Michelle's Pa(i)ge | Fashion Blogger based in New York: January 2020

January 31, 2020

INSTAGRAM LATELY

I haven't done an Instagram round up in more than 6 MONTHS! Some of these photos are from the end of the summer, but I plan to get back to sharing these series so bear with me while we play catch up today. As always, you can find me on Instagram & check out my latest photos @michelle_orsi

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Michelle Paige

From the Aerie dressing room / They always have so many cute things
Sweatshirt / Bike Shorts

Summers in Martiniqe swim

Sharing details about my hair / Styling tips, products I use, etc
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Brush / Dry Shampoo / Vitamins

Layering necklaces is easier than you think
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Necklace c/o GET 10% OFF WITH CODE MICHELLE10

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Date Night Look
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Shoes c/o

Reviewing my Golden Goose sneakers. Are they worth the splurge?
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Sneakers

I love accessorizing with statement earrings
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Shared my 5 favorite fall looks of all time
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Wore shorts as long as I could into the fall
Sweater / Shoes

January 29, 2020

4 ITEMS WORTH SPLURGING ON

In the past, I shared 3 items you should keep forever & the post was a hit, so I want to do a follow up post on items worth splurging on. I am a full believer of the cost per wear theory, where the more you spend on something, the more often you should be able to wear it.

The theory here is that buying & wearing a $50 pair of shoes once or twice is less effective than splurging on a $300 pair of shoes and wearing them 20 times. The cost of wearing those expensive shoes each time means they are only $15 per wear, and the more you wear them, the lower the price goes! Of course, this is a really simplified example but hopefully you understand the idea I'm getting at. I try to follow this idea with everything I buy as I've gotten older, but do so more so in the following categories:

1. Shoes

2. Bags

3. Outerwear
4. Jewelry

These 4 categories are areas where I am more likely to splurge because I know that I will have the items for a long time and wear them over and over and over again. Some examples include my Golden Goose sneakers which probably cost about $5 per wear at this point and my David Yurman bracelets which have paid for themselves in full at this point; I never take them off and they are still in such great shape. Hopefully one day, I can even pass some of these items down to a daughter (if I'm lucky enough to have one!) In the meantime, I'm happy sharing with my mom & sister; another way that makes these items more affordable in the sense of cost per wear.

Does this theory make sense to you?
Do you follow it while shopping?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Michelle Paige

PS. Check out how these lovely ladies style their heirloom pieces in this quarter's collaboration by The Magnificent 8.

Grace of GRACEFUL RAGS representing teenagers.

Michelle of MICHELLE’S PA(I)GE representing the 20-somethings.

Roxanne of GLASS OF GLAM representing the 30-somethings.

Shelbee of SHELBEE ON THE EDGE representing the 40-somethings.

Rena of FINE WHATEVER representing the 50-somethings.

Eugenia of AGE OF GRACE representing the 60-somethings.

Nancy of JODIE’S TOUCH OF STYLE representing the 70-somethings.

Charlotte of JODIE’S TOUCH OF STYLE representing the 80-somethings.

January 27, 2020

5 TIPS FOR LIVING WITH YOUR S.O

Now that Jody & I have lived together for over a year, I'm kind of an expert (LOL, JUST KIDDING) but I do have some tips that made moving in together & adjusting to our new place more manageable! Check out my tips below & let me know if you have any additional suggestions.

Having a movie night on the pull out couch in the living room 😁

1. Be sure about it! My number one tip is not to rush this decision. Living together changes everything. When Jody & I got married, we didn't feel any differently afterwards; we just had a big party to celebrate our relationship! The big change was buying our own place & moving in together. I definitely recommend chatting about finances, schedules & lifestyle before making the big decision to move in to make sure it's the right choice for both of you.

2. Decorate together. You will never 100% agree on all decor so this is an area to COMPROMISE! Your husband wants a photo of lions over the bed (like mine did) - say yes. When you find the perfect pink chair for your bedroom corner (like I did) - he'll be more likely to say yes. Your place should reflect the two of you!

