LA by Diana - Personal Style blog by Diana Marks: 2013

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December 29, 2013

Orange Coat

Can a cheap coat look like it's worth hundreds of dollars? I think it definitely can ;) Check out SheInside for affordable chic clothing like this coat.

December 27, 2013

Long Hair

I always wanted to have long beautiful hair, but the idea of taking care of them every day and committing to one hair style would always make me doubt growing them. I found a perfect solution with the celebrity preferred BELLAMI hair extensions. They are 100% human hair, which makes them feel like your own. BELLAMI's extensive range of colors makes it so easy to find your ideal match, and even if the shade is a little different you can always create a great hairstyle with highlights. Since they are clip ins, it's so easy to put them in - it takes less than 5 minutes! BELLAMI is offering my readers a very special $5 off discount! Use the code DIANA5 at checkout and let me know which ones you got ;)

December 25, 2013

My Favorite Jeans

Even though I love wearing dresses and skirts, my favorite and mostly used item are jeans. There are so many ways to wear jeans, you can style them up or down depending on the event, your mood or time of the day! There is no doubt that the highest quality denim can be found at Abercrombie. Where else can you find affordable jeans in every wash you could ever want, that will most importantly look brand new wash after wash! Check out their current promo which is $39 for all denim items! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!

December 23, 2013

December 22, 2013

Look Great Under $100!

We all love great deals, especially when we can get quality products for a great price! With new Abercrombie 50% off ENTIRE store discount, I managed to put together a stylish and very cozy look for less than a $100! Check out their mind-blowing deals on their website and let me know what you are planning to get. Exciting, isn't it? :)

December 19, 2013

Birthday Girl

Loving this beautiful velvet dress from Ted Baker in a gorgeous electric blue color - it is a perfect choice for a special day ;) Mixed it with golden accessories for a classy and sophisticated look.

December 16, 2013

A Pop of Red

I am becoming quite obsessed with Faux Fur jackets this year - they are definitely trendy and so chic.! How do you feel about this trend?

December 15, 2013

Chill Weekend

Spent this Saturday running around town doing some Christmas shopping (check out my Instagram to see some of my purchases) and finished the day with a movie. What are you up to this weekend?

December 11, 2013

Black and Gold

I take advantage of LA weather and go bare legged in mid-December. Sweater dress, cool leather jacket and nice pair of heels is all I need! What is your weather like right now?

December 6, 2013

The Portrait of a Lady

On a grey day I wore a grey outfit brightened up by this fun clutch (no, it's not a book!) from Kate Spade and the most gorgeous drop earrings from Anjolee.

December 3, 2013

Open Shoulders

One of the advantages of living in LA is that sometimes you can get lucky enough to wear a top with open shoulders in December ;)

December 1, 2013

Cobalt and Fur

I am obsessed with this Doma Leather Jacket! First of all, the color is one of my favorites, and second, it's so versatile and eye-catching. I can style it with almost anything in my closet! Today I wore it with a cute Sam & Lavi dress and my current "go-to" boots from Stuart Weitzman. To complete the look I threw on a faux fur scarf for a cosy warm touch.

November 30, 2013

Black Friday, Deals and a Trip to NYC!

I haven't disappeared, just got way too busy with online and offline shopping taking advantage of Black Friday deals :) By the way, you can still take advantage of major sales from these stores: ASOS, Bloomingdales, Sephora, Nordsdrom, Shopbop, Barneys, Forward by Elyse Walker, Saks Fifth Avenue. Obviously, sales are almost anywhere, but these stores are the ones which kept me busy. I am talking designer stuff at almost half off!!!
Now, to the outfit! I bought this dress in August but it is still one of my favorite little black dresses. It has a perfect feminine shape and soft thick texture. Added a foulard to bring more sophistication to the look.
And last, but definitely not least! How do you feel about being flown to Abercrombie's Flagship Store in NYC and shopping with an influencer of your choice? Possibly even me ;) For this you need to go here and click VOTE! It's THAT easy!!!

