Neon Daydream

On a recent sunny afternoon I decided to switch up my usual skinny jeans for a pair of '70s inspired bell bottoms and topped it off with a bright hat.  It was a welcome change -- and matched the graffiti wall nicely quite by chance.  

Aviators added to the overall '70s feel.

My favorite detail on this tote is the bright red and green on the straps.

Looking forward to more sunny days, fingers crossed for the weekend!

Jacket: ADAM / Sweater: Zara / Jeans: Emerson Fry / Bag: Gucci / Boots: Swedish Hadbeens / Hat: Forever 21 / Sunglasses / Ray Ban / Watch: Breil c/o

Photo Credit: Husband

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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Gingham

I love a good skirt and shirt combo.  Makes getting dressed in the morning super easy - two pieces and you're done.

This skirt (or, rather, dress worn as a skirt) is one of my favorites.  The untraditional hem and deep green color are so pretty.

Throw in a navy, heeled sandal and I'm ready for work.

The texture of the gingham shirt is almost an exaggerated seersucker.  Even when I try to iron it, it keeps it's texture.  I've resolved to just go with it!

Like I said above, this skirt is actually a dress.  Knotting my shirt at the waist helps to give a little definition.

I topped it all off with my Jet Setter Jr. and I'm ready to take on the day.

Shirt: J. Crew / Dress: Urban Outfitters / Shoes: RL Collection / Handbag: Foley + Corinna / Watch: Breil c/o


Photo Credit: Husband

Spotted

We found this amazing wall on the side of a gas station while out for a walk around Brooklyn.  It just happened to compliment my outfit perfectly!

Bright colors pop so nicely against shades of grey.

I  recently rediscovered this pin, I made it years back from a hairband.

My pink belt did a nice job of breaking up the greys.  I got these leopard print jeans from Target - not only a great deal, but also a great fit!

As the days grow warmer and longer, I switched over to a lighter colored bag.  The large size fits everything I need for a whole day out and about.

I still can't how interesting this wall is - we just happened upon it by chance.  It's one of the best things about living in this city - you can round any corner and find something beyond cool.

Sweatshirt and Shirt: American Apparel / Shoes and Jeans: Target / Belt: J. Crew / Bag: Foley + Corinna / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross / Watch: Breil c/o


Photo Credit: Husband

Feels like Spring

Such a beautiful weekend.  I took advantage of the warm sunshine to bring out this dress which hasn't seen the light of day since last summer.

These tights offer a bit of unexpected color under the maxi skirt.

I belted the oversized sweater to offer a bit of shape.

I pulled out my old Wayfarers to switch things up.  The lighter tortoise coloring works nicely with the bronze jacket and lighter palette.

It was nice to be able to sit and enjoy the warm sunshine.  Real Spring isn't too far away now!

Jacket and Dress (worn as a skirt): ADAM / Sweater: Denim & Supply / Shoes, Belt and tights: J. Crew / Sunglasses: Ray Ban / Watch: Breil c/o


Photo Credit: Husband

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

Mad Hatter

Being that we're getting close to the end of "winter," I've been on the look out for alternatives to the usual knit caps.  I found this hat in a little shop outside of Bodega Bay, California.

I've had to restrain myself from wearing this belt every single day, I've got it down to about every other.  It adds such a great pop of color, especially among neutral, safe colors.

They weren't selling these Target boots online, I had my sister keep a lookout for them at her local Target.  I was lucky that she found them - and they were on sale!

The women who sold me this hat told me I looked like an Amish school girl.  I'm pretty sure she meant it as a compliment (...I think).  I couldn't resist the challenge of making it work.

Though I may wait for a slightly less windy day for the next outing.

After a warm weekend in California and a warmer than usual week in NYC - it was back to winter jackets and layers on a cold and blustery day.  But I know Spring isn't too far off at this point!

Jacket: ADAM / Sweater: Lauren / Jeans: J. Brand / Boots: Target / Belt: J. Crew / Watch: Breil c/o / Hat: Unknown Brand / Bag: Foley + Corinna


Photo Credit: Husband

For the Birds

We spent a great weekend in Santa Rosa, about one and a half hours north of San Francisco, visiting family.  The weather was spectacular - warm and sunny in the middle of February.  I could get used to it!  We took a trip up to the schoolhouse that was part of a scene from Hitchcock's "The Birds."  We saw some birds, but mostly just gorgeous views. 

A leather jacket and lightweight scarf were all I needed.

Navy and neon pink is my new favorite combination.  They compliment each other so nicely.

This skirt is actually my DIY dress that I put together last month.  The wind was having quite a bit of fun playing with the bottom of the skirt.

My Foley+Corinna bag was the perfect travel bag - roomy enough to act as my carry-on and super easy for toting around my camera and other odds and ends for the rest of the trip.

An easy and playful outfit for a jam-packed day.

Jacket: ADAM / Shirt-Tights-Belt: J.Crew / Dress (worn as skirt): Homemade / Scarf: Zara / Boots: Steve Madden / Watch: Breil c/o / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross / Handbag: Foley + Corinna c/o


Photo Credit: Husband

Special thank you to Aunt Claire for taking such great care of us for the weekend.

Thinking Pink

Nothing like a colorful skirt to brighten up an otherwise grey afternoon.  I definitely don't shy away from color, but it's still winter, so I paired bright pink with a simple black jacket and boots.

This is my new go-to watch.  You can see all the gears and the self-winding mechanism.  I love how the big, masculine (men's) watch looks on my wrist.

I'm looking forward to the spring when I don't have to wear tights under all my skirts and dresses, but, until then, booties and tights will have to do.

The different shades of pink working through the floral pattern make for the perfect winter pick-me-up.

I kept accessories to a minimum - just a simple black belt (and the black watch).

The black turtleneck and peacoat kept out the cold.

Jacket and Turtleneck: J. Crew / Dress (worn as a skirt): EL Vintage  c/o / Boots: Zara / Watch: Breil c/o


Special thanks to the folks from EL Vintage, you can check out their blog here and their Etsy shop here.


Photo Credit: Husband