Lemon Zest

While I wouldn't say that yellow is necessarily a go-to color for me, every so often, when you find a yellow that works, it can be sort of perfect.  Between the bright color and and flowing cut of this skirt, it was pretty fun just walking around.  Especially on a beautiful spring day.

A casual, dark denim shirt was the perfect complement to the bright and ethereal skirt.

Who'd argue against pink shoes?  I mean, really?

Shirt: Adam Kimmel Carhartt / Skirt: Club Monaco / Necklace: Vintage / Shoes: Ralph Lauren / Belt: Borrowed from Husband / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photo Credit: Husband

Stooped

St. Patrick's Day fell on a Sunday this year -- which means I sort of forgot about any sort of celebration.  But I was pleasantly surprised when as I walked out of the apartment I noticed I was wearing quite a bit of green without even realizing it (I had a green shirt on under my coat as well)! Unfortunately I spent the rest of the day doing less than celebratory things (work and chores and other Sunday sort of things) -- but at least I was wearing green!

Welcome back, Spring!  I'm ready for you to warm up the weather anytime.

Coat: Vintage / Top: Pendleton / Shirt: J. Crew / Jeans and Hat: Madewell / Shoes: Lauren / Gloves: Club Monaco / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photo Credit: Husband

Windy

I thought I was being so smart wearing a hat in Miami to protect my face from the sun...but then it turned out not to be very sunny...and very windy.  Oh well, I figure if I brought it all the way down here I might as well wear it!  Perfect for a casual outfit for an afternoon of walking around South Beach.

Hat: Bella Flora / Sweater and Shirt: Club Monaco / Shorts: Martin & Osa / Sandals: J. Crew / Handbag: Chanel / Sunglasses: Cutler + Gross

Photo Credit: Husband

Rain Check

Unfortunately, we got rained out of taking pictures last weekend and due to busy holiday (and birthday, happy birthday Sam!) we couldn't squeeze any in during the week.  This photo is from a friend's wedding this past fall.  I was less than inspired when looking for dresses to wear so I decided to make one for myself.  Since the dress is super simple, I added some bright and colorful accessories to keep it fun.

Dress: Homemade / Flower Pins: H&M / Clutch: Foley + Corinna / Earrings: Vintage / Shoes: Ralph Lauren

Photo via my iPhone (please excuse the less than stellar quality), credit: Husband

Seeing Red

I love pairing these pants with easy, classic pieces.  Since bright red pants can be a bit loud so toning them down with white and blue kept things weekend appropriate.

A down vest is the perfect solution for days that are cool but not cold enough for a winter jacket.

I mean...Chanel goes with everything, right?

I've slowly been unpacking my winter accessories - including my favorite red leather gloves.

I have to wear my highest shoes with these pants (since they're so long).  Hidden heels - an excellent trick to looking extra tall!

Such a beautiful day in a beautiful spot.

Pants: Zara / Shirt: St James / Vest: Vintage / Shoes: Lauren / Handbag: Chanel / Hat: Madewell / Gloves: Unknown

Photo Credit: Husband

Seeing Spots

We managed to snap a few pictures before work (and before the Nor'easter hit) yesterday.  As I trudged through a couple inches of freshly fallen (and still falling!) snow on my way home from work, I was pretty happy that I'd changed into my winter boots.  

 This color reminds me of pumpkin pie - which feels very appropriate as we are now well into November.

You can't tell here, but this sweater has suede elbow patches.  I love the detail - it feels very professorial.

I'm not ready to pack these shoes away for the winter.  Adding socks (and having a pair of winter boots close at hand) allows for at least a few more wears.

While I'm pretty excited to have pulled this jacket out from the back of the closet, I have to say that I'm not sure I'm quite ready for winter!  

Jacket: Vintage / Sweater and Shirt: Club Monaco / Shoes: Ralph Lauren / Jeans: Rag & Bone / Sunglasses: Cutler + Gross / Scarf: Zara

Photo Credit: Husband

Autumn

It was totally by accident that my outfit ended up perfectly matching my background!  The foliage in upstate New York was absolutely beautiful the last time I was up there.   Can't beat these views!

Jacket: Vintage / Sweater and Boots: Lauren / Shirt: ADAM /  Jeans: Rag & Bone / Hat: Outlier / Sunglasses: Cutler + Gross

Photo Credit: Husband

Casual Details

I tend to keep it pretty casual on the weekends - especially if I am spending the weekend outside of the city.  That doesn't stop me from mixing in some fun details to keep an otherwise simple outfit interesting.

It was pretty chilly all weekend so I kept my vintage army jacket on hand whenever I was outside.

I dressed up my striped thermal and cashmere sweater with a fabric flower pin.  Super simple and pretty.

I have been wearing these jeans a lot lately.  I love the zipper and moto-style details.

This polka dot hat has become a favorite.  I love how adds a bit of whimsey to any outfit.

Tasseled loafers in a fun forest green color rounded out the look.  And they matched my surroundings quite nicely!

Jacket: Vintage / Sweater: Mini Rose / Shirt and Jeans: J. Crew / Flower Pin: H&M / Shoes: Lauren / Hat: Fairends

Photo Credit: Husband

Cool Summer

Matching your shoes to your necklace...mark my words, it's going to be the next big thing.  OK, maybe not, but I'm at least going to have fun with matching neon accessories while I can.  

Since my accessories were pretty loud, I kept the rest of my outfit super simple and neutral.  I love a good romper in the summer.  One piece to keep you cool and comfy.

I've been wearing this colorful chain necklace pretty much non-stop since I got it last weekend.  For an added punch, I layered in my vintage necklace that I spiced up with a coat of neon pink nail polish.

I love the drapey pockets on these shorts - makes the romper a little less playful, a little more sophisticated (if that's possible in a romper!).

I don't like wearing flip flops around the city in the summer.  These sandals offer a bit more coverage than a flip flop and feel a bit less casual.  They've been my go-to for the last month.

Being a girl that likes her layers, I find dressing for summer a bit more challenging than most other seasons.  But I have found you can't go wrong by keeping things simple, cool, and comfortable in the hot summer months.

Romper: H&M / Tank: Target / Shoes: Zara / Bag: Vintage Chanel / Sunglasses: Cutler and Gross / Chain necklace: Little Store in Chapel Hill, NC / Neon Pink Necklace: Vintage and DIY


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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