casual fashion


Comfy and casual spring day

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Photos: Earrings: Stella & Dot (similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Laura Mercier “Brigitte” / Shirt: BCBG / Leather Wrap Bracelet: Tory Burch / Watch: vintage Gucci (similar here) / Bangles: JCrew & Ippolita (similar) / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Lilac” / Handbag: Chanel (also love SAVE or SPLURGE) / Belt & Buckle C Wonder / Jeans: Gap / Shoes: Joie

The weather is starting to warm up and spring activities are in full swing for my kids. This means I need comfortable and casual clothing for the weekend which is easy to wear at a Little League game, soccer game or by the pool. I get bored always wearing regular jeans so these bright skinnies from the Gap are the perfect way to break the boredom of plain ol’ denim. They are also comfortable and on-trend color-wise. Love that!

I am also a huge fan of the current slip-on sneaker trend. I love how sneakers this season are being made in leather and other unexpected fabrications. It makes a comfortable shoe more interesting and less “frumpy” than just wearing plain ol’ sneakers! This pair from Joie is soft and comfortable; the perfect combination!

How are you staying comfortable and on-trend as spring kicks into gear?


Casual Autumn Friday

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Photos: Earrings: Ippolita (similar here) (same but diff. color here.) / Necklaces: Ippolita (same but diff. color here .) and “C” necklace (past season) similar here and here / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & GabbanaRose / Sweater: Trouve / Belt: Prada / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Ring: Tiffany / Nail Polish: Chanel Rose Moire / Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

Happy Friday! I am so happy casual Friday exists! There is something about the last day of the workweek where I always feel slightly tired yet extremely happy that the weekend is almost here. This type of mood almost always calls for jeans! Of course in the fall and winter months, it always calls for a cozy sweater too! I love this sweater by Trouve. It offers a classic look with a twist! Notice the asymmetrical zipper on the side. I love how the zipper adds a subtle touch which makes an otherwise timeless sweater unusual and fresh. I can see myself living in this sweater all season long.

Do you have a favorite, cozy and casual item this fall you are looking forward to wearing throughout the season? If so, please share!


Fall 2013 trends: biker jackets and boots

Biker jackets and biker boots are considered casual classics. Although timeless, the biker trend has taken on new life for the fall 2013 season. Biker jackets and biker boots graced the runways for fall/winter 2013/2014 in New York, Paris, Milan and London. Store buyers and consumers loved the casual, edgy biker look and store shelves have become stocked with the look for the autumn season; and consumers are buying the biker look like mad!

With the rocker chic trend and grunge trend popular in 2013, it is only natural that the biker look, often referred to as the “moto” look, would gain popularity with Fashionistas who do not normally wear such edgy attire. Designers have responded to the trend with biker boots and jackets in multiple colors which stray from traditional black. We are seeing shades of brown, tan and even brighter hues such as blue and pink on biker inspired items.

In addition to traditional biker jackets, designers have created vests, sweater and tops with biker jacket details. Biker boots have found new life with high heel versions of the traditional, casual style. This is bringing the biker look into chicer, dressier waters. Love that!

My favorite biker jacket of the season is by Cusp. I personally own this jacket and feel it is the best value on the market for rocking the biker trend. The sleeves zipper off from the body of the jacket leaving you with a biker vest! It is two jackets in one! The leather is soft and the jacket is cozy. I also love the price especially considering the jacket is also a vest. So much bang for your buck!

Are you wearing the biker trend this fall 2013 season? What are you favorite pieces to wear this season which are in line with the trend?

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