Spring is in the Air

March 11, 2015

Skirt The Rules // How to Wear Floral & Stripes

As much I love skirts (I do have a blog name to live up to, afterall), I just don’t wear enough of them during the winter because I hate hate hate tights.  Hate.  But I think we’ve finally hit a turning point — even though there’s still a little bit of snow on the ground, spring is in the air!

Skirt The Rules // Floral & Stripes

And so the bare legs are back in NYC!  Obviously they need to catch a few more rays, but I couldn’t wait to take this striped midi skirt out on the town.  I paired it over a floral dress from last summer and the mixed print combo immediately added an extra pep to my step.  Sunnier days ahead, my friends!

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Wear:
Top: LOFT Outlet (similar here and here)
Skirt: Chicwish (c/o)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Jewelry: Ann Taylor (similar here and here)
Ring: Julie Vos (c/o)
Clutch: Ann Taylor (similar here and here)
Bracelet: J.Crew (similar here and here)
Heels: Old Navy (similar here and here)

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Photos:
James Colvin

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Two Ways to Wear: Floral Print

March 10, 2015

Skirt The Rules // Floral Midi Skirt

Cozy Sweater // Floral Skirt // Eyeglasses // Tote Bag // Ankle Strap Heels

Spring is in the air — sort of.  Despite the fact that there’s still piles of dirty snow sitting on the sidewalks, the days are feeling longer and full of more sunshine.  I call that a win.  Soon enough, the streets will be lined with blossoms and spring wardrobes will be in full bloom.  It’s hands down my favorite time of the year.

Skirt The Rules // Edgy Floral Print Outfit

Floral Blouse // Leather Leggings // Studded Sunglasses // Crossbody Bag // Glitter Sneakers

To celebrate first hint of spring in NYC, I’m sharing two ways to start incorporating floral prints into your wardrobe.  It’s all about mixing textures and shapes — like this flared skirt with a chunky knit or a flowy blouse with leather leggings — so that you’re ready for the new season, but prepared in case Mother Nature decides to change her mind.

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Slip, Slide & Slush

March 9, 2015

Skirt The Rules // How to Layer a Sweater

It’s been an interesting month in NYC so far.  Mother Nature decided to dump one last pile of snow on us before the temps hit a glorious 45°F this weekend (can you believe this Arizona girl gets excited about the mid-40’s?). The only downside of being stuck in between the end of the winter and the first signs of spring: waiting for the snow to melt.  It’s like we’re stuck in this wet and slushy limbo and — let me tell you — it’s not fun.

Skirt The Rules // Grey Sweater & Olive Tunic

As we impatiently wait out this transition, you can probably find me kicking through mountains of dirty snow in a pair of leopard rain booties.  I’ve already traded in my thick knits for lighter layers, like this easy sweater and tunic combo and once it hits 50°F, I can almost guarantee that I’ll be bare legged.  Too soon?  Or not soon enough?  Spring, where you at?!

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Wear:
Sweater: Lou & Grey (similar here and here)
Blouse: Lou & Grey (similar here)
Leggings: Forever 21 (similar here)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Necklace: Madewell
Bracelet: C. Wonder (similar here)
Ring: Kendra Scott (c/o)
Rain Boots: Loeffler Randall (cheaper here and here)

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Photos:
Tracy Davis

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