What I Wish I Wore Today

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that the denim vest is the must-have piece for summer dressing.

I love the way it looks with a feminine dress and a pair of smart shoes.

Wish I was wearing one today with this beautiful sundress from No. 6 (love that store), a pair of loafers and a snappy little mini-backpack. Wouldn’t that be so cute & cool in the hot weather?

Outfit clockwise from top left: Lucky Brand Adelaide Denim Cut-Off Vest; No. 6 Ruched Bodice Dress (via Steven Alan); Rag & Bone Canterbury Loafer (via LaGarconne); Urban Outfitters Urban Renewal Remade Leather Mini Backpack (on sale!)

What I Wish I Wore Today

There’s no doubt about it, shorts are officially the only thing you should be wearing this summer.

I’ve been a hardcore fan of sporting shorts since my days at summer camp and I love this trend. The only problem is, with so many great styles, how do you choose!

I’m really feeling for this zip-front, pleated number from VPL. I’d wear them with an unbuttoned utility shirt over a blouson crop top and sky-high espadrilles.

It’s the perfect look for the summer heat that has been blasting down on us. Wish I was wearing it right now!

Outfit clockwise from top left: VPL Femur Shorts (via Ssense); Roxy Costal Drive Tank; Topshop Bonded Military Shirt;  Paloma Barceló Marina Suede Espadrille Sandals (via Net-a-Porter)

What I Wish I Wore Today

Ah Spring, why are you always such a bad flirt! After last weekend’s teasing weather, this week’s rain feels like an affront to my senses.

Still, I’ve got springtime dressing on the brain. Perhaps in part because of the recent launch of Cole Rood & Haan, a new line from the accessories giant featuring super fine leathers and a handmade, craftsman-like quality.

I am a particular fan of the Breezer, a refined take on the classic boat shoe.

I’d style mine to look perfectly French with this Provencal-print skirt, a crisp men’s button down shirt (to reflect some of the androgyny in the shoes) and a bright red sash to catch springtime’s eye, mais oui.

Outfit clockwise from top left: J.Crew Cotton Poplin Shirt; American Apparel Sash Belt; Built By Wendy Arles Skirt; Cole Rood & Haan Breezer.

What I Wish I Wore Today

I’ve been afraid to say it for fear of jinxing things and bringing another blizzard upon us but I think it might finally be safe: spring has sprung!

With it comes a whole slew of new wardrobe options (bring on the bare legs!) and there has been one item in particular that I can’t seem to stop swooning over.

The Double Pocket Coat by Opening Ceremony is the perfect Spring jacket. I loooove the slouchy shape and skinny lapels.  I’d be sure to wear this with everything I own and especially my favorite outfit of a striped shirt, high waisted jeans and colorful heels.

With the sun and crisp breeze coming at me through the window, I wish I were wearing this today!

Outfit clockwise from top left: Stem Stripe Organic Cotton Tee (via Nordstrom); Opening Ceremony Wo10 Double Pocket Coat; Dolce Vita Pela Crisscross Wedge (via Saks); Topshop Indigo High Waisted Jeans.

What I Wish I Wore Today

I think I’d call today a triple whammy. I’ve been sick all week and it keeps getting worse instead of better, we are supposed to fly to Portland tonight and, there is a blizzard outside my window.

Days like this make you want to put on the coziest outfit you can find and pull the covers over your head but, sometimes you just can’t do that.

I have been obsessing over these Rag & Bone combat boots for weeks now. I love the rounded toe, tapered ankle and cone heel, they look like the kind of shoes you could wear everywhere all the time.

On a day like today I’d have a bit more pep in my step if I could throw them on. I’d pair with a cool, slouchy cardigan and a pair of jeggings (yes, a day like today calls for jeggings) it would be the perfect look to fend off sickness, travel stress and snow!

Outfit clockwise from top left: Rag & Bone Combat Boots (via Shopbop); Cheap Monday Robyn Cardigan (via Ssense); Forever 21 Skinny Belts 1 & 2; Joe’s Jeans Denim Legging (via National Jean Company).

