Black + Blue

Vintage Camisole / Vintage Embroidered Levi's (similar) / Prabal Gurung Sandals / Arrow Necklace / Gorjana Necklace via Rocksbox

There's something so simple but amazingly chic about pairing black and denim. Maybe because they were some the first classics for your wardrobe, and despite the evolution of fashion, they have stood the test of time. The cuts, patterns, and silhouettes have changed thru the decades but each variation holds true in your closet.

I know you're shocked, but I often find my black and denim to have a bit of a 90s vibe to them. Absolutely fell in love with these vintage embroidered Levi's and vintage black camisole. Small details but overall simplicity lend these pieces to be great no matter what you pair them with. I added a lace up sandal to complete the look. Sexy but sophisticated, shop similar pieces above to get some great black and blue worked into your wardrobe.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

70s Forever

Graham & Spencer Top / Vintage Levi Cutoffs / Madewell "Fanny Pack" / Topshop Platforms (similar) / Outlette Necklace / Wishbone Necklace

Ever since I discovered some of my mom’s handknit sweaters from the 70s, the era has forever been present (visible or not) in my style and part of my personality. I love the carefree vibes of the flower child decade. Zero product, wavy hair, center parts, minimal makeup, floaty tops, and the highest platforms you can find. Easy and sexy, you can take the 70s full on or pared back. I reeled in the hippiness a bit in my look today by adding a pair of denim cutoffs to my sky-high platforms and balloon sleeve, embroidered top. Still highwaisted and Levi’s of course, the shorts nod to the 70s without taking it costumey. My favorite part of this outfit: the most amazing fanny pack. Tiny and perfect, this saddle brown belt with a little pouch big enough for your chapstick (#practical) finishes it off with just the right amount of leather. Shop the links above to add some 70s love into your life.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

White Hot Summer

Mossimo Lace Top / Vintage Abercrombie Skirt (similar here, here and here) / See by Chloe Booties (similar) / Jules Smith Necklace via Rocksbox / Vintage Rings

There's something wonderfully refreshing about an all white, light, cotton outfit for summer. Easy and breezy, it keeps your look clean and keeps you cool. I took my all white in a slight 70s bohemian direction alla Isabel Marant. Adopting the off-the-shoulders that's everywhere lately and giving it a lace detail and bloused bottom immediately give off that perfect Jane Birkin vibe. Paired with an equally light cotton skirt (remember those Abercrombie days?), a perforated bootie, natural hair and skin, and you achieve a gorgeous summer look with a nod to the 70s. Shop the links above to get my look and similar options!

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Mix Up Your Montauk

WGACA Vintage Chloe Top (similar knit or similar pineapple) / Vintage Moschino Pants via The Bargain District (similar or similar or similar) / Madewell Sandals / Gorjana Bracelet and Sophie Harper Ring via Rocksbox / Outlette Necklace and Rings 

With the Fourth of July approaching and just about every New Yorker heading to either the Hamptons or Montauk, I found it the perfect opportunity to highlight a look that will set you apart from the rest. One of my new favorite tops... maybe ever... is this vintage Chloe knit pineapple top. Island and vintage vibes make it a perfect choice for a hot summer day paired with denim cutoffs or overalls. I decided to chic it up a bit by adding these white, pinstripe Moschino trousers. A stiff material and oversized leg are a fresh take on the typical linen we adopt during the summer months. Keep a slouchy bottom by wearing them low rise with flat sandals. Shop similar links above and make a chic statement.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Powersuit Revamp

Vintage YSL Blazer via The Bargain District / Target Basic Tee / Vintage Levi's Cutoffs / Tibi Slingbacks (similar) / Outlette Necklace and Rings 

Revamp your 80s power suit. This vintage YSL blazer caught my eye immediately with its boxy shape, pinstripe, and pristine tailoring. But when working it into an outfit, I had to take extra care to keep it from looking dated. I tamed the shoulderpad-bearing jacket by pairing it with a simple, white tee and vintage Levi's cutoffs. The more casual vibe of the top and shorts modernize the blazer while letting it be the focal point of the outfit. Pair the whole look with a simple sneaker or fun heel for a more streetstyle look. Shop the links above to get the exact blazer and more :)

