Updated Classics!

1) Amazon 2) Street Level 3) Treasure & Bond 4.) BP 5.) Good American 6.) Chelsea 28 7.) NYDJ 8.) Caliente 9.) Leith 10.) Rebecca Minkoff 11.) Free People 12.) Treasure & Bond 13.) Lulu's

Maybe its the mom in me now, but this spring for the first time ever I am so excited to re-work the amazing classic pieces I already own in my wardrobe instead of shelling out money for useless trendy items that a hundred other people will be pushing on Instagram. While shopping is an addiction of mine, I realized that I have some heart-worthy items that I'm pumped to challenge myself and re-style a bunch of different ways. Of course I bought a couple pieces for spring that are fresh updates on classic styles to freshen up my own closet. 

Above are some of my favorite items I recently purchased and some I'm crushing on! Read on to see how to style them!

1. Distressed denim boyfriend jacket - I just bought this and the fit is slightly baggy. I'll be wearing this over a cute top, skinny denim and my new slides that happen to be #3! I'll also dress-down a cute dress by throwing this over my shoulders. I found this jacket on Amazon.

2. A chic bag with a gold hoop detail? Love! This bag is under $100, and even comes with a smaller bag inside. This brand is Street Level at Nordstrom, and is one of my favorite bag brands. 

3. Slides have been hot since last year, but no fur slides for me. A pointy-toe slide in a modern color with an edgy detail is classy, chic and can update any look. I love the fresh white and plan on wearing these with everything. These are the Treasure & Bond x Something Navy at Nordstrom.

5,7,9. I'm a skinny denim lover for life, I think they are so flattering and chic and this spring I can't get enough of distressed styles and pairs with raw hems. I have #7 from NYDJ and they are literally as comfy as pajamas. I'm obsessed over the Good American style at #5 and the diagonal hem on paid #9 is a flattering hem on every body. 

6. I bought this sweater because I liked the slight bell sleeves. It's a beautiful quality sweater and the back of it is a silky blouse material. I plan on doing a front-tuck in my denim with my new slides.

10. I have a lot of watches, but mostly of the bling bling type. I want just a classic, leather band style in a great cognac color. This Rebecca Minkoff watch is refreshing with a narrow face.

Stay tuned for outfit remixes!

Romping in the Gardens

Romper (in love) // Sandals: Topshop (last season), similar here //

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Sunnies: Nordstrom

What a beautiful weekend I had for my birthday. I celebrated it doing the things I love with the people I love. This was our visit to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, one of my favorite places in University Circle. Of course lunch was in Little Italy after with a stop at Presti's to gorge on my favorite sweets. If you really know me then you know I feel most at peace in the woods, but the gardens have a special place in my heart too.

xo

Springtime Layers

 

 

 

Hat: Nordstrom // Cardigan: Target // Dress: Denim & Supply by Ralph Lauren // Lace bralette: Free People // Bag: Rebecca Minkoff // Booties: Lulu's

 

As soon as I saw this dress hanging in the store, I had to have it. It is the cutest little mini with so many details: pleated darts on the bust, cut-outs in the back, a nipped-in waist and a pretty floral pattern.

This spring and summer I want nothing but chic and polished pieces that I can mix and match together. I definitely got a folksy-boho vibe with look!

 

xo

Mix & Match with Polished Peices

Grey off the shoulder top // fringe sweater jacket //blush moto jacket (my fav) // knit cropped turtleneck // front-tie crop top // lace peplum top // wide-leg pants // drapey culottes // olive joggers // white peplum tee // woven wedges (comes in cognac too) // denim jumpsuit // lace dress // grecian maxi // envelope clutch (comes in lots of colors)

Ever been told at 25 that your too old to have your wisdom teeth out? How about at 27 when they start lecturing you that you're pushing 30? Well here's some freaking wisdom for you, DONT WAIT TILL YOUR PUSHING THIRTY TO GET YOUR WISDOM TEETH OUT. Seriously, this is the shits guys, and not in the cool way. I guess my youth is gone, and with that my mouths ability to heal at a normal pace. Balls.

Well while I've been in a not-so-pretty slumber thanks to my good friend Vic, I've at least had the ability to use my hands and put them to use by online shopping (well, window shopping that is). With spring in the air comes that feeling that I want to purge my closet and start anew, this time with grown-up chic pieces that are playful, polished, easy and able to play well with others. Nothing about me is simple, but I am feeling easy silhouettes in light fabrics. While I want to get away from the cutesy looks, I am definitely gravitating towards rompers and jumpsuits this spring that can be layered a bajillion ways for day to night with extras like sneaks, wedges, hats, sunnies, and the perfect moto jacket (obsessed with all things moto jacket). Shop above my current favorite picks!

 

xo

Minimal Chic

I'm back! phew. It's been a busy month, and now that school is having spring break, I get a tiny one too. So I was scrolling through my notes on my IPhone today, and realized that I have a muy-largo list of blog posts I want to publish, ranging from fashion advice to health to food prepping. I really hope to bunker down one of these weekends and just do it! Of course, school is done in early May, so then I will have more time until summer session starts!

 

There are so many cute spring pieces coming out lately, and I am in full spring-purchasing mode. While I personally always gravitate towards the boho look in warmer weather, lately I cannot get over chic but minimal body-hugging pieces in neutral tones. These pieces can literally mix and match with so many items already in my closet and probably yours too. It's almost a mini-capsule wardrobe in a way, since these pieces alone can be mixed and matched with each other. And you know me, I'm a shoe girl, and will take new shoes any day over a bag or jewelry so while I am still loving the lace-up's, I also can't take my eyes off of sultry, vampy, strappy soles. Plus whenever I wear them, I always get the same reaction out of my mom, "where's your whip?" Mom, please.

 

 

Weekly Wants: Polished Texture & Cheeky Extras

So does anyone else watch House of DVF on E!? I love it, and I am currently obsessing over her Secret Agent bag and Leopard Wrap Coat. Oh and I neeeeed a wrap dress pronto. 

 

Moving on, I love a classic silhouette that's given a refresher such as the fringe sweater, the voluminous yet sexy blouson bodysuit, and a bag where the front clutch detaches and can be switched out with another! Genius. And all in time for a new season. Of course, lets not forget a sassy graphic tee to get in the holiday spirit! And boots in a chic animal print are my next-to-purchase outfit maker!

 

 

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xo

Currently Craving: Vests and Drapey Jackets

I'm a sucker for jackets, not the weather related though, I'm talking about statement toppers. I have a rolling rack color coordinated just of blazers, cropped moto jackets, tailored blazers, collarless ones, embellished, you name it. I guess everyone collects something right? Well that's mine! Ok shoes too. Ok just clothes in general geesh. When I saw the fresh take on lightweight jackets this season with draped lapels, waist cinching rope and a flattering cut, I was obsessed. Add the comeback of the tailored long vest to add some layer and dressiness to an outfit, and I fell in love. Trend alert: my new favorite color combo? Blush pink and olive green. All of these great choices are from: Lulu's, Banana Republic, Shein, Zara, Forever 21, and Dailylook.

Ps: Stop by Friday for when I show 3 ways to style the vests above!

xo