Shoesday

Now here is a midi heel done right. Currently obsessed with Isabel Marant's Spring/Summer 2013 gladiator sandal, which are available at Barney's for a lot of money.

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Wearing: Shortsleeved jacket

I had an absolutely fantastic weekend. It was my birthday yesterday (yes, Cinco de Drinko) so Saturday night friends and I went to Barrelhouse Flat, a really cool, cute bar with stellar cocktails. Then, on Sunday I had a dream day of brunch and shopping with my boyfriend. It was sunny but there was a slight chill so I wore this short sleeved jacket and jeans to prance around in. I found the jacket at Crossroads and while it was above my $10 an item price limit (it was $18), I couldn't leave without it. It's a perfect topper when the day is just a tad cold but doesn't warrant a full sleeve.

Coat: Thrifted (lusting for this light jacket)

Top: Forever 21 (similar)

Jeans: Urban Outfitters (similar)

Flats: Nine West

Bag: Zara

Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters (love these similar ones)

Spring classics

I've been gravitating to the basics lately so I wanted to share some of my favorite classic pieces are that are instant ways to chic (and not in order of priority).

A striped top is an absolute staple that everyone should have. I'm pretty sure I wear a striped tee every week (sorry if you're sick of it) since it's so easy. With a leather skirt, light jeans, shorts, stripes are quite possibly the simplest way to elevate an otherwise boring outfit.

Delicate gold jewelry. Either alone for a simple accent or layered for an edgier look, you can find pretty little pieces for as low as two dollars. 

It's no surprise that I'm a sucker for a great flat, especially a great nude flat, and I can't stress how important it is that every woman have a pair. Not only are they versatile, they're magical. You will look leggier than ever.  

Striped top details (clockwise): J. Crew, La Garconne, Forever 21, Forever 21, Uniqlo  

Jewelry details: Long arrowhead necklace, double geo necklace, whistle necklace, LOVE necklace, tiny arrow earrings, knot ring, rhinestone/triangle stud set, arrow/heart stud set, lip earrings, spike cuff, metal bar bracelet, midi ring, triangle cuff     

Nude flat details (clockwise):  Forever 21, Urban Outfitters, Topshop, Forever 21,  Asos, Old Navy, Aldo, Forever 21, Zara

Translucent on the left, alive on the right

Holy hell.

Same wall, different time of year. What a depressing side by side comparison.

Left: Today's post

Right: Labor Day's post

Wearing: Asymmetrical skirt

Not done yet folks! Another leather piece I've added to my repertoire, and for 9 dollars at the Urban Outfitters Surplus (seriously Chicago people you need to go there if you haven't yet) I couldn't resist. I re-wear iterations of this outfit all the time so it just goes to show how not sick of stripes I am. Or leather.

Top: Forever 21

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Sandals: Victoria's Secret (similar in Bronze)