april 2013 recap.

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Somewhere in between March’s freak snowstorm and April’s rainy days, spring magically sprung.  Having never really experienced four full seasons (an Arizona spring lasts for about two weeks in February), I never imagined how glorious this time of year could be.  People shedding their winter coats and tights, lowers blooming in every planter and park throughout the city, and me decking myself out in bright colors and bold prints galore.  Check out this month’s recap of all my spring’s best and let me know which is your favorite!

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Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew Factory chambray shirt; Lulu's white polka dot dress; BaubleBar pink tab necklace; Coach Penny crossbody bag in lime green; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin bangle; Essie Play Date purple nail polish; Rosegold nude cut out heels

This weekend, Tracy and I ventured down to Prospect Park for a major change of scenery.  And while Central Park makes for a quick escape from the urban life, this Brooklyn gem feels like a completely different continent.  Wide open lawns, tree-covered paths, and far less tourists — it’s a trek definitely work making.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew Factory chambray shirt; Lulu's white polka dot dress; BaubleBar pink tab necklace; Coach Penny crossbody bag in lime green; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin bangle; Essie Play Date purple nail polish; Rosegold nude cut out heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew Factory chambray shirt; Lulu's white polka dot dress; BaubleBar pink tab necklace; Coach Penny crossbody bag in lime green; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin bangle; Essie Play Date purple nail polish; Rosegold nude cut out heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew Factory chambray shirt; Lulu's white polka dot dress; BaubleBar pink tab necklace; Coach Penny crossbody bag in lime green; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin bangle; Essie Play Date purple nail polish; Rosegold nude cut out heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew Factory chambray shirt; Lulu's white polka dot dress; BaubleBar pink tab necklace; Coach Penny crossbody bag in lime green; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin bangle; Essie Play Date purple nail polish; Rosegold nude cut out heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew Factory chambray shirt; Lulu's white polka dot dress; BaubleBar pink tab necklace; Coach Penny crossbody bag in lime green; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin bangle; Essie Play Date purple nail polish; Rosegold nude cut out heelsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photo; J.Crew Factory chambray shirt; Lulu's white polka dot dress; BaubleBar pink tab necklace; Coach Penny crossbody bag in lime green; J.Crew pave square link bracelet; J.Crew turquoise stretch bracelet; C. Wonder snakeskin bangle; Essie Play Date purple nail polish; Rosegold nude cut out heels

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Shirt: J.Crew Factory
Dress: Lulu’s
Necklace: BaubleBar
Bracelets: A Beautiful Heart; C. Wonder, J.Crew
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Rosegold
Nail Polish: Essie’s Play Date

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Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; H&M cream structured shoulder top; J.Crew Factory red and navy striped skirt; Juicy Couture statement necklace; gemstone cuff bracelet; Kate Spade City Sidney Striped tote bag; Pour La Victoire Mai wedge; J.Crew pave square link bracelet

I’m usually all about my mixed prints, but today, I decided to pile on a single print: stripes.  The fundamentals are the same: make sure that the prints are similar in color (here, navy and white) and proportion.  It’s a fresh take on one of my favorite ways to dress up prints — a little more streamlined, but still just as fun.  What do you think of the stripes on stripes action?

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; H&M cream structured shoulder top; J.Crew Factory red and navy striped skirt; Juicy Couture statement necklace; gemstone cuff bracelet; Kate Spade City Sidney Striped tote bag; Pour La Victoire Mai wedge; J.Crew pave square link braceletSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; H&M cream structured shoulder top; J.Crew Factory red and navy striped skirt; Juicy Couture statement necklace; gemstone cuff bracelet; Kate Spade City Sidney Striped tote bag; Pour La Victoire Mai wedge; J.Crew pave square link braceletSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; H&M cream structured shoulder top; J.Crew Factory red and navy striped skirt; Juicy Couture statement necklace; gemstone cuff bracelet; Kate Spade City Sidney Striped tote bag; Pour La Victoire Mai wedge; J.Crew pave square link braceletSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; H&M cream structured shoulder top; J.Crew Factory red and navy striped skirt; Juicy Couture statement necklace; gemstone cuff bracelet; Kate Spade City Sidney Striped tote bag; Pour La Victoire Mai wedge; J.Crew pave square link braceletSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; spring outfit photos; H&M cream structured shoulder top; J.Crew Factory red and navy striped skirt; Juicy Couture statement necklace; gemstone cuff bracelet; Kate Spade City Sidney Striped tote bag; Pour La Victoire Mai wedge; J.Crew pave square link bracelet

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Top: H&M
Skirt: J.Crew Factory
Necklace: Juicy Couture
Bracelets: J.Crew; NOLA Boutique
Bag: Kate Spade (on sale!)
Shoes: Pour La Victoire (similar here)

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