Have I mentioned my adoration for laceup sandals, colorful shoes, or Olivia Palermo?
Hope everyone’s enjoying their weekend! xo
Laced Up
Tag: fashion
Texture & Prints
[Outfit Details: Blouse: J.Crew, Jeans: Madewell, Belt: J.Crew, Sandals: Target, Headscarf: thrifted; bracelets: random, J.Crew]
Meet my attempt to look both equally pulled together, relaxed, and colorful. As forementioned, I love scarves, and can save a load of time in the morning by using one to tie my hair back. So timeless, and perfect for the upcoming summer days we want the hair out of our faces.
I should also mention that I love these high waisted jeans. It took me a while to get on board with them, but I love the ability to tuck in a variety of shirts, and finish it off with a belt. They’re kinda the equivalent of the ever useful, pencil or a-line skirt, don’t you think?
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Weekly Affinity
Sometimes an image captivates you and completely embodies the type of style, or attitude you yourself want to hold. Since I haven’t had time (and it’s been rainy … ) to take my own outfit photos recently, here are a few images that have been a source of inspiration for me this week.
[I mean, she nails it – from the casual sweat shirt, to the printed pants, open toed shoes, and tribal necklace]
[Gorgeous jacket, and the hair helps too]
[This pink, oh wow, reminds me of the pending peony season]
[The mix of a fem maxi dress and a leather jacket is one that I’m dying to try]
[And lastly, a shoutout to the upcoming headscarf season, which I will be ushering in very very shortly … )
Happy Friday friends! May your weekend be restorative and filled with style.
One of the boys
For those of you who know me personally, “tomboy” would be the last word used to describe me, or my style aesthetic. I’ve always preferred the more classic, and sometimes romantic approach to dressing. This is not to say though that I can’t appreciate what some of our favorite male looks have inspired – clean lines, classic materials, and worn in fabrics. Nothing is more appealing than someone who really feels comfortable in their own skin (in some cases, this can translate to a good pair of jeans) and recently I’ve been testing the waters with some of these more masculine looks.
Top of mind are a white pair of converse and a leather wrist watch … Who else is feeling me on making a little corner of your closet dedicated to boyish looks? It may make the men in our lives more happy if we stop “borrowing” their t-shirts (aka stealing them).
Style Now: A few little things
Sometimes it’s the littlest accessory that makes all the difference. Here are a few items I’ve kept visiting around the interwebs (does anyone else have that problem?) that I know would take a plethora of outfits to the next level. If a piece can stand alone, that’s when you know it has that stopping power, and is actually worthy of investment.
A Rainy Day
[Blouse: Vintage, Necklace: Shoe Dazzle, Pants: Loft, Shoes: Nine West]
[Revlon’s Plum Seduction]
[Perfect reason to explore NYC’s Chelsea District]
[Final Beach Days of the Summer]
[Surf Taco – must visit on the Jersey Coastline]
[Savoring these final summer looks – Scarf: Vintage, Dress: Gap, Necklace: J.Crew]
I always find rainy days to be the perfect time to relax and get creatively inspired. Today I finally decided to start this blog after many months of procrastination and excuse-making.
Thanks for stopping by and here’s to many more steeped in style.
Steeped in style 