socks with shoes

hey nancy,

you were saying you wanted to wear little socks with your heels.  i thought i would show you some pictures of the look.

i would say to just make sure the socks are different colors from the shoes so you get credit for the socks & it doesn't just look like lumpy boots.  you can scrunch them down if the socks are too long.  also, make sure the socks don't stop at the widest part of your leg.  you got bonus points for wearing platforms.  somehow, the look suits platforms best.

as you can see from that last picture, you don't necessarily have to dress sweetly to pull off the look.  it looks just as good with a simple dress or a variety of skirt lengths.  you can even do it with pants, but make sure the pants are cropped enough or roll them up a couple times to show off your socks.


these pointelle 1937 socks from madewell look just like the one from that last picture.

i feel like these j.crew trouser slouch socks were made for this look.

i think these happy socks animal-print socks sold at madewell would be so fun.  i think i need a pair!

i know you were looking for thigh-highs & these by j.crew are perfect.  i have them black AND graphite.

most importantly, have fun with it & wear really fun socks!

talk to you later!

the blues

hey nancy,

do you have a chambray shirt yet?  they are so perfect right now & can be worn with anything.  i love them with leather shorts or skirts.  they really ground any bottom & make it look casual.  you can even wear denim on denim, which can seem scary, but look great as you see here.

urban outfitters has this lark & wolff by steven alan chambray shirt.  it's a cute relaxed boyfriend shape.  it can act as a light jacket, especially in the southern california weather over there.

levi's has the annie western shirt & you know i love my western shirts.  the great thing about the western shirts is that they are usually more fitted & can look both feminine & casual.  also, there is less bulk when tucking them into skirts.  & of course, they add a rock & roll edge.  best of all, if you feel lazy, just throw it on with a pair of jeans & you have an instant cool outfit.  the levi's store often has great sales so i suggest going to the store to take a look.

j.crew has the short-sleeve selvedge chambray shirt, which can be a little more preppy in feel.  i like it though.  it kind of also feels more masculine when you roll up the sleeves a little, which can be fun.  i think they would look great with white jeans or denim shorts like they have in the picture.

now, i know you like a little something more exciting now & then & i think this urban renew cold shoulder denim shirt from urban outfitters would look so great on you.

i know the prices of these shirts can be a little higher, but it's because of the fabric & all the wash treatments the factories have to do.  they really are worth it in terms of how often you will reach for them in your closet.  i wear mine once a week at least!  sometimes, i have to stop myself from wearing it because i know i should wear everything else in my closet.

alright, talk to you later!

(not) buttoned up

hey nancy,

right now, i've been working on getting a good collections of soft button down shirts for fall.  i feel like you like a good button down so i thought i would first show you how the fit should look like for fall.

it looks really cool to have it kind of loose & the front tucked into skinny jeans with a belt.  have the back hang loose & make sure it's loose enough so it looks really casual like it does below.  i know you don't like your shirts too tight so i thought this was a perfect look for you!

here it's a little more fitted, but still relaxed & half-tucked.  don't forget the belt, which tends to complete your outfit!

you can do it with a more structured shirt, too.  it looks more crisp with skinny jeans & heels.  

so, here are some options for you.  i love this madewell light silk safari shirt & it's on sale right now.  this color is perfect in that's it's kind of nude & kind of blushy.  it's really popular right now & looks great with black, white or denim.  if you type the promo code "WHYNOT", you get 25% off & free shipping if you purchase more than $100 as well.

you can also wear the shirts tied up in front, which is relaxed & super cute as well.  i love the fit of this zara animal print loose blouse.  the price isn't bad & it's an adorable teeny animal print (i think i need it myself!).  zara is great because you can pick it up at any store if you want to save on shipping.  it's the convenience of online without the shipping cost because i hate running from store to store looking for my size.

here is a more structured shirt option as well.  this zara striped shirt is great for that more polished look.  

make sure to roll up your sleeves so it looks really casual.  don't button it up all the way up either--it tends to look a little stuffy that way.  you can get it a little loose or really oversized--just not tight, which is what you hate anyway!  i think you will like this look & it'll look great on you.  

okay, talk to you later!  hope you are having a great weekend!