A Walk to The Park

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T-shirt - Madewell//Shorts - BDG//Sandals - Stuart Weitzman
Bag - Rebecca Minkoff

Two of the best summer basics are denim shorts and a plain white tee.  A white tee can take you almost anywhere, whether it's paired with casual shorts, dressier skirts and pants, or layered under a dress or overalls.  It makes any look easygoing and casual-cool.  As for denim shorts, those are an obvious go-to for any leisurely summer day, where you may find yourself walking to the park, and exploring the quieter parts of the city.  The thing I love about these two pieces is that your options to accessorize are endless.  I picked up this headband at one of the many boutiques in Japan, where they are popular.  The gladiators are my shoes that will add some spunk to any outfit and keep things from looking plain.

PS- I was not harassing those children, contrary to what the photo may depict.  I swear, they were talking to me and telling me about the turtles that were skimming the surface of the algae-blanketed pond.  They liked me, really.

Day to Night

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Jumper - Zara//Sneakers - Converse//
Wedges - Stuart Weitzman//Necklace - H&M

This is another romper I brought for my Japan trip; clearly I am a fan of the easy one-piece.  The key to minimizing what you pack when traveling is taking clothes that work for both day and night.  A basic black and white romper and be easily transitioned for both looks.  After a day out seeing sights, all I did was swap my comfortable traipsing sneaks for party-appropriate wedges - which are dressy but still comfortable for exploring Japan the lively nightlife.  I added a pendant necklace and freshened up, and that's all- I was ready to head back out of the hotel in 10 minutes. 

What are your day to night tricks?

More Japan Fashion - Streets of Tokyo

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I finally am getting a chance to get my photos together of the street style I spotted in Tokyo.  Like I had mentioned, the fashion and styles in Japan are quite different from us in the western hemisphere- cute, daring, eclectic.  The looks are distinct but with a broad range, from Harajuku doll to traditional geisha to goth girl.  Some styles are quite obvious and some just show hints of inspiration from within their culture.  Seeing all of the trends that fill the streets on the other side of the world is so inspiring, and also a reminder to me of how small we are.  This is just another one of the many reasons I love traveling.  For the times when we get caught in the hectic schedule that life becomes, stressed about daily worries, for when we start to forget the bigger picture.  When I travel, I am reminded that my activities back home in my world, as important as they are to me, are not the center of the universe.  Traveling always gives me a refreshing and welcome change in perspective that we all need every now and then.

Do you travel? If so, what is your favorite part about it?  If not, how else can I convince you to? 

 

 

 

Vacation Look 3 + Colors of the Old City

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Romper - Topshop (similar here)//Belt - H&M//Sandals - Sam Edelman

Kyoto is the old city of Japan.  As soon as you arrive here, you immediately feel the sense of peace and calm that envelopes this city.  The centuries of history that are embedded in these grounds are palpable.  It is a place where you can get in touch with old Japan, and all of its forests and temples.  The surroundings narrate visual stories of a strong culture, rich with colorful art and beautifully crafted materials, and I wanted to share some of its beauty with you.
 

This romper is one of my old favorites, not only because of it's versatility, but also because I remember exactly when I bought it- the day Topshop came to the US and opened right here in NYC.  For that reason it's got a special place in my heart.  It's an easy piece to throw on for travel, and can be worn throughout the summer to city rooftop parties or more casual barbecues.  I'll usually belt it, which is necessary with a piece that's both loose-fitting and all print, in order to break things up and keep from looking frumpy.  

Do you have an old favorite that you like to wear all summer?

Tough Chic

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Top - American Apparel//Skirt - Priory of Ten//Shoes - Michael Kors

A good leather skirt can make you feel tough and sexy all at the same time.  This Priory of Ten skirt has a slim & sexy fit but the flattering midi length keeps it from feeling overly provocative.  And I love that it has a slit in the back to allow for free movement.  Skirts and dresses that are so fitted that they limit your movement can be one of the most uncomfortable things in a women's wardrobe experience.  
The AA tri-blend tanks is a basic piece that I keep in constant rotation.  It goes with everything, and is the perfect casual top to balance out a leather skirt - because let's be honest, that skirt is demanding attention that is not intended to be shared with anything other than an easy fitting top.
The shoes were a score from a Scoop sale, and a great find! The thick middle strap has some stretch so the shoes are much more comfortable than they look.  Such a great trick.

By the way, the skirt is not available yet on the Priory of Ten site, but you can get it from the CreamStyle app.  Just click on my look, and you'll see it there, along with many of my other outfits.  You can also check out lots of other blogger looks there.

Stay cool, friends.