LWD

Dress:Banana Republic|Sandals:Christian Louboutin (Similar Here)

I hope everyone had an amazing Memorial Day weekend!! Now that summer has kicked off, what better way to start it than with the perfect little white dress?! The LWD is a new wardrobe staple and a must for the summer. The best part is you can dress it down or glam it up just like the little black dress. This lace shift dress from Banana Republic is so breezy and I am such a fan of the neckline on it. One of the best parts about a LWD is that you can do so much with it…add color, an edgier piece, or even mix prints. Today I went with a pop of color in my sandals! The mix of fuchsia, yellow, and turquoise make the outfit playful and summer ready. When I styled this piece on vacation I went with an edgier-chic look with a silver choker and neon pumps. White is so versatile and I love it. 

Punk Floral

Dress:JCrew(Older, also love this one)|Pumps:Christian Louboutin (sold out)

Spring & summer for me…means great and easy dresses! I love this “punk floral” dress I have had from JCrew for about a year now. It is a tailored and easy straight silhouette with a chic cutaway back. The silk green fabric is so vibrant and the floral print adds a pretty touch for the nice weather. You can really pair a lot of different shoes with this… from pumps to sandals and all different colors. A perfect dress to make a dramatic entrance and exit. 

Orange Tones

Pants&Top:Zara|Pumps:Christian Louboutin|Bag:Reed Krakoff (similar here)

Happy Thursday to all my friends…the holiday weekend is almost here and I hope everyone has a great one.  It has a tendency to rain every memorial weekend, so with any luck the weather will hold out.  I am wearing these high-waisted trousers from Zara today with a simple striped sleeveless top and I have this beautiful tote from Reed Krakoff that has a pretty blue lining so my denim Louboutins are again, perfect as the top also has a blue stripe in it.  The outfit is what I call casual chic…and I would be comfortable wearing it just about anywhere. I could also add the little jacket from yesterdays post with this if I needed a little warmth or wanted to dress it up a bit. I think I will go out and purchase a couple more of them because they are so great for that added something…

Short Days, Long Nights

Tee:Zara|Jacket:Zara|Jeans:Joe's Jeans|Pumps:Christian Louboutin

First and foremost I would like to say Thank you to Megan for this beautiful ring!! I just love it and they have the cutest things at www.mosettejewelry.com Check them out!! I was in NY last week and I picked up a few things at Zara including this great graphic tee and the sweetest little jacket, which I’m sure will get a lot of use. This type of jacket can be worn with so many things…dress it up or down, it can be worn on a casual day with jeans or shorts or you can pair it with a skirt or over a dress. I love everything about it…the fabric and the pattern with the little bit of fringe around the edge just calls my name. Today I chose to wear it with a pair of white jeans and my denim Louboutin’s, which when I purchased I wasn’t sure I would get a lot of use out of them but they are quickly becoming a go to, they seem to match everything…so easy to wear. 

Live Colorfully

Skirt:Alice & Olivia| Graphic Tee:Kate Spade (older, also love this one)

Good afternoon everyone and happy Tuesday,
Well I had a photo shoot yesterday and it was so windy it was ridiculous but all in all I got some really cute pics. I couldn’t decide which ones to post!! Feeling very Sarah Jessica Parker today in this Alice and Olivia skirt and we had so much fun shooting it. The wind was blowing it all over the place and all we did was laugh… got a lot of quirky shots but I think it gives them character. I had this Kate Spade live colorfully shirt and I love pairing graphic tees with skirts so I thought this one would be fun...(side note: Kate Spade has the best graphic tee’s) I very often will wear boots in the summer and my pink Christian Louboutin’s worked really well with this outfit also. Just adorable… I loved wearing it so much I didn’t want to take it off.  To the new friends I met yesterday…I hope you enjoy my closet and thank you for following along!!

COOL

Tee:JCrew|Jacket:Santa Fe Apparel|Jeans:Joe's Jeans|Espadrilles:Tory Burch|Clutch:Lanvin (sold out)

Looking forward to the weekend and relaxing with the warm weather finally arriving…my favorite time of year.  I was in the city yesterday for a busy day and was to attend an event last evening but unfortunately my family has been dealing with the rapid failure of my grandfather so things have been a little up and down for us and I had to return home and was unable to attend. My sincere apologies go out to Kelly and her team. On a more positive note…TGIF! Today is all about styling this lightweight chambray jacket from Santa Fe Apparel. The brand does an amazing job at creating garments for the trend-savvy consumer. I paired it with white denim, an easy striped tee and chic leather espadrilles. I love the woven navy trim on them!! The navy picks up the color from the large clutch, which is so COOL. The multi-colored letters add a touch of fun to the look. 