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Throwback Game

Striped & Cropped Sweater / Vintage Skortalls / Atelje 71 Laceup Sandal / Gorjana Bracelet and Sophie Harper Ring via Rocksbox / Outlette Necklace and Rings / Vintage Rings

We all know I'm a sucker for anything 90s. Cropped, denim, any type of onesie? Make it a full on affair. While sometimes I go for a full on 90s look with no shame, I like to "cool it up" a bit by adding other silhouettes and elements in the outfit. The main element I added to the 90s inspo of this look was a sporty, rugby vibe alla Alex Wang spring 2010. A thick, rugby stripe and full-on lace up sandals with a deconstructed skate/cleat quality add an unexpected flair to the 90s silhouette of the "skortall" and cropped sweater. Shop the links above to get my look and mix up your throwback game...pun intended.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Vintage Suno. Need I say more?

Vintage Suno Tank via The Bargain District / J.Crew Shorts / Platform Supergas / Vintage Sunnies via Brooklyn Flea Market / Gorjana Bracelet and Sophie Harper Ring via Rocksbox / Outlette Necklace and Rings / Vintage Rings

Nothing says summer like a festive print and no one does prints like Suno. This vintage Suno top was one of the first things to catch my eye during my first meeting with The Bargain District. Crisp material, pastel pineapple print, AND crochet detailing... It was a done deal. One of my new favorite pieces in my wardrobe, I would pair this top with any white bottom or a contrasting print, like I did with a stripe here. The strong navy lines makes a nice contrast against the pastel and feminine qualities of the top. Finished with a simple white platform sneaker and my favorite 70s “Chloe-esque” sunnies, and you’ve got yourself a fresh look for the height of summer. 

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Perfect Beach Combo

Stone Cold Fox X Beach Riot Swimsuit / Lack of Color Straw Hat / Wren & Glory Ring / Kate Spade Initial Necklace / Outlette Necklace and Rings / Vintage Rings

I am a true beach lover. So when it comes to swim style and accessories, I love finding new patterns and shapes that set the best pieces apart. My perfect beach combo of the day involves an amazing one piece by a collaboration between Stone Cold Fox and Beach Riot paired with an equally exquisite straw fedora by Lack of Color. Amazing boning in the construction of the deep v is equal parts structural and sexy and the pattern and ruffle detailing add a bit of girly, vintage charm to the suit. I paired my one piece with a classically constructed straw fedora that is truly one of the most perfect straw hat shapes I have found yet. Shop the links above to get my look and happy beaching!

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Brush Your Shoulders Off

MLM Label Top / Vintage Polo Cutoffs / Target Wedges (similar) / Wren & Glory Ring / Kate Spade Initial Necklace / Outlette Necklace and Rings / Vintage Rings

Another key piece to add to your wardrobe this summer: anything off the shoulder. That dose of shoulder and collarbone add the perfect amount of femininity and slight sex appeal to anything you pair it with. I decided to pair my voluminous off-the-shoulder top with some tiny little cutoffs and a mix between a wedge and a platform. The contrast of proportions and the right dose of skin make this outfit great for a day of shopping into a night out with the girls. Shop the links above and brush your shoulders off a bit.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Denim on Denim on Denim

Vintage L.L. Bean Jacket / Vintage Denim Shirt / Vintage Levi's Cutoffs / Arizona Birkenstocks / Vintage, Handmade, and

My boyfriend likes to call me "denim warrior" and for good reason. Denim is a major part of my daily wardrobe, so you can often find me in denim on denim... on denim, which of course, is where this nickname comes from. I've done a few lessons on AVV about wearing denim on denim, and here I'm going all out. And all out vintage for that matter. Some of the best vintage pieces I've found (and that I tend to wear the most) are amazing denim styles that I've found for a bargain. You can go to those high end boutiques and spend $200-$300 on vintage Levi’s OR you can go to your local thrift store or Etsy and buy them at more than a tenth the cost! I scored these vintage Levi’s cutoffs at the infamous No Relation/L Train Vintage for $7, this shirt at the Brooklyn Flea for $15, and this vintage L.L. Bean jacket at The Vintage Twin pop up shop for $65!

