Billie Jean

Bohemian Maxi

||Dress, c/o Lovers + Friends||Hat, Anthropologie||Bag, Anthropologie||Jewelry, David Yurman, Gucci, Tai via Neiman Marcus, Anthropologie, Kendra Scott Luxe||

Lovers + Friends, a "California cool"  clothing line, uses both fun, bright colors and bold, daring prints! What's not to love? They claim to be "ambitious, fun, sexy & confident" and I would have to agree!! The brand is about being effortless and what is not effortless about a maxi dress?! A maxi dress is my absolute favorite summer time essential. It is easy and I get so much wear out of it!! Just throw it on and go! One misconception about the color black is that you can't wear it in the summer time. Well people, black is not just for your winter wardrobe and in fact, "black & white" is a HUGE trend for Spring and Summer 2014. Black & white to me is always in fashion though. It is classic and so is black all by itself. I know that grabbing for those bright colors is naturally what you want to do during warmer seasons but remember that you can brighten up your ensemble with colorful accessories!! 

I thought that going barefoot for this post was fitting. My initial thought wasn't to go "bohemian" but once I added all of my accessories that is just what ended up happening naturally. So then I just thought to myself, "Lets do no shoes and just keep it free-spirited." When wearing this dress out, I would pair it with an open-toe wedge possibly in red or black. If I wore it with all these same accessories, I would probably pick the red wedge just to add more color. And do a more of a red lip as opposed to a red-orange. What do you love to wear most during the summer time??!!

The Cropped Jacket

||Jacket, Isani (just got marked down to $99!!)||Skirt, Maeve||Top, Postmark (old)||Belt, Anthropologie (on sale for $29.95)||Earrings, Vintage (from my grandmother, Billie)||Booties, Madewell||"Merci" Bracelet, Anthropologie (on sale for $9.95, sold out on line, still available in stores)||Skull Bracelet, Anthropologie (sold out)||Sunglasses, Chanel via Nordstrom (in store not on line)||Hat, Free People||Clutch, YSL (similar here)||Ring, David Yurman||

 

Q & A a day // 2

Question on February 26th 2014: "Name one item you can't throw out." 

 Answer: My Miu Miu heels from Neiman Marcus. Why can't I throw them out? Because well just look at them! They are beautiful!! Anything from Miu Miu is a gift from up above. They are divine. I ordered these from online and when they finally arrived at my doorstep, I couldn't wait to try them on! What I have come to finally acknowledge is that the fit is just off. They do "fit" and if I really, really wanted to wear them out, I could but I'd be uncomfortable the whole time. The strap isn't long enough for my foot so I can only get the strap to go as far as the first notch and my heels slips out the back some. Ugh, it is very unfortunate because I would rock these all over town. I couldn't ever throw them out. It would be a tragedy if I did. I keep them for photo shoots and for still life photos like these above.

Stripes on Stripes

||Charlie Trouser, Cartonnier||Top, Bordeaux (similar here)||Booties, Bussola (similar here & on sale!!)||Sunglasses, Chanel via Nordstrom (store not online)||Hat, Free People||Clutch, YSL (very similar here)||Earrings, Kendra Scott||Ring, David Yurman||

I love these charlie trousers!! Very fun to mix with other similar patterns and prints, like a floral blazer, or wear something more simple like a solid, black top!! This particular charlie pant does run big so if you're shopping at your local Anthropologie be sure to size down!! These Bordeaux tops sell out fast! Why? Because the brand is focused on being both comfortable and fashion forward! These shirts are so soft, you can really move in them, and they are longer -which is a detail that I have come to find out that most customers really like and want in a top! I love my shirts longer too so I completely understand that need!! I love Bordeaux because their clothes transition very easily from day to night and can be worn for so many different occasions like to work or out to the park with Tory!! 

"Rooted in high-fashion design and committed to craftsmanship, Bordeaux's fine jersey creations are basics steeped in luxury. Look for genius cuts that drape just so and fabrics that feel like a dream."

Carmen Sandiego

||Coat, Plenty by Tracy Reese||Skirt, Maeve||Top, Postmark (similar here)||Belt, Anthropologie||Sunglasses, Wildfox via Nordstrom||Earrings, Kendra Scott||Boots, Madewell||Purse, Gucci (similar here)||