Hair Flips and Slip Dresses

Mason by Michelle Mason Slip Dress / Alex Monroe Necklace / Pared Sunnies / Tibi Mules

For some reason, the moment I step off the plane in California, I'm smiling. The sun beating down (I'll take an endless summer), the warmth, it's convincing. A usual sucker for all things neutral, this trip was tempting me to whip out my sunshine colored slip dress. Mason makes one of my favorite silhouettes in the silkiest material with the cleanest keyhole you've ever seen. Easy, minimal, slightly sexy, it's the perfect dress for day to night, spring to late summer. The mini length makes it a great fit with a simple sneaker, or mix things up with a metallic mule. Finished with pale pink sunnies and personal jewelry, you have a look that will be turning heads and frowns upside down.

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Photography by Henry Young

That Brooklyn Denim Vibe

Collarless Vest / Vintage Oversized Shirt / Vintage Tommy Hilfiger Jeans / Tibi Mules

Another title for this look might've been Denim on Denim: Part II. A little more risky than my first look but worth it for anyone who's willing to try! This also plays a bit into my love for oversized. I take a crisp but oversized button down and cool it up with a collarless denim vest. This also tames the larger feel of the shirt and pairs perfectly with a straight boyfriend jean. With a clean cuff and structural mules, I elevate the look for a new take on denim on denim.

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Photography by @ambertaylor1086

Full Tux

 

Vintage Levi's Denim Jacket / Vintage Cotton Oxford / Patch Pocket Flares / Tibi Mules

The Canadian Tuxedo. Originating from the famous Bing Crosby, this trend has ebbed in and out of style in various shapes and silhouettes. From Bing, to Super Troopers, to Justin and Britney, it has had its fair share of ups and downs. I'm bringing it back around with a nod to the 70s and a taste of the 80s. Highwaisted, wide leg, patch pocket flare, cotton top, boxy jacket, pointy boot. The play on proportions and combination of decades elevates the look to a fresher, streetstyle chic. Shop by look above for your new TUX.

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Photography by @j2martinez/jmrtnz.com

Fashion Meets Comfort

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Old Navy Dress (similar [1] [2] [3] [4]) / NY&Co Chambray Shirt (similar) / Tibi Mules / Jules Smith Choker / Vintage Gold Chain and Rings

I am all about the whole fashion meets comfort thing. When you’re working a jam-packed day or taking the city by storm for some much needed weekend shopping, you want to be comfortable but also look pulled together. A bright cotton dress, chambray around the waist, and mules take the cake. Easy. Breezy. Summerly Chic.

I don’t usually get too overexcited by jewelry but ever since I spotted the Eddie Borgo chokers on Shopbop, I have been obsessed. Thankfully, I was able to snag the Jules Smith at a more reasonable price (link above). A choker can make a statement on its own or layered with other chains, as well. As long as it’s not the stretchy black one we wore when we were 10, I think we’ll be good to go ;)

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Photography by Jeff Thibodeau

Overalls: City Edition

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Forever 21 Button Down / Blank Denim Overalls / Tibi Mules / Vintage and Urban Outfitters Rings

The onesie trend continues but in overall form. While overalls may bring back memories of sandboxes and Tonka trucks, you can style them in an updated fashion. I love to style mine with a crop top, striped tee, lace top, or button down like above. Pairing them with a fun heel or quirky sneaker elevates the outfit from turning too kiddy or farmhand. I'm not going to go on my usual rant about how anyone can wear them as they flatter more straight and boyish body types, but that doesn't mean you can't try them on!

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Photography by Jeff Thibodeau

Spring Spirited

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Last weekend finally graced us with some warmth and sunshine after this never-ending winter vortex. Naturally, I refused to wear a real jacket and threw on my new open-toe Tibi mules that are "so hot right now". I ventured down to the East Village and the Lower East Side for some much needed vintage shopping. Just about everyone in New York had the same idea... Walked past Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller and spotted Sarah Silverman while stopping for a quick cup of joe at Think Coffee.

Now for the outfit-- pastels are HUGE for spring. While I naturally gravitate to all things neutral, it's refreshing to see a bit of color that's not completely overwhelming. After working with pastels for weeks now at the office, I've become completely obsessed and feel the need to fill my wardrobe immediately with pale pinks and blues. Luckily, I didn't have to go outside my closet (or my mother's for that matter) to achieve what I was looking for. Before moving to Manhattan, I managed to snag this sweater and belt from my mom that she probably hasn't worn since 1980. This pastel pink "spring knit" sweater is just another great example of the cyclical motion of trends, raging in the 80s and back in 2014.

**Styling Tip: When wearing pastels, keep the outfit tonal by pairing with other pale colors, white, or a light wash jean like I did.

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Photography by Amber Taylor