Midi Mix Up

This is another fabulous oldie but goodie {and by oldie I of course mean a whole 2 years or so} that for some reason I hadn't worn in ages. I love the classic cut of it and ladylike length, while the contrasting patterns keep it from being too uptight.

Sweater: Theory // Dress: Nanette Lepore {old, but try this Asos one} // Belt: Vintage

Bracelet: C. Wonder {sadly not Hermes} // Nail Polish: Essie 'Mint Candy Apple' 

Bag: Zara

Heels: Kimchi Blue from Urban Outfitters
{I have these in black AND camel. They are not only a steal, but also SO comfortable}

Mix and Match

Reason #37 for why I can't get rid of clothes: Literally everything I am wearing is at least 4 years old (except for the bag and bracelet), but I've never thought of putting the three together until now. Have I gotten more creative? Crazy? Mature? Eh, maybe one out of three...

Top: Nanette Lepore {try this or this in short sleeve} // Skirt: Vera Wang
 // Blazer: Theory {try this or this}

Nail Polish: Essie 'Where's My Chauffeur?' // Bracelet: J. Crew

Bag: J. Crew // Flats: FS/NY

Pattern Party

Poufiness. Pockets. Patterns. This dress truly does have it all! Even though the two patterns probably shouldn't work together, they delightfully do. Now, it may be ages before I have any Peter Pilotto or Mary Katrantzou, but this at least gives me a little taste of the pattern play that they both do. This dress was a wonderful score on Gilt last year, amazingly, before midi skirts were all the rage. 

This little number is yet another example of why I love statement pieces (especially when running late!) Instead of endlessly obsessing over options, you just need a few little accents and you're good to go. 

Dress: Nanette Lepore {try this or this}

Rings: Vintage // Nail Polish: Essie 'Midnight Cami'

{Also had to include a shot of the layers underneath the skirt that give it the perfect poufiness!}

Necklace worn as a Bracelet: Spike the Punch 

Ballet Flats: Sam Edelman {try these or these}