Demylee striped dress

Belting seems like a good idea in theory but after lunch, all bets (and belts) are off.  

Outfit details

Dress: Demylee

Belt: Gap

Necklace: Annie Costello Brown

Shoes: No.6

Jcrew chambray top

A big thank you to my lovely friend and thrifting extraordinaire, Sydney who found this top for me. And for not mocking my sister-wife fashion tastes.

Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Pants: Gap

Shoes: No.6

Accessories: Jcrew necklace

Dotty

Outfit details

Top: Gap
Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: Rack Room

Accessories: Coral necklace

Travel outfits

The weather was chilly in New Zealand but felt great in July.  Here's what I wore while we explored downtown Auckland.

Outfit details

Top: Lululemon

Cardigan jacket: Herff Christensen

Pants: Madewell

Shoes: Uggs

Accessories: Bottega bag

 

And travel nerd alert--hanging out in the Qantas lounge in Sydney

Outfit details

Top: Bella Dahl

Pants: Gap

Shoes: Repettos (not seen)

Accessories: Candace Ang necklade

Target Merona chambray dress

I love all things chambray and this little dress caught my eye while I was at Target last week heaping things into my shopping cart (why do I always go in for two things and end up with fifteen items?).  Anyways, this little dress is super cute and comfy to wear--it comes with a fabric belt that I subbed out--it's a great basic for the hot summer months ahead!

Outfit details

Dress: Target (Merona)

Shoes: Walmart

Accessories: Gap belt

Gap navy striped dress

So after wearing my grey/pink striped dress two weekends in a row, I caved and got the navy version on sale as well.  One side note about the dress is that it does shrink a little, so I'm glad I did go with the roomier version b/c it will then shrink to perfection and I may not even have to wear a belt with it.  You can't see his face from here but Link is giving me the stink eye for yet another pair of clogs.  It's a sickness!

 Outfit details

Dress: Gap

Shoes: No6

Accessories: Jcrew belt

coral necklace

Theory Burning Glitter top

I lucked out finding this Theory silk blouse at Nordstrom Rack last weekend.  The fabric and fit is so classic and the print is awesome--kind of Monet water lilies meets outer space.  I've always admired the celestial prints of Rachel Comey and Wren and am now dying for this Clare Vivier x Wren bag!
 

 Outfit details

Top: Theory

Pants: Gap

Shoes: No6

Accessories: knot necklace

Bora and St Kilda rings

Gap striped t shirt dress

Are you drawn to items that aren't the most flattering?  Tee shirt dresses are on my love/hate list.  I love them because they are so comfortable and easy to wear but unfortunately I do not possess the straight figure and  long limbs for them.  Still, every year I try and this time, the Gap version caught my eye--you know how addicted to stripes I am.  This dress is surprisingly flattering since the material is thicker (the better to hide bumps and lumps) and the top is cut small so it's fitted but it's still roomy in the hip area.  I belted it for a bit more shape and wore this all weekend long, from an estate sale to grocery shopping to the movies.  I'm thinking it might be worth investing in the navy/white striped version next!
 

 Outfit details

Dress: Gap

Shoes: No6

Accessories: Jcrew belt

Clare Vivier cobalt foldover clutch

Here's what I wore out for dinner on Saturday night.  A little bit of lace and a cozy cardigan.  I finally got my hands on a Clare Viver clutch--isn't it gorgeous?  Now if only I can act like a responsible adult and quit misplacing clutches.  And also start making restaurant reservations for the right date.

Outfit details

Top: Jcrew

Cardigan: T by Alexander Wang

Pants: Gap

Shoes: Camper

Accessories: Madewell necklace

Clare Vivier foldover clutch

Another conversation

 

During Christmas dinner...

Grandma:  I love your sweater, Sharon!

BK:  Don't encourage her, Grandma!

(the sweater of discussion)

Outfit details
Top: Madewell

Pants: Gap Always Skinny

Shoes: No 6

Accessories: Jcrew locket

Lululemon rehearsal top

Here's a different silhouette from my norm: a long flowy top and skinnier bottom.  This Lululemon top is the softest top ever--I would say go check it out but then you'd be sucked into buying just about everything at that store and be broke by the new year.  I know I am.

Outfit details
Top: Lululemon

Pants: Gap

Shoes: No 6

Accessories: Jcrew locket

Gap bird top

Do you gravitate towards certain combinations when choosing an outfit?  Here's my tried and true favorite:

• Am I in a skirt?
• Do I have a cardigan on? 
• Am I wearing any shades of grey? 
• How about some comfort shoes?
• A belt?
• And lastly, any sort of quirky animal print?

Outfit details
Top:Gap

Cardigan: Jcrew

Skirt: Vintage

Shoes: No. 6

Accessories: Lisa Levine necklace

Vintage bracelets, Jcrew belt

Vacation outfits

I just got back from a 4 day weekend in NYC and have no outfit pictures to show for it!  I got distracted by all the great shopping especially at Uniqlo, Muji, the No. 6 store, and Beacon's Closet.  So I dug up some old vacation pictures from earlier this year to post today.  I have no idea what I was thinking about the London outfit, I tend to dress pretty poorly when it's cold out and I have to walk everywhere.  Actually, that's probably why I don't have any NY pictures...

London outfit details

Top: J.crew

Sweater: Anthropologie

Pants: Gap

Shoes: Bloch

Accessories: Jas MB bag

Barbados outfit details

Top: Anthropologie

Sweater: Martin and Osa (RIP)

Shoes: Havianas

Accessories: Ray Ban sunglasses

Catbird hat, Longchamp tote