Quintessential Spring Stripes

When I think of stripes and how they are incorporated into spring fashion, I instantly see white and navy. It's reminiscent of a sailor's uniform and brings me into this daydream of boating and yachting and a preppy lifestyle filled with pastel colors mixed with sailor stripes and men in brightly-colored chubbies. There's nothing more springy and preppy than pairing this classic, simple navy and white striped dress with girly, colorful baubles, a denim jacket, and a pair of sandals. Sandals just weren't an option on this gray, gloomy, rainy day, so I went with the slightly less preppy, more trendy, ankle boot.

Dress: French Connection (old) - similar  Boots: Franco Sarto   Denim Jacket: Lucky Brand (old) - similar   Necklace: similar   Earrings: Betsey Johnson - similar

Shades of Seafoam

If yesterday's weather wasn't awesome enough, it was even more beautiful out today. It's a shame I had to spend my day indoors, but at least I looked the part of spring in these shades of seafoam. I posted these shoes on instagram when I got them a few months ago and I'm so happy I finally got to wear them and with this blazer of all things in my wardrobe. The way the variation of these seafoam blue and green hues compliments the shapes of this skirt and the geometric aspect of this blazer is really funky and an extraordinary pairing if I must say so myself. Seafoam is the perfect spring color in my opinion and there are a lot of options already out for the spring (dreaming of you, gorgeous seafoam Rebecca Minkoff tote) so embrace the beachiness!

Blazer: Jaye.e. (old) - similar  Shirt: James Perse   Skirt: Cynthia Steffe (old) - similar   Shoes: Schutz   Nails: Deborah Lipmann - "Mermaid's Kiss"   Necklace: J.Crew (old) - similar

Look Ma, No Jacket

I am welcoming this New York spring day with open arms and sandals (and no jacket in sight)! What a perfect day to wear light spring layers and finally, a real spring day to wear this outrageously awesome Peter Pilotto floral graphic dress. I normally don't like to repeat clothes other than jeans within the same month (I like to keep it fresh, ya know), but I have been planning to wear these sandals with this dress for about a month now and it just hasn't been warm enough to go out in sandals without looking like I'm completely nuts. Platform sandals such as this Elizabeth & James pair, pair well with sheath dresses like this, flared jeans, or even skinny jeans.

Dress: Peter Pilotto for Target   Blazer: Zara (old)   Shoes: Elizabeth and James - similar & similar

Shoe Crush Saturday: Kate Spade Saturday Mid-Heel Slingback Sandals

Mules and slingbacks are making a huge comeback this spring and what I'm digging about these Kate Spade Saturday Mid-Heel Slingback Sandals is that they're a beautiful combination of both styles. These are a slingback and a mule all in one pair of sandals. They come in very neutral colors (black, navy, and terracotta) so no matter which pair you buy, you'll be able to match them with anything. The light contrast heel on the black and navy turns these dark colors into a bright and sweet spring look, while the dark contrast heel on the terracotta bring this airy, girly pair a little more maturity. These slingbacks are very reasonably priced and are made of quality nubuck and leather so while practical and stylish, they're also durable and long-lasting.

Scary Spice Meets Sporty Spice

I hope the Spice Girls reference isn't before anyone's years; that'd be quite a shame. This look may be a result of my delirium the past few days, but it's so working. The lower half of this outfit (the boyfriend jeans and slip ons) is very boyish like Sporty Spice's feminine athletic style, while the top, a bold leopard print and my crazy hair, is a little more along the lines of Scary Spice and her flawlessly fierce and animalistic style.

Blouse: Equipment - similar  Cami: Zara (in stores)   Jeans: ASOS    Shoes: Rag & Bone   Lips: Sephora - It Girl   Necklace: from Italy - similar

Golden Girl

Sometimes you don't need to add bright colors to an outfit to make it exciting. Here's proof: this black and cream outfit is a lot more interesting because of the gold buttons, sparkly gold stripes, gold jewelry, and gold headband. There's no way fall short of chic when you add in lots of gold. It's as good as, well, gold. On one hand the colors of this outfit are very chic and mature, but the indivual pieces put together make for a sweet and youthful look. I'm not trying to look like I'm 30, but I don't want to look like I'm 16. For that reason, I chose these edgier lace-up heeled combat boots and a long blazer that still shows off my waist. It's important to find a good balance between mature and youthful when you're trying to look your age. I think it goes without saying that teens and women in their thirties aim to look like they're in their 20s so keep this style tip in mind.

Shirt: marc by marc jacobs (old)   Skirt: French Connection   Blazer: Nicole Miller (old) - similar  Shoes: Nine West - similar   Headband: J.Crew - similar  Nails: Butter London - "Jack The Lad"

Equipment, How I Adore You

Oh, Equipment, you make the most perfect blouses. There is nothing like the feeling of a soft, luxurious silk Equipment blouse on your skin. They do run a little more expensive than your average blouse, but they literally fit everybody, they come in amazing designs and colors, the material is unlike anything you could ever imagine, and best of all, they'll last you forever. I got lucky enough to snag my equipment blouses from my mom and grandmother's closets :) Regardless, I highly recommend investing in one. You won't regret it; I promise. I love the unique pattern of this particular blouse. It's almost like something I'd expect to find on beautiful African textiles. I think it looks very exotic and safari-esque paired with this necklace.

Blouse: Equipment (old) - similar   Jeans: Zara   Belt: J.Crew - similar   Boots: Ralph Lauren - similar   Necklace: Flea Market find!