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Cool spring day

 in General Fashion  tagged casual style / gap / jcrew factory / kendra scott / mansur gavriel / outfits / spring 2015 by

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Pictured: Sunglasses: Dior / Lipstick: Chanel 94 Confident / Sweater: JCrew Factory / Necklace: Kendra Scott  / Jeans: Gap / Handbag: Mansur Gavriel / Nail Polish: Gucci Abyss / Bracelets: c/o Kendra Scott, cuff, tennis bracelet / Shoes: See by Chloe (old, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

Despite the crazy heat wave we had in early March, our normal spring weather pattern has returned to the Bay Area. Yay! Now, if only our normal April Showers would return! But I digress. . .

When the temperatures hover in the 60’s and 70’s, it is nice to have a lightweight, spring sweater. I love this nautical sweater by JCrew Factory. It is perfect for foggy mornings and cool, breezy spring days. I love wearing a navy, short sleeve tee underneath so I can take the sweater off when the fog burns off later in the day. My go-to tee is this one. This sweater also looks cute with a denim skirt and flats 😉

I am still adjusting to the return of flared jeans. I feel like skinny jeans are more flattering on my short legs. So, in order to lengthen my leg, I feel like I need a really high shoe. Even with a tall heel, I still don’t feel like flare jeans flatter me as much as skinny jeans. Although, I have to admit, they are more comfortable. Skinny jeans can be a bit constricting! I also love the fresh silhouette of flare jeans, and bootcut jeans. The 70’s trend is my favorite this season! What are your thoughts? Are you thrilled to ditch your skinnies and go back to flares; or do you have mixed emotions like me?

Easter outfit

 in General Fashion  tagged bcbg / chloe / dresses / outfits / spring 2015 by

bcbg dress spring 2015 chloe drew shoulder bag easter outfit idea spring dressPictured: Sunglasses: Prada / Lipstick: Chanel 94 Confident / Earrings: John Hardy / Dress: BCBG / Bracelet: c/o Kendra Scott / Handbag: Chloe / Nail Polish: Gucci Abyss / Shoes: Prada (past season, also love SAVE or SPLURGE)

Easter is almost here! That means it is time to think about the perfect outfit to go from morning mass (or service) to Easter festivities! I always love looking for the right ensemble for Easter. I love to have a nice outfit to celebrate the holiday as well as take me through the days’ celebrations. 

I originally bought this dress for fashion week in New York and then quickly realized it would not keep me warm; despite the long sleeves. The eyelet fabric on the sleeves is open and acts like natural air conditioning. This makes it ideal for spring weather. The neckline is modest and the eyelet fabric on the body has a light tan liner underneath, keeping the fabric modest and appropriate for church. Perfect!

This will be my Easter dress! I also plan to wear it to meetings; or anytime this spring I need to look professional. Love that!

What types of outfits do you enjoy wearing on Easter?

Winter into spring transitional outfit

 in General Fashion  tagged banana republic / bcbg / givenchy / kendra scott / milly / nyfw outfits / outfits / saint laurent / spring 2015 / winter 2015 by

nyfw street style outfitnyfw street style handbag jewelrywinter into spring outfit 2015saint laurent handbag springPictured: Winter look at NYFW: Coat: Guess / Earrings: John Hardy / Lipstick: Chanel 94 Confident / Top: Banana Republic / Skirt: Milly / Handbag: Givenchy / Nail Polish: c/o Dolce & Gabbana Pearl Shimmer / Bracelets: c/o Kendra Scott cuff, tennis bracelet / Tights: Ann Taylor / Shoes: BCBG Runway

Spring look: Earrings: Bauble Bar / Lipstick: Chanel 93 Intime / Sunglasses: Prada / Top: Banana Republic / Necklace: Kendra Scott / Skirt: Milly / Bracelets: c/o Kendra Scott cuff, tennis bracelet / Nail Polish: Gucci Abyss / Handbag: Saint Laurent / Shoes: BCBG Runway

February and March are always confusing months for a wardrobe. One day it will be eighty degrees and perfect weather, the next next day it can drop down to sixty degrees and start to rain. Of course, since we have a drought in the San Francisco Bay Area, we are seeing more of those eighty degree, pool days rather than the cooler, rainy days. Oh how we wish for rain! But I digress. . .

Since the weather is transitioning from winter into spring, our wardrobe needs to be able to transition too. This is why I love skirts in thick fabrics which can easily be worn with tights on cool days, and bare legs on warmer days. This Milly skirt fits the transitional bill. It has a black band at the top, covered by my shirt-sorry about that, which allows it to be worn with black tights, and a black wool coat for cool days. On warmer days, the bright colors and the festive pattern work well for a spring look. Love that!

I wore this skirt at fashion week in early February when temperatures dropped below ten degrees. I have never been so cold in my life! Thankfully, this skirt is easy to layer and added a little bright color to the dreary days in New York. My friend Jenna snapped a few pictures of me inside the tents between shows because it was way too cold to take pictures outside. Plus, I wanted to have one last photo opp with the Mercedes Benz display. This was the last fashion week in New York they would be sponsoring so I needed a little souvenir. 😉

Now that the weather is starting to warm up, and it is officially spring, I look forward to wearing this skirt with less layers; and eventually short sleeves as we head towards summer!

Skirts are my favorite transitional pieces from winter into spring, what is your favorite way to transition between seasons?