Personal Style

Oh, So Fancy

standard March 13, 2015 4 responses

oh-so-fancyI’m feeling oh, so fancy this Friday. Time to celebrate the weekend. I usually don’t wear floor length dresses because being 5’4″ isn’t the easiest to pull off, but I just had to have this dress. It makes me feel so vertically elongated (hehehe)! I wore this to my friend’s baby baptism a couple of weeks ago and I have to say it was the perfect dress for a fancy afternoon occasion. And it’s definitely not a celebration without an arm party!

Have a great weekend everybody!
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Photography: Samantha Kramer

Dress: Crossroads Trading (pretty option) // Timepiece: Timex (similar) // Eyewear: Ray-Ban

Style Feature

Lauren

standard October 17, 2014 2 responses

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I’d like to introduce you all formally to Lauren. Lauren is part of the HAMR team; more specifically, strategic partnerships. Her past work experience has been a keen insight into the fashion industry and networking.

I met Lauren about two years ago through her friend Jenna whom I worked with in the Reading department at the school I was at at the time. We definitely clicked from the first “meeting” we had; bonding over tacos and about our love of fashion and blogging. Our meetings are always entertaining and of course productive.

Lauren believes in HAMR’s message of individuality and creative expression though the common bond of the working girl. She wanted to work with a blog that she respects and enjoys reading daily. Lauren believes HAMR is genuine, realistic and inclusive to any woman who loves fashion. She likes the feeling of community HAMR portrays and how HAMR is just not about celebrating me, but finding a commonality with my readers. I’m glad that I met her because she’s great at what she does and definitely has a great work ethic and a vision for HAMR’s future.

5 Minutes With Lauren

HAMR: What is your occupation?
Lauren: I do business development for a data and software company. We offer our clients the information and platform to analyze the financial health of their current and prospective business partners. The clients I work with are multinational corporations and top consulting firms.
 
HAMR: Describe your style?
Lauren: This isn’t the easiest question for me. I’d say I like style and pieces that are special, beautiful and interesting, but who doesn’t? What makes me fall in love with an item is if it has great design and it’s well made. Right now, I’m into the eccentric furs trend.  I just got a faux fox snood from Etsy I’m really excited to wear this winter.
 
HAMR: What’s your go-to accessory?
Lauren: Jewelry! Jewelry sparkles and shines; it’s seasonless and it always fits. I believe if I treat jewelry well, it’ll be good back to me. The longevity factor of jewelry is also why I love it so much. Actually, my most prized possession might be a gold and garnet cocktail ring that used to belong to my grandma. It’s the definition of gorgeous!
 
HAMR: What’s in your bag currently?
Lauren: Receipts! I need to do my expenses… But other than that, there’s  Stila Lip Stain, Revlon Colorburst Lip Balm, CO Bigelow Lip Cream, Mirabella Colour Luxe Lip Gloss, My Charge Energy Shot (portable phone charger/life saver), Philips Extra Bass Earclip Headphones, a Pink-Opal, Iridescent Magic Wallet from Urban Outfitters and my GS5.
 
HAMR: What’s your favorite Chicago spot?
Lauren: My heart belongs in Wicker Park.  I’m a little idiosyncratic, a little messy and very idealistic about my deep seated dreams. I’ll always love and feel comfortable in the vibe of Wicker Park.
 
Zara: Sweater (similar)
Forever 21: Top (similar)
Forever 21: Pants (similar)
Rebecca Minkoff: Handbag (similar)
Aldo: Boots (similar)
Michael Kors: Time Piece (similar)
Mr Kate: Skinny Gold Cuff (similar)
Leighelena: Single Leather Wrap with Brass Buckle (similar)
Gold Chain (similar)
Personal Style

Two

standard October 1, 2014 10 responses

twotwotwotwotwotwotwotwotwotwoTwo. Wow! Today marks my second blogiversary, if you couldn’t tell. I’m definitely in awe of what HAMR has evolved into in just two years and am so happy and appreciative of all the love and support from my readers.

I started HAMR two years ago with a mindset of self-discovery and documenting my evolving style. It was also a creative outlet for both my sister, Eleni and I to share our creativity and to focus our attention away from our day jobs; plus, it gave us an excuse to hang out together since we didn’t live together anymore. Eleni (and my mom Angie, who make up Limani Designs) not only takes my photos, but she’s really my number one supporter and I’d be lost without her.

I can’t even begin to thank everybody else who has supported me and has been here for me. So many great opportunities have happened with HAMR over the last year and I’m still amazed by it all. I’ve also met a great network of bloggers this past year and have formed some great friendships.

If you asked me last year if I expected any of this, I would have said no. I’ve been growing side by side with HAMR these last couple of years and I’m really excited to see what’s next for us.

XOXO,
Peggy

Take a look back to my first blogiversary.

Forever 21: Crop Top
Halogen: Skirt via Nordstrom Rack
Calvin Klein: Heels (similar)
Ray-Ban: Sunglasses
Timex: Watch (similar)
Marc by Marc Jacobs: Hinged Belt Bracelet (similar)
H & M: Metallic Bracelets (similar)
Forever 21: Unicorn Ring (similar)

Photography: Limani Designs