I wore this a couple weekends ago to run some errands (grocery store, returning some clothes, etc.) A perfectly simple and comfortable outfit, just the way I like it! I'm still on the hunt for a replacement for these Free People jeans because they're slowly dying, they are my absolute favorites and Free People doesn't make them anymore. My perfect pair of jeans needs to be: dark wash, skinny, no design on the back pocket and the stitching needs to match the jeans.
(As of this weekend I would have died wearing this outfit. Summer came very quickly!)
Sweater: Banana Republic, Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe), Flats: B.Ø.C (Marshalls), Bag: Ralph Lauren (Lord & Taylor), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, Mom's
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(As of this weekend I would have died wearing this outfit. Summer came very quickly!)
Sweater: Banana Republic, Jeans: Free People (Gilt Groupe), Flats: B.Ø.C (Marshalls), Bag: Ralph Lauren (Lord & Taylor), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, Mom's
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Are there some gaps in your wardrobe this season? I hope so, because with the number of incredibly exciting trends hitting the catwalks, you have some catching up to do. From sheer-panelled dresses prompting a bit of a ‘side bum’ craze, to eyebrow-raising cut-out numbers, the stars are daring to bare almost all in the name of fashion with some of the most exciting trends we’ve seen for some time.
You’ll be glad to hear that Summer 2013 is not entirely about naked flesh though. In fact, unless you’re particularly body confident and have spent some hardcore hours at the gym this winter, I would advise against going too far down this route. Thankfully, there are also some very exciting and super-wearable trends around too, which you can embrace wholeheartedly with just a few essential pieces.
1. A jazzy jacket - My, my - this season brings us such a wealth of choice in the jacket department! From bold biker jackets to colourful stripes, this season you just need a smart, well-fitting jacket in your wardrobe to finish off any outfit. Lightweight jackets are perfect for the British summer, and if you make a good quality purchase, it will be your best friend over the coming months.
2. A teeny tiny bag - In a swift U-turn from the bucket bags and satchels of recent years, this season’s must-have accessory is the mini bag - a teeny-tiny slip of a bag, barely big enough for your iPhone. Naturally, it’s not the last word in practicality, but if you want to stay on-trend you’ll no doubt get used to carrying less and less junk around with you – who needs excess baggage anyway?
3. A stripy dress - Stripes are here, and they are chunky. No pinstripes for us, thank you very much. The stripes of 2013 are big, bold and colourful. Opt for a nautical air with stripes in navy/white or red/white, or go for something altogether more tropical with a mixture of chunky pastel stripes. The cut of the dress doesn’t matter as there’s something for everyone this season. So whether you prefer maxi elegance or bold bodycon, get it with stripes & you’ll be bang on trend.
4. A lacy top - Feminine fabrics are so hot right now, and the resurgence in popularity of lace garments is a very welcome one for the girly girls. Add one really gorgeous lace top to your wardrobe this summer, and you’ll be wearing it at both work and play all season. Dress it up with a midi-skirt and ballet flats for the office, or wear it out with super-short Denim Shorts and pumps for a chilled-out beach babe look.
5. A pair of flatforms - Normally our feet are often put through several sorts of pain in order to keep up with the trends, but this year the stylists have given our poor tootsies a break with the introduction of the ‘flatform’. These chunky, funky shoes are a godsend for women who are sick of ridiculously high heels but who can’t bear the lack of height given by flats. Flatforms marry the comfort of flats with the height of platforms and encourage better posture, too. Style with extra comfort - what more could you want?
You’ll be glad to hear that Summer 2013 is not entirely about naked flesh though. In fact, unless you’re particularly body confident and have spent some hardcore hours at the gym this winter, I would advise against going too far down this route. Thankfully, there are also some very exciting and super-wearable trends around too, which you can embrace wholeheartedly with just a few essential pieces.
1. A jazzy jacket - My, my - this season brings us such a wealth of choice in the jacket department! From bold biker jackets to colourful stripes, this season you just need a smart, well-fitting jacket in your wardrobe to finish off any outfit. Lightweight jackets are perfect for the British summer, and if you make a good quality purchase, it will be your best friend over the coming months.
