Happy Monday, ladies and gents (at least I hope a gent or two reads this lil’ blog of mine). I have some exciting news. I’m helping out with a fun party this week and YOU’RE all invited! Express is opening a new store in Manhattan’s Flatiron District and they want to celebrate in a big way. They are partnering up with Nylon Magazine and throwing a grand opening party this week hosted by yours truly.

Come meet me, Kat, Natalie, Jessica, and Christina this Thursday from 6-8pm at the new store to receive 25% off of your entire purchase*, dance to tunes spun by DJ Brittney Kernan, AND meet NYLON editors Rachel Wang and Mitsu Tsuchiya. For all of the details, see the official invite below. Please RSVP to rsvp@express.com by 12pm on November 7th to join us.

For the party, we had the incredible opportunity to style a few outfits with the Express team at the new store last week. This is one of two that I put together. I love this tweed skirt and how rich it feels and high-end it looks. The black blouse is one of my other favorite pieces because it’s reversible (grey on the other side).

Photos by Anel.

Shop the look at Express:

*Valid November 7, 2013. In-store coupon may only be used once and cannot be combined with any other coupons or storewide offers. Not valid on red priced items ending in $.99 or previous purchases. Other restrictions may apply. See store for details. Coupon must be presented and surrendered at the time of purchase. Sales tax is not included in total purchase calculation. If you return a portion of your purchase a portion of the discount will be lost. Cannot be redeemed for cash or used to purchase Express GiftCards. Reproductions of coupon will not be accepted. Valid only at the Flatiron Express location in New York, NY. Not valid at any other Express locations, online at express.com or Express Last Hurrah outlet stores. Associates are not eligible.