an (almost) ode to black.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; black and white striped dress; J.Crew Factory Vero neon yellow clutch; ShoeMint hot pink pointed pumps; Juicy Couture pave pyramid stretch bracelet; C. Wonder skinny bangles; Crown and Glitter black and gold spike necklace; BaubleBar bronze geometric necklace

After overdosing on color from yesterday’s outfit, my best friend asked me to give an ode to black.  I just about died laughing at the request.  She lives in LA and wears mostly dark shades while I live in NYC and wear mostly colorful brights — it’s quite a comical contrast.  Well boo, this is as good as it’s gonna get: my (almost) ode to black, because it wouldn’t be me without a few pops of neon.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; black and white striped dress; J.Crew Factory Vero neon yellow clutch; ShoeMint hot pink pointed pumps; Juicy Couture pave pyramid stretch bracelet; C. Wonder skinny bangles; Crown and Glitter black and gold spike necklace; BaubleBar bronze geometric necklaceSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; black and white striped dress; J.Crew Factory Vero neon yellow clutch; ShoeMint hot pink pointed pumps; Juicy Couture pave pyramid stretch bracelet; C. Wonder skinny bangles; Crown and Glitter black and gold spike necklace; BaubleBar bronze geometric necklaceSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; black and white striped dress; J.Crew Factory Vero neon yellow clutch; ShoeMint hot pink pointed pumps; Juicy Couture pave pyramid stretch bracelet; C. Wonder skinny bangles; Crown and Glitter black and gold spike necklace; BaubleBar bronze geometric necklaceSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; black and white striped dress; J.Crew Factory Vero neon yellow clutch; ShoeMint hot pink pointed pumps; Juicy Couture pave pyramid stretch bracelet; C. Wonder skinny bangles; Crown and Glitter black and gold spike necklace; BaubleBar bronze geometric necklaceWEAR
Dress: NYC Boutique (similar here and here)
Clutch: J.Crew Factory
Necklaces: BaubleBar, Crown and Glitter (c/o) (on sale!)
Bracelets: C. WonderJuicy Couture
Shoes: ShoeMint
Nails: 
Essie’s DJ Play That Song

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I'm a communications professional in the airline industry by day and a style blogger on nights and weekends.

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jam packed.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew floral print pussybow blouse; Anthropologie neon chartreuse lace skirt; J.Crew Factory neon rose clutch; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; A Beautiful Heart white bubblegum bracelet; BaubleBar arrow cuff; Michael Kors gold boyfriend watch; Sam Edelman colorblock wedge; Essie DJ Play That Song neon purple nail polish

I usually like to plan an outfit around one piece — a statement necklace, a printed blouse or a pair of killer shoes — and build from there.  Well today’s outfit was spontaneously jam-packed with a few of my favorite things: floral, lace and neon.  There wasn’t really a starting point — just a bunch of fabulously bright and punchy pieces from my closet coming together to make one heck of a colorful spring outfit.  Try it some time — you’ll never know what you’ll come up with!

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew floral print pussybow blouse; Anthropologie neon chartreuse lace skirt; J.Crew Factory neon rose clutch; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; A Beautiful Heart white bubblegum bracelet; BaubleBar arrow cuff; Michael Kors gold boyfriend watch; Sam Edelman colorblock wedge; Essie DJ Play That Song neon purple nail polishSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew floral print pussybow blouse; Anthropologie neon chartreuse lace skirt; J.Crew Factory neon rose clutch; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; A Beautiful Heart white bubblegum bracelet; BaubleBar arrow cuff; Michael Kors gold boyfriend watch; Sam Edelman colorblock wedge; Essie DJ Play That Song neon purple nail polishSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew floral print pussybow blouse; Anthropologie neon chartreuse lace skirt; J.Crew Factory neon rose clutch; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; A Beautiful Heart white bubblegum bracelet; BaubleBar arrow cuff; Michael Kors gold boyfriend watch; Sam Edelman colorblock wedge; Essie DJ Play That Song neon purple nail polishSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew floral print pussybow blouse; Anthropologie neon chartreuse lace skirt; J.Crew Factory neon rose clutch; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; A Beautiful Heart white bubblegum bracelet; BaubleBar arrow cuff; Michael Kors gold boyfriend watch; Sam Edelman colorblock wedge; Essie DJ Play That Song neon purple nail polishSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew floral print pussybow blouse; Anthropologie neon chartreuse lace skirt; J.Crew Factory neon rose clutch; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; A Beautiful Heart white bubblegum bracelet; BaubleBar arrow cuff; Michael Kors gold boyfriend watch; Sam Edelman colorblock wedge; Essie DJ Play That Song neon purple nail polishSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew floral print pussybow blouse; Anthropologie neon chartreuse lace skirt; J.Crew Factory neon rose clutch; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; A Beautiful Heart white bubblegum bracelet; BaubleBar arrow cuff; Michael Kors gold boyfriend watch; Sam Edelman colorblock wedge; Essie DJ Play That Song neon purple nail polish

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Top: J.Crew
Skirt: Anthropologie
Bracelets: A Beautiful Heart (c/o), BaubleBar, J.Crew
Watch: Michael Kors
Bag: J.Crew (on sale!)
Shoes: Sam Edelman
Nails: Essie’s DJ Play That Song

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style formula: stripes + floral.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit collages; how to wear striped shirts and floral dresses; Old Navy Lightweight striped tanks; ModCloth Ikebana for All yellow floral skirt; J.Crew Factory floral printed pencil skirt in stretch cotton; Dorothy Perkins gray floral skirt

Today, I thought I’d share another one of my fail proof style formulas: stripes and florals.  I’ve been wearing this combo a lot lately (last seen here and here) and as you know, when I find something I love, I stick to it!  If you’ve been wanting to get into mixed prints, this is definitely the playful pairing to get you started.  Take any thin-striped top (like this) and pair with different floral prints for a variety of summer savvy looks.

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1. ModCloth Ikebana For All Skirt — $69.99
2. J.Crew Factory Printed Pencil Skirt — $85
3. Dorothy Perkins Floral Prom Skirt — $35 (on sale!)