The summer months always call for comfortable and cool clothing. One of my favorite articles of clothing to wear during the summertime is a dress. This casual, ombre tee-shirt dress, is a great choice for hot summer days. It is lightweight and soft, like a tee-shirt, yet offers an edgy touch with the ombre finish and unfinished hems. I can see myself wearing it all summer long; both dressed up, as in the above photos, or relaxed with flip-flops and a ponytail.
What are your favorite peices to wear on hot summer days?
Pictured: Earrings: Kathy Kamei (old, similar here) / Lipstick: c/o Dolce & Gabbana “Scarlett” / Top: Mark & Estel (scoop neck version here) / Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff / Bracelets: Tory Burch, c/o Twisted Silver (use code INSIDERS for 15% off) / Nail Polish: Chanel “Secret” / Ring: c/o Sterling Forever / Skirt: Gap (old, also love this one) / Shoes: SixtySeven / Toe Nail Polish: Chanel “Tutti Frutti“
Mark & Estel is one of my favorite collections from the runways in New York. The designers are rock musicians which translates into a collection filled with carefree, edgy looks that are easy to wear and downright sassy! This swing top from Mark & Estel is a piece which put the designing duo on the fashion map. It comes in a variety of colors and has a playful, swinging silhouette!
I wore this top on the airplane last February when I returned home from New York Fashion Week. It was comfortable and didn’t wrinkle; huge plus when traveling! I have found myself reaching for this top often since it can be styled for both warm and cool weather. Love that! I definitely need to invest in Mark & Estel’s swing top in additional colors.
This handbag needs a shout-out too. My fabulous friend gave this mini-camera case by Rebecca Minkoff to me for my birthday. Not only is it currently on trend (mini bags are all the rage!) it is also purple with tassels! Two of my favorite things! My beautiful friend has fabulous taste 😉 Now what will I get her for her birthday which is equally amazing??? The bar has been raised.
Do you have a go-to piece in your closet you find yourself reaching for on a regular basis? If so, what is it?
If only we could wear avant-garde attire to the office! Alas, this is only reality if you work in an extremely creative environment where dressing creatively enhances your career. In the rest of the corporate world, there is casual, business casual and business attire. Ho-hum.
When dressing for a corporate environment, I try to stay conservative and express myself through color, or by downplaying a runway trend. Black and white together is a huge trend in 2014. It also happens to be considered classic, therefore, it is a great trend to wear to the office, since it has conservative, timeless appeal. I decided to bring white into this outfit through this blouse by River Island. The back of the blouse offers a wide, tired design which drapes down the back and has a slightly relaxed fit. Although the blouse is wide, and can easily be worn with jeans, heels and a clutch for an evening out, it is also understated enough to fit into an office environment with a business dress code. Love that!
Although this blouse is a new favorite of mine for both work and play, the real gem in this ensemble is what I am wearing on my feet! Imagine my surprise when I arrived home last week and found a box on my doorstep from Neiman Marcus. What could it be? I was confused when I saw it sitting in front of my door, after all, the only thing I had purchased from Neiman Marcus in the past month had been a pair of fall 2014 Rockstuds by Valentino; and they were not being sent to me until October 2014!
Excited, I opened up the box, and much to my surprise, they were the Rockstuds! How could this be?! I was not expecting these beautiful shoes until October, and here they were, in my hands during the month of June! Of course, I cannot wait until the fall season to start wearing them, so naturally I paired my new fall shoes with my office-appropriate black and white outfit! How could I not?
Have you ever pre-ordered an item for an upcoming season and to your surprise, received the item early? If so, please share your story!
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