Technicolor Time

Fact: I bought these amazing Wolford tights way way back in 2008 when I was in Paris with the parents...and they still have not a run or scratch to them. Usually I got through tights faster than I can drink a cup of coffee, but Wolford's truly are worth it. Granted, I'm not wearing cobalt blue tights every day {actually its probably been a year or two} but still very impressive wouldn't you say?

Its pretty obvious I've been into the monochrome look of late, especially my go to all black, but I felt like mixing it up today. While I may love my feathered skirts and leather shorts, I usually shy away from colored tights for some reason. My world has been rocked though and there is no going back. Bring on your purple, your burgundy, you red, I'll try 'em all {at least once...}

Dress: James Perse

Hat: Target // Coat: H&M (similar here and here)

{Ok so technically this was Saturday, but way better shot of the coat than this morning's attempt!}

Earrings: J. Crew // Nail Polish: Essie 'Midnight Cami' // Ring: H&M

Bracelets: Saks Jandel 

Boots: Stuart Weitzman 5050 // Tights: Wolford {similar here, or try these or these}

{up close}

Gingham Gal

While I absolutely adore the crispness of an all white suit, I am also a complete klutz. The two do not usually mix well, so I tend to avoid wearing more than one item of white clothing at a time (my life is so hard right??) 

So really, you could say that with this outfit I am living on the edge and laughing in the face of danger. No, I am not being dramatic at all. This is truly momentous, I mean, what next? Will I don a pair of overalls?! Ok that will never happen without a gun to my head (maybe not even then), but you get the idea.

As if an all white suit doesn't just scream summer already, I threw in my neon gingham button down. Gingham just feels so breezy and carefree...don't ask me why. Apparently I like tying my button downs too, perhaps I'm a little bit country?

Jacket: James Perse {similar} // Shirt: J. Crew {almost identical here} // Skirt: Zara {this is super cute}

Necklace: Vintage from my Mom {similar}

Bracelets: J. Crew // HRH Collection

Peplum Party

While I love the look of peplum's on dainty runway models and 1940's movie sirens, I was never quite sure if I liked them on me. This dress has enough of a peplum (one half to be exact) to give it a vintage feel, but not so much as to date it as 'trendy.' The ruching on the bodice combined with the floral print and silhouette just further enhances the retro look.

Dresses like this are pure gold, because you can dress them up or down, take them to the office or out on the town. Its like two dresses for the price of one!

Jacket: James Perse {similar} // Dress: Trina Turk {try this or this}

Necklace: Banana Republic {similar} // Bracelet: J. Crew {similar} 

// Nail Polish: Essie 'Ole Caliente'

Hot Child in the City

This is the first of what I am sure will be many posts that could fall under this title, but you gotta somewhere right? Also, the song just happens to be currently stuck in my head...and now, likely yours too. (You're welcome!) I'm sure in a month I'll look back fondly at a mere 90 degree day, but right now I'm pretty sure this is what the Wicked Witch meant when she screamed she was 'melting.'

So without further ado, my lessons for surviving the heat:

1) Stay Inside.

2) If 1 is not possible, wear a dress.*

3) Hydrate (water and champagne work wonders!)

Linen Jacket: James Perse {try this or this} // Dress: Aryeh {similar, but this is a dream version}
// Necklace: Vintage from my Mom {similar}

Bracelets: J. Crew Golden Gears // DIY {try layering this}

Ballet Flats: Report // Nail Polish: Essie Hip-Anema

*shorts are obviously encouraged (for boys and girls!) but at least for me, are not office appropriate (sigh...)