Staple

My number one go-to staple for just about every wardrobe situation is an off-white silk blouse.  It makes any outfit look effortless and chic, and since I prefer mine to be a size too big, it's always comfortable for days when I don't feel like being buttoned up all day.  I have a couple that I rotate between, which you've seen here on the blog several times.  One is a button down with pockets and no collar from NY&Co. and the other is a very lightweight cotton button down with a collar from Old Navy.  Bottom line, they were both less than $10 and through wear and tear are completely shot to shit.  

Although I couldn't justify spending $200+ on a great silk shirt by Equipment or Joie, I did find this gorgeous option at Zara for $59.99.  It has a lightweight fabric that you can't see through and the stud detail gives it a little shine.  I am completely in love with it and am glad to have a replacement for the other two.  I'll move them into my layering rotation and probably wear them until they turn into threads.

What is your go-to wardrobe item?

Blouse: Zara in black but white avail. in stores

Denim: J Brand

Bag: Alexander Wang

Heels: Christian Louboutin

Earrings: F21

Ring: H&M (old)

Bracelets: J.Crew, vintage Hermes, Kate Spade, F21

Necklace: West Avenue via Max and Chloe

Have a lovely Friday!

xoxo,

sarah

Leopard Lush

I came into my room a few days ago, exhausted after a long day of work, and I sh*t you not there lies no less than five pairs of leopard shoes in front of the mirror that I had vetoed earlier in the day.  Five years ago, you couldn't have gotten me near anything animal print, simply because I felt it was best left to Fred Flinstone and middle aged cougars who were trying to hard.  Now, I'm a full blown Animal Print Aficionado.  I've got leopard flats, wedges, pointy toe pumps, peep toes, and booties.  I've got belts of every size, shape, and hide.  I've got gorgeous coats rescued from the bowels of Goodwill.  There is a poor black and white cow who's been rolled into a pancake and is sitting underneath my coffee table.  It's a little much, but it may as well be a pair of black trousers to me.  It's a design staple, I wear it all the time, and it's going nowhere fast.

 Top: J.Crew Factory

Denim: F2, old but love this brighter color

Heels: Christian Louboutin 

Belt: J.Crew

Bag: Alexander Wang

Glasses: Ann Taylor

Bracelets: Kate Spade, J.Crew, F21, vintage Hermes

Necklace: West Avenue via Max and Chloe

Do y'all have an animal print problem, too?

xoxo,

sarah

Deck Stripe

These photos were taken at my great aunt's farm during our trip to North Carolina this past weekend.  It was so incredibly humid there that my camera was fogging, so these are a little blurry.  They kind of look like one of those photo effects that make your pic look like a pencil drawing or something. Apologies for that.

Stripes are such a staple that I felt it necessary to invest in a great striped dress.  I went out with the intention of finding one at H&M or F21, but then I saw this Dree Dress in Deck Stripe at J.Crew and knew I had to have it.  It's silk, so the fabric is light, but it doesn't really wrinkle.  I also love that the stripes are blue instead of navy.  The only complaint I would have is the zipper is a little thick for the fabric, so sometimes it sticks out in the back.  Other than that, I'm thrilled with it.  I'm thinking of pairing it with a fuchsia blazer, a cargo vest, and maybe a button down underneath.  It's also thin enough to put a sweater on top and wear as a skirt.

 Dress: J.Crew

Shoes: Steve Madden (old)

Necklaces: J.Crew, West Avenue via Max & Chloe

Bracelets: J.Crew, Kate Spade, vintage Hermes

 Hope everyone has a beautiful day :)

sarah