I'd like to be wearing

Do not ask my why, I know it is not the most weather appropriate look but currently I would like to be wearing this. The color pallet and mixtures of fabrics and textures looks cozy. Perfect for the train ride that Jordan and I are currently on. The CALYPSO St. Barth vest is kind of random seeming, but like I said before the weather is cold and apparently snowy so the outfit kind of calls for a jacket with more substance than this one from Alexander Wang. The vest seemed to be the only solution. I know the shoes, also from Alexander Wang, are not exactly snow proof either but I balanced that out with the fur cuff from Wendy Nichol and cashmere bottoms from Vince. It is fashion math. The top is from Miu Miu and the bag is from Prada.

You're so LA cool and I am California dreaming

I was looking for a grey jersey skirt forever, I was so happy to find one that I liked while I was at home last week. I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot of it!

Top: Vince;

Skirt: BCBG;

Shoes: Frye;

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs;

Sunglasses: Ray Ban;

Leopard prints

Finals week is over, blogger is back up, and I am finally able to make an outfit post. 

Shirt: Vince;

Red Jeans: J Brand;

Gentleman's Slippers: Steven by Steve Madden;

Leopard Print Scarf: Bloomingdales;

Two takes on the classic jeans with a white t-shirt look

 

On Sunday, as I was getting ready (having decided on jeans and a white t-shirt), I had to decide what would prevent the classic from looking mundane, and at the same time I had to keep focus on keeping it classic. 

I am not one to be extreme when it comes to my everyday look (The city does not totally allow it, especially with this april weather. Also, in a place where everyone is trying to be different, using clothing as the medium, everyone ends up looking the same and wearing a classic look is beyond refreshing) but at the same time, the thought of wearing something that I find to be boring makes me feel clinical and actually makes me want to cringe. 

I have come up with a way of wearing a classical look in an updated way. It is a formula almost. Example: take a classic 'preppy' top like a polo or an oxford, pair it with skinny jeans, add a blazer or a vest (if you are wearing a polo you might want to stay away from a vest), add an ultra 'preppy' piece of jewelry like diamond or pearl earrings, a subtle pendant, and wear a wedge/chunky heel/small heeled ankle boot (if the boot is flat and a little elven looking it can totally ruin the look)/gentleman's slipper and the result will be a balanced refined polished look. However, when it came to creating my take on the all american jeans and a white t-shirt look I was initially confused. I have a fear of looking like a cowgirl, that whole look is truly discomforting, so I had anxiety. I like the looks I came up with. I ended up wearing the look with the gentleman's slipper as I am a little obsessed with them at the moment. 

Jeans: Acne

T-shirt: Vince

Cardigan: LF

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell's Litas

Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden