Showing posts with label OOTD. Show all posts
Showing posts with label OOTD. Show all posts

Monday, June 25, 2012

[Personal Style] Spikes & Grey for Summer!


Summer has officially arrived and with that comes hotter temps, street festivals, and outdoor shopping.  Many of us naturally associate summer with bright vibrant colors and fun prints.  While I love my fair share of  vibrant jewel-tone colors and stunning prints, a large portion of my wardrobe is composed of greys, whites and blacks.  Because a neutral color palette comprises a large percentage of my wardrobe I like to infuse these tones in a fun and new way that are still trend right.  


During these warmer months the city of Chicago comes to life with multiple street festivals and outdoor shopping festival happening weekly.  My standard uniform for outdoor events is a comfy dress with chic and edgy accessories, and most importantly statement flats.  Just because color is a huge trend for the summer season, doesn't mean color always has to be the focal point of every summer ensemble.


Check out my comfy, edgy, chic ensemble that features spikes & greys: 




What I'm wearing: Tom Ford (sunnies); Monki shapeless dress; ASOS spiked belt; Sam Edelman Spiked Loafers; Vintage Giorgio Chain Bag.

Friday, May 25, 2012

[My Personal Style] Comfy, Edgy, Chic: My Memorial Day Ensemble


Memorial Day weekend is the first official kick-off ushering in summer.  This year I'll be spending the Memorial Day weekend catching up with friends and family at a few different barbeques (or what they say in the Midwest 'cook-outs').  Since this time of year is still a bit iffy with the weather my Memorial Day ensemble is all about chic layering-which I've had to become an expert in since Chicago has such bi-polar weather.

I'll be stepping out in my signature style: Comfy, Edgy & Chic.  I've chosen a long cotton jersey maxi dress paired with a cotton twill jacket and dressed up with key edgy accessories.  Don't forget that just because it's an easy-going holiday weekend, it's not an excuse to show up at your family or friends get together in a lack luster ensemble.




What I'm wearing: Rachel Pally Maxi Dress, Obey Military Jacket, Jeffrey Campbell Wedges, Juicy Couture Necklace & Chain Bracelet, L.A.M.B Watch, Links Bracelet, Gaga's Workshop Bracelet, ASOS Spiked Ear Cuff, DSQUARED2 Aviators, ASOS Envelope Clutch


Want to replicate my Memorial Day style? Check out my suggestions below:

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend! "Eat, Drink & Be Merry" xoxo