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The Cold Shoulder {H&M Off-the-Shoulder Top + Shelly’s of London Platform Sandals}

H&M Off The Shoulder Top + Shelly's of London Shoes{H&M Off-the-Shoulder Top (also available here), Zara Brocade Leggings, Forever 21 Straw Boater Hat, c/o Shelly’s of London Shoes, Cambridge Satchel Tote}


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I’m generally the gal who sits on the sidelines watching trends come and go like the changing of the tides. But every now and then, something comes by that completely rocks my world. And this season my friends it’s… the off-the-shoulder top! Prepare to see A LOT of them on the blog in the coming weeks. If you’ve been keeping up with my real-time adventures on Instagram and SnapChat, then you’ve already been warned. What can I say? When I find something I like, I run it into the ground tend to stick with it!

Speaking of things I’m obsessed with lately…

I recently took a (short-lived) break from wearing high heels, but now I’m back with a vengeance. However, after visiting the Shelly’s of London showroom a few weeks back, I’ve been passing over my stilettos in favor of chunky platform heels like the ones you see here. Besides serving up some serious 70s-by-way-of-the-90s nostalgia, they give me the height I crave (useful for towering over my fellow straphangers during my morning commute), while keeping me stable on those mean NYC streets.

And if you haven’t heard of Shelly’s of London yet, definitely check them out. They’ve been peddling funky kicks in the UK since 1945, and now they’ve crossed the pond to make a splash stateside.

Everyday Outfits My Style

Twirl-Worthy

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I ordered this gorgeous twirl-worthy dress for my recent vacation (more deets on that coming up soon!), but unfortunately it didn’t arrive in time. On the bright side, it was waiting patiently in my mailbox when I got home. I immediately tried it on and took it for a spin. I can already tell it’s going to be one of my go-to pieces this spring and summer.
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The weather in NYC has been extremely hit-or-miss lately, but I’m determined to make spring happen. So as soon as the sun peeked out, I rushed to the market to picke up some fresh tulips at the market to go around the apartment.

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Everyday Outfits My Style

How to Wear Stripes {J. Crew Black & White Striped Dress}

How to Wear Stripes - J. Crew Ruffle Sleeve Striped Dress {J. Crew Ruffle Sleeve Dress, Club Monaco Hat (similar), Cambridge Satchel Crossbody Bag, Zara Shoes}

Black & white stripes are one of my favorite prints, and they work perfectly on those days when I’m short on time and pressed for what to wear. And let’s face it, that’s pretty much everyday in my world! But if you’re worried about stripes making you look fat… don’t be! The trick to making stripes work is to either A) not give a damn, or B) find the size and shape that work for your body type.
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I tend to go for option A most often, but since I did title this post How to Wear Stripes, here are a few things that I’ve learned from experience:

  • Chevron stripes work on just about anyone
  • Vertical stripes can be elongating (just be careful you don’t wind up looking like Beetlejuice)
  • Small horizontal stripes across the chest can look a little wonky on us busty gals (especially in stretchy materials)
  • When in doubt, add a pop of color with accessories (red, yellow, hot pink and cobalt blue all look especially fetching)

Below are my favorite black & white striped dress picks at the moment…