Note to Self

Hers / Mine

 

Oh hey, old favorite style column. Glad to see you again.

This look! I love how clean and chic it is, but the best part is the simplicity—a blank canvas top and bottom, a seasonal jacket, interchangeable shoes and accessories. This is a uniform, and I'm all about that concept these days. Let's be real: this is exactly what one needs when tearing through their closet at 7 o'clock in the morning throwing a "I have nothing to wear!" mental tantrum. Not that I'm speaking from experience or anything... Ahem.

(Hers &) MINE: To create it, try a [not pictured] Downtown field jacket, J.Crew $148 (or maybe a Schoolboy Blazer?) on for size with a delicate circle necklace, Jennifer Zeuner $135 over a cozy, comfy lightweight sweater. Maybe this Equipment FR Sloane cashmere sweater $270 (or A.P.C. alternate $215)? And of course, white skimmer jeans, Gap $27 (or even Madewell Rail Straight jeans $98). Yes, her classic navy pumps are great. But I'd probably opt for something a little more wild, like these cool Arabelle D'Orsay flats, Anthropologie $225. And I think I might have to snatch up this convertible hobo and cross-body bag, J.Crew $238 in the 30% off sale. It's so versatile!

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Easy Espadrilles

Why do I keep blogging about shoes? I don't know. Maybe because I walk at least 2 miles a day to and from work—at least, I do when I'm feeling motivated and the weather is nice. Needless to say, I hate the thought of wearing anything that can't last the journey. Entering warmer months, I'm looking to this signature shoe to make it work. Aren't they cute? (Image via)

Also, I made a new espadrille print. That's love, baby.

The goods: 1. Mara cap-toe calf hair espadrille, Loeffler Randall $225 (I just got these! They're super comfy and well-made.) 2. Lynn espadrille flat, Sam Edelman $70 3. Neon lace espardrille, Rebecca Minkoff $175 4. Soludos Barca Striped espadrille $43 5. Mara cap-toe espadrille, Loeffer Randall $195 6. Steven by Steve Madden Lanii flats $99

 

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Pointed Pretties

I think you know me well enough to understand how much I hate wearing heels. I admire them as a fashion staple from afar and readily applaud those that make the effort. But when it comes to actually executing my own outfits, (on very rare occasion) I come to the conclusion that I would rather be comfortable than falling all over the sidewalk. (This is, of course, a reflection on my own general clutziness rather than the practicality of heels in general. In theory, I am pro-heel. No one freak out.)

Consequentially, I am a connoisseur of flats. Like many women in New York City, my lowest file cabinet drawer is filled with "office shoes" so I can trudge in wearing whatever happens to be comute-practical and make a stealth switch with no one but the security guard being the wiser. And here's where we come full circle: my office shoe of choice is a pointed flat. I find them to have the elevated feel of a heel, but with the composure and comfort of having ones entire sole on the ground. Can you really hate on that? Better still, this Spring designers seem to be going all out in terms of patterns and shades. Behold, some personal favorites.

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Links: 1. Gap printed flats in navy stripe 2. Loeffler Randall Emma d'orsay flats 3. Gap printed flats in navy polka 4. J.Crew patent Viv flats 5. J.Crew Lucie slingbacks 6. Dolce & Gabbana brochade jewel-toed flats 7. Kate Spade New York Gabe flats 8. Club Monaco Erika bow flat 9. Anthropologie Medocie palm flats

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