Basics and Brogues

Labor Day weekend starts now! The unofficial end of summer has me looking for ways to savor the last of the warm temps and start to embrace everyone’s favorite fashion season – fall. This breezy black vest is a lovely layering piece and does a great job elongating petite frames. I was also ecstatic to …

Pom Poms in the Park

One of my favorite things about fashion is finding opportunities to have fun. These pom pom sandals do exactly that! They are so colorful that they go with a lot of things and are always a conversation piece. I often struggle in the summer because I do a lot of traveling and it’s so hot …

Olympic Heights

  On our last day in Barcelona we walked over to Olympic Stadium which is at the top of this hill that overlooks the city. To get to these stairs we already had climbed several stairs and gone up an escalator. We still weren’t at the top. All that walking and climbing was rewarded with …

Blushed

Blush is one of my favorite spring neutrals. Though lately I’ve been going out of my comfort zone and playing with color more, my default is always neutrals. But even I can’t totally embrace black in the summer so with the warmer months coming blush is a nice neutral to stock up on. The right …

Cape Convert

You guys, this cape is EVERYTHING. And it’s only $40 at Target. I love it. I’m usually such a blazer fan but this cape has made me a convert. You get the versatility of a blazer but you can move! I love blazers but sometimes they can restrict movement so I’m loving that this cape gives …

No Stone Unturned

One of the things I love most about fashion is its ability to make you feel like you can do anything. Like when you’re excited to get dressed in the morning because you’re feeling inspired by putting things you already have together in a new way. Shopping your closet is one of my fav ways to get a new perspective and that helps carry over in my attitude for the rest of my day. Accessories are the best and easiest ways to update and add interest to an ensemble that’s been around more than you care to admit. I’ve probably worn this combo of wide leg jean and tuxedo jacket a million times but adding the ear cuff elevated it to new heights. So open your closet, grab your fav outfit, and then mix it up. Add a different cuff bracelet, statement necklace, or shoe and voilá! You’re ready to see things differently today!

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Photos by Amie Akers

jacket by Express – similar here, bow blouse by H&M – similar here, jeans by Banana Republic, earrings by BaubleBar,

Winter Blues

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It’s that time of the year when the whispers of Spring that peak through Winter’s doldrums make you long for warmer temps and sunny skies. One good sign Spring is on its way is that I can bust out my holey jeans. In the Winter months it’s usually too cold but come Summer they’re a great way to wear denim and keep cool. Pair them with a long cardi to keep you cozy and you have a great seasonal transition outfit. I love a good long cardi! They’re a great alternative to a blazer and allow for a little more comfy vibe. By now you know how I feel about hats, especially fedora types – a great way to add interest and give your blow dryer a day off ;).

 

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Photo credit: Amie Akers

Hat and Cardi by H&M – similar cardi here, Shirt by Sincerely Jules, Jeans and Boots by Zara, Watch by Michael Kors, Heart Ring and Necklace by Tiffany&Co

 

 

Hat Trick

I love a good hat! And this one by Topshop is one of my favs. But it wasn’t always that way. When I was a kid my mom thought I looked cute in them but every time she put one on me I tore it off. So would be the story of me and hats – only on long enough for my mom to snap a quick pic. I completely forgot about them until a few years ago when I decided to give them another try. What I found was that, like many things she tried to teach me when I was younger, Mom was right. A good hat adds that little bit of personality that can elevate your outfit from simple to chic. And bonus – it covers up that second, third (or fourth ) day hair 😉

 

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Hat by Topshop – similar here and here
Blazer by Zara – similar here and here
Cashmere sweater by Uniqlo
Jeans by 7 For All Mankind – similar here

Photos by Amie Akers.