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The Great (es)Cape

Skirt The Rules // Spring Trench CapeWhen I lived in Arizona, outerwear used to be at the bottom of my sartorial priority — I remember buying my first pea coat from Forever 21 and thinking it was an unnecessary splurge.  Oh how little I knew.

Skirt The Rules // Spring Trench CapeNow I have a coat for nearly every occasion.  A puffer jacket for the bitter cold,  a trench for rainy days and a wool coat for the chilly days in between.  The current focus: spring outerwear.  I’m in love with this trench-inspired cape from Ann Taylor.  It’s a modern twist on a classic style and I have a feeling I’ll be wearing it all season long.  Happy Monday friends!

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Wear:
Cape: Ann Taylor (similar in navy and black)
Top: Joe Fresh (similar here and here)
Leggings: Lou & Grey (literally the comfiest pair I own!)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Necklace: J.Crew (similar here and here)
Watch: Michael Kors
Bag: Tory Burch
Heels: DVF (similar here and here)

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James Colvin

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Four Years

Skirt The Rules // Blue Bomber Jacket

So I kind of dropped the ball on something major over the weekend … Four years ago on Saturday, I started my blog under a different name with absolutely no understanding of the possibilities that awaited.  Since then, my style has definitely evolved (although I loved mixed prints then and I still love ’em now) and so has my life.  I met some of the most incredible friends through blogging — people I wouldn’t have ever crossed paths with if it wasn’t for a mutual love for street style, photography and brunch.  It changed my perspective on the ordinary — from being more creative with my wardrobe to finding beauty in small things like a crowded crosswalk or a slice of avocado toast (#basic).

Skirt The Rules // Blue Bomber JacketI thought about throwing on an over-the-top outfit or buying a giant cupcake to celebrate, but the truth is … I totally forgot to and I’m kind of okay with it.  As I head into my fourth year of blogging, I’d want to focus on living in the moment, instead of always trying capture it.  There have been times where I actually felt guilty for not writing a blog post or stressed that I missed a great Instagram opportunity.  Blogger friends, I know you know that feeling!  It feels ridiculous in retrospect, so this year, I’m letting go, keeping my head up and relishing in every experience that comes my way.  Can’t wait to see what this year has in store!

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Wear:
Jacket: Ann Taylor
Dress: JustFab (c/o) (similar here and here)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Necklace: Madewell
Bag: Linea Pelle (c/o)
Bracelets: LOFT (similar here)
Heels: Pour La Victoire

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Christine Petric

Spring is in the Air

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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James Colvin