Style Lab

Leather & Pleats

My Outfit Details: Top: Vince via Shopbop | Skirt: Topshop via Nordstrom, sold out (similar here) | Shoes: Charles David via Nordstrom | Clutch: Clare Vivier via Shopbop | Lipstick: Angel by MAC via Nordstrom I love how girly this look is. From a distance, it seems like a pretty basic black and white outfit but the contrasting textures add […]

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Happy 2016!

Dear LaptopsAndHeels reader, This was a year full of excitement and both professional and personal growth for me. The success of LaptopsAndHeels would not have been possible without your support so THANK YOU! You make up the LaptopsAndHeels community and your continuous feedback is what makes the site relevant and valuable. From fun style posts […]

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Blush

My Outfit Details: Top: Equipment via Shopbop | Jeans: J Brand via Marshalls | Coat: Zara (on sale!) | Shoes: Jean-Michael Cazabat via Intermix, sold out (similar here and here (use code WINTER for 20% off) | Clutch: J.Crew, sold out (similar here) | Lipstick: Snob by MAC via Nordstrom I’m finally caught up on all the errands and projects that have been hanging over my head. […]

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Surrounded by Sequins

  My Outfit Details: Sequin skirt: River Island, sold out (similar here) | Muscle tank: AG via Shopbop | Shoes: BCBG via Nordstrom | Lipstick: Snob by MAC via Nordstrom No one ever needs a sequined pencil skirt and it is never listed as a wardrobe basic that every girl must have in her closet. Yet, it’s so […]

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Winter White

My Outfit Details: Dress: T by Alexander Wang via Shopbop | Coat: Zara (on sale!) | Shoes: Jean-Michael Cazabat via Intermix, sold out (similar here and here (use code WINTER for 20% off) | Clutch: J.Crew, sold out (similar here) | Lipstick: Cream Cup by MAC via Nordstrom Happy holidays, everyone! I’m spending the last week of 2015 reflecting […]

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New Years Outfit Inspiration

New Years Eve is just a few days away and it’s one of my favorite days to get dressed up. I love anything with sparkles, lace and interesting cut-outs. Here are a few dresses I picked out that I can definitely see myself wearing to a club or party to ring in 2016. I picked pieces […]

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30 Gifts Under $30

Happy holidays! Giving thoughtful gifts is always a good idea but it’s even better when things are on sale! I like to put together gift baskets by theme, which varies depending on the person’s personality and interests. Here are 30 gifts under $30 in case you wanted to put together a gift basket of your own. This is […]

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A Cozy Winter Look (Minus the Snowflakes)

My Outfit Details: Crop sweater: C/Meo collective via Shopbop (on sale!) | Dress: T by Alexander Wang via Shopbop | Heels: BCBGeneration via Nordstrom | Necklace: julie vos | Lipstick: Cream Cup by MAC via Nordstrom This is one of my favorite looks i’ve ever worn. I love the minimal look of the grey tank dress but it was too cold to wear it alone. I […]

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A Weekend Walk

My Outfit Details: Crop sweater: Topshop via Nordstrom | White blouse: Cooper & Ella Sydney via Shopbop (different color) (on sale plus use code GOBIG15 for up to 25% off depending on your total!)| Jeans: Paige Denim via Shopbop | Heels: BCBGeneration via Nordstrom | Leather jacket: Zara, sold out (similar here) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff via Nordstrom, sold out […]

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Packing List: Thanksgiving Weekend

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11  Here is one less thing you need to worry about for the holiday weekend-your packing list! I like to bring soft pajamas, a comfortable outfit to wear in the house and jeans with a cozy sweater for when you venture outside. Depending on the weather, […]

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Black Friday Sales Are On!

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are on! Shopbop has a promo code, GOBIG15, that you can use to get up to 25% off your order, depending on your total. Revolve Clothing […]

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Feeling Girly

My Outfit Details: Sweater: ASOS, sold out (similar here) | Skirt: J.Crew (on sale plus use code SHOPNOW for an extra 30% off!) | Heels: Jean-Michel Cazabat via Intermix, sold out (similar here) | Clutch: J.Crew, sold out (similar here) | Lipstick: Cream Cup by MAC via Nordstrom I know, it’s another grey look but this time I added some watercolor! This […]

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Leopard Accents

My Outfit Details: Dress: T by Alexander Wang | Blazer: H&M | Shoes: Sam Edelman (on sale!) | Clutch: Clare Vivier | Necklace: Banana Republic, sold out (similar here) | Lipstick: Cream Cup by MAC via Nordstrom I have a weakness for quarter length sleeves, blush pink, and leopard. This leopard clutch was on my wish list for years and I finally got […]

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Three Shades of Grey

My Outfit Details: Sweater: H&M, sold out (similar here and here) | Jeans: J Brand (Marshalls!) | Shoes: BCBG | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, sold out (black version here) | Coat: Zara (back in stock) | Lipstick: Cream Cup by MAC via Nordstrom These photos were taken at Race Street Pier in Philly, which is absolutely beautiful. Although I love wearing black, I don’t […]

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Why Fall is Good for Relationships

When the weather gets cooler, everything gets better-including relationships. For as long as I can remember, fall has been my favorite time of the year. It’s the sound of leaves crinkling and breaking underneath your shoes. The smell of smoke coming from a neighbor’s chimney. It’s the tree that’s fading from green to yellow to orange […]

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Sweet November

I can hardly believe it’s November already. This year has flown by and i’ve experienced so many wonderful things for the first time. I’m so excited that the holidays are coming up, most of all Thanksgiving. I can’t wait to get my hands on some giant wings! Below are five things I’m looking forward to this […]

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about tanya

Hi, i’m Tanya. I was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States when I was two years old. My family left Communist Russia speaking minimal English, with little money and a young toddler to raise and assimilate into a foreign culture. I only mention this because being an immigrant has been a defining […]

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Earth Tones in Northern Liberties

My Outfit Details: Tote: Madewell via Nordstrom | Sweater: BCBG via Marshalls | Dress: Urban Outfitters | Booties: Topshop, sold out (similar here and here) | Lipstick: Relentlessly Red by MAC via Nordstrom Fall is my favorite time of the year. Not only is the weather beautiful (usually) but it gives me the chance to experiment with layers. I would normally wear […]

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The Last Days of Summer

My Outfit Details: T-shirt: Target | Skirt: Express | Sandals: Rebecca Minkoff via Shopbop | Denim Jacket: Halogen via Nordstrom | Lipstick: Turkish Delight by NARS Ever since I had Perry, I’ve been living in sweatpants and a t-shirt with messy hair and no makeup on. That in itself combined with baby isolation mode lead to a strong urge to get […]

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12 Things I learned in the First Month of Being a Mama

It all started when I saw 2 lines on a pregnancy test that I didn’t even plan to take in the first place because I didn’t think for a second I could be pregnant. I called J over to see for himself and we both stared at each other in shock at the realization that we […]

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