An Outfit Bouquet For You

The pity about this whole thing is that you can't even see how insanely gorgeous the back of this Protagonist top is. It's like a mullet: from the front it's all business, but on the back it's all party. Work appropriateness varies with the application of a camisole (a nude one, me thinks). The white Mansur Gavriel bucket is just wishful thinking, since I believe the white leather would be the hardest to keep pristine. I just love how icy white it is in contrast to a stark black tailored Sportsmax pant. Accessories by Céline and Altuzarra.

Urban Resort

 

You know when it's hot as hell outside, and it's the weekend, and you want to go a little wild with your typical weekend casual outfit but don't necessarily think cutoff shorts are appropriate for you anymore? This is an outfit for that exact scenario. I don't hate on cut off shorts and the leggy women who can pull them off at this advanced age (relax it's a joke, #jk47) but I always feel so uncomfortable and self-conscious in them. Unless I'm on an island and it's 90+ outside, then forget it, I'm wearing cut off shorts. But I'm not on an island, I'm in the Bay Area, and the slightest bit of sun means that there's a massive chill factor waiting for you in the shadows somewhere, so you have to be strategic with your skin. 

But Olga, why are you so wrinkled...and have you heard of a lint roller? What a great question, inner-monologue! I have heard of a lint roller but did you know that lint lives inside the sleeves of your sweater and that is a complete pain to remember to lint roll as well? Story of my life, guys. Also too, wrinkles happen when it's hot outside and you sit in a car running errands to Ikea then find a good location where one or two photos can be taken of what you're wearing. I'm showing you real life, people. 

WEARING

COS top

THEORY pants

MANSUR GAVRIEL bag

NEWBARK sandals (run narrow, size 1/2 up0

The Ideal and Minimal Glamour of Amina and Eleonora

 If I were in any snowy city environment right now I'd certainly be modeling myself after these ladies. Despite layering boxy coats and over-the-top furs they still manage to feel uniquely feminine and even quirky in some instances.

Images via style.com, W magazine, vogue.com

NewbarK

All about the fancy pool slides, guys. I would post a litany of links right now with my handy dandy RewardStyle app, but I wouldn't actually support the concept of spending $300 on a pair of pool slides. Zara and J.Crew make much more economical options. FYI.

Because I love you.

Stream of Consciousness: B/W

Clean closets, minmial wardrobes, quirky tomboys, tattoos, and Mansur Gavriel. I like how all of this is muted in white, gray, or black but still feels bright and girly to me.

Images: Garance Doré, Style.com, Pinterest, Mija Mija

Gif Recap: The Row

#NailedIt

Amanda Murphy / V Magazine

via Visual Optimism

Weekday Muse: Caped Crusader

It Can Be This Easy

Grayscale

SOL SANA slip ons (c/o), MADEWELL overalls (small), MANSUR GAVRIEL mini bucket bag, MADEWELL cardigan (medium), EVERLANE tank (medium)

Just a little check in from Colorado. This outfit is probably all I should have packed, but instead I packed 2.5 bags, like and idiot. I swore overalls were out of my closet since I last tried them in leather (yikes!), but these proved to be too comfortable to pass up. I legit bought them on an impulse trip to Madewell during my lunch hour.  Now I wear them all the time. Why? Because since I bought them I've been on vacation, and as far as I'm concerned I can do and wear whatever the hell I want and make huge fashion mistakes. So we shall see how useful these comfortable puppies really are when I get home this weekend. 

Moodboard: Who Are You

Vera Wang, See by Chloé, Elin Kling, and Maje

Moodboard: Simple / Dark

 (Matches Fashion, They All Hate Us, Vogue, Madewell, Feel Inspired Blog)

Homelife: Minimalist + Architectural Jungles

CEREAL MAGAZINE via KAUFMAN MERCANTILE, OTHER IMAGES unknown.

The All-Black Slouchy Lazy Suit

Ph. Nick Smith

The minimalist shower shoe thing... I'm way into it. It's hard not to be because it's so damn easy to get up in the morning now. I just take a shower and put on some incredibly comfortable (but still well tailored, that is key!) all-black clothes, slick my hair back, and walk out the door with minimal makeup. It's like all of the things I've been searching for, like a carefree skincare and makeup routine and wardrobe of trustworthy feel-good items, all finally clicked into place. My point of view on my personal style is so clear, that I'm pretty sure I am going to sell anything that I haven't worn in over 6 months. Stay tuned. 

Note on this outfit: I don't wear these shower shoes to work, of course, I typically do some sort of mule instead to keep it dressy for clients — or Vans if I'm feeling ultra lazy. 

THEORY silk pants (medium), J. CREW jacket — on sale! (sz 4), MIU MIU sunglasses, ZARA sandals, REPOSSI silver berbere ring

Wear this to Work: Summer Business

IN GOD WE TRUST earrings, THE ROW bag, MADEWELL tank, ZARA shoes, ADAM LIPPES skirt

In Which Sack Dresses Are My Summer Wardrobe

One of my favorite things about sack dresses is how absolutely enormous they are. They don't skim your skin, but instead balloon in places and create contrasting proportions. So when people mention that they are so unflattering, I'm like, "au contraire mon cheri" because the contrasting proportions are great for downplaying problem areas — like hips, or out of shape legs, or maybe a bloating belly from a Memorial Day Weekend at the pool with food and drinks.  Here's the thing though: if you're going to wear a sack dress, you have to be sexy somewhere else. That means show some skin, wear some heels, lipstick...something. Otherwise, it becomes too covered up to be flattering.

KAAREM dress (size small) also this one and this one, J. CREW denim jacket, MADEWELL sunglasses, J.CREW sandals (size 8, run small), NARS matte multiple lipstick/blush