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Closet Envy: Helena Andrews

Closet Envy: Helena Andrews
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Closet Envy: Bitch Is The New Black

“The thing about this skirt that I love is that it’s super short. I mean, I haven’t worn something this mini since I was a cheerleader. But because it flares out it doesn’t look that way!”

(Skirt, H&M Pink Collection; Blazer, H&M; T-Shirt, Urban Outfitters; Booties, Zara; Bracelet, Purchased from a Supply Store)

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Close Envy: Helena Andrews

“I bought these booties from Zara too. Once I discovered Zara in 2003, I became obsessed. I’ve been to Zara in London, Barcelona, New York. I”m going to go to Zara’s across the world."

(Booties, Zara)

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Closet Envy: Helena Andrews

“You won’t believe it: I got this bracelet at an Indian basic supply store for like $10!”

(Bracelet, purchased from a supply store)

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Closet Envy: Helena Andrews

“I like this dress because I love animal prints, but I don’t usually do it on this magnitude. I usually wear this with a red lip and a big chunky rhinestone necklace. It’s a lot – I know. But I’m also wearing a big old leopard sheath, so I’m like ‘Screw it!’”

(Sheath, Zara; Pumps, Steve Madden)

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Closet Envy: Helena Andrews

“This is my Lucille Ball moment. The shape of the cardigan feels very ’50s to me and I love the color, especially on black. I love to play up my legs, so I wear this with these crazy high pumps!”

(Sweater, Long sleeved shirt and Leggings, All J.Crew; Pumps, Aldo)

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Closet Envy: Helena Andrews

“I had a cute white outfit and was looking for a crazy shoe to go with it. I found these and was going to wear them once and return them. But I got obsessed!”

(Flowered leather pumps, Aldo)

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Closet Envy: Helena Andrews

“I wore this to my official book party which was in DC. I felt great. its kind of a line you can move in gracefully, so I felt great. I got it from one of my favorite vintage stores in DC called MEEPS.”

(Dress, Vintage from MEEPS; Necklace, CHARM; Pumps, Steve Madden)

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Closet Envy: Helena Andrews

“I had designer Tashia Senn customize this dress. She cut the train out in the back, altered the bodice – which was very tight, and change the neckline.”

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Closet Envy: Helena Andrews

“I got this piece from CHARM, a high end costume jewelry boutique in Georgetown. I paid over $100 which is more than I would usually pay for something that isn’t real, but I knew wouldn’t find it anywhere else.”

(Faux pearl and gold chain necklace, MEEP)

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“I got this from Zara. I’m always in there constantly. I think they have great basics that are really well made and at a price point that is good enough that all the stuff I own is from Zara.”

(Sheath, Zara; Necklace, Urban Outfitters; Boots, Zara)

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“I just bought these last week and they are so comfortable. It’s the wedge part of them makes it easier to walk in. I wouldn’t stomp all over town in these, but they definitely get the job done.”

(Boots, Zara)

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