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Fashionably Late: Nordstrom October 05, 2012

This Post is Brought to You by Nordstrom. Last night, Eric and I attended the Nordstrom Fashionably Late event at the Liberty Hotel. Though I'd heard about the epic fashion shows that go on at the Liberty, this was my first time actually attending one.

The space itself was amazing. My first thought when I walked in was "I want to get married here". The hotel is actually an old jail that's been converted into a hotel with an excellent bar area with multi levels, perfect for a fashion show!

Before the show started, Nordstrom makeup artists were on hand doing mini makeovers featuring the latest beauty trends. Apparently, red lips are very in this season, so my question was, how is this different than every other season? Aren't red lips always in? Apparently, this season's red lip is "creamier" than in the past.

In addition to the creamy red lip, winged eyeliner is back and bolder than ever!

The whole event was like a fashion symposium, even before the actual show started. Eric snapped this picture by accident and says it's his favorite from the night.

There were so many great, wearable looks. I loved the simple hairstyles, the bold colors and extreme texture variation. Faux fur and leather were a huge part of the show, as were super tall booties and heels with spike details. Skirt lengths were more modest than I expected, making them totally wearable for the average person.

Special thanks to Eric for playing the role of photographer!

Disclosure: I was compensated for this post, but opinions are entirely my own.

What To Wear There: The Cape August 16, 2012

This Post is Brought to You by Nordstrom.

I had so much fun putting together this breezy, flirty look. Best of all? Everything is available at Nordstrom! I imagine I'd pack this cute, straw tote with sunscreen, a bottle of water and my kindle, plop down on the beach and spend the afternoon reading. Alternatively,  it would be a great outfit to wear for a shopping excursion! The shoes are comfy enough to walk in and the hat would shield my porcelain skin from the sun, because sunburns...they're never in style!.

Get The Look: Dress | Bag* | Lip Color | Bracelets (4,5) | Sandals | iPhone Cover | Hat* | Sunglasses.

* This item is no longer available online. Please call Nordstrom (I like the South Shore location) and they'll be more than happy to help you find the item.

Nordstrom Knows Best July 18, 2012

This Post is Brought to You by Nordstrom.

I had the pleasure of working on a campaign with Nordstrom (!!) where I was tasked to work with a personal stylist and write about my experience. I've never used a personal shopper before, so I was definitely a bit wary at first. Due to my unique size and lack of huge budget, I was worried I wouldn't be able to find anything that would work. 

My fear immediately subsided when I met my personal stylist, Catherine, a bubbly, petite girl with an amazing sense of style. Catherine definitely did her research, she looked at my blog and read over the questionaire I filled out about my size and style and pulled some very "Alana" pieces. 

Unfortunately, a ton of Catherine's original picks ended up being too big, but that didn't stop her from pulling even more stuff for me over the course of 4 hours. From Kate Spade accessories to Vince Camuto tops and Gibson blazers, I tried on pieces from brands I'd only read about before. And the best part? Every piece I ended up with cost less than $100, a goal I set for myself at the get go.

Here are a few tips I picked up from Catherine:

1. Check out pieces from Halogen, one of Nordstrom's own brands that's budget friendly and also comes in petites. They make really awesome basics that come in different colors (I ended up with an awesome khaki pencil skirt and opted to get the same skirt in a fun print).
2. Many of the pieces in the other departments also come in petite, and if they're not available in-store, check online.
3. Don't be afraid to grab pieces from different departments- I definitely ended up with a few awesome items straight from BP, the so called "juniors department".
4. If something fits, buy it in lots of colors- I know we've all heard this before, but it's so true, especially when you're a special size.

And if you're curious about what I picked up, here are a few of my favorite pieces: Kate Spade Necklace | Jag Jeans | Anne Klein Necklace | Gibson Blazer | Halogen Pencil Skirt.

Special thanks to Nordstrom for the amazing opportunity. I was compensated for my post, but all opinions are my own.