Dope Ambition

I know Valetine’s Day is still a little far off, but this shirt was calling my name, so I created an ensemble out of it. Forget romantic dinners and the exchange of chocolates, how about sequined Sonia Rykiel track pants with a smooch-ready Alexander McQueen tank? All of this out together is ore special that a box of Russel Stover and a shiny heart balloon any day.

Sonia Rykiel sequined track pants $1,070

Alexander McQueen knit tank $698

Black sparkle bow broach (seen on shirt) $12, Topshop

Christian Louboutin Velvet and Ostrich Shoe Boot $1,144

Betsey Johnson heart lock clutch $132

Love Minaudière $1,400

Judith Leiber Heart N Soul clutch (black heart) $2,195

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Sometimes I find her style overly over-sized, but here, I dig the long scarves, the bomber, and the amazing chunky wedge/heels booties. It’s ok, Miss Olsen, we all get parking tickets. I say, stick it to the man!

Now just wait a minute; how many alluring and appetizing components are within the title of this New Balance pack? Tropical: YES! With all of this dreary snow fall and frostbite-worthy temperatures, anything remotely tropical sounds overly attractive. Next, Cocktail: YES! Although I was still slightly hungover from the New Year’s Eve celebrations, I still love the sounds of a cocktail, which is why the two put together, “Tropical Cocktail,” makes me want to scoop up these sneaks in hopes of getting an accompanying margarita with an umbrella and sugar rim.

Although the title is something to love, the pack itself offers punchy colors that give me hope for the bleak winter days’ end. “There are two P600s, with the men’s still kinda looking like Skittles and the ladies’ edition going with a retro criss-crossing colourway.  The dual C1001 runners are more in line with the name, and might resemble a stratified shot, but even that’s a bit of a stretch” (Sneakernews).