2. A teeny tiny bag - In a swift U-turn from the bucket bags and satchels of recent years, this season’s must-have accessory is the mini bag - a teeny-tiny slip of a bag, barely big enough for your iPhone. Naturally, it’s not the last word in practicality, but if you want to stay on-trend you’ll no doubt get used to carrying less and less junk around with you – who needs excess baggage anyway?
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3. A stripy dress - Stripes are here, and they are chunky. No pinstripes for us, thank you very much. The stripes of 2013 are big, bold and colourful. Opt for a nautical air with stripes in navy/white or red/white, or go for something altogether more tropical with a mixture of chunky pastel stripes. The cut of the dress doesn’t matter as there’s something for everyone this season. So whether you prefer maxi elegance or bold bodycon, get it with stripes & you’ll be bang on trend.
4. A lacy top - Feminine fabrics are so hot right now, and the resurgence in popularity of lace garments is a very welcome one for the girly girls. Add one really gorgeous lace top to your wardrobe this summer, and you’ll be wearing it at both work and play all season. Dress it up with a midi-skirt and ballet flats for the office, or wear it out with super-short Denim Shorts and pumps for a chilled-out beach babe look.
5. A pair of flatforms - Normally our feet are often put through several sorts of pain in order to keep up with the trends, but this year the stylists have given our poor tootsies a break with the introduction of the ‘flatform’. These chunky, funky shoes are a godsend for women who are sick of ridiculously high heels but who can’t bear the lack of height given by flats. Flatforms marry the comfort of flats with the height of platforms and encourage better posture, too. Style with extra comfort - what more could you want?
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Happy Friday!! Don't you just love short weeks? They make me so happy. This week was very odd weather-wise. Monday was gorgeous, then Tuesday and Wednesday were rainy and muggy. Then today it was 90 degrees... HOT HOT HOT. As you can see my clothing reflects that, slowly I wore less and less until I was as skimpy as I could go for work.
This weekend I have absolutely no plans, except I'm going to see Star Trek Into Darkness again, this time with my sister and her boyfriend. I rarely go to the movies, so you know I love something when I see it twice. Although, the past few movies I saw in theatres I saw twice (Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit,) I guess that means I'm a good judge.
This weekend I have absolutely no plans, except I'm going to see Star Trek Into Darkness again, this time with my sister and her boyfriend. I rarely go to the movies, so you know I love something when I see it twice. Although, the past few movies I saw in theatres I saw twice (Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit,) I guess that means I'm a good judge.
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| Tuesday: Tee: Everlane, Jeans: Target, Sweater: Hollister (old), Sandals: Target, Necklace: Lauren Conrad for Kohl's (gift) Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's |
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| Wednesday: Tee: Michael Kors (TJ Maxx), Jacket: Target, Necklace c/o Towne & Reese, Jeans: Rag & Bone (Shopbop), Wedges: Madden Girl (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's |
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| Thursday: Dress: Marc Jacobs (eBay), Heels: Manolo Blahnik (Roundabout) Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's |
This past Monday (Memorial Day for those of you with short memories, or non-US citizens) rather than attending a picnic or party I spent the afternoon with Lydia and Christine. We headed to one of our favorite places, The Chowder Pot for lunch, then took our obligatory outfit photos and finished the day with Frozen Yogurt (after which we decided we should have gotten Rita's Italian Ice or ice cream.)
The girls are always saying I need to wear these purple pants more, so I did it especially for them! The pants also went perfectly with my new Zara top! I'm not usually one to wear white but the print was so cute, look at the birdies! Aaaand I'm wearing my newest purchase, which I alluded to with this Instagram photo on Saturday.
Song of the Day: Busy Being Fabulous by The Eagles (ignore the weirdness of the video)
Jacket: Marc Jacobs (Coco's $10 Sale), Top: Zara, Pants: ASOS (similar), Sandals: Manolo Blahnik (Roundabout), Bag: : Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Necklace: Acanthus Jewelry (giveaway), Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, Mom's
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The girls are always saying I need to wear these purple pants more, so I did it especially for them! The pants also went perfectly with my new Zara top! I'm not usually one to wear white but the print was so cute, look at the birdies! Aaaand I'm wearing my newest purchase, which I alluded to with this Instagram photo on Saturday.
