Seaside

Earlier this month we headed out to the west coast for a friends wedding and to visit family.  After the brutal winter, it was sort of game changing to wear shorts and actually feel warm.  I wasn't sure I was ever going to do either of those things again.  We took a day trip up the Pacific Coast Highway and stopped off to stick our toes in the surf.  Not exactly swimming weather but beautiful nonetheless. Looking forward to getting back out there soon!

Sweater: Cuyana / Shirt: Club Monaco / Shorts: Martin & Osa / Sneakers: Vans / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Co-ordinated

It went from "When is spring going to arrive??" to "Hello, summer." in a matter of a day or two last week. Every once in a while I get major DIY sewing inspiration and have to take advantage right away before I loose the ideas.

While this fabric certainly wasn't lacking in color, it lent itself well to a pop of neon.

Since it was so hot, I didn't want to carry around a big shoulder or handbag.  This oversized wallet was the perfect solution and held all the essentials (wallet, money, keys) for an afternoon out.

 I'm definitely not adverse to mixing patterns, but putting the same pattern on top and bottom felt fun and new.  I felt sort of like a Von Trapp kid.

Here's to keep in cool (and coordinated) over the next couple months.

Hat: Flora Bella / Skirt and Top: DIY / Shoes: Sperry / Sunglasses: Ray Ban / Wallet: Foley + Corinna

Photo Credit: Husband
Photo Location: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn

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

Red Letter Day

Happy Valentines Day!

Jacket: Emerson Fry / Sweater: Pendleton / Shirt: Adam Kimmel Carhartt / Jeans: Rag + Bone / Shoes: Nike / Hat: Knit by mom / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photo Credit: Husband

Make Tracks

The colder it gets, the more layers I can wear -- which is fine by me!  Leather jacket season tends to be rather short so I try to get as much action in while I can.  Unfortunately, I think it's drawing to a close quickly.  But with a trusty hat and scarf (and lots of layers underneath) I think I might get in a few more wears.

Jacket and Shirt: ADAM / Skirt: Me / Boots: Isabel Marant / Hat: Madewell / Scarf: Zara / Sunglasses: Ray Ban / Tights: Target

Photo Credit: Husband

Pale Pleats

This past weekend was perfect fall weather.  Sunny but crisp and cool.  Not so cold that I had to bundle up too much, but I was still able to break out my favorite leather jacket and glove combo.

I love combining thicker sweaters with this super feminine skirt.  It makes the skirt feels a bit more casual and easy.

I couldn't resist throwing on a bit of leopard.  And I love mixing in these grey tights - the heathered grey is a little unusual, but a fun change.

Jacket: Adam / Sweater: Denim & Supply / Skirt: Club Monaco / Shoes: Steve Madden / Tights: Lauren / Sunglasses: Ray Ban / Gloves: Old

Photo Credit: Husband

Cozy

I've been waiting for crisp autumn temperatures to break out my favorite cozy sweater and boot combination.  I know a couple months from now I'll be wishfully hoping for summer weather again, but for now I'm enjoying the change.

I've been partaking in the wine/burgundy lipstick trend lately.  It's a fun change.  In some ways it's little more intense than red, but it's not quite as bright.

I've always liked the cut of these boots.  The wide opening is unexpected and hits at the ankle in a nice and flattering way.

I love an easy outfit for a low-key afternoon hanging out in Brooklyn.

Sweater: Zara / Jeans: Rag and Bone / Boots: Theysken's Theory / Bag: Balenciaga / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Photo Credit: Husband

Sun Dappled

The sun dappled water almost matched  my jeans.  I thought it was fitting, but you can bet my family busted on me for wearing leopard print jeans in the Adirondacks.  At this point, I'm used to questioning looks at my outfits!

In anticipation of cooler temperatures when the sun went down, I kept my favorite pink striped shirt close at hand.

Can't beat spending an afternoon lakeside with the family.

Tank and Jeans: Target / Shirt: J. Crew / Boots: Steve Madden / Sunglasses: Ray Ban


Photo Credit: Husband