Back in Black

While my top obsessions may be sequins and feathers (hmm..and leather), the next one would be any item of clothing made out of neoprene/scuba material. I don't know if its the feel of it, the fullness or the fact that it happens to magically hide any areas you are...less than pleased with...but I love it! Plus, what better backdrop for a statement necklace like this than all black?

Dress: Madewell {similar here and here} // T-shirt: H&M // Belt: Vintage YSL {thank you Mustard Seed!}

Jacket: J. Crew {similar here and here} // Purse: J. Crew

Necklace: J. Crew {this is almost identical} // Bracelet: J. Crew 

{um I swear I have not sold my soul to J. Crew!}

Heels: Zara

Pearls and Twirls

While this may not be my twirliest skirt (yes, I do rank clothes by their twirliness), its over 60 and I have banished my tights, so I'll be twirling and prancing around the city until fall. Since I still do have to work though, pearls at least bring me a little back down to earth and remind me of the need to still posses a degree of responsibility. 

Blazer: Marc by Marc Jacobs {similar} // Blouse: Piazza Sempione {try this sleeveless one} // 

Skirt: Zara {love this Milly one} // 

Earrings: Betsey Johnson  {similar} // Watch: Michael Kors Large Runway

Nail Polish: Essie "In the Cab-Ana"

Belt: D&G // Bracelet: J. Crew {similar here and here}