BCBG V-Neck Tee

Ecote Starry Night Swing Short

Michael Michael Kors Winston Sandals

Chanel Bag

 My go-to when I need to rush out the house? An all-black outfit because let's be real. Black is chic and will probably be the only color that will work head to toe always no matter the time frame or season. 

When I put together an all black outfit though, I love pairing different textures and cuts together. The icing on the cake for this outfit? Obv the swing shorts. I love that when I have them on it's not super clear at first if I have on a skirt or a pair of shorts. Oh and the design sewn into it? It feels a bit moroccan to me, and I absolutely love it.

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Blouse--borrowed from mom

H&M skirt

Burberry Heels

It's been a crazy two weeks at work lately, and I'm feeling inspired to share with you all my corporate work style. If you saw my previous post, I try to find the balance between appropriate attire and adding in my own style. This blouse was stolen from my mom's closet (aren't those the best, really?),  and it was perfect to wear to work--it's conservative with a bold design on the sleeves. I paired it with my favorite work skirt (I own it in black too--that's when you know I love it because I refuse to  buy two of the same things), and a classic pair of black heels and you're good to go!

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Happy Monday all! I'm starting this week strong! I've teamed up with Neutrogena to give away a set of products to help fight unseen acne.

Did you guys know...?

As you can see, my skin has definitely cleared up a bit. 

Honestly, using the products above for the past two weeks has made my skin feeling SO good, especially since my skin tends to get a bit oily around my T-zone, and usually when I break out, I get HUGE pimples. Using these products have kept my skin super clear, especially during the time I need it the most--trust me guys, it's been kind of stressful at work, and stress = break outs. 

Oh and can we talk about this grapefruit smell they have going on in all the products? Best. Smell. Ever. 

Also, if any of you follow me on instagram (@samanthanie), you'll know that I'm huge on selfies. Here's a few tips to help you guys with the selfie you'll need to take in order to enter this giveaway!

Anyway, here's the rules to the GIVEAWAY.

1. Follow me on instagram @samanthanie

2. Take a selfie using the tips above and hashtag #unseenacne #neutrogenaselfie, and tag me in it so I know you entered!

3. Have fun! 

The giveaway will end next Monday, September 29th. There will be two winners who will get a nice package of the above Neutrogena products!

Good luck! 

BCBG Wrap Dress

Burberry Pumps

Working in a more corporate environment, I have struggled a bit with being able to dress appropriately but also fashionably. Clothes need to be a certain length, and more conservative, and I can't say that it has not been a challenge. I did find the perfect work dress though during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale, and yes it's what I'm wearing in my photos above!

BCBG never ceases to let me down. The wrap dress above is not only classy, but has a black and white engineered print to give it some oomph, which allows me to be not only work appropriate but also look a bit more stylish.. :) DVF also has amazing wrap dresses too if BCBG is not your kinda brand. Also, doesn't this make me look a lot more mature..? :)

 Backstage Saint Tropez Dress (black with blue bow version here)

Valentino Rocklock Bag

Went to my first US Open, and definitely have made it a pact for it not to be my last. Even though I got pretty sunburned (and really though guys, I never get sunburned. Ever.--I've gone to Miami when it's scorching and have gotten away with putting only tanning oil on while my girlfriends all got burned like a lobster--so you can kind of tell how intense the sun was that day), it was such a blast. 

The food was amazing, and I can't even begin to describe Greygoose's Honey Deuces drink. I also got to see Simon (swoon), and the Williams sister play (or in their case absolutely destroy their doubles competitors), and made it back home pretty close to when it started to pour--all while in this super cute dress with a big bow in the back. Pretty perfect day? I would think so. 

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Kimchi Blue Ruffle Cami

Zara Shorts

AMI Clubwear Sandals

Chanel Bag

Spent day 1 of my Labor Day long weekend (don't you just love those words--long weekend?!), at the Hamptons and could not have been happier. I wore my super appropriate floral printed skort that I picked up from the Zara sale a few weeks back, and happily skipped around the beach. The Hamptons was beautiful I never wanted to leave...and if I had my way, trust me I would still be there. We went wine/beer tasting, and had amazing seafood. Couldn't think of a better way of ending the summer!

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 D-ID Florence Skinny Jeans

Michael Michael Kors Sandals (similar here)

Chanel Boy Bag

Chanel Nail Polish in Eastern Light

Combining two of my favorite things together: jeans and the quilted pattern that reminds me so much of my Chanel bags. :) 

H&M Hat

Popbasic Tee c/o

Gap Shorts

Vince Heels

Dogeared Pearl Necklace

My Monogram Necklace c/o *(10% off with ASKR10; or 30% off on one item every Friday for their special weekend sale)

Minimalism at it's finest. I've been craving basics lately and this Popbasic tee has been my go-to. Not really sure how I've lasted over 20 years without having a basic tee like this in my wardrobe, but now I know what I've been missing! Threw on a pair of destroyed shorts from Gap, and a pair of my favorite black, but not your average heel from Vince, and my summer hat and I was good to go!

Also, OBSESSED with my monogram necklace. It's printed in the most beautiful script ever, and is so classic yet personalized, I doubt it would ever go out of style. I've been layering my necklace over and over with different dainty necklaces and couldn't believe how versatile it was! I ended up ordering the necklace in the 0.8" size, which is their smallest size, since I thought that the 1.25" they usually make is a bit too big for me, and can't tell you guys how amazing the experience has been. They are so good with helping you customize your necklace the way you want it; easy and seamless--so check them out--they make many different necklace designs--use code ASKR10 to get 10% off your purchase, or get 30% off one item every Friday during their special weekend sales!

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