StilettoBeats

Grecian-esq

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is put on a hot number and amp up the sex appeal.

That's exactly what I have been doing lately and I feel fabulous.

This Boulee dress was my second find from the Madison LA warehouse sale

Bought it for $95 marked down from $400.

It's definitely a keeper.

I love the fitted bottom half with center slit and the graphic "stone" print is on point.

I decided to take a more tamed approach to this look and finished it off with a super messy side braid.

Can't wait to rock this number at The Couture show in a few weeks!

Stay tuned for all my updates from the poshest fine jewelry tradeshow on the planet.

ejc

wearing: dress - boulee via madison la, heels - anne michelle via love culture, bag bracelet and midi rings - c/o daily look

Boudoir Details

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:26:00 +0000

I was feeling inspired to shoot and learn more about my camera

So I decided what better way than to let you into my...room.

A peculiar mix of details that make me me.

I am a firm believer that a person's room says a lot about who they are.

Filled with bunny details in the form of jewelry ring holders and mugs.

Fashion books from my studies as a student.

And trinkets bought from all over the world.

My room is everything Emily.

With pale lavender walls and silk sheets I could lay here and be forever.

ejc

Flirty in Peach

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Sun, 12 May 2013 20:03:00 +0000

A word redundantly used to describe me...from the day I was born is girly.

I tend to gravitate toward peachy-pink colors (although pink is not a favorite color of mine).

It works well with my golden complexion and I work it to my advantage.

I bought this lovely Keepsake romper from the Madison LA warehouse sale last week and couldn't wait to put it on.

Rompers tend to be hard for me because I'm a shorty and it makes me look even smaller but

the open back and cinched waist detail work to my advantage.

Slipped this number on for Saturday night but ended up changing about 50 times thereafter.

Happy Mother's day to all the mommies out there!

I especially love my own, thanks for the photos Tereza you are a saint.

ejc

wearing: romper - keepsake, heels - love culture, clutch - anthropologie, ring- forever 21, cuff - c/o bebe, sunglasses - elizabeth and james c/o rue lala

Red Shoes in The City

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Fri, 10 May 2013 03:15:00 +0000

Born and raised in The City.

LA has definitely been a major factor to who I am.

When studying abroad Jenna and I were the "LA" girls.

We stuck out like sore thumbs...mainly me of course because of my super thick LA accent

(yes there is one) and the fact that I was always super dressed up.

It's who I am and I have no problem letting that shine.

Foothill Blvd is the bustling street tucked away in the San Fernando valley, aka my hood.

I manage to stick out here as well.

Will I ever fit in?

Probably not and I truly enjoy that.

ejc

wearing: pants - love label c/o very.co.uk, bustier - vintage, denim top - t.j.maxx, heels - shoe cult by nasty gal, bag - zara, sunglasses - rayban, bracelet - daily look 2 hello beautiful bebe

Want-Haves: Aussie Invasion

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Tue, 07 May 2013 07:00:00 +0000

One of my best friends Sylvia (who also does my hair) is moving to the Down Under.

Naturally Australia, Kangaroos and the thought of missing her have been on my mind.

Which leads me to an Aussie Invasion Want-Have post.

After her spontaneous trip came about I was coincidentally bombarded with shoe brands based out of Australia.

Windsor Smith, Billini, Skin and Senso.

To die for colors, shapes and details.

If Sylvia leaving wasn't enough of a reason to visit these four definitely are!

ejc

Nautically Chic

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Sun, 05 May 2013 17:48:00 +0000

Yesterday was a quintessential LA day.

I decided to spend some quality time with my mom and photog so I dragged her

to the other side of town...Melrose.

For those of you who aren't familiar with LA, Melrose is the destination for vintage finds,

organic infused drinks and dope street art.

We popped over to Madison's warehouse sale and I scored a long and very sexy maxi dress and romper for less than $150.

I was feeling a bit Americana and a bit nautical in my Michael Starts blouse.