What I Wish I Wore Today: Great Shoes

You can wear just about anything with a great pair of shoes.

They look good with everything from party dresses to pencil skirts to your ratty boyfriend jeans. Fact is, great shoes make your clothes look better.

Speaking of great shoes, I am currently coveting the Quilted Viva Bootie from LA cool-girl boutique Tenoversix. I’d sport these with a pair of shorts from the new Levis Cords by Opening Ceremony collection (love!) layered over wooly tights and a mensy workshirt/vest combo. Basic pieces take a very sartorial turn with a great pair of shoes.

Wish I was wearing some now…

Outfit clockwise from top left: Tenoversix Quilted Viva Bootie; Fossil Amanda Shirt; Levis Cords for Opening Ceremony Unisex Cord Short; Topshop Drop Pocket Waistcoat.

What I Wish I Wore Today

My personal style is many things. While my outfits can be somewhat bold, most of my clothes are actually pretty basic, comfortable pieces. I just mix them up in my own unique way.

The one thing my look definitely is not is tough. Though sometimes I wish it were a little bit.

I don’t mean tough like biker chains and punk rock patches. More sexy-tough like tailored black pieces and look-at-me cool heels with an awesome piece of jewelry or two. A little like this girl I saw on Stylesightings the other day.

Here’s the tough look I wish I was wearing. I am actually pretty enamored of all of the pieces, especially that amazing necklace…

Outfit clockwise from top left: Urban Outfitters Deena & Ozzy Colorblock Wedge; Oak Black Shoulder Pad Mini Dress; Maslodesign Vatican Necklace (via Need Supply)

What I Wish I Wore Today

I have definitely logged some miles in my black slouchy boyfriend blazer this winter, I wear it with everything. When the weather finally warms up for real I will need a trusty new summertime update for my sundresses and shorts.

I love this one from Anthropologie, with it’s just-right feminine detailing.  I’d pair it with a glam cargo jumpsuit and metallic beret (I do love a nice beret). I’d top off my fantasy look with these awesome shoes by Jerrery Campbell for  Shoe Market.

Wish I could wear this look for our trip to Portland at the end of February! Something tells me it would fit right in in the Pacific NW.

Look clockwise from top left: Missoni Crochet Beanie (via Net-a-Porter); Rachel Rachel Roy Cargo Romper (via Macy’s); The Schwister Boot by Shoe Market for Jeffery Campbell; Anthropologie Lawrence Blazer.

What I Wish I Wore Today

Now that the weather is pretending to get a little warmer I am playing with mixing some Spring fabrics into my Winter looks. Like wearing silk shorts with heavy tights or a gauzy shirt under my cashmere cardigan.

Lately I’ve been looking for the perfect chiffon skirt to pair with chunky sweaters and wooly tights for a little Winter-meets-Spring. This little number in ballet pink is perfectly sweet and at $38 it’s not going to break the bank.

I’d pair it with a gorgeous metallic sweater from Vince’s Spring line and a pair of edgy motorcycle boots lest anyone think I’m too sweet.

Outfit clockwise from top left: Vince Metallic Pullover Sweater (via Nordstrom); Fiorentini + Baker Eli Bootie (via Ped Shoes); Arden B Chiffon Slash Pocket Skirt; French Connection Wool Ribbed Tights (on sale!).

What I Wish I Wore Today

I know you know exactly what I mean here. We all have them, those days where you spend too many hours wishing you had put on something else that morning.

Lately I’ve been pretty fixated on wearing shiny leggings and don’t yet own a pair. I wish I could wear them every day. Here’s how I would do it, super casual and cozy with an oversized shirtdress and chunky knit motorcycle vest for a little bit of tough-girl flair.

Plus, who is super excited about the return of clogs?? See that girl in the back jumping wildly? That’s me, I’m really excited.

Outfit clockwise from top left: Theory Knit Vest (via Bergdorf Goodman); Oak Blue-Stripe Shirtdress (on sale!); Lucky Brand Maddox Clogs (via Bloomingdales); American Apparel Shiny High-Waist Legging.