Sweatshirt Trench

Coat: Jack by BB Dakota Last seen here|Skirt:JCrew (Older)

Converse sneakers have been around for years and are one of the most practical shoes. The reason being…they can be worn ranging with sweatpants to dresses and skirts and can suit all styles. Today I am wearing a white pair with all neutrals and a mix of sweatshirt material pieces. This is the first time I am wearing this trench style coat from Jack by BB Dakota and I have no idea why because I am so in love with it!!! The gray sleeves and hood against the khaki panels add such a different twist on the average trench. I paired it with a simple white tee and ‘flared surf skirt’ for a practical yet adorable everyday outfit.  

Nautical-Prep

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Sweater:Banana Republic|Dress:French Connection|

You may recognize this dress from a recent post, however today it is taking an entire180. The striped dress I had paired with fringe rain boots and knee socks, I am now wearing with a deep V-neck sweater and patent leather pumps. The extra-long white knit just screams spring!! There is something very nautical and preppy about the stripes against the white and that is what inspired todays look. Both pieces can easily be styled on the more casual side, however I went with a pair of pumps instead of a white sneaker for a more elegant look. 

Ribbon Bib

Pants:JCrew|Blouse:JCrew|Plaid Top:Joie|Jacket: Current Elliot|Sneakers:Miu Miu

There is something about the ribbon bib on this shirt that makes me fall in love with it. It almost has a baby doll style look when buttoned to the top.  Instead of dressing the ‘tux-like’ shirt up, I paired it with skinny stretch cargo pants, which match perfectly to the color of my Miu Miu crystal sneakers. An oversized trucker denim jacket on top and a plaid button up tied around my waist make for a look that never goes out of style. 

Me + My Bag

Pants: Ann Taylor| Sweater: Ann Taylor| Booties: Jimmy Choo| Pouch: Banana Republic

Stripes for spring!!  These modern striped pants from Ann Taylor are not exactly bold, but more elegant and chic. They almost have that ‘borrowed from the boys’ look yet remain on the feminine side paired with a coral sweater. Not only am I loving this color for spring, but this knit is such a great mix and match piece. This conservative style is given a little more ‘life’ with a conversational large pouch…Me+MyBag=The Perfect Couple!!

Square One

A perfectly aligned plaid covers this soft sweatshirt style crewneck. The matching skirt is the exact same except detailed with a flounce hem. Matching two-piece sets have been popping up everywhere, and I must admit I am a fan. Whether a skirt and top combo as seen here or shorts and a crop top for spring and summer this look is seriously stylish, not to mention could it be any easier?! All you need to do is add shoes and accessories and after the fact, you are left with two great pieces you can mix and match throughout your wardrobe. 

Knit Culottes

Happy Friday!!! Thank god it is finally the weekend! This look is all about comfort or as some may call it “casual Friday”. I paired these amazing knit culottes from Zara with a simple white long sleeve tee, white converse, and a chambray shirt. A shirt tied around the waist tends to look effortless and breezy, and is such a great way to relax a look…and I am definitely going to be rocking these pants a lot this spring, they are so easy to throw on with just about anything.


Side Slit

Today’s oversized knit sweater is all about layering with the side slit. I love a great sweater and this one in particular is perfect all year round. Since it hasn’t been the warmest outside I layered a white tee and chambray shirt underneath. I just love how the open sides give visibility to the layering…especially on a day when the wind is blowing. On a warmer spring day I would not layer anything underneath it and instead, pair it with all white or a less distressed denim. 

Faith Connexion

Last week I was blowing up my instagram account with photos and videos from the Faith Connexion street art tour. I couldn’t help it…I had such a great time. I wrote my thoughts on the event and the cause under my trending section so be sure to check it out!! I purchased this amazing leather cropped biker’s jacket from the collection, which was customized by graffiti artists Le H and Reyz who were flown in from Paris.  They were AMAZING. On the back of the jacket I had them add NOM (North of Manhattan obviously!!) and Lrecc (my childhood nickname)…and how did I style this leather biker’s jacket?! ALL black of course!! Head-to-toe black in my opinion is the chicest and the coolest, especially with a jacket like this one. I originally was going to pair this look with my over-the-knee Sergio Rossi boots, but I ended up going with my Christian Louboutin leather ankle boots last minute. They give a tough-chic twist to the look without making it look “too biker”. 

Proportions

I have had this knit crop top by Nicholas since early fall and this is the first time I have worn it. I am rather skeptical when it comes to crop tops because nailing the look can be tricky…especially when it comes to how much skin is exposed. I think it is important to play with proportions to keep the look sophisticated. Today’s look combines the embossed top with a pair of high-rise white culottes (also a first for me). Again, proportion is key for this style trouser. Because of the cropped length and wide leg the shorter top helps lengthen my silhouette, while the two-toned Louboutin pumps prevent the pants from taking over the entire outfit. I love what the leopard print in the back adds to this all white look.

Favorite Jeans

We all have pieces of clothing that we love but there is always something special about our favorite jeans…and they are always SO hard to replace. Finding a pair that fit perfect seems nearly impossible. I had a pair from Guess that I have been wearing for YEARS until the worst happened…they started to rip. Recently I bought a pair of distressed Joe’s Jeans which I hate to say, I have been living in…so obviously I couldn’t have been more excited when I found out they came out in white!!! The fit is incredible and I just love the frayed cuffs at the bottom. Today I paired them with a white top, and this new long velour coat from Zara that I fell in love with when I saw it in the store. The look manages to show it is indeed spring, but still a little cold out. 

