monthly recap: july 2013

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; summer outfit photos 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Holy crap, it’s August.  Summer feels like it’s quickly slipping away, but at least July was one hell of a month.  From North Carolina to Rhode Island, long hair to short, 26 to 27, this month brought on new travels, a new ‘do and a new year of adventures.  Check out a recap of this month’s looks and let me know which one is your fave!

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Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; summer outfit photos9 / 10 / 11 / 12

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park hopping with lulu*s.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blog; style blog; summer outfit photos; Lulu*s Show and Tell Blue Dress; Courtney Kerr x BaubleBar neon Alaqua tribal statement necklace; CC Skye Maize geometric bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin skinny bracelet; J.Crew Factory Vero neon rose clutch; Zara white and nude colorblock heels; Essie Play Date purple nail polish

It’s the last installation of my Summer in the City series with Lulu*s.  So far, I’ve taken you to two of my favorite ‘hoods: East Village and Gramercy.  Today, we’re heading uptown (just a smidge) to Bryant Park.  It’s tied with Washington Square Park as my favorite places to kick back and do some major people watching.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blog; style blog; summer outfit photos; Lulu*s Show and Tell Blue Dress; Courtney Kerr x BaubleBar neon Alaqua tribal statement necklace; CC Skye Maize geometric bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin skinny bracelet; J.Crew Factory Vero neon rose clutch; Zara white and nude colorblock heels; Essie Play Date purple nail polish

Bryant Park was also the home to NYFW for over fifteen years.  And although the tents have moved further uptown, I still can’t help but feel the need to look my best every time I stroll through the area.  Bright colors and a bold statement necklace capture the boisterous spirit of the park in the summer.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blog; style blog; summer outfit photos; Lulu*s Show and Tell Blue Dress; Courtney Kerr x BaubleBar neon Alaqua tribal statement necklace; CC Skye Maize geometric bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin skinny bracelet; J.Crew Factory Vero neon rose clutch; Zara white and nude colorblock heels; Essie Play Date purple nail polish

Thank you for following me on this little journey throughout the city with Lulu*s!  I fall more in love with NYC everyday and can only hope you’ve enjoyed a little slice of my heaven!

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blog; style blog; summer outfit photos; Lulu*s Show and Tell Blue Dress; Courtney Kerr x BaubleBar neon Alaqua tribal statement necklace; CC Skye Maize geometric bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin skinny bracelet; J.Crew Factory Vero neon rose clutch; Zara white and nude colorblock heels; Essie Play Date purple nail polishCourtney Kerr x BaubleBar Alaqua Necklace

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blog; style blog; summer outfit photos; Lulu*s Show and Tell Blue Dress; Courtney Kerr x BaubleBar neon Alaqua tribal statement necklace; CC Skye Maize geometric bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin skinny bracelet; J.Crew Factory Vero neon rose clutch; Zara white and nude colorblock heels; Essie Play Date purple nail polish

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Dress: Lulu*s (c/o)
Necklace: BaubleBar
Bracelet: CC Skye
Bag: J.Crew Factory
Shoes: Zara (similar)
Nails: Essie’s Play Date

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now & later: sam edelman wedges.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Forever 21 Twisted Cut Out Cuff; Gap Colorblock Leather Envelope Clutch; Urban Outfitters byCORPUS Silky Scallop Hem Red Dress; BaubleBar Ivory Sunburst Bib Necklace; Sam Edelman Sutton Leopard and Cognac Strap Wedge; Piperlime Tinley Road Camel Black Striped Ponte Fit and Flare Dress; C. Wonder Pyramid Gold Stud Cuff; Banana Republic Flavia Foldover Clutch in Berry; J.Crew Crystal Color Stone EarringsSam Edelman Sutton Wedges — $87.99 (on sale!)

Whenever I go shopping, I make it a rule to only buy pieces that I can imagine myself wearing in at least two or three different outfits — a standard that helps me to prevent impulse purchases and saves me from buyer’s remorse later down the road.

Well, when I saw these these Sam Edelman wedges on sale, I immediately conjured up two different outfits: the first look still very much in a bright, summer mindset and the second being slightly toned down for fall.  I love the looks equally and have pretty much convinced myself that these wedges pass the test!  Leopard, after all, is a neutral. Which look is your favorite?

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1. Forever 21 Twist Cutout Cuff — $8.80
2. Gap Colorblock Leather Envelope Clutch — $35.95 (on sale!)
3. Urban Outfitters Silky Scallop Hem Dress — $59
4. BaubleBar Ivory Sunburst Bib Necklace — $36
5. Tinley Road Striped Ponte Fit and Flare Dress — $69
6. C. Wonder Pyramid Stud Cuff — $58
7. Banana Republic Flavia Foldover Clutch — $79.50
8. J.Crew Crystal Color Stone Earrings — $75