Daily Outfit: Maxi Layering

Last Saturday ended up being the perfect day for wine-tasting outdoors...and this long weekend wasn't too shabby either! This is the kind of weather for grilling and hanging out in the sun, which is exactly what I chose to do. I even made it to the beach (twice, yay!) A jersey maxi dress is my summer weekend staple. This faded black one is a blank canvas waiting to be dressed up or down with different accessories and shoes. Besides pairing it with a denim shirt and yellow 'n green accents for my trip to the vineyards, I've thrown it on over a bathing suit for the beach, and dressed it up at night with a neon pink belt and strappy wedges. What's your essential weekend staple during the summer? Happy Memorial Day friends!

(Shirt- J.Crew, Maxi- J.Crew similar, Belt- Gap, Sandals- Sam Edelman, Bag- J.Crew, Hat- Forever 21 similar, Olive/Green/Neon Elliptical Earrings- MavenFresh)

Daily Outfit: Orange You Glad...Spring is in the Air?

Yes, the title of this post is a little bit cliched. I prefer the classic punchline "I didn't say banana." I think of this silly knock-knock joke anytime I wear orange, which isn't too often (whew, right?) But why save the bright colors for when warm weather arrives? We know that spring style is all about color (cue the neon!) and I just can't wait. A burst of bright orange was exactly what I needed to punch up my look. I love how the different prints and tones of brown paired with tangerine and khaki made for such freshness! Finished off with the classic denim jacket. 


This was a weirdly warm day and I was so happy to finally not be shivering while taking pics in the setting sun. Higher temps to come, as tomorrow might actually hit 60 here...yay!

(Denim Jacket- J.Crew similar here, BB Dakota Leopard Blouse and Level 99 Skinny Jeans- Milk & Honey, Corona Fedora- Anthropologie, High Heel Booties- Zara)  

Daily Outfit: My Trilby

The menswear hat...it’s been on my cool weather shopping list for quite a while. I finally picked one up that I really love, thanks to the ladies over at Milk & Honey. I can always count on this boutique for unique clothing and accessories that are not going to be seen on absolutely everyone during the season. This particular hat wasn't even on the sales floor yet, but when it was brought out from behind the scenes (thanks ShopGirl!!!) I knew it was exactly what I was looking for.

So I created an outfit around my trilby...it's fun to have new inspiration in your closet! The trilby reminds me of Woody Allen movies and the 1920′s. I ended up with a simple combo: flirty feminine plus a dash of menswear finished off with a low side bun hairstyle. Stay tuned for more trilby sightings over the next few months.

PS in case you were thinking I was trying to be fancy and rename the fedora, there is a subtle difference in the brim shapes between the two styles. The trilby has a shorter brim, usually curved in the back, and fedoras are the wider-brimmed ones. The word comes from the title of an 1894 novel by George du Maurier's 1894 novel, the heroine of which wore this style hat. I just wanted to throw a lil bit of fashion history at you...hope y'all enjoyed!

(Shiraleah Wool Trilby- Milk & Honey , Tocca Tie-Neck Blouse- Revolve Clothing, J. Brand Jeans- Anthropologie, Ballet Flats- J.Crew, Chain Cluster Earrings- MavenFresh, Citrine Cocktail Ring- The Indigo Pearl in Thailand)