Anchors Away

Like tutus, gold chains and cutoff shorts, striped tops are one of those things I constantly accumulate whether I need them or not {though in my head, I ALWAYS do.} I like that this one is just cropped enough so it works with a high waisted skirt, but not so much that I'll be at risk of creating a scandal at work.

Top: Forever 21 {similar here and here, love this one too} // Skirt: H&M 

Necklace: J. Crew {similar at Baublebar} // Bracelet: J. Crew // Nail Polish: Essie 'Pearly White'

Sandals: Pour La Victoire // Toenail Polish: Essie 'Watermelon'

Color Crush

I got this dress years back at one of my favorite stores in San Francisco, Ambiance. It was blocks from where my parents used to live and always had a great selection of unique but affordable pieces. Have yet to find somewhere quite the same here...

Most importantly though, I FINALLY got a new couch. Aside from being way more grown-up, its also much better for the outfit shots. Not as good as ACTUAL photos outside {or at least minus the fake walls} but its a start.

Jacket: Kulson // Dress: BB Dakota {try this or this}

Necklace: Anthropologie {almost identical here} // Bracelet: J. Crew

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Shoes: Pour La Victoire {almost identical here...and on sale!} // Bag: Zara {similar here, fancy version here}

Sundress City

This was one of those rare weekdays where my outfit change didn't involve gym clothes or pajamas, but another dress! It was a crazy busy day, but I managed to snap a few pictures of two of my favorite sundresses {oldies but goodies.}

Dress: Anthropologie {old, try this or this}

Sunglasses: Ray Ban // Shoes: Converse // Bag: Old Navy

Dress: Robert Rodriguez {try this, this or this} // Bracelet: J. Crew

Sandals: Pour La Victoire

Beat the Heat

Jacket: James Perse // Dress: Tibi // Bag: Old Navy

Earrings, Bracelet: Vintage // Nail Polish: Essie ' Mint Candy Apple'

Sandals: Pour La Victoire

Business Blues

I got this dress back when my parents were living in San Francisco and there were cute little stores on every corner {among other wonderful things!} While I adore it, the fit felt a little off when I tried it on recently-- too loose/long for play but not quite right for work. So I went for my two favorite ways to transform anything-- layering and belting. Boom! Like a while new dress. Oh and there are pockets, so pretty much I've fallen back in love with it...

Dress: Tory Burch {similar here and here} // Blouse: Elizabeth and James {try this or this} //
Blazer: Kulson // Belt: D&G

I call this 'Business meets Nantucket'

Bracelets: Vintage, Banana Republic

Bag: J. Crew // Heels: Pour La Victoire

Bring on the Brights

Sweater: J. Crew // Skirt: Asos {similar here and here} // Jacket: Zara

Necklace: J. Crew {try this} // Bracelet: Baublebar

{This necklace surprisingly goes with quite a lot, well at least I think it does!}

Bag: J. Crew // Shoes: Pour La Victoire

A Stroke of Genius

No not the outfit, although I do really love the combination...I'm referring to the painterly brushstrokes of the skirt of course! Granted, I wore this less than a month ago--which I assume everyone will remember, though likely not at all-- but its too good not to put it on repeat

Skirt: H&M {Sold out, but some might be left in store!} // Sweater: Theory

Necklace: Anthropologie {also similar at Baublebar} // Ring: H&M
Sadly the necklace came after the pics, because it matched my ring perfectly! 

Bag: J. Crew // Ballet Flats: Pour La Victoire

Aztec Gold

While it looks more like paisley from afar, its actually a cool Aztec inspired print, with that wonderful retro vibe I do love so much. No shocker here but my accessories are...gold! Ok, so maybe not points for creativity, but this dress makes me so happy I don't care. Did I mention it has pockets?

Dress: Trina Turk {try this or this} // Blazer: Marc Jacobs

Necklaces: Max & Chloe // Gift from Parents {try this zodiac one at BaubleBar}

Nail Polish: Essie "Where's My Chauffeur?" // Bracelet: HRH Collection

Heels: Pour La Victoire

Tan and Tasseled

While I wish the tan in the title referred to my skintone as a result of some recent tropical vacation, its sadly only a reference the color of the stripes on my sundress. I think this is the 3rd appearance already of this J. Crew necklace, but it really goes with everything...I'm almost tempted to buy another as back-up! Of course, what I need to do is start buying less and paring down what I do have, but where's the fun in that?

Dress: Old Navy {try this or this}

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

Sandals: Pour La Victoire {now more than 50% off on Amazon!} // Bracelets: J. Crew


Other than being crazy comfortable, I just ADORE the little gold heels!

Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing

While I have faux leather galore (and certainly adore), sometimes a girl needs some good old fashioned leather. Thanks to this dress just having leather panels, it felt great on a 'cool' summer day (aka 80 degrees.)  That being said, a full leather dress is next on my list. Oh and a  full leather midi. Ok I may have an addiction...

Dress: Renvy {similar here and here}

Necklace: Anthropologie {similar in turquoise}

Nail Polish: Essie 'Boom Boom Room' // Ring: Ambiance // Bracelets: J. Crew, Vintage

{I later realized I had forgotten to put on earrings and all of a sudden felt naked...}

Heels: Pour La Victoire

I have no idea why, but I really like this shot for some reason....Maybe because there 

isn't any fake wood!

One and Done

I've been bad. Irresponsible. Unforgivable. Yes, I have not posted since the 4th of July. I keep meaning to but things have managed to be crazy lately (both good and bad!) I'll bake you cookies to make up for it, ok?

I love this A.P.C dress, not just because my amazing friend gave it me, but because its so effortless. Instead of spending time mixing and matching in the morning, just throw it on and BAM done. What's not to love about that? I was feeling extra crazy and went all silver for the accessories.

Dress: A.P.C {try this or this} // Jacket: Zara // Watch: Michael Kors

Necklace: BaubleBar {similar}

Ballet Flats: Pour la Victoire // Nail Polish: Essie "Naughty Nautical"

It's Hip to be Square

I fell in love with the cut of the dress and the fact that it has puff sleeves AND pockets.  I believe every piece of clothing should come with an option for pockets-- they just make everything better. Granted, I rarely put anything in them, but I like knowing the option is there. Plus, the dress has a sort of urban safari feel to it, which I'm totally on board with.

I was not sold however, on the gigantic square buttons...at first. I contemplated removing them but decided that the geometry of them really did suit the neckline. Plus, when has a Milly dress ever done me wrong? Plus, its another instance of a necklace being built right in, making getting dressed in the morning a snap!

So apparently I can't always trust my first instincts, but can always trust the designer's!

Dress: Milly {I really couldn't find an exact match, but you could try this or this}
 // Watch: Michael Kors // Nail Polish: Essie 'Borrowed & Blue'

Details // Bracelets: Vintage, J. Crew {similar}

Heels: Pour La Victoire