Tag Archives: Style

little mesh dress.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Le Tote black mesh stripe dress; ILY Couture Basilissa pave link bracelet; L.A.M.B. black and white clutch; Prabal Garung x Target red wedge sandals

There are plenty of ways to wear a little black dress, but this one might be my favorite.  I’m not the kind of girl that you’ll see wearing cut-out panels, but I will rock a bit of mesh.  It’s definitely more demure than its edgy counterpart, but it shows enough skin to make for a feminine and fresh take on the LBD.  This time around, accessories take a backseat to this fun little party frock.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Le Tote black mesh stripe dress; ILY Couture Basilissa pave link bracelet; L.A.M.B. black and white clutch; Prabal Garung x Target red wedge sandalsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Le Tote black mesh stripe dress; ILY Couture Basilissa pave link bracelet; L.A.M.B. black and white clutch; Prabal Garung x Target red wedge sandalsSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Le Tote black mesh stripe dress; ILY Couture Basilissa pave link bracelet; L.A.M.B. black and white clutch; Prabal Garung x Target red wedge sandalsILY Couture Basilissa Pave Link Bracelet

WEAR
Dress: Le Tote (c/o)
Bracelet: ILY Couture (borrowed from Tracy)
Bag: L.A.M.B. (similar)
Shoes: Prabal Gurung x Target

FOLLOW
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Pinterest / Bloglovin’

PHOTOS
Tracy Davis

fall essentials: the moto jacket.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; motorcycle jacket ideas; moto jacket shopping collage; Express Minus the Leather and Moleskin Moto Jacket; Loft Boiled Merino Wool Moto Jacket; Forever 21 Street-Chic Oxblood Moto Jacket; Gap Cropped Plaid Moto Jacket; BB Dakota Johs Faux Brown Leather Moto Jacket; Tinley Road Contrast Vegan Leather Moto

As an Arizona girl living in NYC, fall is a bit of a strange season to me.  I’m used to the weather going from scorching to freezing in a matter of two weeks, which is why I’m completely unprepared for an entire season dedicated to transition.  I’m on the hunt for a new jacket to keep cozy while the temps slowly drop and the moto jacket is on the top of my list.  Check out a few of my favorite options and let me know which ones you’d rock!

SHOP
1. Express (Minus the) Leather and Moleskin Moto Jacket
2. BB Dakota Johs Faux Brown Leather Moto Jacket
3. Forever 21 Street-Chic Moto Jacket
4. Gap Cropped Plaid Moto Jacket
5. Loft Boiled Merino Wool Moto Jacket
6. Tinley Road Contrast Vegan Leather Moto

utilitarian.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Gap military utility jacket; Forever 21 navy blue lace dress; T&J Designs maroon oxblood statement necklace; C. Wonder leopard calf hair skinny belt; Gigi Taylor saddle pebble leather tote; Michael Kors tortoise boyfriend watch; Madewell maroon oxblood vintage inspired bracelet; DV by Dolce Vita Helia gold chevron sandal wedge; zeroUV designer inspired tortoise oversized sunglasses

Getting around town is one of the easiest, yet most challenging aspects of living in NYC.  Everything is in “walking distance” — my definition of which has increased from a few blocks to a few miles since I’ve moved here.  To adapt, I try and create versatile outfits — looks that work while running around town for brunch, coffee, and errands.  To me, comfort will always come first, but that doesn’t mean utility and creativity are mutually exclusive.

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Gap military utility jacket; Forever 21 navy blue lace dress; T&J Designs maroon oxblood statement necklace; C. Wonder leopard calf hair skinny belt; Gigi Taylor saddle pebble leather tote; Michael Kors tortoise boyfriend watch; Madewell maroon oxblood vintage inspired bracelet; DV by Dolce Vita Helia gold chevron sandal wedge; zeroUV designer inspired tortoise oversized sunglasses

For starters, walkable shoes are key.  I usually stash a pair of flip flops in my bag, but these Dolce Vita sandals were comfortable enough for a two-mile stroll from one side of the island to the other this weekend.  A large, neutral tote is also a must for all the schlepping that I do.  From there, anything goes.  I love layering a military-inspired jacket over a feminine dress and tying it all together with a dash of leopard.  And there you have it: a super easy outfit for a day around the city!

Skirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Gap military utility jacket; Forever 21 navy blue lace dress; T&J Designs maroon oxblood statement necklace; C. Wonder leopard calf hair skinny belt; Gigi Taylor saddle pebble leather tote; Michael Kors tortoise boyfriend watch; Madewell maroon oxblood vintage inspired bracelet; DV by Dolce Vita Helia gold chevron sandal wedge; zeroUV designer inspired tortoise oversized sunglassesSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Gap military utility jacket; Forever 21 navy blue lace dress; T&J Designs maroon oxblood statement necklace; C. Wonder leopard calf hair skinny belt; Gigi Taylor saddle pebble leather tote; Michael Kors tortoise boyfriend watch; Madewell maroon oxblood vintage inspired bracelet; DV by Dolce Vita Helia gold chevron sandal wedge; zeroUV designer inspired tortoise oversized sunglassesSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Gap military utility jacket; Forever 21 navy blue lace dress; T&J Designs maroon oxblood statement necklace; C. Wonder leopard calf hair skinny belt; Gigi Taylor saddle pebble leather tote; Michael Kors tortoise boyfriend watch; Madewell maroon oxblood vintage inspired bracelet; DV by Dolce Vita Helia gold chevron sandal wedge; zeroUV designer inspired tortoise oversized sunglassesSkirt The Rules Blog; NYC fashion blogger; style blog; Gap military utility jacket; Forever 21 navy blue lace dress; T&J Designs maroon oxblood statement necklace; C. Wonder leopard calf hair skinny belt; Gigi Taylor saddle pebble leather tote; Michael Kors tortoise boyfriend watch; Madewell maroon oxblood vintage inspired bracelet; DV by Dolce Vita Helia gold chevron sandal wedge; zeroUV designer inspired tortoise oversized sunglasses

WEAR
Jacket: Gap (similar here and here)
Dress: Forever 21 (similar)
Sunglasses: zeroUV (c/o)
Necklace: T&J Designs (c/o)
Belt: C. Wonder
Bag: Gigi New York (c/o)
Watch: Michael Kors
Bracelet: Madewell
Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita (on sale!)

FOLLOW
Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Pinterest / Bloglovin’

PHOTOS
James Colvin