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Monday, September 28, 2015

Wearing White AFTER Labor Day

I'll admit it. I slacked on this post. Clearly these pictures were taken well before Labor Day and I was worried I had missed my opportunity to use them in a timely fashion. We've all heard the old adage "don't wear white after Labor Day," and Bustle can tell you why that's bunk and how it all started.

Even though fashion rules are meant to be broken, I kind of had it in my head that I would maybe need to tuck away these pants until May until I saw some of the NYFW street style (Exhibit A, B, C) and knew that these pants could take me year round. This top, while definitely much more of a spring summer look, can transition great with a navy trousers or a cropped leather moto and some skinnies.

But let's be real, you've seen these pants before here and here, all within a summer setting, and I wasn't kidding when I declared them part of my warm weather uniform. I'm just expanding my apparel into multiple seasons, and breaking some fashion rules along the way.

Tell me: what pieces are you transitioning into the fall in?


Peplum & Trousers

Peplum & Trousers

Peplum & Trousers

Peplum & Trousers

Peplum & Trousers

Peplum & Trousers

Top: Anthropologie // Pants: Zara // Watch: Fossil // Sunnies: Cole Haan // Necklace: Nasty Gal

Friday, July 31, 2015

Friday Five: 7.31.15 - Summer Wedding Edition

Happy Friday! Congratulations, you've made it to the end of the week - and if your summer is anything like mine, you probably have a wedding to attend this weekend. So, in honor of summer weddings everywhere, this week's Friday Five is dedicated to warm weather nuptials plus a few snaps from some recent weddings I've attended.

Cheers!

1. Goop: What to Wear to a Summer Wedding. I love this article because 1. I'll admit it I love all things GP and 2. because it also includes a nice roundup for men from Derek Blasberg. Share it with your men accordingly.
2. The Zoe Report: Rachel Zoe's Guide to Wedding Attire Etiquette. Black tie wedding? Wedding at the beach? Don't know how to decode what "cocktail attire" means? RZ has you covered with her expert styling advice in this quick slideshow read.
3. A Cup of Jo: 12 Relationship Tips from a Wedding Reporter. You walk a fine line when you give out advice, but this post includes a lot of great points with a unique perspective that make it worth the read.
4. Who What Wear: Lauren Conrad on Wedding Guest Style Dos and Don'ts. The queen of cool herself, Lauren Conrad weighs in with some obvious and not so obvious tips. It also includes a bonus link to some photos from her wedding day, which was obviously Pinterest perfection.
5. Refinery29: The ROYGBIV Guide to Rad Bridesmaid Dresses. Let's face it bridesmaid dresses are hard. Whether you are the bride trying to pick a universally flattering dress or a bridesmaid trying to wear it - it doesn't get any easier no matter what your role in the wedding is. However, if I were to have (or attend) a winter wedding, I would be all about that green Jason Wu number.

Couple dancing at a wedding
Me and my usual wedding date :) at a wedding in Columbus, Ohio - wearing Nasty Gal's Flame Game Dress

Group of Women with Bride
Do these gorgeous women look familiar? You've probably seen them before.

Honored to be a bridesmaid for this beauty at her Cincinnati, Ohio wedding. Wearing Lilly Pulitzer, old but similar here

Wedding date and WxW photographer extraordinaire taking in the DC views. Wearing the On Guard Gown from RTR/BCBG.

Monday, June 15, 2015

Crop Tops & Trousers






Recently I went to a rave brunch with a couple of girlfriends in downtown D.C., which if you are in the area, I cannot recommend enough. La Boum is brunch meets rave meets dance party meets night club all in one setting. What better reason do you need to break out your hot pink accessories and crop tops than a boozy summer brunch?

Top: H&M // Pants: Zara // Bag: Kate Spade old but similar here // Sunnies: AJ Morgan // Lips: Nyx // Necklace: Nasty Gal

Monday, April 20, 2015

The Daytime LBD

I'm not a fan of having having one-purpose clothing, i.e. a "work wardrobe" and "weekend wear." I think the key to a functional wardrobe is having multipurpose pieces that you can dress up or down and wear day or night. This strategy has helped me rethink how I style and pair pieces, while also helping stay on budget. I recently purchased this LBD and loved the unique neckline and body conscious fit. While most people think LBD = date night uniform, I'm determined to get more wear out of this dress beyond when the sun goes down. I present you with the daytime LBD, paired down with my favorite army green jacket and styled with minimal jewels.

Who says you can't wear an LBD to brunch?

DC fashion blogger

DC fashion blogger

dolce vita shoes

DC fashion blogger

DC fashion blogger

Sunnies: Ray-Ban// Jacket: J. Crew old, but similar here// Dress: Nasty Gal// Bracelets: Alex and Ani// Watch: Fossil// Shoes: Dolce Vita, similar here// Nails: Essie// Lips: Nyx



Friday, September 26, 2014

Fall Fete

This week marked the start of fall - one of my favorite seasons. I love the scents, colors and textures these months bring, and I'm not just talking about pumpkin spice lattes and chunky knits - although those are great, too! Below are some early fall photos from a recent wedding I attended, with a special photo at the end of the gorgeous bride. 

Wears & Wares September 2014

Wears & Wares September 2014

Wears & Wares September 2014

Wears & Wares September 2014

Wears & Wares September 2014

Wears & Wares September 2014

Happy Fall! XO



Jacket: Free People, old but similar here// Dress: Diane von Furstenberg winter version available here// Necklace: Nasty Gal// Shoes: Sole Society Viktoria Heel (on sale!)// Bag: Blair Ritchey c/o Haven Style House

 

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