The perfect accessory to pull it all together? A cool pair of shades. Sunglasses are one of those items you can never have enough of, so what better reason than to find stylish pairs in all price points? My new fave brand for a pair with a little pop is Le Specs, a French brand with high quality at a perfect price point. It’s also essential to have that ‘go to’ classic … Continue reading SUNGLASSES
A favorite and signature of my personal style is the sneaker. Having always been a lover of easy, comfortable attire, I’ve been into sneakers since high school. I even elected to do some of my college research projects on sneaker culture and gender, as I have often felt as a woman that I did not have access to as many cool sneakers as men did. With the … Continue reading SNEAKERS
A pop of color is an easy way to elevate your classic staple pieces and everyday outfits. While the bulk of my wardrobe consists of grey, black, white and beige I love a colorful bag or shoe to easily add interest and chic playfulness to a simple look. Purchasing classic silhouettes like a pencil skirt, leather jacket or trouser in bold hues is another a great way to … Continue reading POPS OF COLOR
For this Wardrobe Essentials post I’m focusing on the small crossbody bag. This item is a personal favorite of mine and something that I have had multiple of since I use them so frequently. A repeated theme of the Wardrobe Essentials posts is the ‘dress up, dress down’ factor which definitely applies to the crossbody too. See below for my edit… Zara Rebecca Minkoff Kara … Continue reading CROSSBODY BAGS
It’s taken some time but I finally feel like I’ve collected a nice little selection of wool coats. With seemingly endless variations in hue, silhouette, weight and length, a wool coat is the perfect piece to create an effortlessly chic casual look or to elevate the elegance of an evening look. For those who live in a warmer climate the selection I’ve put together below will be too heavy, … Continue reading WOOL COATS
Some quick background on the Wardrobe Essentials posts I do for those new to the blog…I think it’s important to get your wardrobe staples or your ‘go to’ items down and build around that. These are pieces you’ll wear time and time again, can dress up or down, and for the most part are worth spending a little more on from time to time to … Continue reading T SHIRTS
My leather jacket is one of my favorite things in my closet. Great with jeans and a t-shirt or over a dress, the outfit possibilities are endless. I believe that a quality leather jacket is something worth investing in as you will conceivably have it forever. Per usual, I’ve selected a few below. Zara Madewell J.Crew Vince Iro Continue reading THE LEATHER JACKET
Jeans are a great item to build a nice high/low mix of. It’s worth spending a bit more and investing in classic styles you’ll wear over and over, as well as picking up some more trend driven, fun pairs for less. See below for a selection of styles and prices points! J Brand Current Elliott Current Elliott Topshop Frame Denim Stella … Continue reading DENIM
Not a lot of explanation needed for this one, from work to travel, to the weekend, I use mine (above) nearly every single day. I’ve selected a few styles in varying price points. Madewell GiGi New York Kara Balenciaga Continue reading BLACK LEATHER TOTE
The perfect shoe to take from day to night, the black pump is an essential in any closet. My Acne pair from my most recent outfit post are constantly in rotation. I’ve selected a few pairs, in varying styles and price points, pictured and linked below. Zara J.Crew Stewart Weiztman Acne Studios Saint Laurent Continue reading BLACK PUMPS
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