Song of the Day: Busy Being Fabulous by The Eagles (ignore the weirdness of the video)
Jacket: Marc Jacobs (Coco's $10 Sale), Top: Zara, Pants: ASOS (similar), Sandals: Manolo Blahnik (Roundabout), Bag: : Marc by Marc Jacobs (Shopbop), Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Necklace: Acanthus Jewelry (giveaway), Bracelets c/o 31 Bits, Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, Mom's
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As I posted quickly yesterday, the Net-a-Porter End of Season sale started! So begins one of my favorite times of the year. I love getting deals on designer pieces, but the trick is to wait until the final reductions, which takes a few weeks. But if you do that, you run the risk of losing out on items you want, so if you REALLY want something - jump on it! It's a bit like playing chicken, see how long you can hold out before pulling the trigger. Make sure you keep checking back because they are always adding new items!
On the first day of the sale I go through every item and add anything I like to my cart, not matter what the price. Yes, I am insane. But I have a system... After everything I like is in my cart I let it sit there, slowly items sell out and I go through and get rid of things I definitely won't wear. I also wait until the final reductions, which come in a few weeks. This is risky, but also good for my wallet. If an item I have been lusting over for a long time shows up in the sale I may purchase it in the first round, but that is rare. If I do that, I don't wear the item until the sale is over. Why do you ask? Because it could go more on sale and I can buy it again and return one (they don't do price adjustments during the sale) or I may find something better when final reductions start and I can return the more expensive piece in favor of something that is kinder to my wallet.
If you got through that whole rambling paragraph, congratulations! Here are a bunch of the items currently awaiting their fate in my cart. Scroll through the slideshows below to see the designers, prices and purchase (if you so desire.) The prices aren't updating in the slideshows so those are the normal prices, click through to see reduced pricing.
Clothes Part 1:
Clothes Part 2:
Accessories:
What's on your wishlist?
On the first day of the sale I go through every item and add anything I like to my cart, not matter what the price. Yes, I am insane. But I have a system... After everything I like is in my cart I let it sit there, slowly items sell out and I go through and get rid of things I definitely won't wear. I also wait until the final reductions, which come in a few weeks. This is risky, but also good for my wallet. If an item I have been lusting over for a long time shows up in the sale I may purchase it in the first round, but that is rare. If I do that, I don't wear the item until the sale is over. Why do you ask? Because it could go more on sale and I can buy it again and return one (they don't do price adjustments during the sale) or I may find something better when final reductions start and I can return the more expensive piece in favor of something that is kinder to my wallet.
If you got through that whole rambling paragraph, congratulations! Here are a bunch of the items currently awaiting their fate in my cart. Scroll through the slideshows below to see the designers, prices and purchase (if you so desire.) The prices aren't updating in the slideshows so those are the normal prices, click through to see reduced pricing.
Clothes Part 1:
Clothes Part 2:
Accessories:
What's on your wishlist?
On Sunday I traveled the long mile and a half to my parents house for our Memorial Day barbeque. It was FREEZING (not really, but cold for this time of year) so I went in jeans and a sweater. I ended up having to borrow one of my Mom's big sweaters because it was really windy and we were sitting outside.
In other news, the Net-a-Porter US end of season sale started!!!!
Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop gift card), Jeans: Free People (Marshalls), Wedges: Burberry (The Outnet Clearance Sale), Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Necklace: SparkleFarm, Bracelets: Ten Thousand Villages, Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, Mom's
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In other news, the Net-a-Porter US end of season sale started!!!!
Sweater: Madewell (Shopbop gift card), Jeans: Free People (Marshalls), Wedges: Burberry (The Outnet Clearance Sale), Sunglasses: Michael Kors (Marshalls), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Necklace: SparkleFarm, Bracelets: Ten Thousand Villages, Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters, Mom's
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Happy Memorial Day everyone! Here's a quick bit of inspiration for the unofficial start of Summer!
Photos from JakandJil
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Photos from JakandJil
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I was only in the office on Wednesday and Thursday this week because the train crash last Friday made it impossible to get there without taking FOREVER. Seriously, one guy on the news said it took him 4 hours to get from Grand Central to his stop, which should only take an hour and a half. Wowza. They had shuttles running to get you from the closed stations to the first open one, so that was a hassle as well. Luckily I can work from home when I have to, so it was not a big deal.
It's also a 3 day weekend, woohoo!! Those are the best, aren't they? It gives you something to look forward to during the week and then the next week is short. I think I might stop by Roundabout Resale in Westport in the morning on Monday, see if anything catches my fancy. And on Sunday we're having family over for a barbeque. I also have a date tonight to see Star Trek Into Darkness with my ex-roommate. WOO! What are your plans?