It was just a great mom and daughter day.

ejc

wearing: blouse - c/o michael stars, skirt - american apparel, heels - love culture, bag - botkier, sunglasses - raen optics

Kelly Kapowski

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:49:00 +0000

It's been a whirl wind couple of weeks and to the general public my disheveled hair and messy make-up looks normal...it's not.

I've been an utter mess!

With a slight cold and lethargic to the 100th degree God knows I need a vacation.

The Spring days are longer now and the sun shines until about 7-7:30PM which is ideal for outfit photos taken after work.

Wore this fit a couple days ago and didn't think much of it till I realized it reminded me of something Kelly Kapowski would wear if she lived in 2013.

Denim jacket, peach tank and chunky metallic sandals.

Finished off with 90's hair and bright orange lips.

I belong with Zac Morris.

ejc

wearing: tank - c/o crooks and castles, jacket - forever 21, skirt - sylk, sandals - c/o shoe dazzle, sunglasses - rayban

Marillest x Stiletto Beats

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:42:00 +0000

If you follow my Instagram you've probably seen a flurry of beach side photos.

And you're probably wondering what they were all about.

I teamed up with the three lovely ladies behind the brand Marillest to bring to life

their vision of a Miami Vice screen print tank for men.

All of these shots came out amazing thanks to the fabulous team all of which are true visionaries and continue to inspire me everyday.

I can't wait to see the tank with my face on it definitely going to be sporting it all over

LA.

Thank you to Sylvia and Lala for hair and make-up!

ejc

Insta EJC

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:27:00 +0000

I used to live a life of the little things.

As a simple girl with complex inner workings I began to notice my obsession with things that often got unnoticed.

A garden of white roses.

A string of pearls.

Hand written notes.

A latte with some extra love.

The smell of old books.

And the sound of laughter from afar.

The warm sun against a bright face.

The moist grass against a child's fingertips.

Most of the time these things get unnoticed.

In the daily bustle of life thoughtful notes are thrown out the window

Laughs are fabricated or forced.

Lattes gulped instead of sipped.

Take the time to appreciate the warm smile of a stranger.

Take the time to notice the little things.

ejc

Darkness in the Spring

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:43:00 +0000

On a sunny LA day I thought I would share exactly what I am wearing as I post this outfit.

Sitting in my humble green kitchen as my mother makes us coffee, listening to

Florence and The Machines station on Pandora.

Most of the images you see on my blog are taken in my neighborhood and as you know

my dear little mother takes most of them.

(She has definitely improved hasn't she.)

I love this easy bell sleeve wrap dress, although its black and not so Spring it compliments

my rather emo mood as of lately.

Forgive me for being so dark. I'm hoping my stars align soon...if they don't i'll have to go align them myself.

The look was finished off with some gold jewels and this amazing leather bracelet by

2 Hello Beautiful.

My lovely readers receive $5 off their order using code STILETTO at checkout!

Happy Friday get out there and make the most of it.

ejc

wearing: dress - c/o daily look similar here, heels - c/o shoe dazzle, hat - target, jewelry - c/o daily look here, 2 hello beautiful

April Inspo

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:00:00 +0000

As with most Birthday months I felt many highs and many lows.

Something about feeling entitled to be a special someone on a day just like any other.

April rocked my being and I began to write again.

After going back and reading my latest posts I realized that I had become a robot

no real thoughts, no soulful words just a rundown of my outfit and what I did for the day.

That has never been my mission for Stiletto Beats and I hope to never lose myself amidst the millions of

young, beautiful girls posting their daily looks.

With that being said I discovered two poets, two phenomenal authors that inspired me to write again.

To pick up my dusty Italian journal and sit on a porch and just write...

Thank you Lang Leav & Christopher Poindexter.

I think I will begin to share my writings with the world.

They may not be perfect, I'm still learning how to not be dyslexic

but to me they are everything.

ejc

photo c/o lang leav, christopher poindexter

Take Me To Paris

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:16:00 +0000

It was extremely gloomy today in LA the kind of gloom that reminds me

of the Parisian streets I once walked.

I spent a weekend in Paris some years ago and the smell still stays with me.

