Casual Cool

Lately, I’ve been practicing my casual cool looks. As much as my classic style begs me to wear a classic LBD or LWD, I want to reach out of my comfort zones and try something new!

Thank goodness I bought this H&M vest at the beginning of summer - it’s been the perfect layering piece to help me put together an outfit that says, “This old thing? I just threw this on last minute!” (I didn’t.)

While I’d typically reserve a vest like this for daytime, Natalie convinced me that I could totally sport it to an event we attended together (where we met the soccer players from InterMilan - #NBD) They key, really, in my opinion, is to just rock it. Was everyone else decked out in preppy goodness? Yes, yes they were. But did I care? The only thing I cared about was that I could get to the gelato bar before all the ice cream was gone. Those are the things that really matter, guys.

On Julien: H&M vest (sold out but love this), Banana Republic skirt (similar), Pleione blouse, J.Crew belt (this calf hair one is too cute), c/o Swell Caroline Bracelet, c/o Rachelle Celine midi rings and necklace, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB purse (love this white version), Kenneth Cole Reaction sandals (love these), Kate Spade sunnies (similar.)

Iconic Jumpsuit

I stayed away from the jumpsuit trend for as long as I could. Since I have bigger hips (holla at my pear-shaped ladies!) I thought it would make me look like an oompa loompa. BUT THEN this magical thing happened and I discovered Estiletta, a local online boutique that carries small designers from Spain and Italy. Supporting small business is my jam, you guys. 

When I slipped on this jumpsuit, I was literally giggling. Like, in my room, laughing and taking selfies to show everyone I knew that I, too, could rock a jumpsuit. This little ICONIC number is straight from Barcelona and I wish I had it in a thousand different colors. And it is SO soft. 

I debuted my look at the W Hotel during launch of Stubble & ‘Stache, a local men’s grooming company (side note: my husband’s facial moisturizer is now better than my own and I may or may not have been using it every day since.) I paired the jumpsuit with nude heels (now 50% off with code EXTRA50) and this gorgeous, long layered chain necklace from Moon and Lola. I left the rest of the jewelry to a minimum, although I did sport this pretty polka dotted watch because, well, obviously.

Stay tuned over the next few weeks when I’ll show you how to wear this jumpsuit…TO WORK! *cue gasp* Yes, it’s possible and looks pretty darn awesome if I do say so myself.

Have you jumped (#sorrynotsorry) into the jumpsuit trend? 

On Julien: Jumpsuit, ICONIC via Estiletta c/o. Shoes, J. Crew Factory (50% off using code EXTRA 50 through 7/23!) Purse, K.Slademade. Necklace, Moon and Lola c/o. Watch, Swell Caroline c/o. Midi rings, Rachelle Celine c/o. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar here.)

Patriotic

This past Fourth of July, we ventured deep into the city for a picnic barbecue at a friend’s home in DC. I’ve had this dress hanging in my closet since I wore it to a Great Gatsby party last year and was determined to get more wear out of it. I paired it with a pretty scarf I found thrifting a few weeks ago and some of my favorite festive jewelry from Swell Caroline, Lilly Pulitzer and Three Jane NY. Even though I was a bit overdressed for my friend’s afternoon barbecue, it was just right for hitting up a few spots in Georgetown after the fireworks ended.

Come fall, I think this dress would look great with a sleek leather jacket and short booties, but I’d love to get a few more wears out of it this summer. How would you still this pretty little thang?

On Julien: Dress, LOFT (similar here.) Shoes, J.CREW Factory (on sale!) Scarf, thrifted (similar here.) Link bracelet, c/o Swell Caroline. Nautical bangle, Lilly Pulitzer. Necklace, Three Jane NY. Bag, Longchamp. Sunnies, Kate Spade (similar here.) Lipstick, Smashbox "Infrared" Matte.