Adventures in Remixing

I love the challenge of figuring out how to wear certain items regardless of season it belongs to (I have never been one to do a closet change over each season).  I thought I'd pull together a couple good examples from previous posts to help illustrate my take on remixing.

Dress:

A spring-like dress works for cooler months when you add a pair of warm tights and a blazer.

But it works just as well for summer if you ditch the tights and swap the blazer out for a lightweight denim shirt.

Boyfriend Jeans:
These jeans are my go to when I just want to be comfortable.  Blush tones and layers work well for fall.

Change out the loose layers for a more lady-like sweater and sophisticated heels and it feels like a completely different pair of jeans.

Sweater:
Pairing a white sweater with blacks and greys makes for a simple, super crisp look. 

This sweater can work just easily when paired with a maxi dress and bright belt.

Hat:
I love this hat - the possibilities on how to wear it are endless.  One option, mixing patterns, makes for a bold look.

I also loved pairing the polka dotted hat with a polka dotted shirt.  It felt very fun and playful.

I'm a big proponent of shopping in my own closet and figuring out how to give an old item new life!

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Back Alley

Taken separately you wouldn't think these pieces (sheer shirt, lady-like sweater, torn up boyfriend jeans, glittery shoes) would make much of an outfit, but, I when I put them together, I found they worked together quite nicely.

This is my favorite shade of red.  It has just a hint of orange.

The sheer shirt peaking out from behind the sweater feels very cheeky.

The oversized, ripped up jeans offer a cool juxtaposition against a lady-like sweater and button-up. 

I really like the contrasting silk lining of the sweater - it's all about the details.

We were lucky to stumble upon this bright green wall in a back alley that really made the whole look pop.

Sweater: ADAM / Shirt: American Apparel / Jeans: Current Elliot / Belt: Urban Outfitters / Necklace: Vintage / Shoes: Zara / Watch: Breil c/o / Glasses: Dita


Photo Credit: Husband

Snow Day

We finally had some snow in Brooklyn - first time since Halloween!  Had to go out for a walk to take advantage of the wintery conditions!

The super white light brought out the colors in the sweater, blouse and lipstick.

The red lipstick against the white hat and black hood, it was a major snow white moment.

The bow on the blouse allows for the pattern to be brought out from behind the sweater and become a focal point.

The sweater offers a little bit of neutral and a little bit of pop at the same time.  Perfection.

Wearing warm tights under my hole-y jeans keeps me warm and comfortable even on a cold, blustery day.  Layers are definitely my go to for winter.

Jacket: Gap / Sweater and Shoes: Old Navy / Shirt: ADAM / Jeans: Current Elliot / Hat: Urban Outfitters / Tights: J. Crew


Photo Credit: Husband

Feeling the Fall

Sure, it's been a little while since I've been a student, and it's a little late for a back-to-school post. But the leaves in New England are still fully fall, and there was something about visiting the state where I got my degree that put me in the spirit.

The muted, neutral colors of this sweater and blouse matched the shades of the leaves on the ground, while the hat's red is reminiscent of their bright colors before they fell.  

The slouchy hat, sweater, and jeans combo is perfect for comfortable-cool. I completed the outfit with the belted blouse for a bit of femininity and shape.  The blouse is actually more of a blazer or "third piece," but by wrapping it and adding a belt, the blazer turned into a blouse in no time at all!

It never fails–every time I wear these jeans outside New York City, some random middle aged dude is sure to let me know they've got a few holes and need to be replaced!

Just because the weather's cooler doesn't mean you need to live in boots. For socks, however, I do recommend a pair without holes.

Ready for class–only now I'm studying the hues of nature and the crunch of the leaves underfoot.


Sweather: J.Crew / Blouse: Zara / Tank: ADAM / Belt: Urban Outfitters / Jeans: Current Elliot / Shoes: Zara / Sunglasses: Ray Ban / Hat: Madewell / Necklace: Vintage / Socks: the Sock Man (on St. Marks Pl.)


Photo Credit: Husband