Wear & When

Jeans:Girl Cave Boutique|Sweatshirt:Banana Republic|

Good morning everyone,

Up bright and early this morning and headed into the city for some hair touch up, a little shopping and an event this evening. In the meantime todays post is the second piece from my collaboration with Girl Cave Boutique.  These jeans are lightweight and high waisted…very comfortable and distressed at the knee. I have chosen to pair them with a great sweatshirt from Banana Republic and a pair of shoes I have had for a while now from Dusica and Dusica. 

Lace Maxi

Lace Maxi Skirt: Alice and Olivia| Lace Crop Top: Alice and Olivia

Hi everyone!!! I just got back from the Bahamas yesterday and I had a great time!! The weather was beautiful and I met a lot of new friends! Now it is back to reality. Next week I will be posting all of my vacation looks, but this is one from my last shoot. As you know…I am obsessed with Alice & Olivia and this is one of my favorite looks. The set has so much sex appeal. The long pencil style skirt has a slit up the back and detailed with a nude lining, while the matching crop top twists at the top with an open back. The zipper runs straight down from the top and eventually opens into the V slit of the skirt. I hope you like it as much as I do. 

Girl Cave Boutique

Set:Girl Cave Boutique

I am so thrilled to collaborate with Girl Cave Boutique on today’s blog post!! Not only are there great pieces for affordable prices…but they are also made for the everyday woman. Many of the garments can take you straight from work and into the evening. I am beyond in love with this two-piece pink and light grey color-block set. It is so classy and chic and literally perfect for the spring. Matching sets are the best because you never have to worry what you are going to pair the other piece with!! They provide much more flexibility as each piece can also be worn as a separate! Shop this set and many other adorable pieces at Girl Cave Boutique. Use code MSNORTH20 at check out for an additional 20% off. 

Box Pleat Mini

Skirt:Alice & Olivia (Last Seen Here)| Top:Joie|Pumps:Christian Louboutin|Bag:Chloe|Chain: David Yurman

I have had this sky blue leather skirt for so long and could never seem to put together an outfit that satisfied me. However, when I tried it on with my Joie plaid button down I loved the combination of colors. I thought the outfit looked way more chic with the shirt loosely tucked in and unbuttoned at the top. All I kept thinking when I had this on is...I do not want to look like an Easter egg!! I thought my denim pumps prevented this oh so awful situation and added a striking contrast.

Princess Maxi

Dress:Rebecca Taylor|Clutch:Chloe|Pumps:Christian Louboutin

I wore this outfit to an event last week and unfortunately I didn’t take many pictures in it.  I am so in love with this dress so I HAD to make sure it went up on the blog. The cut is so feminine with the drop-waist ruffle and sheer fabric. It looks so beautiful when it flows in the wind. It feels like such a princess dress!! The crazy part is I wasn’t wild about it until I tried it on…and I immediately fell in love. Have you ever had the problem where you have an outfit and are running around like a madman last minute searching for shoes for it?? I feel like this would have been one of those outfits if I did not have these mesh Louboutin pumps. They could not have been more of a PERFECT match. For a bag I went with a faded rose-colored Chloé shoulder bag and tucked the straps in to use as a clutch. It looks so nice against the pale pink giving it a bolder color. 

Weekender

Tee:Current Elliot(Similar)|Denim:Rag&Bone|Sweater:JCrew|
Pumps:Christian Louboutin|Weekender Bag:Sydney Love

Happy Friday everyone!!!

Well I'm off to the city this weekend for some fun time with the girls. I love this camo weekender bag I came across at a local boutique and it's coming with…perfect for an overnight or a couple of days. Today I am wearing a pair of Rag & Bone jeans which work so well with the so Kate Louboutin pumps and I added a great white tee and an orange sweater I bought at J.Crew which picks up the orange in my bag…just a great casual outfit to travel in. Be sure to check out my Instagram…some great shots coming up this month as I finally have gotten the time for a much needed vacation. Can't Wait!!!

Linen & Denim

Jeans:Rag&Bone|Shirt:JCrew|Pumps:Christian Louboutin

White jeans are a summer staple for me. There is something so effortless about putting on your go to pair with literally anything from a simple tee or button down to a dressier shirt with a pair of pumps. With this outfit I chose to pair it with one of my favorite linen stripe button downs for summer. This top is still super neutral with a breathable linen material for those easy spring and summer days. I obviously had to add my latest obsession and purchase of these denim Louboutin’s to finish styling this look. These so Kate pumps will literally go with so many pieces I have in my summer wardrobe and I immediately had to bring them out. 