Loves Me, Loves Me Not

It wasn’t until recently that I found out Sam Edelman had a clothing line and when I saw this graphic tee I knew I had to have it! Usually the graphic tee’s I find I love are so high priced but this one was so reasonable…and talk about the DEAL OF THE CENTURY…this jacket retails close to $1,600 and I paid around $300 or less at Intermix Online (they have the BEST sales!!) I am loving white on and white for spring but since it is still pretty chilly the jacket works great with my orange suede Loubs.

Checks & Stripes

Shot by Dino Petrocelli

Another day closer to spring and I couldn’t be happier as you can see…today I am twirling around in this black mini with my fringe flying again…I love mixing patterns and I’m finding you can wear nautical stripes with a lot so, today I paired this black and white striped lightweight turtleneck with a red and black plaid jacket that I’ve had for a bit. The outfit is fun and flirty!!

Rubber Fringe

Shot by Dino Petrocelli

Seems as though we’re up and down these days weather wise but I am continuing on looking forward to spring. A little sun and a little slush is where we are headed now…so I will just put on my new hunter fringe boots, which I think I can make work with just about anything. That’s how smart they are. The new fringe style adds a touch of boho and I have decided to pair them with this nautical striped dress and let the fringe fly for a bit of a fun look. You have the option of letting it be loose or with the strap around the bottom you can secure it down. I added a pair of over-the-knee socks, a great scarf for some added color and my J.Crew army green jacket…a little unexpected. I am good to go for the day and don’t have to worry about ruining any of my shoes!

Hippie Pants

Shot by Dino Petrocelli

Going into spring with flare. These pants are the perfect way to jump into warm weather. The colorful stripes and flared leg are this season’s biggest trend. My orange suede so Kate boots are a perfect match and suede is also a very big must this spring…bringing falls favorite fabric to a whole new level. The mesh pullover adds a contrast of texture to this look. 

Spring Forward

Shot by Dino Petrocelli

Springing fashionably forward today with Current Elliot, Rag & Bone, and Joie. I recently stopped into Circles, a local boutique and spied this outfit on the mannequin, and knew right away I had to have it…found out one of my favorite girls styled it…Kudos Alex!! They pulled the entire outfit for me, I tried it on, and then added this floppy brim fedora. I am in love with the fit of these cropped pants especially since I have a very difficult time finding pants that fit me well. The tee I am sporting actually is a muscle tank with an open back…going to be so cool for the summer. The Current Elliot denim jacket is oversized and boxy and I imagine I will be pairing this with a lot. Easiest outfit I have ever purchased!! 

Neon, Neon

Happy Monday everyone!! So excited the sun is shining!! Spring is only a couple of weeks away so I am going to start shedding layers and adding those spring touches.  I finally bought myself a pair of overalls from H&M and today I am wearing them with a neon green quarter sleeve sweater. The all-in-one look is easy and cool at the same time. I added my Sandro coat, which has a detachable pink parachute hood for when that wind starts to blow and a pair of minimalist black booties to finish off my look of the day. When it comes to photography and when I shoot, I usually go with early in the morning (around 9:30am) or late afternoon (around 3).  I have learned from my photographer that lighting is a huge factor in the way photos turn out. We always try to either block the light or let the light hit certain parts of the image, which really creates such a different look. It brightens the entire image up! It is crazy how much the photography makes a difference. When shooting this outfit the lighting and shadows were key to the images turning out good…especially because of the reflections in my glasses. In this case we needed to block sunlight. 

Blue Bomber

Shot by Emily Cloutier

 It is almost 40 outside today!! Wahoo!! Talking about weather may be one of the most boring conversations, but lately it has been front and center for us New Yorkers. Today’s street style shots are pretty different than what I am used to but I am loving the stair action. This look is super duper casual and I may be pushing the limits with only a lightweight bomber jacket on…but I just cannot wait any longer. These are one of my favorite pair of Rag & Bone pants. They fit me perfectly (which is hard to find) and I love the military kind of look the suede side patches give them. I paired them with suede slip-on’s (also Rag & Bone) a chambray shirt, and of course the blue bomber for a real street look. 

I Don't Speak Italian

Shot by Emily Cloutier

I am finishing up with my winter wardrobe and looking forward to starting my spring shopping. This is such a difficult time of year because we are still getting snow and as much as I want to start wearing lighter weight fabrics the weather does not want to cooperate!! We are off to a bright and sunny start to the day but we are still cold enough for snow here in New York. So for now, coats and sweaters are still in and those lightweight prints are on the back burner. Today I paired these checkered skinny jeans with my oversized white Moschino tee, which gives the outfit a lighter feel and added a leather paneled cardigan from J.Crew along with a black coat and my Miu Miu booties…I hope to be out of the winter mode soon.

Winter Neutrals

Shot by Emily Cloutier

Shot by Emily Cloutier

As you can see I am a huge fan of neutral pieces. While digging through my closet I came across these floral print Free People pants (a little bit of a tongue twister) I have had for a while now. They are more of a gray tone finished with a cream colored print. I paired them with a neutral knit and suede booties for a casual look in this awful weather....which hopefully will end ASAP. 

Gold Accents

Shot by Emily Cloutier

Distressed denim, a blouse, and a sweater make up todays daytime look. I love the way the yellow really makes the calf-hair flats pop. As I have mentioned… I am just easing myself into wearing gold jewelry since I usually gravitate more towards silver pieces. It just so happens that gold accents have worked themselves in, all throughout today’s outfit. From the gold hardware on the handbag and leather jacket, to the delicate necklace finished off with a gold horn pendant and edgy gold zippers on my calf-hair flats, I am slowly but surely giving gold a go.  

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