3. Share the chores. With a new place comes new responsibilities, so it's important to designate and split the chores. Jody & I bought a mini white board to put on our fridge and we leave notes & to-do lists for each other. We also try really hard to vocalize our appreciation for the other person when they do a chore that you hate doing. When I called Jody this morning, I made sure to thank him for doing the dishes I left in the sink the night before.

4. Watch shows together. Jody still loves playing video games & I love reading but we try to watch some TV shows together during the week. It's a great way to wind down and relax at the end of a busy day. We both love watching hockey games, The Bachelor, The Rookie, Dancing with the Stars, etc and also recently binged The Boys on Amazon & The Mandolorian on Disney+.

5. Don't stop dating each other. Even though you live together & see each other all the time now, it's important to still get out of the house for a nice dinner or a fun activity every once in a while. Staying home can get boring so make sure to keep it fun. If you can't go out, try ordering in food from a new restaurant or having a movie night or a game night.

Do you have any tips to share from living with your partner? Share them with me below!

Michelle Paige

January 23, 2020

BLACK JEANS OUTFITS

Black jeans are a huge staple in my closet, especially since I can get away with wearing them to work. Take a look at some of the ways I've styled black jeans over the years... then let me know your favorite look!

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Michelle Paige

double denim

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classic black & white

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black & grey

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all black with pops of white

black & white prints

weekend sporty style

LATEST AMAZON FAVORITES

Sharing some of my latest Amazon favorites today...

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Michelle Paige

January 17, 2020

MOTHER/DAUGHTER GIFT IDEA

Sharing the sweetest gift idea that I gave my mom & sister for the holidays. All 3 of us love jewelry so what better gift than a set of necklaces that go together. Honestly, I was browsing the oNecklace website for a piece for myself when I came across the mother/daughter collection - I loved the idea but didn't want to leave my sister out. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they had pieces for a mother & more than one daughter!

A closer look at the necklaces I chose... I was able to totally personalize the necklaces; choose between silver, gold or rose gold for the necklace, the length of the chain and personalization options. I chose to get my and my sister's initials engraved on the hearts while my mom's piece has the outlines of the hearts.

Each of the necklaces came in a cute leather gift bag, so all I had to do for the holidays was hand them out!

Necklaces: Mother/Daughter Collection c/o oNecklace / Pajamas: Gap

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Michelle Paige

January 14, 2020

KITCHEN REVEAL

So excited to share our kitchen! When we moved in, we didn't change a thing about the kitchen! The appliances, cabinets & counters were relatively new and we thought the wallpaper was really cool; the previous owners left us the table & chairs so even that didn't change. So basically, we just moved our stuff in and started using the kitchen! I was smart to register for neutral tools (black, white & stainless steel) since we hadn't actually moved into our apartment at the time of my bridal shower; but lucky for us, everything matched. Have a question on anything you see in the photos? Leave me a comment and I'll get back to you!

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Michelle Paige

Utensil Set / Juicer / Kitchenaid Mixer

Toaster / Knife Set / Cutting Boards

Kitchen Mat

Other items in our kitchen that you didn't see:
Flatware Set
Salad Server Set
Stemless Wine Glasses
Blender
Bakeware Set
Dinnerware Set
Cookware Set

January 07, 2020

DIY HOUSEWARMING GIFT

My sister & her boyfriend moved into their first apartment recently. Both were coming from living with their parents so unless they were taking things from home, they had to buy just about everything. Rather than buying them a standard housewarming gift like a trinket, I decided to DIY a gift that I knew would come in handy for them.

I first purchased a large garbage can & then filled it with a ton of household & cleaning essentials that I knew they would need as they started their lives in their new apartment. I included items like:
rubber gloves, window cleaner, lysol wipes, dish soap, paper towels, napkins, tissues, a first aid kid, plastic bags, laundry detergent, plastic Tupperware, garbage bags, toilet paper & dishwasher detergent. They were really excited to open up the garbage can and find that it was filled with essentials.

This is a great gift idea for any one moving into their first home. Another option is to fill a laundry basket or wicker basket with essentials for the home! Trust me, your gift will not go to waste ;)

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Michelle Paige