Find It Fridays

I am making a conscious effort to add in some print to my wardrobe. While I love a good solid in a neutral tone, I am trying to throw in more interesting pieces to slightly mix up my look. Part of my problem is being incredibly picky about what prints I am drawn to — sometimes my indecisiveness leads me to not buying any of them! {Anyone else have that problem?} So in my search for the perfect print…I have rounded up all of my favorites and have shared them below.

{Polka Dots}

I am a sucker for tiny polka dots and hands down one of my favorites. They are a classic, sophisticated and never seem to go out of style.

{For the Love of Gingham }

Gingham is the perfect summer print…it almost evokes that sense of pin-up bathing suits and an overall classic feel. Or in my head at least! It has been incredible popular this season and adds a bit of polish to any outfit.

{Fabulous Florals}

Fun, flirty, feminine — what’s not to love about floral prints? Whether big & bold or light & delicate, they make quite the statement piece.

Wearing 3.1 Phillip Lim + Bag (similar here) + Forever 21 Mules + Sonix Sunnies 

Lately I have been living in comfy button downs and jeans. Not the most exciting combo, but it has become my uniform in terms of an everyday look. One of my go-tos is this Rails Top from Revolve, which always gets a ton of complements whenever I wear it. The tiny print and its’ laid back vibe is perfect spring weather and a great twist on a white classic button down. 

Below I have linked a few of my favorite button downs that I am excited to share with you. This staple item will last season after season and are worth stocking up on!

Shop My Edit (click on image for link)

Madewell – $72

Gap – $59.95

Revolve – $138

Revolve – $67 (on sale!)

Madewell – $70

Levi’s – $47.70

Spring is one of my favorite seasons, not only for all the beautiful flowers it brings, but also the sense of renewal. Cleaning out last year’s clutter and starting fresh is so appealing to me, both mentally and physically. Turning to shed old habits and having a whole year of possibilities laid out ahead of you seems promising.

With that being said, I am trying to be more open with my color palette and trying something new. I have never really been a “pink” type of gal, but you never know until you try (or find something that works for your taste)! So I found this dusty rose top from Aritzia and fell in love. It’s the perfect shade of blush for me because I don’t wear pastels that well. I also have never been that bold to wear crop tops, so this is as close as you will get to seeing the upper part of my jeans 😉

Below I have linked a few of my favorite “dusty rose” shades if you aren’t into the light blush hues. Let me know what you think!

Aritzia $75

Madewell $39.50

Nordstrom $45 

Madewell $19.50

Lulu*s $59

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Warm weather means stripping away those heavy layers and relying on accessories to really play up your outfits. Granted I am a fan of subtle jewelry and overall understated looks, but I love a great pair of sunnies and hat to elevate my style.

Wide brim hats are so easy to throw on during a bad hair day or to add an extra element to an otherwise minimal outfit. I recently got this one from Revolve and am so excited to wear on our upcoming trip to LA (ordered a size small). It was encouraging to find a hat that actually fit my tiny head! So below are my picks for hats that you can wear all spring & summer long.

Shop My Edit (click on image for link)

 Revolve – $48

Cuyana – $65 

Revolve – $36

Nordstrom – $44 

Lulu’s – $20

Anthropologie – $48

Spring is just around the corner and I am counting down the days until I can wear my favorite denim cut offs and breezy tops! Until then, now is the time to stock up on cold weather sale staples for next winter.

Below are some great sales from my favorite online shops. I love to buy classic pieces that I know will always be stylish a year from now at a fraction of the price. Not to mention coats and sweaters are some of the most expensive items to purchase. Happy shopping!

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Revolve Jacket ($98) – Up to 50% winter items

Nordstrom Jeans ($58.80) – 40% off winter items thru Feb 26

Blanknyc Jacket ($117.60) – Sale items

Mango Coat ($149.99) – Up to 70% off 

ShopBop Sweater ($68.60) – Sale items

Old Navy Dress ($30) – Tons of cute dresses!

Aritzia Sweater ($85) – Sale on sweaters, coats & tops

Dolce Vita Boots ($108.90) – Sale items

Wearing ASOS dress (similar here)/ Lucky shoes / Sonix Sunnies / Hat (old)

As much as I love clean, smart lines and sophisticated shapes, I am a sucker for flirty dresses. This is where I love to play with prints and stripes and experimenting with a bit of ruffles and flowy silhouettes. Whether it’s a summer wedding, trip to the beach or just a fun night out, you can never have too many pretty dresses in your closet.

