Fashion

Stripes and Statements

The weather finally cooled down a bit in New York, allowing me to feel comfortable in something other than a tank top! This weekend, I broke out a 3/4 sleeve striped shirt from J. Crew that had been banished to the back of my drawer due to the aforementioned no-sleeve requirement.

Pairing a casual striped tee with a big, bold statement necklace is one of my favorite looks. With jeans, it’s a casual yet chic look. Switch out the jeans for a miniskirt and heels and you’re ready for a night out. Here are some of my favorite options, most of which are on sale at J. Crew! As if you needed another reason to shop for some stripes!

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1. Two by Vince Camuto $39.90 | 2. J. Crew Stone Mix Necklace$135 (40% with code STYLE40) | 3. J. Crew Butterfly Wing Necklace $99.99 (40% with code STYLE40) | 4. J. Crew Shrunken Tee $59.99 (40% with code STYLE40) | 5. Gap Raglan Stripe $26.95 | 6. Madewell Slub V. Neck $32 | 7. J. Crew Linen Engineered Stripe Tee $29.99 (40% with code STYLE40)

 

Milly at BR!

I’d heard a rumor that Banana Republic was in the midst of collaborating with Milly and much to my excitement, said collaboration is here! Available in stores and online TODAY, the 50 item collection features an array of dresses, tops, skirts, shorts and accessories. The collaboration is a match made in heaven. Beach-worthy, bold colors and prints adorn classic, sophisticated shapes making for one heck of an appealing collection. While sporting any of the outfits would make me a happy lady, I am partial to a few pieces that need to get in my closet stat!

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Milly Collection Colorblock Maxi Dress | $165
MillyCollectionFeathersShort
Milly Collection Feathers Short | $55
MillyCollectionMedallionPrintRollSleeveTop
Milly Collection Medallion Print Top | $89.50
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Milly Collection Striped Fit and Flare Dress
Milly Collection Coated Tote | $130
Milly Collection Coated Tote | $130

 

What are your favorites?

 

Sweet Sneaks

Summer is officially here in DC. It appears that spring didn’t deem 2013 worthy of its appearance, as we’ve gone from 50 degree temperatures to 80 degree temperatures with a heaping serving of humidity!

While I typically spend the summer sporting an array of sandals, this year I’m loving the fashionable selection of sneakers available from some of my favorite designers.

Talk about a throw back! I lived in Keds of all colors when I was a kid. These perforated, lace-less slip-ons are low maintenance, high style and let’s face it, the polka dot sneaker is adorable while still managing to be adult enough for a twenty-something.

Keds Rookie Slipon | $49.95
Keds Rookie Slipon | $49.95
Keds Champion Dot Sneaker | $44.95
Keds Champion Dot Sneaker | $44.95

Keds and Kate Spade are a match made in fashionista heaven. I love chevron and I love shoes; ’nuff said.

Keds for Kate Spade New York Kick Sneaker | $75
Keds for Kate Spade New York Kick Sneaker | $75

Chuck Taylor’s are classic but the new range of colors to choose from kick up the style factor a notch or two! No surprise the mint is my favorite!

Chuck Taylor Low Sneaker in Beach Glass | $44.95
Chuck Taylor Low Sneaker in Beach Glass | $44.95

I’ll have to take advantage of some Memorial Day sales and pick up a pair of cool kicks in which to spend the summer strolling the streets of NYC!