A stunning, show stopping outfit doesn’t need to take a lot to pull together. A few killer pieces are really all you need.
1/ mango shift dress // 2/ victoria necklace // 3/ codita bootie
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A stunning, show stopping outfit doesn’t need to take a lot to pull together. A few killer pieces are really all you need.
1/ mango shift dress // 2/ victoria necklace // 3/ codita bootie
Couldn’t you image strolling the street of Paris, munching on a baguette, in this lovely outfit?
I originally titled this post “wandering Paris in black and white” before I realized the shirt was actually navy stripes. Then, I spent another ten minutes looking for a black and white shirt. Eventually, I decided this combo actually works, thanks to the bits of blue in the skirt and the fact that the fashion powers that be finally decided black and navy look super chic together. Which of course they do.
And if Paris isn’t in your weekend plans (it’s not in mine either, I just wish it was) this outfit would look just as chic at brunch, or even at the office on Monday.
1/ striped top // 2/ volume skirt // 3/ daphne necklace // 4/ pentagon fragment ring // 5/ d’orsay flats
Who says back to school style has to be just for kids? This outfit could work if you’re a teacher or busy mom. And it’s great for transitioning your summer office style into fall. Or if, like me, you just happen to like that back to school season gives you another excuse to shop for new clothes. (Even if you haven’t been in a classroom in a while.)
And can I just say how much I love blushes and creams as a color palette? Paired with grey, they’re a much fresher neutral alternative to boring khakis, tans, and beiges.
1/ frill shell top // 2/ cropped trousers // 3/ knit cardigan // 4/ amy necklace // 5/ nina flat
I’m in New York this week for a major trade show and I am exhausted. Trade shows are really fun (at least to me) but they’re also a lot of work. Today I’m really wishing I had an outfit like this stashed in my bag. With jeans and a soft drapey shirt, you know it’s comfy. But accessorized with a great statement necklace, it would also look pretty fantastic on the show floor! (Or just any other day when you’re not feeling 100% but still want to look cute.)
1/ girogia & johns t-shirt // 2/ slim boyfriend jeans // 3/ maya necklace in black and silver // 4/ sapphire lace ring // 5/ d’orsay flats
This is the perfect outfit to go from a day at work to meeting someone over drinks. (I’ll let you decide on the someone.) If your work doesn’t let you wear jeans (or it’s not casual Friday) you can always swap the denim for dress pants or a great skirt during the day and toss on the jeans before you hit the town!
1/ rose garden print top // 2/ slim fit boyfriend jeans // 3/ boxy blazer // 4/ daphne necklace // 5/ sequence ring // 6/ pensive pointed high heels
This simple but dressy look would be perfect for a nice brunch, meeting the parents, your cousin’s wedding – pretty much any event where need to be dressed up and a little on the conservative side (but still feeling stylish). Toss on a blazer and you could make it work for the office too.
1/ frill shell top // 2/ velvet scallop skirt // 3/ daphne necklace // 4/ corsica foldover clutch // 5/ patent leather slingback pumps
Some days really just feel like jeans and t-shirt days. You know the ones. When you’ve got a million things on your to-do list and a thousand errands to run. But jeans and a t-shirt don’t have to look basic or boring. Top them with some great (but easy) accessories, like a long necklace and great clutch, and you won’t feel like a slob when you inevitably bump into someone you know.
1/ linen ringer muscle tee // 2/ distressed jeans // 3/ alice necklace // 4/ oyster foldover clutch // 5/ ankle strap flats
Even though the weather makes it seem like summer is winding down, I know we’ve still got a few warm days ahead of us. So why take advantage of those with a great pair of shorts? This outfit is dressy enough that you could wear it on a daytime summer date (or day with the girls) but it’s not so dressy that you’d seem overdressed for a regular summer day.
Actually, this is an outfit my sister would probably wear. (Now that I’ve convinced her that shorts are great!) She always manages to look just a little more pulled together than everyone else without really trying. When it comes to dressing well on a average day, she definitely has that down!
I’m not the type of person who really believes in fashion rules like “You can’t wear white after Labor Day.” But just in case you are that type of person, here’s a friendly reminder that you’ve only got a few weeks left to wear those white pants. (Labor Day is early this year.)
If wearing white pants to a picnic isn’t your thing (too much potential for grass stains and ketchup spills) try this option for wearing white pants to put together a chic office look.
Whether it’s a girls’ night out or a date night, sometimes you want to look pulled together without getting too dressed up. This outfit fits the bill perfectly. A statement necklace adds interest to what is basically just jeans and a tank, and if heels aren’t your thing, you can always swap the wedges for a great pair of flats.
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