November 25, 2013

Abercrombie Obsession

You might have noticed that I am quite a fan of Abercrombie & Fitch. How can I not be? It is the coolest brand with the hottest guys and the hottest styles ;) Plus it's so affordable and the quality of the clothing is incredibly soft! I also love the idea that their clothing is appropriate for any season. Take this look for example. I am wearing the cutest short sleeve dress, which could be perfect for summer, but paired with a sweater and a parka it creates such a trendy fall look! Plus every time I wear this parka I feel like I am the coolest kid on the block - so warm and so stylish! Anyway, you can see I found loads of cool items at Abercrombie recently, and so can you! There will be great deals starting at 8PM on Thursday, November 28 in-store and online!

November 22, 2013

Fall in LA

I love LA this time of year. One day you can wear shorts, the next - you are wrapped up in a coat. I couldn't wait to show you this incredible coat from Warehouse. Not only it is warm, but it's also so chic! I get compliments every time I wear it ;)

November 21, 2013

Preppy in Shorts

It's cold and rainy outside, and I can't believe that just yesterday I was wearing shorts! I love these ones from ASOS, because they have such preppy feel and they are so comfy! On a side note, I rediscovered my love for watches, currently obsessed with these ones from Rakani.

November 15, 2013

Wrapped Up

These photos were taken right before summer came back to LA. In the past few days we are back to t-shirts. Not that I am complaining, but I really want fall to return.

November 11, 2013

Lantern Skirt and Mustard Details

Nothing makes me feel more feminine than lantern skirts just like this one from TBagsLosAngeles. The shape and rich fall colors already make the outfit eye-catching, so I threw a dark elegant purple blazer from Reese&Riley to complete the look.

November 8, 2013

Flashback Friday: Leather and Sweatpants at NYFW

I found this look from NYFW that I haven't shared with you yet. I decided to combine something that might sound a little weird: leather and sweatpants. But nevertheless, this was one of my most successful looks at NYFW, I literally got stopped by street style photographers every 5 seconds.

November 6, 2013

Poncho Chic

Here is another look I styled with my new Stuart Weitzman boots. This time I paired this super fun and flirty A-line leather skirt from Rails with an incredibly soft and cozy poncho from Subtle Luxury. Who could have ever thought that a poncho can look so chic!?

November 3, 2013

Over The Knee Boots

I wasn't sure if over-the-knee boots would be a good investment, since this trend might come and go so fast. But ever since I bought these ones from Stuart Weitzman, I realized that I could wear them with so many items (from sweater-dresses to skirts and even leggings) - they create such a glamorous feel!

November 1, 2013

Leather and Camo

As you might know, every once in a while I love experimenting with my style and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. Here is another product of this effort: super mini and giant heels - finally I dress like a real russian girl =)

October 29, 2013

Red and Stripes

I combined a very affordable skirt from Savous, black Zara shirt and a $20 dollar Bloomingdale's Tote into a chic and sophisticated outfit. Looking good has never been that easy and most importantly, cheap!

October 27, 2013

One Coat - Three Ways

The weather has become "coat-friendly" and I am so excited to finally wear my new Ted Baker coat - not only it looks so elegant and keeps me warm, it also allows me to be creative and come up with different ways of styling its collar!

October 23, 2013

October 21, 2013

Leather, Lace and Neon

I think leather and lace is such an easy way to create a stylish and interesting look. On a side, these bright neon shoes are quite handy in so many outfits. I would have never thought!

October Surprise

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October 17, 2013

Tartan Trend

This is the outfit I wore for a quick shopping stroll at Saks. The short sleeve Tommy Hilfiger cape is perfect for current LA weather (which has been switching from hot to cold way to often recently). And I just can't get enough of these tartan leggings from Aqua - they are so comfy and right on trend!

October 14, 2013

Minimalist

I am obsessed with this Helmut Lang sweater - love its minimalist style, which I am so into lately.

