How To Style: 1 Tee, 4 Ways

Happy Thursday! Today's post I'm sharing another installment of Project 1-4-4 featuring the striped tee. Like the other posts in this series, my goal is to inspire you to do more with less and stretch your core basics across all four seasons. To help you do this on your own, I've put together four looks below and in the corresponding video (1 for each season) featuring the same striped tee. I hope you like it and would love to know how you re-work your own striped tees! 

WINTER

When winter rolls around I love to wear my striped tee with cozy layers and versatile booties. During the colder months tights are also a must and I love to wrap up with a faux fur stole for a look thats equal parts casual and chic.

 

Camel Coat: Brooks Brothers

Faux Leather Skirt: H&M

Faux Fur Stole: Zara (old), similar here

Booties: Marc Fisher

Earrings: Baublebar Olympia Drops

SPRING

When spring makes her first appearance I love to pull out all of my brightly colored accessories like this bright silk scarf. The addition of classic flats, white jeans and a matching blazer will take this look from casual Friday to Sunday brunch effortlessly.

 

White Jeans: LOFT (old), similar here

Silk Scarf: Hermes, similar here 

Flats: Louise Et Cie (old), similar here

Bracelet: Baublebar

 

SUMMER

During the summer I love to wear my striped tee with easy denim cut-offs and gladiator sandals. To round out the look I'll add some great statement earrings in a bright color and a fun bracelet. 

Shorts: Levi's 

Sandals: Topshop (old), similar here

Earrings: Baublebar

FALL

Like in the winter, I love to layer up my striped tee in the fall. To keep the transition from sunshine to clouds easier I opt for brightly colored cozy scarves and neutral blazers. Classic jeans and simple flats and a great hat help round out the look. 

Jeans: Madewell 9" High-Rise Crop in Bayview (sold out)

Blazer: Mango

Scarf: Zara (old), similar here

Shoes: Louise Et Cie

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Before I go, I'd love to know which pieces you want to see next. Let me know in the comments down below and happy styling!

Until next time,

Audrey

5 Classic, Closet Staples Currently On Sale

Happy Monday! I hope you're having a lovely Martin Luther King Jr. Day! In honor of this special holiday a ton of retailers are having sales galore so I thought I would round up 5 classic closet staples that you can stock up on now in order to get the best bang for your buck. I've listed everything below and would love to know if you pick up any of these goodies. 

1. First up is this gorgeous silk scarf from LOFT reduced to only $17! Made from 100% silk and featuring the loveliest floral print, this is a timeless accessory you'll wear for years to come. 

2. If you love cashmere as much as I do, you probably like to wait for a sale to get the best deal possible. Well, nows your chance to score a beautiful J.Crew cashmere sweater on sale! Even though Everlane cashmere has become my go-to lately, I have a few J.Crew cashmere pieces and have been very happy with the quality so this lovely sweater is sure to make a great addition to your classic wardrobe.

3. Before I invested in my beloved Chanel ballet flats the J.Crew Kiki's were my go-tos. The shape of these is perfectly classic and the leather is absolutely beautiful. Plus, if you want a pair of flats that you can wear with everything these are perfect.  

4. Next up is a black pencil skirt like this wool number from J.Crew.  When I worked in a more corporate setting, this skirt was a staple in my closet and I can't recommend it enough. Even though I no longer reach for it as often as I used to, I always keep it on hand and have been incredible impressed with the quality - it still looks brand new after almost 4 years!

5. Last but certainly not least is a classic, white button down. My my favorite non-iron white shirt that goes with everything is currently reduced to $73 with an additional %15 off today. If you're in the market for a white shirt that always looks polished (and never needs ironing!) then this shirt is for you.

Until next time,

Audrey

New In: Winter Fashion Haul

Happy Sunday! I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Jason and I have spent ours taking it slow, having brunch at home, strolling around downtown and working on the house - the perfect balance of fun and productivity.

In preparation for my upcoming winter capsule (finally coming your way next week!) I have a small fashion haul to share today. If you saw my winter planning post, then you know that I had my eye on a few things for the winter season. After testing out a few of those items I settled on a few from that list and a few not on that list.

All-in-all, I'm very happy with the purchases that I've made and hope that they help inspire you if you're in the market for some great (affordable) cashmere, statement earrings or go-to booties. 

First up, is my favorite item this season - the Marc Fisher Yale booties. I LOVE these booties and after seeing them on countless bloggers I finally gave them a go and couldn't be happier!

Not only are these booties incredibly versatile (I've worn them with skirts, pants and jeans so far), but they're also incredibly comfortable!

I've had these for a few weeks now and have already worn them so much that I'm contemplating getting the suede for spring. 

