Transitional Essentials

Frame Polo / AMO Denim / Matt Bernson Mule / Pamela Love Earrings / Snash Ring / Slate Ring

As we transition into fall, I want to highlight 3 things that are vital for my wardrobe: a jean update, a polo revival, and mules you can actually walk in! First, the jeans. This amazing pair from AMO checks all the boxes on my list for a jean update-- high waisted, cropped, mini flare, raw hem. Can it get any better? The slight fading on the thigh also slims and lengthens the leg so I'm all in! Next, the polo. This isn't a "fratstar" situation... Hopefully we've left those days behind us! This polo by Frame has a some unique detailing with the deep v which adds a bit of femininity and is super soft, too! Last up, the mule. I am OBSESSED with these flat mules by Matt Bernson. I wore them during a lot of my "eurotrip" and I just love how unique, cool, and comfy they are. Shop these favorite pieces for your transitional wardrobe via the links above :)

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Viva Aviva

Viva Aviva Crop Top and Skirt / Custom Stan Smith Sneakers / Wren & Glory Ring / Kate Spade Initial Necklace / Outlette Necklace and Rings / Vintage Rings

When passion, design, and entrepreneurship combine, it can be the start of something amazing. The first time I met emerging designer, Aviva Falke of Viva Aviva, I instantly could feel her passion and positivity and it was infectious! She took a dream and turned it into a reality. With unique designs, quality fabrics, and affordable price, Viva Aviva is one to work into your closet. This amazing pink crop top and skirt are perfect together and apart. I've worn the skirt with a little, black crop top and sky high sandals for a rehearsal dinner and here worn together but pared down with a classic, white sneaker. Quality separates are a necessity in every girl's wardrobe and a great fall back when worn together for a fool proof look. Shop the links above to get my look and learn more about my girl and her line!

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Photography by Becky Siegel

Spring Essentials

Why you should be investing in my top picks for spring below and click the links to shop now!

• White Sneaker- Reminiscing on the days of K-Swiss, the white sneaker is back and here to stay. Brands have streamlined their styles with leather and clean silhouettes making it the perfect shoe for everything from denim to dresses.
• Vintage or Handmade Cutoffs- I am a firm believer in forgoing the $150 designer denim cutoffs and either cutting up your bootcuts from 9th grade or going to your local vintage/thrift store and scoring them for under $20. In a nutshell: worth the extra effort.
• Straw Hat- Not your typical floppy brim with a bow, I'm in love with a more western/farmer style shape that works with or without sand.
• Statement pouch- Some people I say I wear my emotions on my sleeve... so why not throw it on a bag. Love, love, love statement pouches with witty sayings and they are perfect size for all your knickknacks!
• Clubmasters- Kevin Costner circa 1991, anyone? These classics never grow old and have a not-so-typical shape that still feels cool and elevated.
• Duster- I have this love for anything that's slightly frumpy and turning into something cool. The long and light duster coat is a great transition piece for spring that's a bit of the unexpected and chic.
• Grey Tee- Beware of pit stains, but I love a good grey tee. Crew-neck preferred, it's a great neutral and goes with just about everything you would pair a white one with :)

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Staples. Classics. Normcore.

Vintage Jacket / Lands End Sweater / Old Navy Distressed Denim / Forever 21 Black Skinnies / Birkenstocks  / Converse

With trends and styles constantly evolving, there are a few key pieces I fall back on that never seem to let me down: thick and cozy sweaters, black skinnies, and Converse. Put together or sprinkled in with other pieces "of the moment", these classics have tested time and can be styled in so many different ways. For this post, I wore them all together in a very straight forward but stylish way and then a bit more normcore with distressed/relaxed skinnies, Birks, and a vintage cocoon jacket. No matter which way you go, these are some closet staples that you definitely need!

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Photography by @j2martinez / jmrtnz.com

Très Bien

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CHRLDR Tee / JCrew Shorts (similar) / Sam Edelman Booties / Vintage RayBans

Très bien, et vous? This outfit sums up a few of my favorite essentials: a graphic tee, structured black short, leopard booties, and wayfarers (preferably vintage!) I hold these RayBans near and dear to my heart as they are my late grandfather's from the 1950s when RayBan first launched the infamous classics. I love the oversized shape and slight tilt that gives them a bit of differentiation from the modern design. Start with the Bans or any of the other essentials for a solid foundation to your wardrobe. Easy, breezy, and à la mode (without the ice cream).

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Photography by Jeff Thibodeau