer (under $375), Cece shawl double-breasted blazer (under $115), and Mural oversized blazer (under $60).
I hope you enjoy this edit. More importantly, I hope you’re well. With COVID-19 continuously evolving, please take care of yourself and your loved ones. Wishing you peace, health, and happiness. Talk to you soon.
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Mixing classic pieces with one of S/S 2020’s trends – strappy sandals! A great way to add personality and color to timeless looks.
Classic with a twist today. Pairing the ever-so-versatile double breasted blazer (under $35, great material and highly rated!) with cropped flare pants and a dash of fun color. I love coupling classic pieces together, but from time to time, adding something unexpected to the look gives it so much more personality.
The cut and style of this blazer gives it an everlasting charm, and the shape and length of these flare pants gives it the perfect opportunity to showcase that pair of shoes. Both elements together is a recipe for spring freshness… neon pink! It’s like walking on cherry blossoms =) These neon pink strappy heels play so well with sharp tailored looks and also great with weekend boyfriend jeans or straight-leg denim styles.
Leaving from the shop and heading straight to dinner with Colin, this look carries me from day to night so effortlessly. And the best part, every piece is under $40 (and the heels are under $80). I’m just so happy to see that Walmart Fashion is creating and curating so many amazing items at great price points. From spring trends to classic styles, there’s something for everyone.
Hope you enjoy the styling and thank you so much for reading! And special thanks to Walmart for partnering on this post!
Blazer | Attitude Unknown blazer (under $35, also adore the red blazer version!)
Top | C. Wonder button down shirt (under $40)
Bottom | C. Wonder cropped flare pants (under $40)
Shoes | Steve Madden pink neon heels (also adore these yellow neon version!)
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Traveling, in general, can oftentimes be very stressful. While you’re staying on top of things trying to figure out lodging, transportation while making sure everything’s on schedule and on time…you also have to pack your life into 1 or 2 bags. After you’re done packing your bag(s), you then have to make sure you properly […] read on
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Sunlight peeking through, signs of spring with warmer weather, and a huge transition-to-spring sales update!
All things pointing to beautiful spring. The much welcomed warm weather along with an exciting spring wardrobe. Today is a combination of my work outfit – an updated take on the classic blazer with fishbone tweed – and a huge spring sales edit.
Hello Saigon :: Summer Dress & Box Straw BagAs you know, Shopbop is having one of the biggest sales of the year. Their restriction list is quite small, which means most things are available for the Spring Event Sale, up to 25% off. I actually have some of these pieces and one of my favorites on sale is this LOVESHACKFANCY dress (use code ‘Spring‘ for discount). See related post for outfit styling. Another favorite are these sculpted Cult Gaia mules (I just ordered them =) and these Tretorn casual sneakers (they come in size 4!).
Another way to take advantage of these sales is to restock on classic pieces like these Madewell black jeans and Wrangler straight leg jeans, or/and add fun pieces to your wardrobe like these blue-light filtering Karen Walker glasses and this Jennifer Behr braided headband (I have both and love them!).
Happy hunting, happy shopping! Hope you’re excited for spring and thank you so much for reading!
Blazer | Anine Bing blazer (up to 25% off with code ‘Spring‘)
Jeans | Topshop black jeans
Shoes | Jimmy Choo booties
Bag | Burberry canvas bag
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