Now for the styling! I mixed the washes a bit, contrasted the roughness of the denim, and played with the buttoning for a peek of skin. While the pieces are oversized, the little details of pulling a back tuck on the shirt, keeping the pieces open, and that dose of skin make it fresh. Shop my look above (I found the exact jacket for you on Etsy!) and check out some of these vintage/thrift spots when you are next in NY! You’re in for a deal!

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Hats Off

Lack of Color Hat / BB Dakota Duster / Cotton On Tee / Vintage-Handmade Polo cutoffs / Asos Booties (similar) / Handmade, Vintage, Outlette Rings

I've recently become hooked on hats. Well-made? Amazing shape? A good hat can take your look from 0 to 60 real quick. Some notable hatmakers can top out around $300 but I managed to find a brand with the same quality as those more notable brands at a fraction of the price. Meet Lack of Color. An Aussie brand (ps I'm also hooked on Australian brands lately- thinking a visit is in order soon enough!) that kills it in craftsmanship and price. I only found it fitting to pair their Montana style with an outfit as amazingly western. Clean white and denim, a contrast length duster, and kick ass boots finish off the look. Shop the links above to get it now. TGIF and hats off to an amazing weekend!

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Shoe Envy

The Mode Collective Strappy Sandal / Three of Something Top / Vintage Levi Cutoffs / Outlette Necklace and Rings

Anyone who knows me well knows I am the epitome of a "shoe whore". I love an excuse to wear a good heel and will usually spend the extra $ for the perfect, quality pair. Case in point: The Mode Collective. I saw these strappy red sandals and instantly died over them. The heel height is divine and the suede red strappies add to their sex appeal. In true form, I tamed them down a bit by adding my (first ever) vintage cutoffs... excuse the rips... and an easy, breezy, white top. So excited to finally break out my spring/summer closet and generate some serious shoe envy ;)

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bodySUIT UP

Morgan Lane Bodysuit / Clo Intimo Bra / Vintage Levi Cutoffs / Alexander Wang Booties / Outlette, Wanderlust & Co via Rocksbox, and Vintage Rings

It's P.J. day in a new way. Wear your bodysuit out in public?! I've got the one. This Morgan Lane bodysuit is the perfect piece to spice up your look at home and while hitting the streets. With a bra underneath of course, you can pair this bodysuit with your favorite denim cutoffs or boyfriend jeans to bring the look a bit more down to earth. A classic black boot (with a bit of heel to lengthen the leg) and layering rings and you're on your way a look that's equal parts sexy and casual.

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Photography by Becky Siegel

A Softer Side

Endless Rose Top / Blank NYC Overalls / Burton Platforms (similar) / Clo Intimo Bra / Vintage Watch / Gorjana Necklace and Wanderlust & Co Ring via Rocksbox/ Outlette, Handmade, and Vintage Rings

You may not have guessed that there’s a softer side to overalls, but I’m here to tell you there is! While sometimes my styling airs more towards a tomboy personality, there are flecks of femininity that I love to play up on occasion. Taking overalls and turning them into a surprisingly girly look is just the thing. By pairing this delicate “lacey” white top and sky high 70s platforms, a new element is brought to the overall: a sweeter side with a touch of vintage flair.  Shop the links above to bring a dash of girl to your overalls!

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Photography by Becky Siegel

#LiveInLevis

L Train Vintage Levi's Buttondown and Cutoffs / Converse / Wanderlust & Co, Outlette, Handmade, and Vintage Rings

My true love for vintage started with my first pair of vintage Levi's cutoffs. I still have them and wear them even though they're half falling apart out of sheer love and nostalgia. So needless to say, there has always been a special place in my heart for Levi's! Here I decided to pay a special tribute to Levi's and my tomboy side while exploring Astoria, Queens. These cutoffs are a bit oversized so I switched things up by only keeping the top button secured. It adds a bit of surprise and sex appeal to what would've been as I like to call, "a full on boy outfit"! Happy exploring with #LiveInLevis!

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Photography by Becky Siegel