I am a dreamer, the best daydreamer I know and sometimes I like to think

that I am a Parisian girl.

Always eccentric with a flare for the unconventional I could wear this vintage skirt forever.

Paired with these sporty Goffredo Fantini pumps only sold in Europe and Asia

I feel a bit special knowing I am the first in the Northern Hampshire to own these.

Thank you Goffredo Fantini.

My sincerest apologize for some bad quality photos I am still trying to figure out how to use my Canon T4i the gloom did not help today.

ejc

wearing: crop top - nasty gal, skirt - vintage, pumps - goffredo fantini, necklace - single stone on mission street

Bang Bang I Shot You Down

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:01:00 +0000

Bang, bang I shot you down...

While wearing a black and white fit complete with

a nasty summer hat via Nasty Gal and a graphic tee adorned with nails by Crooks and Castles.

I am utterly obsessed with every item in this outfit

My go-to Motel Rocks faux leather jacket to my striped sandals from Threadsence.

I also don't think I'll be taking these shorts off for quite some time...

I recently wore the dip dye version here and HAD to get my hands on the white.

Daily Look you rock my short lovin world.

ejc

wearing: tank - c/o crooks n castles, shorts - c/o daily look, jacket - c/o motel rocks, sandals - threadsence, hat - nasty gal , sunglasses - elizabeth and james c/o rue la la,

Pink Velvet

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:36:00 +0000

Drum roll please...

I FINALLY got a nice camera thus the awesome photos you see!

So excited to take Stiletto Beats to the next level cause we all know images are everything.

I'm still feeling the festival vibe but with a trendy twist

which was my head-to-toe look for yesterday's festivities.

I practically squealed when I opened my latest Shoe Dazzle sandals...

Um it was only two days ago that I was drooling for caged gladiator heels.

And wahla...I manifested my thoughts and it appeared.

Paired the sandals with a luscious pink velvet tunic by Gypsy Junkies.

Things are slowly starting to turn up!

Happy blessed Sunday loves.

Make it a good one.

ejc

wearing - dress - c/o gypsy junkies, heels - c/o shoe dazzle, bag - c/o junior drake, bracelet and claw ring - c/o daily look here and here, sunglasses - raen optics

Cage Me Up

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 06:16:00 +0000

What am I currently lusting over?

Caged shoes!

Edgy and sexy you can never go wrong taking tips from stud Gladiator's of the past.

The nice thing about this trend is it can be interpreted in so many different ways.

Here are just a few of the various Cage Me Up styles I need in my closet.

ASAP

Sigerson Morrison Mary Sandal

Schutz Arieli Sandal

Reiss Ana Lattice

River Island Zip Front Sandal

ejc

The Mod Gal and a Lulus Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:00 +0000

The Mod Trend has been alive and kicking this Spring and I am finally warming up to it!

It's a tough one for me to wear but it pushes me beyond my comfort zone and that's what

fashion is all about.

Taking risks with your day to day look.

Thanks to Lulus I overcame my fear with this fabulous color-block mod dress.

I was scheduled to shoot this amaze dress with Annette of I Heart Vintage Couture, Kelly of Kelly Golightly, and Jenny of Good Bad and Fab but due to personal reasons I could not make the shoot!

(Which turned out so perfect, might I add)

Well, regardless of my absence Lulus is hosting a GIVEAWAY in which one winner will receive a $100 giftcard to shop the site!

To qualify for the contest, readers must:

1) Follow all of us on Twitter

Annette

Kelly

Jenny

2) Tweet a favorite item from lulus.com and hashtag #springintolulus

3) Bonus entries for following us on Instagram!

4) Comment on Annette's blog for each entry

Good Luck!

ejc

wearing: dress - c/o lulus, heels - c/o shoe dazzle, clutch - vintage, cuff - forever 21, sunglasses - shop wild honey

Crooks in Camo

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:46:00 +0000

Lately I have been feeling like a chameleon.

My demeanor, my outlook, my outfit - they all change according to the vibe and adventure of the day.

