Nauti(cal) By Nature

I've never met a nautical print I didn't love so I was thrilled when I found this vintage Ralph Lauren nautical print silk shirt. Not only is this top beautifully made, but I can wear it throughout all four seasons.   

Recently, I went for a red, white and blue theme by layering this top under my go-to J. Crew herringbone blazer which is the perfect weight for the early spring weather. To bring out the blue in the top and the lining of the blazer I wore my dark wash LOFT skinny jeans. 

To keep me comfortable all day I wore my Everlane Modern Point flats which I absolutely love. To top it all off, I wore my dark brown belt that matched the shoes and carried my Dooney & Bourke purse. 

Until next time! 

Transitional Spring Dressing Tips & Collab With Robin Of The Dress Decoded

Today is March 10th which means that the first day of spring is only 10 days away! While it's difficult to contain my excitement for warmer weather, strategic transitional dressing has saved me from jumping straight out of my snow boots and into sandals. To help you do the same, I have put together one of my favorite transitional looks and rounded up my top tips for transitional dressing that I hope will help you welcome warmer weather effortlessly. 

Tip 1: Start With A Classic Foundation & Add Springy Accessories

One of my top tips for transitioning my look from winter to spring is to rely on a foundation of classic pieces in neutral colors that can be layered and accessorized with springy touches. For a warm day in the city I recently paired basic stripes with a classic pair of skinny jeans and topped it off with a bright, fun scarf. The top and jeans created a foundation that can worn across all seasons by changing the shoes and outer layers but when paired with no jacket, classic brogues and a bright scarf it instantly takes on the air of lighter fair. 

Tip 2: Carefully Incorporate Floral Prints in Light Colors

Nothing says spring like floral prints which is why they are my favorite way to transition my go-to winter looks into spring. Two of my favorite ways to do this are by wearing floral scarves and floral blazers. By starting with standard knits in neutral colors, a simple silk scarf in a bright floral print can instantly upgrade your look from the fireside to the flower-filled countryside. Likewise for the use of a floral blazer. Simply by trading my boots for flats and throwing on a floral jacket, one of my go-to winter looks instantly feels spring appropriate. 

Tip 3: Trade Your Snow Boots For Rain Boots and ankle Boots For Ballet Flats and Loafers

My final tip for transitioning your look from winter to spring is to trade your heavy footwear for lighter options. While I may not be able to jump directly from snow boots into sandals, rain boots, loafers and ballet flats help make knitwear and light outerwear feel less winter and more spring. 

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To share additional insight on this topic I am collaborating with the beautiful Robin of The Dress Decoded who not only has impeccable style but also phenomenal advice for achieving classic looks. Robin is without question my go-to account and blog for endless outfit inspiration and tips and tricks. You can read Robin's take on this topic here and if you do not already follow her on Instagram you can do so here - I promise you will love it!

Until next time, happy transitioning!

Pink And Tweed Make Me Happy Indeed

When working with a minimized wardrobe I have found that accessories and a few standout pieces can transform basics. Case in point is this outfit that I recently wore for an afternoon in Central Park. While I have worn these skinny jeans and silk shirt countless times together (last seen here,  here, here and here), the simple addition of a pink sweater and classic blazer made the combination feel fresh and new. 

To play up the transition into spring I paired the look with some of my favorite brown accessories including these amazing new flats from Everlane (so cute and SO comfortable and I can't wait to wear them with skirts and shorts). For a fun pop of color and to play up the lovely pink shade in the sweater I tied my vintage pink and cream Ralph Lauren silk scarf on my purse.   

White Silk Shirt: Everlane / Pink Cashmere Sweater: J. Crew / Jeans: LOFT / Blazer: Vintage Ralph Lauren / Shoes: Everlane / Purse: Vintage Gucci / Silk Scarf: Vintage Ralph Lauren

Until next time!

Shades Of Cream

I love to wear monochromatic looks of any shade but my favorite has to be cream on cream with rich brown accessories. This past weekend the weather was exquisite so I didn't pass up the opportunity to wear my favorite combo. To highlight the creamy hue of the sweater and skirt, I paired the look with my go-t0 tall boots, crossbody bag and wool fedora. The final look was equestrian meets city and reaffirmed my love for this classic combo.  

Cashmere Sweater: Neiman Marcus / Silk Skirt: Banana Republic / Boots: Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo / Crossbody Purse: Louis Vuitton / Hat: Forever 21  / Sunglasses: Ray Ban 

Until next time!