Insta-Recap: 10 Shopping Commandments, African Fashion, Tasty Burgers & More!

Time to rewind the Instagram fun! This past week I wrote a cool article for Huffington Post called “10 Shopping Commandments” were I gave essential tips on making your next shopping trip epic! Plus, my boyfriend and I enjoyed insanely delicious cheeseburgers at Dean and Deluca in Soho while doing some last minute shopping for our Miami vacay this week! (We leave on Thursday!! YESSSS!) These pics and more when your scroll down : ).

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My 10 Shopping Commandments article I wrote for Huffington Post! Among the nuggets of advice: Eat Up, Know Your Personal Style…for the rest check out the full post here!

fd899c96c28a11e28d1922000aa8037d_7My fabulous friend Sergio posted this gorg pic of two African women dressed immaculately and I reposted immediately! I love love love this pic. I want to have it enlarged for a wall in my apartment! Does anyone know who these models are or who styled it? Here is one of my fave African-inspired shoots to date that I styled for Fashizblack Magazine in Paris 3 years ago!

f9943720c4c111e28b3522000a1f9867_7One of my favorite places in the world is (I’m not kidding) handbag designer Khirma Eliazov’s NYC boutique! It’s amazing! The bags, the decor! I was there the other day and Katie (Khirma’s assistant) showed me their new Batasha clutches that just came in! They have good luck charms as clasps that were made in Bhutan! NEED!

d7ca51b4c62f11e2929322000a9e0719_7My accessories that I wore while shopping in Soho. This lion ring is one of my faves. I misplaced it for months and recently found it! So happy to be reunited!

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Cheeseburger break! These delicious treats are from Dean & Deluca in Soho! They were so good! Hands down the best cheeseburgers we’ve ever had! They are definitely worth a try and make the perfect meal for a quick shopping break.

Dean & Deluca

560 Broadway, NYC

f5185db8c54611e2a61522000aaa053e_7This polka dotted pic is a throwback from my Afripop Magazine 5 Day Style feature last year! One of my best casual looks! Plus, I’m rocking my trusty bob wig.

0a62105ec18411e2be7722000a1cbc97_7I wore these fun rings and vintage clutch for my latest outfit pic! Check out all the pics here! (Dress: Prabal Gurung for Target.)

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My bob wig came out to play over the weekend! Here is a look I wore to Joint Interest’s Memorial Day Party on Saturday. I do some freelance writing for their new blog, including a really fun Friday feature called Joint Interest Man of the Week (which spotlights a guy with great style.) You can check these out here!

I’m wearing: Byron Lars shirt, Bebe jeans, Zara heels, Old Navy coat, Khirma Eliavoz bag, lots and lots of African Bangles from South Moon Over.

6a1c9258c47211e2999b22000a9f17f6_7People Magazine posted the CUTEST puppy in Cannes, France and I want him!!! Reposted!

Look at that lil face : )

Stay Tuned for next week’s Insta-Recap which will be chock full of pics from my Miami getaway! You can follow me on Instagram by going here!

-xoxo-

Joy

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True Blue

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On this day I rocked this sporty dress with matching Zara heels and a vintage clutch. The white from the clutch acted as a nice buffer amidst all the bright hues. Of course I had to finish off the look with gold jewelry, including lots and lots of cool rings from Thats Foxy! Oh and I’m rocking a fun curly ‘do (its a wig! : ).

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mL3YBYdT0rQK14qiLjWpgs_0ZzqwUb76IoIoKB5B9osPrabal Gurung for Target dress -sold out- (similar here and here)

Zara Strappy heels 

Vintage clutch (similar here)

Duru Olowu for JCPenney umbrella -sold out-

That’s Foxy rings (middle 4)

Vintage ring (left)

H&M ring (right)

-xoxo-

Joy

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Me In SuperTrash Magazine Summer Issue!

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I was so thrilled when one of my new fave European brands, SuperTrash, asked me to be in their Summer 2013 magazine issue as one of their 3 favorite style bloggers! Here is my feature! So excited to be on the front page. I love their mag, they have the coolest articles and such a fresh point of view. I’ve been a fan of SuperTrash ever since last Fall when they opened there new boutique in Soho. I attended the opening and also had the pleasure of interviewing SuperTrash founder, the gorg Olcay Gulsen for Huffington Post!

Check out my mag interview below where I give shoutouts to my stylish mom and also my mentor, Constance White. Btw for those who are wondering, the word “trash” in Europe is slang for chic! Totally different from what we’re used to here in the US!

Hope you like my feature! Special thanks to Ernest Bannister and Michael Gigante of La Force & Stevens and the entire SuperTrash fam! You guys rock : )

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All clothing: SuperTrash/Gold Heels: YSL/Colorblock Strappy Heels: Rachel Roy

-xoxo-

Joy 

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