Eazy Breezy Midi Skirt

{Top: Madewell; Skirt: Madewell (similar here) ; Belt: Bebe;
Necklace: Express (similar); Heels: Betsy Johnson}

This skirt is my no fail, pair with anything, work, luncheon or anytime piece of clothing.  We all need that piece in our closet that we can rely on when nothing seems to be coming together.  What's yours?

A Crop & a Stripe

{Blazer: Zara; Top: Topshop; Skirt: Anthropologie; Shoes: Tania Spinelli; Necklace: J.Crew (similar)}

I love the allure of a crop top and how a little bit of skin can balance out a full skirt.  I think it's going to be my go-to look for the summer.  I was inspired to buy this white blazer after seeing Rita of Coast With Me in this look, but wasn't sure how I would incorporate it into my wardrobe.  This outfit was a good place to start.  I wore it on Mother's Day, but knew that it needed a little bit of structure to make it appropriate for dinner and the blazer added just that.  I plan on throwing it over jeans and dresses before it becomes too hot to even think about wearing a jacket.

Happy Friday and hope everyone has a great weekend!

Photos by the talented Philip Martin

Pink Peplum & Brocade

{Jacket: Peter Som; Blouse: J.Crew (similar); Skirt: Alice & Olivia
(similar); Shoes: Vera Wang (similar);
Bag: Reed Krakoff} 

 

I found that the best way to show off the beauty of this brocade fabric is to set it against a bold color, as I did with the matching skirt here.  The pattern of the jacket is subtle enough that it pairs beautifully with this peplum skirt and makes it appropriate for work.  Bubble gum pink may not be ideal for the office, but the neutrality of the grey softens the edge of an otherwise very bright color. 

Yellow Brocade

{Dress: Lulu's; Belt: H&M; Necklace: Banana Republic;
Heels: Vera Wang}

On those days when I can't seem to pull a look together, I like to reach for a dress that with the right accessories is chic and fun for work and play.  This dress is the perfect combination of playful and conservative because of the print and the cut and the texture makes it seem a lot more luxe than what its price would indicate.  I would love to build a wardrobe just filled with "perfect" dresses - it would make getting dressed in the mornings that much simpler.

Happy Friday and I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!


Photo Credit: Philip Martin