New Friends Colony

Featuring New Friends Colony

I am so excited to collaborate with a great new contemporary brand called New Friends Colony and let me tell you…the pieces are AMAZING! Every garment is hand beaded and detailed with beautiful textures and patterns. From embroidered cami’s, dresses, and even swim suit cover up’s…the collection is the epitome of chic. Inspired by global artisan techniques, New Friends Colony allows us to interpret our own individuality and style. I have never really thought about myself having one particular style, but at this point in time if I HAD to say I would go with classic trendy. I turned this adorable blue and orange beaded shift dress a little trendier by layering both a denim and leather coat. I love shift dresses because they are so easy in the spring and summer to throw on with a pair of sandals during the day or dress up with a heel at night…depending on where you are going. The pieces can be purchased on websites such as RevolveClothing.com and Modcloth.com. If I were you I would hurry and make a purchase before they all sell out!! 

Cargo Strap

Top:JCrew|Denim:Citizens of Humanity|Bag:Loeffler Randall(older,Love this one)

Happy Monday everyone!!! I hope everyone had a great weekend! I love love love my new Citizens of Humanity jeans with a cargo strap. They are very relaxed fitting and distressed at the knees. You can wear them with any pair of sneakers or flats, but I would not pair these jeans with a heel or wedge because they have too much of a worn-in appeal. I added these cream lace-up flats, which were a great Forever21 find and a perfect match to this tweed short sleeve top! For a purse, I went with a leather studded box clutch with a chain strap to add a little spunk!

Floral Jeans

Floral Jeans & Top:Alice&Olivia (Sample Sale Find/Similar Here & Here)|Pumps: Christian Louboutin|Jacket:Burberry (Older)

Stacey Bendet’s Alice & Olivia has been one of my favorite lines for quite a few years now. Her pieces just seem to always fit me well and they are utterly adorable. These floral jeans and sea foam colored top were a sample sale find my mom picked up for me in New York City last year. I paired the printed pants with my newest denim pumps from Christian Louboutin. At first I was unsure about the white accent heel, but then realized it can be very eye-catching for spring & summer ensembles. 

Knit Maxi Dress

Dress:T by Alexander Wang|Jacket:Vince(older)|Pumps:Barbara Bui (older)|
Clutch:Antonello|Choker:Eddie Borgo

Street meets luxury in this tasteful knit maxi dress from the line T by Alexander Wang. The collection is centered more around ‘tee-shirt dressing’, which offers a variety of styling options. I love that this dress is not skin tight, but more stretched out. When going about styling the chunky knit, I went with an urban-chic vibe. I added my new Antonello foldover clutch, which adds a unique touch with its handwoven fabric. I am so in LOVE with it!! The patterns between the clutch and the pumps look really cool together…and speaking of cool!! I finished the look with a black leather bomber jacket, safety chain choker, and long Chan Luu necklace. 

Denim Pencil Skirt

Skirt:Joe's Jeans| Blouse:JCrew|Pumps:Barbara Bui (older)

 A spring staple for me this year is a denim skirt. I am so obsessed with the pieces Joe's Jeans are putting out this season. Not only have I purchased two pairs of denim I added this perfect fitting semi-distressed skirt to my wardrobe. The medium rinse is great for transitioning this from a cute daytime outfit to a sexy look at night. I combined this with a classic button down shirt from J.Crew, one of my go to pumps, and a Chanel brooch on the pocket for a cute little add on accessory. ps…one can never have too many white button downs! EVER. 

Ciao Bella

JCrew: Jacket, Tee, Jeans, Vans (for J.Crew)| Pouch: Banana Republic 

This cinched swing jacket is a perfect layering piece for the season. The rubber printed stripes on the sleeves give it a rainy day vibe, however this jacket is great for any tricky weather spring brings with it. Today my Current Elliot oversized denim jacket saves me yet AGAIN underneath for some extra warmth. These slip-on lilac Vans pick up some of the color from the striped linen baseball tee and add a very laidback look.  

Bermuda Shorts

Shorts:Vince|Denim Jacket: Current Elliot| Pumps:Barbara Bui (older)

Ok, soo…this oversized denim jacket was definitely an awesome purchase!! I was a little skeptical at first because it was a bit pricey but I have legit been wearing it non-stop!! It seems to be putting the finishing touches on a lot of my outfits. Today I added it with a simple black tank and a pair of Bermuda shorts. I haven’t worn Bermuda shorts in years because I was never really into the look of them, but this pair from Vince made me change my mind. They have a flattering fit and are actually really comfortable too. They can be styled just as cool and chic as any skirts or trousers and can easily be dressed down as well. I am more of a heel girl so obviously I went with a pump for some extra height and added snakeskin accents.

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