Flirting with Summer: White Lace Dresses

Pretty white lace mini dresses have been popping up on tons of red carpets lately and with summer officially here, it is a great way to dress up your day or night. Nothing could be more feminine, flirty, and  easily edged up. Try accessories like booties, leather jackets, chunky necklaces or belts. 

1. Lace camisole dress from Zara $59

2. Pins & Needles 3/4 sleeve dress from Urban Outfitters $79

3. Lace dress with gathered waist from Hollister $59

4. Cap sleeve lace dress from Lilly Pulitzer $378

5. Kimchi romper from Urban Outfitters $59

6. Tiered lace dress by See by Chloe at Nieman Marcus $495

xo

Erin 

Feelin' It: Parker Palm Springs

After my post yesterday on the Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, CA, I was really loving all the retro design and cheeky accessories. I thought I would shop around for some easy ways to incorporate the feel of the hotel into any room. 

1. Young Stevie Nicks Ink Drawing from Inksplot on Etsy $25

2. Glass Link Chandelier from West Elm $299

3. Slim Cocktail Table from Room & Board $379

4. Mid-Century Rocker from Urban Outfitters $289

5. Yes Letters from CB2 $119

6. Roundabout Rug from CB2 $299

7. Pierre Mirror From Z Gallerie $299

8. Owl Umbrella Stand from Z Gallerie $99

9. Leather Butterfly Chair from Urban Outfitters $199

They could all be incorporated in so many ways into a room. I love the geometric mirror and the bright cocktail table. The ink print is just a great, cheap, etsy find you can easily frame and add into a gallery-style wall.

This era is so fun to play around with. I could never do an entire room full of it, but just a few hints would be perfect.

xo
Erin

What's Your Uniform?

I remember reading a personal style article in Vogue a few years back from an adorable NYC girl-about-town (can't remember who exactly) and she talked about her uniform each day. She was not a doctor or WNBA player, but one of those sickingly cute city girls you envy. Her uniform was a cashmere sweater, jeans, and boots, except in summer when she wore Capri sandals and switched the sweater to a white button down shirt. Photos of her looked polished and chic, not boring as I would expect from wearing the same outfit every day. She played with her accessories a bit and her hair was perfectly blown out or pulled back into a messy chignon. After reading this I really loved the idea of a uniform and although I never planned it, I kind of started to wear one myself. Albeit mine is a bit frumpier and way less pulled together, I am hoping I channel that chic NYC girl sometimes.  

My uniform most days consists of leggings, a long top or sweater, flats or boots, and some sort of jewelry to make me feel good. I know I am not the only one who wears this uniform, as most people I see out and about are wearing a slightly different outfit than me on most days. I have to say, I love having a uniform as it makes getting dressed in the morning easy, I always feel comfortable, and it is easy to switch up. Now and again it is jeans instead of leggings or a dress or skirt in the warmer months, but right now I am all about the comfort of leggings. We all wear this outfit because it is not tight and ridiculously easy to put together. So what's your uniform? If yours is like mine, I have been searching for some more tops and came across I few that you might like (some are on sale!).   

From Top, Left to Right: 

1. Cotton Tunic from Zara

2. Sparkle & Fade Dolman Sleeve Sweater at Urban

3. Striped Cardigan by Joie 

4. Long Blouse with Sleeve Loops at Zara

5. Mao Collar Blouse from Zara

6. Button Up Dress by Splendid

7. Ecote Macarame Trim Sweatshirt at Urban

8. Woven Knit Shirt from Splendid (currently wearing this while I write)

9. Dolman Sleeve Striped Tee by Stem

10. Sleeveless Draped Tee by Trouve

11. Pullover with Button Detail from T by Alexander Wang

12. Tie Neck Tunic from the Gap

xo

Erin 

Pajama Party

There is a lot of softness going around this Spring and it makes me feel like owning everything in soft colors and soft fabrics. Whether it is blazers, pants, or tanks, this season has a lot of lounge to it and there is a lot to love about this look. I am currently on a no shopping stint thanks to lent (yes, I gave it up for lent and have not broken yet!). So I swept my closet for softness and came up with these DVF silk pants from last season. I love the drawstring, the ease of the fit and the cuff on the bottom. Though these might be a little more harem than pajama, I will have to make do until I can hit the stores again in a few LONG weeks. The feeling that these pants have that I want from this look is that they are super comfortable. It really does feel like I could be in my pajamas and yet I am up out of bed. I have done some pre-shopping and have come up with some great options for us to dive into.

Shoes are YSL similar to these I found on sale. 
Bracelets are a mix of vintage bargains
Clutch is Prada, from Saks, that I could not find online


A Soft, Robe-like Trench from the Gap
Studio Dinner Jacket from Zara
Alexander Wang Brown Layered Skirt
Light Chambray Blazer from Tibi
Slouchy Trouser from Alice & Olivia
Tapered Trouser from Top Shop
Silk Blouse from Silence & Noise at Urban
Chiffon Cardigan also from Silence & Noise
Comfy Yet Chic Maxi Dress from Free People
Roomy Tank From Frenchi  (I own this in 4 colors, my go to top. The soft pink is perfection)

xo
Erin