spring showers

Hat TopShop | Vest Club Monaco  | Pants H&M Fall 14 Collection | Jewels JCrew | Booties Dolce Vita

Spring is almost here - and while we are in the midst of April showers I can't help but get overexcited about coming wardrobe changes (no more down coats and swaths taking place of what could have been a great outfit). It's back to vests, sweaters, blazers and the more-than-occasional trench for me and I couldn't be happier about it.

tutu for now

Top Caslon via Nordstrom | Belt Vintage | Skirt Space 46 Boutique | Heels Shutz | 

Bracelets JCrew | Wallet Kate Spade

Everything makes more sense when you are wearing a tutu. 

I've had some people, usually tourists, approach me on the streets of New York saying "I would never get away with what you're wearing if I were to wear that back home." Usually the conversation ensues about where aforementioned human is from, etc. Usually the human says something along the lines of "people would stare like I had three heads if I were to attempt that look..." and I never know whether they intend it as a compliment or an insult, but I always take it as the former. Don't get me wrong, I'm never dressed like Lady Gaga, but I always try to wear something out of the ordinary at least once a week - example A. a tutu. And don't get me wrong, people will sometimes stare, or make comments, but in reality who cares. There's so many people in New York, and everyone is unabashedly who they are, so while I'm wearing a tutu theres another person 10 steps behind me in a sequin wig. It makes getting dressed fun. And I think that while New York seems intimidating to a lot of people, if you look at it this way its actually much more inviting. I hope that when people make those types of comments to me, about being able to "get away" with wearing it, they actually have a change of heart after our conversation, because life is way to short not to wear a tutu just because you feel like wearing a tutu.  

color palate: perfect

Dress: Gap | Top: Caslon via Nordstrom | Collar: Anne Fontaine | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Watch: Burberry | Wallet: Saint Laurent | Coat: Aritzia (old, similiar here)

Red, White and Black: The (un)official color palate of winter.

I have to admit, I have not stepped foot into Gap in ages, but when I was desperately seeking some big not-overly-pricey boyfriend sweaters last month I went into their store on Fifth Avenue and was pleasantly surprised. So much so that I left with way more than just a sweater. This fit-and-flare dress was one of the purchases - it is on major sale and it has the most adorable silhouette. I've created so many looks with it...think heels for workweek and black and white nikes for weekends? It can be worn with button ups or turtlenecks, like I paired it with, underneath, and any kind of necklace or collar you can think of. I'm obsessed. It also comes in a black with gold-stripes pattern. Yes, I got that one too.