If money was no object, I would be wearing this outfit right now. I love the printed silk blouse that’s one part Moroccan queen and two parts Kennedys on vacation in Cape Cod. The shorts are such a fun pop of color for summer and the scalloped edge makes them a little less serious. The coral is offset with the metallic accessories, which makes the look a little more Upper East Side, and a little less Greenwich Avenue.
As fashion-forward as I like to be, there is a time and a place to wear leopard print pants— summer BBQs with PBR not being one of them. For a more casual, but still put-together look try a simple white t-shirt (Topshop $28), denim shorts (Old Navy $18.50), and red sneaks.
Complete the look with style: Miu Miu shades (have a permanent spot on the To-Buy list) // Bumble & Bumble surf spray (achievable beach hair sans beach) // Revlon Just Bitten Kissable stain (inexpensive and beautiful) // ASOS spike bracelet (in constant rotation) // Alex & Ani LOVE bangle (my charm bracelet of choice)
Day Trip.
This casual but polished outfit is all a girl needs when out-and-about in a sunny new place— buying trinkets, snacking on local food, and photographing as much as possible.
1. Urban Outfitters Mens V-Neck Tee // 2. James Jeans Boyfriend Shorts // 3. ModCloth red satchel // 4. Gold Heart Ring // 5. TopShop Lariat // 6. Michael Kors watch // 7. Gap City Flats
How to Recreate This Look on a Budget
I call it “Casual Chic” because it combines elements of comfort like the jeans, scarf, and blazer, with elements of refinement like funky heels, a chain strap purse, and Jackie O shades.
Where to get the items to make the look:
Gap Shrunken Pinstripe Riding Blazer
Topshop Black Round Sunglasses
ASOS High Waist Slim Boyfriend Jean
VINCE CAMUTO Callin Loafer Pumps
Mango Winter 2012 Catalogue by Lachlan Bailey
Emily Jackson of Ivory Lane