Another item I really wanted for winter is a ruffled, bell-sleeve sweater. Unlike the classic items I tend to gravitate towards, I knew that this piece may not make it back into my closet next year so I didn't want to spend a ton on it. Instead, I checked a few of the low-mid tier retailers and ended up finding exactly what I wanted at Forever 21.

I'll save you a ton of detail now expect to say that I'm working on a post all about adding trend pieces to your otherwise classic wardrobe so stay tuned for that in the next few days/weeks. 

The second sweater that I picked up IS a timeless essential and an old favorite - the Everlane Cashmere Crew. If you saw my 5 most worn items from 2016, then you know that I love these sweaters and added the lovely light grey shade for winter.

I have an in-depth review of these sweaters coming soon but for now I can't recommend them enough if you're in the market for a classic, well-made cashmere sweater. 

Next up, is a new striped tee. As I shared in my winter capsule planning post, I've been on the hunt for a new, looser fitting striped tee for those days when I want something a little cozier.

After trying out a few options I settled on my go-to J.Crew striped tee but in a larger size. The effect is the perfect amount of slouch without being frumpy.

Plus, the 100% cotton composition and 3/4 sleeves mean that I'll be able to wear this tee year-round. 

The last two items that I picked up for winter are two pairs of BaubleBar earrings. The first pair is the "Mini Pinata" in coral. These earrings are the loveliest shade of orangey red and look fantastic with neutral layers now and will really pop against all white and stripes in the spring and summer.

The next pair of earrings is the BaubleBar 'Olympia' Drop Earrings which feature a chic marble effect surrounded by crystals and gold. I love these earrings and have worn them with my grey cashmere sweater, head-to-toe black and even a crisp white button down for a simple look that really pops. Unfortunately these earrings are currently sold out everywhere but you may be able to pick them up on eBay or Poshmark.

That's everything! I'm very pleased with each of these purchases and think that they will round out my existing core items beautifully this season. Before I go, I've embedded my corresponding YouTube video below and I'd love to know what you've picked up this season. Is there anything you're particularly excited about? Let me know in the comments below and I hope you have a great rest of the weekend!

Until next time,

Audrey

How To Style Black Pants 4 Ways: Project 1-4-4

Today's post is all about the little black pants. Despite omitting this closet staple from my fall capsule (I was just so excited about moving to a warmer climate that I opted for navy pants instead!) they have recently worked their way back into my closet and I couldn't be happier about it. To showcase this wardrobe workhorse, I've made them the subject of this week's installment of Project 1-4-4.

For those of you who are new, "Project 1-4-4" stands for 1 item, 4 seasons, 4 ways and showcases how one closet staple can be worn year round. For today's post I'm styling an old pair of black pants from H&M (similar here, here, here, here and here) that I've had for close to 4 years now and couldn't be happier with. Despite not having belt loops, these pants are surprisingly polished while also being super comfortable - making them the perfect foundation for a multitude of looks. 

WINTER

When the temps drop in the winter I love to wear black pants. To keep them from feeling too stuffy and dreary, I like to pair them with luxe separates like my long camel coat, sleek ankle boots and gold link necklace.

Camel Coat: Brooks Brothers

 Black T-Shirt

Gold Link Necklace: J.Crew (Old), similar here, here and here for under $40

Purse: J.Crew (Old), Similar here, here and here 

Booties

 

SPRING

When winter gives way to spring I love to swap my boots for ballet flats and my sweater for a cute top. I love to then finish off this warm weather look with classic sunglasses and a carefree clutch.

Ruffle Top: Zara (old), similar here 

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Clutch: Louis Vuitton

Ballet Flats: Chanel 

Earrings: Julie Vos

 

 

SUMMER

As the temperatures rise I love to wear lightweight separates that look put-together but don't feel heavy. To do this I like to pair my black pants with sandals and a simple white tee. A straw hat and sunglasses complete the look. 

Hat: Asos (old), similar here, here and here

Sunglasses: Ray Ban

White Tee: Hanes

 Sandals: Topshop (old), similar here and here under $90

 

FALL

During the fall I love to pair my black pants with cozy sweaters and large shawls. With the onset of cooler weather I also love to pull my booties back on and top it all off with a wool fedora to protect my head from the rain and cold. 

Scarf: Forever 21 (old), similar here

Cashmere Sweater: Everlane

Fedora: Old from a vendor in NY, similar here, and here

Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren (old), similar here

Booties

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In addition to the details above, I also put together a quick video of these four looks that you can watch below or over on my YouTube channel. Also, I want to take a moment to extend my sincerest gratitude to everyone that has subscribed! I can't believe that I've already reached 2,000 subscribers and I'm working on a little giveaway as a thank you so stay tuned for that coming soon. 

Before I go though, I'd love to know how you style your own black pants a multitude of ways. Let me know in the comments down below and I'd love to know what closet staple you want me to showcase in the next Project 1-4-4 video.

Until next time,

Audrey