October 12, 2013

Orange Fall

I enjoy the weather getting colder and can't wait to wear layers, however I still try to incorporate summer colors into my fall wardrobe.

October 10, 2013

Like a Man

This was one of my looks I wore at New York Fashion Week - not my typical style, but I enjoy a challenge once in a while ;) While street style photographers found it interesting, it also caught attention of some people when I was walking on the streets on New York after the shows. Even though it's inspired by male fashion, I still find it feminine and classy.

October 8, 2013

Leather Glam

I am slowly transitioning into fall wardrobe and I couldn't be more excited! I combined heavy leather items and a floral fall dress to mix edgy and feminine. Completed the look with a super cute bracelet with a real-looking bee from Egus In Love and a thin Toucan Necklace from Flor Amazona to add a little bit of summer to my fall look.

October 6, 2013

Lazy Sunday

I can't have enough of these ASOS booties. Got so obsessed with the idea of ankles boots for fall and ordered another 3 pairs. Happy Monday!

October 1, 2013

September 28, 2013

Warm Weekend in LA

Since this is the first year I am wearing cropped tops, I decided to take the most out of them and still use the warm weather as an opportunity to wear another one - this time a fun white  top from PersunMall. Still obsessed with this super affordable and incredibly cute skirt from ASOS.

September 26, 2013

Rainy New York

On my last day in New York the weather suddenly changed and it started raining. Rain is one of the things I miss when in LA and hate when in any other city =) And yes, this is what happens to my hair when it's raining - another reason not to like it.

September 24, 2013

Cashmere Love

Lately it has cooled down a little and I got so excited to finally start experimenting with fall fashion. Here is my first official fall look - nude and burgundy. I couldn't wait for the opportunity to wear this cashmere sweater from 360 Sweater - it's so soft! Wearing it feels like cuddling up in a cozy blanket. And I feel like I will wear this rose gold cuff from Flor Amazona a lot this fall - it looks a little antique and so precious.

September 22, 2013

Pastel Summer

I recently found these lost photos of an outfit I wore 2 months ago on a warm summer day.

September 20, 2013

The Empire Hotel, Fashion Week and Edward Roth

I loved staying at the Empire Hotel during New York Fashion Week. It was right in the middle of all the action, literally steps away from the Lincoln Center (no cab required!) and had the best parties on the rooftop. One of them was the RewardStyle party - the coolest part was getting there: get out the hotel room, take the elevator and ... you are there =)
On a side note, I found my new favorite brand! Edward Roth is a luxury brand that connects art and fashion together! All their art is licensed and impossible to copy which makes you feel like a million bucks when wearing their unique and fashion forward clothing!
I felt so lucky to wear their exclusive and incredibly beautiful dresses during the Fashion Week - I never got that many compliments on my outfits as when I wore Edward Roth!
Be sure to check out their new store (or shall I say gallery?=)) in Soho, New York!

September 18, 2013

Embrace Your Body

Like most girls, I have insecurities about my body, but with years I am learning to embrace it and accept it the way it is. It doesn't come without a challenge, but I am trying my best to stay on track.
My resolution for this year was to finally have the courage to wear a two-piece and actually wear a bikini at the beach, which was supposed to be the first time in the past 5 years!!
The never-ending heat in LA these days and the realization of the fact that summer WILL eventually end (not for a couple of months though) made me remember my resolution and finally step out of my comfort zone.
I guess the final pushing point was the fact that I got a hold of this beautiful maxi caftan in turquoise-green color from Jordan Taylor, which is perfect to wear on top of the bikini. So I am proud to say that I finally DID it. "Surprisingly" enough, nothing bad happened and nobody was pointing and laughing at me.
I guess the point of my little story is to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. Challenge yourself and don't get caught up in insecurities, because bottom line - it's all in your head and no one else cares.
And thanks to Jordan Taylor for their amazing resortwear collection, which make every body look and feel good.