Happy Friday babes! I hope you all had a great week! Before the weekend I just wanted to share one more Thanksgiving inspired outfit with you all!
Outfit Details – Dress: Topshop | Jacket: Zara | Heels: Who What Wear | Purse: Ralph Lauren
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you all have a great weekend!
xo, C
Welcome back my friends! I hope you all had a great weekend. Today I’m sharing one more Valentine’s Day look for you all. As you can tell I’m not a huge fan of going all out with my outfit and I love incorporating black in to tone it down (like I did in this post on Friday). This dress is a new arrival from Banana Republic’s spring collection and I know it will look beautiful in a few months by itself in warmer weather!
Outfit Details – Dress: Banana Republic | Jacket: Topshop | Tights: J.Crew Factory | Mules: Express | Earrings: Treasure&Bond (sold out, similar here) | Lips: Nars ‘Cruising’, Urban Decay ‘Lovechild’
Thanks for reading! Do you guys have any exciting plans for Valentine’s Day tomorrow?!
xo, C
Happy Weekend! I’m doing a surprise bonus post this Saturday since it’s finally October and my leather jacket collection can come out in full swing. They’ve been a staple in my fall wardrobe since I was in high school and I so look forward to bringing them back every October. This year I’m pairing them with booties that are both comfortable and stylish, plus great for traipsing around piles of leaves and old stone buildings.
Weather permitting, I’m heading up to Salem today for some witchy haunts and food truck fun! Do you guys have any fun fall plans for the weekend? Let me know in the comments below!
Outfit Details – Top: Banana Republic | Jacket: Topshop | Jeans: Lucky Brand | Booties: Circus by Sam Edelman | Purse: Kate Spade New York | Collar: Bauble Bar | Bracelets: J.Crew Factory, The Limited, LC Lauren Conrad | Ring: Kate Spade New York | Earrings: Banana Republic (old, similar here and here) | Watch: Fossil | Lip gloss: Bobbi Brown ‘Petal’ | Lipstick: Urban Decay ‘Weirdo’ | Nail Polish: OPI Washington DC ‘We The Female’
Thanks for reading! Have a great weekend!
xo, C
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
I absolutely love the process of getting dressed in the morning. Pairing items that that create a cohesive look or mixing different types with a coveted juxtaposition alike give me a tremendous amount of joy every week. Creating outfits is one of my favorite activities (and a fundamental propellant behind this blog).
However, I’d be lying if I said there weren’t some days when getting dressed made me want to pull all of my hair out. Sometimes I’m in a rush, others the creativity just isn’t there, and sometimes I swear I have “absolutely nothing to wear” (which couldn’t be further from the truth).
On these days, black is my savior. Does black ever not look chic? I hardly ever go the all-black route. In the winter months, this means lots of black and red combos. When the weather starts to turn a bit warmer though, it means incorporating bright whites into ensembles to add some much needed contrast and positive vibes.
I’ve mentioned that my dad is a man of distinguished taste. Any time he gives me the stamp of approval I know I’ve found a winning item. You’ll never catch my dad wearing what everyone else is wearing, and the clothes and shoes he likes are almost exclusively statement pieces. When he gave me the coveted stamp for these Topshop espadrilles (and my favorite TOMS) I was elated-what’s better than a stylish pair of flat shoes that are easy to walk around in?! As if I needed another excuse to wear these all spring long…
Outfit Details – Sweater: Banana Republic (sold out, similar here) | Jeans: LOFT | Espadrilles: Topshop (more sizes available here) | Purse: Kate Spade New York (similar here) | Necklaces: Bauble Bar (here and here) | Earrings: Nordstrom | Lipgloss: ‘Petal’ by Bobbi Brown
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!
xo, C
My eagerness to break out all of the florals as fast as possible is bordering on desperation at this point. I just keep telling myself that by mixing in plenty of darker winter items it will be TOTALLY FINE to ignore the three more weeks of official winter and jump the gun straight into spring. I can’t wait until nature starts to come to life again, and incidentally all the humans follow. The winter gloom has been too real.
Outfit Details – Dress: J.Crew (sold out, same pattern on this top) | Jacket: Topshop (also available in tall and petite!) | Heels: LC Lauren Conrad | Necklace: Banana Republic (old, similar here) | Earrings: Banana Republic (old, similar here) | Sunglasses: Illesteva | Bag: Banana Republic Factory (new version here) | Bracelets: Chan Luu, Lucky Brand
Thanks for reading! Happy Hump Day!
xo, C
I used to be hugely against leopard print- I think I always just associated it with the Jersey Shore and couldn’t fathom the day I would actively want to wear anything leopard. After seeing it done tastefully enough times over the years, I decided to embrace it- my leopard print flats are a staple in my wardrobe now (last seen here and here)! I’m a big fan of Sole Society, and when I saw this leopard scarf on their website for only $30, I knew it would work its way into my wardrobe sooner or later! The pattern is the perfect pop of fun and excitement to an all neutral look.
Outfit Details – Faux Leather Jacket: Topshop | Sweater: J.Crew Factory | Scarf: Sole Society (also available at Nordstrom) | Jeans: Lucky Brand | Booties: Lucky Brand | Earrings: Banana Republic (sold out, similar here) | iPhone Case: Apple | Bracelets: J.Crew Factory, Lucky Brand, LC Lauren Conrad | Watch: Fossil | Rings: Banana Republic, LC Lauren Conrad
Thank you so much for stopping by! Happy Hump Day!
xo, C
I am constantly trying to find ways to pull off the ‘summer dress in winter’ thing, and usually don’t succeed. Most of this problem is because my summer dresses come in primarily summer colors and aquamarine just doesn’t work in New England January under any circumstances. This little gem from Lucky Brand that I got a few years ago, fortunately comes with season-proof black sprinkled throughout and makes my job so much easier. Black on black on black with some pink sprinkled in is super easy to work with, so I added this pale pink scarf in the mix to keep the vibe happy and colorful. Spring, I’m coming for you…
Outfit Details – Dress: Lucky Brand (old, similar here and here) | Jacket: Topshop | Scarf: LOFT | Tights: J.Crew | Boots: Ivanka Trump (last year, similar here and here) | Earrings: Kate Spade | Bracelet: LC Lauren Conrad
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful weekend!
xo, C
Happy Election Day, America! Today’s look was inspired partly by today’s elections and partly by the 2016 Presidential Campaigns, but mostly by Mellie Grant and her bold tendency of embracing of America’s colors. Red, white, and blue is one of my all-time favorite color combinations, so I love any holiday that creates an opportunity to wear them.
Outfit Details – Blazer: Banana Republic Factory Store (similar here, other red jackets I love here, here, and here) | Cigarette Trousers: Topshop | Heels: Topshop (similar here) | Necklace: Bauble Bar | Watch: Fossil | Bracelet: J.Crew
Thanks for reading! Enjoy your right to vote today!
xo, Caitlin
Blue and yellow have always seemed like an easy color combination to me. Together they grace the Massachusetts’ State Flag and make up my hometown’s colors. This lightweight skirt and sleeveless chambray are perfect for hot August afternoons, with their breezy fabrics and light colors.
Outfit Details – Chambray Top: J.Crew Factory | Skirt: Ann Taylor (last seen here) | Heels: Topshop | Purse: Vera Bradley | Earrings: Banana Republic (old, similar here) | Necklace: Nadri | Watch: Fossil | Bracelet: Chan Luu
Have a great weekend!
xo, C
The Sol Compass 