This is how I'm feeling right now! Warmth is finally coming to stay so we can shed off our layers! This is a cute ad for Warehouse, a UK based clothing brand. The end is particularly amusing, ha ha. Thanks to StyleHousePR for sending over the video!
And here's a continuation of Memorial Day sales, I'll keep updating it:
It's also a 3 day weekend, woohoo!! Those are the best, aren't they? It gives you something to look forward to during the week and then the next week is short. I think I might stop by Roundabout Resale in Westport in the morning on Monday, see if anything catches my fancy. And on Sunday we're having family over for a barbeque. I also have a date tonight to see Star Trek Into Darkness with my ex-roommate. WOO! What are your plans?
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| Wednesday: Top: Emanuel Ungaro (Coco's $10 Sale), Jeans: Genetic Denim c/o Piperlime & Lucky, Wedges: Steve Madden (Marshalls), Necklace: Francesca's, Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's |
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| Thursday: Top: Equipment (Marshalls), Pants: American Eagle (gift card), Sandals: Seychelles (DSW), Watch: Skagen (Rue La La), Earrings: Urban Outfitters, Rings: Urban Outfitters & Mom's |
This is how I'm feeling right now! Warmth is finally coming to stay so we can shed off our layers! This is a cute ad for Warehouse, a UK based clothing brand. The end is particularly amusing, ha ha. Thanks to StyleHousePR for sending over the video!
And here's a continuation of Memorial Day sales, I'll keep updating it:
- Shopbop
- J.Crew - Use code SHOPNOW for up to $75 off
- REISS - 30% off selected lines until 27th May
- Oasis - 20% off dresses with 20MAYDRESS
- LAMade - Up to 40% off
- Piperlime - Up to 40% off sandals and dresses
- Rebecca Minkoff - Up to 60% off
- Free People
- Bloomingdales
- ASOS - Use code TAKE20
Here is what I would love to be wearing for our family picnic on Sunday, unfortunately I don't own any of the pieces. If it were a dressier affair I would love to wear this shift dress. But I will come up with an equally great outfit with clothes already in my closet. Unless my Zara order comes in before that, cross your fingers. I'll leave you in suspense for what I got, but you can assume it came from this post!
It's Memorial Day so you gotta represent the US in some form, whether its red, white or blue or any combination of them! It might be a liiiiitle cold for shorts, but whatever, we can suck it up (or swap them out for jeans!)
Banjo & Matilda Sweater
Koral Trouser Shorts (OR Frame Denim Jeans)
Ancient Greek Winged Sandals (OR Alexander Wang Brogues)
Anya Hindmarch Shoulder Bag
ASOS Sunglasses
Susan Caplan Earrings
ASOS Watch
Make sure to check out all the Memorial Day sales too! Here are a few that I've gotten emails for so far. Add in the comments if I've missed any!
It's Memorial Day so you gotta represent the US in some form, whether its red, white or blue or any combination of them! It might be a liiiiitle cold for shorts, but whatever, we can suck it up (or swap them out for jeans!)
Koral Trouser Shorts (OR Frame Denim Jeans)
Ancient Greek Winged Sandals (OR Alexander Wang Brogues)
Anya Hindmarch Shoulder Bag
ASOS Sunglasses
Susan Caplan Earrings
ASOS Watch
Make sure to check out all the Memorial Day sales too! Here are a few that I've gotten emails for so far. Add in the comments if I've missed any!
- Shopbop
- J.Crew - Use code SHOPNOW for up to $75 off
- REISS - 30% off selected lines until 27th May
- Oasis - 20% off dresses with 20MAYDRESS
- LAMade - Up to 40% off
- Piperlime - Up to 40% off sandals and dresses
For today's post enjoy some photos of Emma Watson at the Cannes Film Festival. She was there to promote her new film The Bling Ring by Sophia Coppola. I love her so much, and I'm glad her hair is finally long-ish again. I got used to her short cut, but I'll always love her with long hair best. She is one of my main fashion icons (when we're talking celebrity influences.) She is always experimenting with new things but always stays true to herself.
Photos from EmmaWatsonFanClub
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Photos from EmmaWatsonFanClub
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