Black and Tan

Coat: Forever 21 (older but similar here) // Turtleneck: American Apparel // Denim: Gap // Bag: H&M // Shoes: Zara

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?

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

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

Navy & White: The Summer Uniform

Happy Memorial Day, all! I hope everyone had a great weekend and start to their summer. This weekend [and all summer long] I rocked my "summer uniform" aka navy and white everything. I love this color combo, it's the perfect chic summer pairing. From desk to date night or beach to BBQ, I can't get enough navy and white into my summer wardrobe. What's everyone else wearing this summer? Anyone else have a "summer uniform?"

Happy Summer!

Blazer: Zara // Tank: Ann Taylor // Pants: Zara // Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Target // Watch: Fossil // Sunnies: Cole Haan // Necklace: Primark

Pinks & Reds

Jacket: Old Navy// Dress: Zara// Shoes: Tory Burch// Bag: Kate Spade// Nails: OPI Dutch Tulips//Sunnies: Lou Lou// Watch: Fossil// Lips: Dior 576

Nautical Nantucket

Happy Memorial Day, all! My wardrobe was particularly Americana inspired this weekend. Enjoy!

Sweater, hat and necklace: J.Crew//Pants: Gap//Heels: Zara

Vintage Silk Special

Happy Tuesday, all! Today's post is a special one. The dress in today's post is a 20 year old silk dress purchased in the alley markets in Beijing that was gifted to me. With a few very minor alterations and some fun accessories, I have a brand new, one-of-a-kind LBD that I absolutely love. The quality of the silk is amazing and the draping and pleats of it make this an effortless dress.

Dress: Vintage// Belt: Aldo// Bag: Primark//Shoes: Zara//Watch: Fossil// Bangles: C. Wonder & John Hardy//Sunnies: Lou Lou's

Not-So-Basic Black

Happy Saturday, all! I love this black pencil skirt from Zara because it is so versatile. I can pair it with a crop top and booties for date night or a button up and nude pumps for 9-5; not to mention it zips all the way up the back for a bit of added detail making it your not-so-basic black skirt.

Sunnies: Lou Lou Boutique// Necklace: J. Crew//Jacket: Free People//Crop Top: Mimi Chica//Skirt: Zara//Bag: Calvin Klein//Shoes: Topshop