stripes – The Sol Compass

Pattern Mixing

Hey everyone, happy hump day! One of the fashion related questions I’m most asked by people is how to mix different patterns. I may not be the best resource for this because I think stripes go with everything. Alas, one of the bases of pattern mixing in my book is color coordination. Prints in the same color palette effortless enhance each other, rather than heavily clashing.

Outfit Details – Tee: J.Crew Factory | Skirt: J.Crew Factory | Shoes: Madewell (old, new version here; similar here and here) |

Thank you so much for stopping by, have a great day!

xo, C

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Americana Preview

Welcome back everyone! With Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner, it’s almost time for red, white, and blue to start making their way into everyone’s wardrobe. Since it’s not quite summer yet, I chose to incorporate some leopard into the mix as well!

Do you guys have any fun plans for Memorial Day Weekend? B and I are heading up to Portland, so I really hope the weather works out in our favor!

Outfit Details – Tee: French Connection (old, similar here and here) | Skirt: J.Crew (old, similar here, here, and here) | Jacket: Lucky Brand | Heels: LC Lauren Conrad (sold out, similar here) |

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!

xo, C

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Love At First Stripe

Happy Hump Day! Today is the second outfit post of my sister trip to Nashville. While I was on the Abercrombie & Fitch website searching for this dress, I found this striped shirt and instantly fell in love with it.

Nashville has these B-cycle stations all over town. They are a great and affordable way to get out and explore more of the city than you may have been able to on foot! The best part is you can just drop them off at whichever station you end up at, which is super easy since they seem to be everywhere!

The Parthenon is possibly best known amongst those my age and under from its cameo appearance in Percy Jackson, but it is an incredibly impressive full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens. It’s situated right in the middle of the beautiful Centennial Park, a place I could spend days in with ease.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy the rest of your week!

xo, C

Navy and White

When I first wore this blouse I mentioned that I couldn’t wait to wear it with white jeans. Well, true to my word, I really couldn’t wait to shoot this nautical combination, even if it is a tad early. I also wanted to make sure I showed you all how the blouse paired with pants while it was still in stock! I chose to slip on these blush flats I have been loving, but if I waited until Memorial Day I would probably pair it with some navy espadrilles and a red crossbody bag.

Thank you so much for reading – I hope you all have a great day!

xo, C

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Nautical September

Hey guys! I hope you all enjoyed meeting my sister on Monday. She always surprises me with her out of the box fashion choices, and how she always manages to show her personality through her clothes, whether it’s on the weekend or at a 9-5 job.

I suppose a similar thing could be said about me, since I love wearing nautical stripes and color combinations even past summer’s unofficial end on Labor Day as homage to my beloved sea.

Thanks for reading! Happy Hump Day!
xo, C

Daisy

Happy Monday loves! Inspiration for today’s title brought to you by Zedd.

Thanks for reading! Have a wonderful week!

xo, C

Eyelet and Stripes

It’s incredibly likely that I will never get tired of American themed outfits i.e. anything involving a combination red, white, blue, and stripes-or better yet, all three. Patriots’ Day (better known as Marathon Monday) is somewhat of a sacred day here in Massachusetts and the perfect excuse to break out the Americana. I stalked this skirt from J.Crew for months until it was low enough on sale to snag it up. That meant I wound up with a beautiful eyelet midi skirt in the dead of winter, patiently hanging in my closet waiting for warmer days when we could rock all kinds of color combinations together. Stay tuned for more. (I also found a few similar options, including one for $25 that you can shop below!)

Outfit Details – Top: J.Crew | Skirt: J.Crew (sold out, similar here, here, here, and under $25 option here) | Heels: Sole Society (last seen here and here) | Bracelets: The Limited, LC Lauren Conrad, Chan Luu | Necklace: Bauble Bar | Watch: Fossil | Earrings: Banana Republic (old, similar here and here) | Purse: Vera Bradley (only available in stores, similar here and here) | Lipgloss: ‘Petal’ by Bobbi Brown | Nail Polish: ‘Not So Bora Bora-ing Pink’ by OPI

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week and Happy Marathon Monday!

xo, C

Blush Pleats

This striped shirt from French Connection is about three years old, and yet I cannot seem to stop wearing it this spring. I love when I have the chance to re-fall in love with some of my favorite pieces after years of wear. Stripes are always in fashion and I guess the navy and white combo has been really fitting in to my new repertoire of pinks and patterns alike this season.

We took these pictures outside of the beautiful (and recently renovated) Beverly Public Library. Libraries are definitely one of my happy places, and reading is one of my fundamental core values. Anytime I travel, the local library is always at the top of my “To See” list (including the Library of Congress, Huntington Library, and Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam). Seeing libraries receive the proper architectural attention that they deserve just makes my heart sing.

Outfit Details – Top: French Connection (old, new version here, similar here) (last seen here, here, and here) | Skirt: Ann Taylor (sold out, similar here, here, and here) (last seen here) | Jacket: Lucky Brand | Purse: Topshop (sold out, similar here) | Sandals: BCBGeneration via TJMaxx (check your local TJMaxx store for more sizes, similar here) | Necklaces: Bauble Bar (here and here) | Bracelets: The Limited, Banana Republic, LC Lauren Conrad | Watch: Urban Outfitters | Earrings: Banana Republic (old, similar here and here) | Lipgloss: ‘Petal’ by Bobbi Brown

Thanks for reading! Have a great day!

xo, C

Stripes if by Sea

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I am definitely happiest when outside, and more specifically by the sea. When my sister and I went down to the ocean I instantly morphed into a more playful and giggly person (which may not have been ideal for the picture taking, but alas). My seaside uniform usually involves navy, stripes, and boat shoes. They are the epitome of nautical style, but the pink jeans add a more spring vibe to the look than a traditional red or white might allow. Plus, these are the prettiest and most comfortable pants ever. I think I would try to wear them every day all spring long if, you know, people wouldn’t notice…

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Thanks for stopping by! Happy Hump Day!

xo, C

Save More Elephants

As we edge further into fall territory, I can’t help but feel inspired by the traditional collegiate prep styles swarming the New England area. Stripes, navy, and graphic tees are three big ones that come to mind, but are still wearable in the 90 degree heat. This skirt has been my go to piece (seen here last week!) since the colors are a bit more autumn appropriate than most of my summer skirts, but its still light and short enough to be comfortable in these late summer days. Graphic tees are one of my favorite ways to make a statement about my personality, especially ones like this J.Crew for David Sheldrick ‘Save More Elephants’ tee. 100% of the net proceeds from it are donated to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, to aid in their mission to protect and preserve Africa’s wildlife.