I can go from hippie flower child to bad ass chick to chic and understated all in a week.

It's something I celebrate and it's something most people don't understand.

My signature look is that I tend to not have a "signature" look.

That being said Crooks and Castles has taken over my closet and

altered last weeks Coachella Queen to a street lady.

It was a bit chilly this Sunday with a disgusting overcast that ruined my Cali sun.

Threw on this bad camo sweater with waxed shorts and strappys for a

fashionistas take on street wear.

Thanks to Crooks and Castles for the amazing care package.

Happy Sunday let's make it a good one.

ejc

wearing: sweater - c/o crooks and castles, shorts -cotton on, heels - love culture, necklace - forever 21

Coachella Queen

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Can you feel the Coachella fever in the air?

I definitely can - everyone from fashion bloggers, music lovers, and young souls are all headed to the desert for two weekends of what is sure to be an epic festival.

This post is dedicated to my flower crown queens this weekend!

May the music move you.

May the beats take over your body.

May the love invade your soul.

Thank you to C&C California for this truly amazing dress and crown that teleported my mundane

LA evening to a blissful Coachella night filled with music and laughter.

Have fun yall and be safe!

Special thanks to Reese for these epic shots.

ejc

wearing: dress and flower crown - c&c california, sandals - shoe dazzle

Abandonment

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:44:00 +0000

I've been wanting to shoot in a deserted house for quite some time now

so when I got the chance this weekend to shoot with old friend and photog Reese

I jumped at it.

I wanted to create a look that complimented the rumbles and weeds of the location.

Naturally a sexified farm girl came to mind.

Plaid tie waist top, two-tone denim shorts and a whimsical twist with the socks completed the look.

Love you guys!

ejc

wearing: top - c/o wet seal, shorts - c/o ymi jeans, heels - c/o shoe dazzle, socks - free people

Fringe Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:38:00 +0000

I love the ability for one single clothing item to be interpreted in various ways.

For example this Daily Look Fringe Benefit top can go from edgy to Coachella ready simply by pairing it with denim cut-offs and a flower headpiece.

My interpretation is classic and a bit trendy.

I tried to not make the fringe look SO music festival as I dashed around the Downtown Streets of LA.

I paired the top with some of my new favorite pieces -

Multi-color Hana Coye Nokes Sandal which is my new Spring Staple shoe (comfortable beyond belief)

And this amazing Junior Drake bucket-esq bag (my favorite feature being the cross body strap)!

Have an amazing weekend

And thank you all for the Birthday wishes they truly made my day!

Love you guys.

ejc

wearing: top - c/o daily look, sandals - c/o coye nokes, bag - c/o junior drake, skirt - forever 21, blazer - vintage anne klein, sunnies - elizabeth and james c/o ruelala

Birthday Milestone

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

No one warned me of a Quarter Life Crisis and now here I am...

My 25th Birthday feeling a bit overwhelmed.

I guess it's a good time to reflect on all the things I have accomplished in my 25 years.

Graduating top of my class in a field that I am truly passionate about.

Traveling to 5 different countries, visiting 10 foreign cities immersing myself in culture,

art, film, history and opening my eyes to world so beautifully large.

I've analyzed the Mona Lisa, watched the Eiffel Tower glitter in the night sky, lay in the Palacio de Cristal till the sun set...

I've lost great friends and gained even better ones.

I've been in love and been in hate.

At last I've found solemn in blogging creating two blogs - my travel blog which I will always look back at with such fond memories and this very blog Stiletto Beats a school assignment turned

biggest passion.

To me blogging has never been just fashion labels and products

It is not just a vapid form of narcissism...quite the opposite...my very few years of Stiletto Beats were filled with images, lyrics, and things that just inspired my very being and made me me.

I hope the next 25 years bring just as much adventure, self-realization and love.

As for my outfit let's just say it is my new fashion obsession Cameo The Label.

