Transition

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Dress - Priory of Ten//Leather Jacket - Muubaa

The weather is finally starting to get nicer, and now's the time to play with transition pieces for winter to spring.  A long, lightweight dress with fun details like this Priory of Ten one with sheer top details, is appropriate for the slowly (very slowly) rising temperatures.  Pair it with a leather jacket for the parts of the day when the sun fades back into the clouds.  

 

 

Photos by Tony Yang

Shopophyle - Accessorize

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Spring White

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Shirt - H&M//necklace - Greenbeads by Emily & Ashley//shorts - Zara 

The beauty of white-on-white is that you can wear it all year long.  I love this soft, sheer button-down for it's versatility.  I've swapped out my pants for shorts because it's technically spring, but maybe I'll just hang out on my windowsill until the weather matches the season.

 

Photos by Angelito Jusay

 

 

 

Shopophyle - Spring 2014 Wants

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Spring 2014 wants


Spring is upon us, and with the change in season comes a need for fresh pieces in rotation.  Here are my Spring 2014 Shopophyle wants!
 

1. Faded denim - H&M denim shirt  
The denim trend always comes back in the spring, and this time I'm loving the faded denim washes on shirts.

2. Orange Lippie - MAC Cosmetics makeup
I've already broken out my OCC Lip Tar in Beta, but that's for my more daring days.  This color will be more versatile for everyday wear.

3. Mini bag -  3.1 Phillip Lim satchel handbag
I mean, just look at those polka dots! How can one resist? 

4. Mini bag #2 - Elizabeth and James leather purse
Mini, bucket style, and pastel, this little number hits three different spring trends at once.

5. Culottes - Topshop
You have to be a little more daring to pull these off, but paired with the right pieces, it can be done gracefully.

6. Embellished shades - Dsquared2
These instantly make any outfit more fun, while still looking sophisticated and glamorous.  I'll be dreaming about the Swarovski-encrusted beauties while I look for a more affordable version.

7. Pastel blue color - Essie nail polish in Truth or Flare
This is one of my favorite spring colors, and a manicure is the easiest way to incorporate it into a look.  Listed as a "vintage blue denim", it is just begging to be paired with my h&m shirt [#1], don't you think?

8. Colorful kicks -  New balance shoes
I have no qualms about the current moment that bright, colorful kicks are having (nor do my feet).  This spring I'm going to (comfortably) explore more into what kind of creative fun heel-less shoes have to offer.

What's on your list of Wants this spring?

 

Bloggers, Baubles, & Brunch

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This past weekend I attended a cozy little blogger brunch hosted by the lovely Staci of Leather & Leops.   We gathered at her SoHo apartment to check out the beautiful collections from the Emily and Ashley jewelry line.  These two sisters started their line 15 years ago, with a statement jewelry line called Greenbeads, of which their first piece was created by coincidence.  They then found inspiration from the vintage pieces in their grandmother's jewelry trunk.  From there they flourished and developed a wide spectrum of designs, ranging from classic to trendy, but all with a vintage feel, including many gorgeous pieces made with precious and semiprecious stones.  In the setting of Staci's perfectly decorated apartment, with champagne cocktails and sparkling pieces, there couldn't have been a better way to spend my Sunday. 

Creative decor at Staci's apartment!
Photo by Paul Acquasanta

Photo by Paul Acquasanta

Ashley and I got the floral prints memo ;)

These earrings are all interchangeable! So cool.
 

Photo by Paul Acquasanta

How perfectly does that elephant bangle blend in with Lauren's gorgeous arm party?
 

Blogger Babes with Emily and Ashley! [Style Me Nikki, Fashionable Hostess, Katie's Bliss, Skirt The Rules, Fashinny, The Girls of Lincoln Park, Alex, Heather, Caviar Taste, Emily & Ashley, Leather&Leops, Born and Bread]
Photo by Paul Acquasanta

Thanks so much to Staci for hosting a lovely brunch!