Levi's Are Forever: Part II

I love Levi's. While you know I adore my high-waisted, dark wash skinny jeans from LOFT, I simply cannot live without my Levi's.

The classic wash and cut go with just about anything and the are hands down the most comfortable jeans I've ever worn. For this look, I struck a balance between dressed up and casual by pairing my beloved Levi's 501 CTs with a basic black t, tweed jacket and statement belt.

To play up the ankle grazing cut of the jeans, I paired them with my go-to Ferragamo flats that have to be the most comfortable shoes I own (next to my loafers).

Silk Scarf: Chanel / T-Shirt: J. Crew / Tweed Jacket: J. Crew / Belt: C. Wonder / Jeans: Levi's / Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo Vara Flats / Purse: J. Crew

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Tweed and Pearls

One of my favorite combinations is tweed and pearls. Not only is this dynamic duo timeless, but it always looks polished - even when worn with jeans as I did with this look. 

My blazer is an old Zara find and the pearls are my standard J. Crew multi-strand that I wear constantly. To dress down the look a little, I layered the blazer over my go-to navy cable-knit sweater and dark wash skinny jeans. To bring out the gorgeous brown buttons on the blazer and play up the navy in the sweater and jeans I wore my cognac colored ankle booties and matching top handle purse. 

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First Hints Of Spring

Around this time every year winter loses all appeal for me. The nostalgia of snow capped mornings and hot chocolate nights quickly gives way to a longing for fresh blooms and warm breezes. To help aid the impending thaw and prepare my wardrobe for warmer days, I have been slowly but surely incorporating spring flairs. Most recently I couldn't resist layering cream and denim with pops of coral for a transitional look that didn't leave me out in the cold. 

To keep with the late winter vibes, I paired my favorite cotton cable knit sweater with similarly hued pants and rich brown accessories. To break up the monochrome and bring it into spring a little, I topped the look with my go-to denim jacket and vintage Ralph Lauren silk scarf. 

Sweater: Old L.L. Bean, similar here and below / Pants: Old Zara, similar here and below / Jean Jacket: J. Crew / Brooch: Vintage / Scarf: Vintage Ralph Lauren, similar here and below / Booties: Old Cole Haan, similar here and below / Purse: Old Dooney & Bourke, similar here and below   

Until next time, happy (almost) Spring! 

Classics Are Forever

The old adage "what's old is new again" rings very true in my life. From antique bureaus to vintage blazers, I love collecting timeless treasures that add that special touch to my home and outfits. If you've been following along my sartorial adventures, then you have seen me mix new and old time and time again. Today, I'm doing it again with this look.   

For a recent weekend afternoon I paired my favorite vintage Brooks Brothers blazer with a Forever 21 striped shirt, LOFT skinny jeans and vintage silk scarf. I have found that the key to buying vintage pieces that feel modern is to look for them in classic cuts with standout styling. In the case of this blazer, the style is one that you could find in stores today and has no tell-tale signs of age (shoulder pads, short cut on the torso, flared wrists or sleeves etc.) Instead, it boasts a timeless silhouette and gold buttons that add just the right je ne sais quoi.  

To tie the striped shirt and blazer together and add a Parisian flair, I wore this amazing vintage silk scarf. By far my favorite vintage accessories to collect are scarves and I have found that when buying them the key is to look for pieces with unique patterns in traditional colors. For example, this scarf features an amazing formal living room print (arm chairs, side tables etc) but is printed in classic black, white and gold so the pattern feels fun and whimsical instead of dated. For shoes, I wore my super comfortable Cole Haan ankle boots and carried my go-to J. Crew purse. 

Striped Shirt: Forever 21 (this is one of my faves and is an amazing deal for the quality - it's 100% cotton, not see-through and on sale for only $7.99! ) / Blazer: Vintage Brooks Brothers / Jeans: LOFT / Scarf: Vintage / Purse: old J. Crew but similar here / Chelsea Boots: Cole Haan 

Let me know if you are interested in seeing a more in-depth look at how I vintage hunt and I would be more than happy to put an overview together! Until next time, happy vintage hunting.