I am in desperate in need of more feminine dresses for the upcoming warm weather, so I thought I would share my favorite finds. Faithful the Brand and Moon River are relatively new to me, but you definitely need to check out their amazing spring lines! Both have price points under $200 and their prints are impactful without being too loud or over the top.

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ASOS – $68

Moon River – $90

Moon River – $113

Mango – $79.99

Faithful the Brand – $159

Faithful the Brand – $159

Wearing Oneteaspoon jeans / Loft sweater / Forevere 21 hat / ASOS mules / Sonix Sunnies / Stella & Dot necklaces

Jeans come in so many shapes, washes and silhouettes that often times my brain goes into denim overdrive! Don’t get me wrong, my heart will always belong to skinny jeans but I realized I’ve needed to step outside my comfort zone. Lately, I have been adding a few more relaxed and distressed pairs to my collection. As a petite gal, I have to be cautious of length and fit because drowning in large, ill fitting pants isn’t a cute look. So these Oneteaspoon are the perfect combination of ripped edginess, slouch and crop.

If you are looking for some new distressed denim (still in the skinny family), but not wanting to go too crazy on the rips, below are some great options. I tried to cover different price points and most of these brands I have worn before. I love the comfort of BlankNYC (almost all of their styles are under $100) and Gap has been killing it lately with their spring denim line! Happy shopping and thanks for stopping by 🙂

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Levi’s $168

Zara $39.90

Gap $79.95

BlankNYC $88

BlankNYC $88 

ShopBop $180

Wearing Uniqlo Sweater / Gap pants / Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers / Zara bag / Sonix Sunnies

White shoes will be everywhere this spring and have been slated as one of the big trends for the upcoming season. Quick side note: you don’t have try every trend that comes along, just see what suits your personal style & incorporate how you see fit! That being said, I may not be crazy about white pumps and picky about white shoes in general, but I do love a crisp, white sneaker. You can rock them with a dress & leather jacket for an effortless look or wear them with jeans and an easy tee for a more casual vibe. Whatever your preference, this simple yet clean shoe will undoubtedly be a versatile item in your closet. Shop my edit below for affordable kicks under $100 and I even threw in a fun embellished shoe at the end. Enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

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Zara – $69.90

Mango – $49.99

Superga (via Revolve) – $85

Adidas Stan Smith (Via Nordstrom) – $74.95

Puma (via Revolve) $70

Zara – $69.90

Wearing Zara Jacket / Zara Blouse / Gap Jeans (similar here) / Old Navy Bag / Old Navy Flats (similar here)

I am officially itching for spring and it can’t come soon enough! These next few months are killer because the warm weather is just around the corner. Most stores are rolling out their resort lines and seeing all of these relaxed, breezy pieces is making the wait even harder.

In the meantime, having a few transitional items in your closet is a great way to bridge the gap between seasons. Jackets are a perfect interim piece that you can wear now with a scarf or later over a silky top. I found this amazing fitted jacket from Zara (linked below), which is the perfect alternative to a heavy peacoat. I wanted to share some of my other favorite lightweight jackets for this week’s “Find It Friday” blog series. There’s a nice mix of fun bombers, moto style and embroidered items, so I hope you enjoy!

Shop My Picks

Zara – $99.90 (Wearing Above)

Revolve – $198

Mango – $59.90

Nordstrom – $168

ShopBop – $103.60

Zara – $99.90

BlankNYC – $117.60

2016 was quite influenced by the 70’s bohemian aesthetic and some trends look like they’re carrying over into the new year. One of those trends is the bell sleeve, gracing tops and dresses with it’s light and flirty silhouette. There are a variety of bell shape – lightly flared sleeves ranging all the way up to structured drama. So for those that are skeptical if they could pull off the look (me for one), have no fear because there are several subtle, feminine pieces that would be flattering on anyone.

Zara – $22.90

Mango – $45.99

Faithful The Brand – $99

Revolve – $70

 Chicwish – $59.42

The Frankie Shop – $94 (One of my fave new shops!)

Lulu*s – $62

Chicwish – $42.42

Chichwish – $38.17

Nordstrom – $78

Lulu*s – $34