OOTD: Skater Skirt + Gap Bird Scarf + Stripes

Hello everyone! I had a great weekend!  I hosted the Gap event on Saturday and relaxed the rest of the weekend. I wanted to thank everyone that came out to support me and the blog at the Gap. It was a big success and it meant a lot to me to see lots of familiar faces there.  You guys are awesome - you know who you are :)

I also wanted to let you guys know about a new local jewelry designer named Stephanie.  She designs beautiful pieces for Stephanie Elise Designs, an online jewelry shop that features druzzy earrings, unique necklaces, and all sorts of other gorgeous pieces.  She was kind enough to send me some items that I have not taken off, since I received them.

The initial custom LOVE necklace is the biggest hit, garnering compliments wherever I go. Thanks, Stephanie!

This simple outfit of the day was inspired by a tweet I received from a follower who paired he Gap bird scarf with a striped top.

What do you guys think of this look?

OOTD: Coated Skinnies + Striped Knits

I attended a housewarming this weekend.  One of my oldest friends recently fulfilled a life long dream of owning a home, and moving in with her own family.  It was really one of the nicest afternoons I'd spent lately, because the house was teeming with love and happiness.  It was so sweet.  My new camera lens came in and I took some test shots of her with her husband and her boys.  Then of course, turned the camera on me to capture this easy outfit.


I wore coated teal skinnies with an oversized loose top from Splendid ($26 version here). I almost wore booties but I really wanted this to be a no-fuss outfit and my feet hurt (how old am I?)

I am loving how manageable the glossing treatment from Chroma Studio has made my hair. :)

Design Element: Nautical

1. Spring Street Design Group Anchor Rope Necklace

2. Madewell Striped Clover Shorts

3. Madewell Best Mate Belt

4. Madewell Nautical Knot Charm

5. Eugenia Kim Marine Linen Flat Cap

6. Old Navy Women's Striped Terry Shorts

7. Topshop Stripe Bow Back Vest

8.  Betsey Johnson Nautical Theme Necklace

9. Street Level Nautical Stripe Canvas Tote

10. Ella Moss Castaway Dress - On sale in a beautiful mint color with rope belt. Adorable.
11. Alice & Olivia Fierra Dress and here, in teal.
12. Eugenia Kim Natalia Print Turban Headband
13. Old Navy Women's Printed Bandeau
14. Theodora & Callum Sand Dollar Necklace in gold and rose gold. (Seriously loving this).
15. Kate Spade All Aboard Studs
16. Kate Spade Anchors Away Earrings, similar anchor studs here and matching bracelet & a cute and delicate anchor necklace. 

PS: My friends told me I was a snob and only posted expensive things :(
I'm going to start doing an under $35 section - sound good? <3

Can't Afford & Can Afford: Spring is Coming

Light sweaters & cardigans are good pieces to keep in your closet to help make the transition from the colder Winter months to the more breezy & cool Spring days.

Polka Dot Sweaters: Chinti & Parker Polka Dot Cashmere Sweater ($560) vs. Old Navy Printed Pullover in "Navy Polka Dot" ($24.94).

Snow Leopard: Rebecca Taylor Leopard Print Button Hoodie ($149) at Last Call vs. Old Navy Printed Pullover in "Animal" ($24.94).

3/4 Length striped dresses are a good transitional staple; they offer lots of layering options and pair well with tights, cargo vests & bright solid print scarves.  I chose lavender skinnies as a good transitional piece (I make my own rules here).  I wear jeans all year long and am particularly enamored with the all of the color options I'm seeing lately. 

Striped Wrap Dresses: Elizabeth & James Striped Claudia Dress ($285) vs. Banana Republic Striped Elbow Sleeve Dress ($89.50) and an $11.50 Forever 21 version here. 

Lavender Skinnies: Current/Elliot The Ankle Skinny Jeans ($198) vs. Rich & Skinny Legacy Jean in Lavender ($56.99).