Special Thank You to Michelle who shot this look and supplied me with her wonderful jewelry, Beauxx for this amazing Cameo romper and my adorable sunnies are from Wild Honey!

ejc

wearing: romper - cameo the label c/o beauxx, belt - c/o ted baker, heels - love culture, jewelry - lilacs in the sun

Indiana Jones

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:30:00 +0000

Happy April Fools Day loves!

Excited to kick starting my Birthday month wearing an outfit fit for a fashionable Indiana Jones.

I donned this look at yesterdays Easter Lunch with my Mom in Montrose.

Almost all of the stores and restaurants were closed and it was quiet refreshing to be still and serene.

I paired my favorite wide leg trousers (bought from Forever 21 for $10 might I add) with a Zamrie ivory shell top that was much needed in my closet.

I buy so many over the top pieces that I forget to buy basics...which is probably a really bad habit of mine!

Cinched my waist with a thin studded belt and popped on a wide brim hat...

Because let's be honest I did not feel like doing my hair!

Happy 1st of the Month.

ejc

wearing: top - c/o zamrie, trousers and belt - forever 21, heels - pour la victoire, clutch - all saints, hat - target

Insta EJC

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:58:00 +0000

March was a busy month indeed.

But March was also filled with a lot of fun.

From the last Swedish House Mafia concert to the Bebe Girls Who Lunch event

March was just good ol' fun.

I started hiking and enjoying the outdoors which is a very strange revelation of mine being

kinda prissy and all.

I was also extremely inspired by Deniz of Le Fashion Monster and her jumping shots.

I have been jumping all over LA!

I started a new PR gig with a fine jewelry designer and a high-end women's brand

(get ready for glits and glam coming your way)!

Overall I am just insanely happy with all that life has to offer.

Drive. Determined. & Daring is my mind set going into April.

Happy Easter to all my Bunny Lovers!

ejc

An Off-White Affair

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:30:00 +0000

We should all know by now that "Black and White" is a major trend for Spring 2013.

It is fairly easy to wear, instantly chic-a-fies and is utterly classic.

I put a mini twist to the trend with this outfit - black and off-white.

This faux leather mini skirt with slit zippers was calling my name via Daily Look.

It is pretty edgy and really great quality which is something I have been trying to pay more attention to

as I evolve.

Quality is everything when it comes to fashion but that doesn't necessarily translate to purely high-end clothing.

Daily Look, Zara and ASOS tend to have quality, style and a price tag that won't leave you homeless.

I also have been super inspired by "tucked in" hair thanks to my new lady boss Louiza Babouryan (site and amaze stuff coming soon!)

There is something so French and fabulous about tucking your long hair into your jacket or scarf.

It also helps when you forgot to brush your hair in the morning...

Shop my Daily Look skirt here

Happy Friday my loves

& Happy Easter Weekend!

ejc

wearing: skirt - c/o daily look, scarf - c/o gypsy junkies, top - american apparel, heels - love culture

The "It" Fit

noreply@blogger.com (Emily Jenny C) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:07:00 +0000

It's been quite some time since I created an outfit inspiration board.

I thought today was the perfect day to get my "It" Fit on paper...or in this case on my blog.

I am so unbelievably inspired by black and white, gladiator heels and art deco bags.

As I am growing up I definitely understand the beauty of mixing high-end and low-end pieces.

Handbags and shoes deserve the extra few (hundred) bucks because they truly can last you a lifetime.

I mean no one is going to frown upon you for carrying the same Givenchy bag for five years!

It's Givenchy and it's amazing.

I like to buy my trendy pieces at Zara and even Forever 21.

They're cute for the season but won't last you longer than a few months.

Case in point my "It" Fit is a combination of the high and the low coming together to create a

Trendy yet equally timeless look.

Shop all these items on Lyst.com

Helmut Lang

Aysmmetric Wrap Skirt

Topshop

Mesh Crop Vest

Zara

Combination Canvas and Faux Leather Bomber Jacket

Givenchy

Nightingale Paisley Grained Leather Shoulder Bag

Brian Atwood

Tie Me Up Lace Up Sandal in Black Snake

ejc

photos c/o lyst.com