Explorer

This weekend I spent a gorgeous day exploring in Brooklyn with friends from college. Sneakers for walking, comfortable shorts, and an adorable top are the essential uniform for exploring in the city. Especially since it is New York Fashion Week, I wouldn't want to be caught not looking cute! I am so in love with the button-down lacy back of this crop top, and a pastel color palette fit the sweet and delicate vibe of the top perfectly.

It was such a beautiful day to walk the Brooklyn Bridge, with the sun shining and a few puffy clouds gracing the sky. Once across the bridge we wandered in Brooklyn Heights down some cute residential streets and admired the beautiful architecture and detailing of the buildings. As luck would have it we even came across a Fashion Week event held in the Dumbo area that was swarming with stylish people! There is always something exciting to discover in the city, and always new outfit inspiration to be found!

Photography by Ting Chen.

Top: H&M (not online, but still available in store). Shorts: American Eagle. Sneakers: Superga. Bag: Kate Spade. Earrings: Etsy. Necklace: Dogeared. Bracelets: Zulugrass. Sunglasses: Ruche. 

xoxo, CC

Break the Rules

We all know you're not supposed to wear white after Labor Day. So I went ahead and wore a white sundress on September 2nd just to show them all that the rules don't matter. It was a whopping 90+ degrees, so being forced to not wear white just because of a silly rule seemed unfair. So why not break the rules!? I'll agree that white is a bit more of a summer color, but as long as the weather feels like summer I'm going to keep wearing it no matter what the date is. 

I got this French Connection dress 50% off after a long love affair waiting for it to go on sale and I've been so excited to find a chance to wear it. A day at the Metropolitan Museum seemed like the perfect venue to show it off. Being in the air conditioned museum was the ideal excursion for a sweltering day, and I could wander for hours through the expansive rooms taking in all of the beautiful and interesting artwork!

What are your thoughts on white after Labor Day? 

Dress: French Connection (available here). Bag: TJ Maxx. Pink bracelet: Kate Spade (similar). Earrings: Etsy. Necklace: Dogeared. Flip flops: Rainbow. 

xoxo, CC

Skyline

This weekend I got to explore more of the city with some friends, and we ventured down to Brooklyn for the weekly Smorgasburg food fest. There is an incredible selection of delicious food available there, not to mention the stellar view of the New York skyline, which seemed like a great spot to take some pictures! I sampled a strawberry champagne flavored macaron, had a chicken burger for my main meal, and topped it all off with an amazing ice cream sandwich. Yum yum! And we made it back to the subway just before the downpour! (you can see the angry sky in a few of these shots).

For this casual weekend outing with a lot of walking involved I slipped on this easy printed dress and some bright pink sneakers. Sneakers and skirts is a combination I am just getting used to, but I think it'll be an essential one for walking in the city without sacrificing style. I love the way these sneakers bring out the pink in the feather print on the dress while also making the outfit undeniably comfy-casual.

Stay tuned for more of my adventures in the city, and the outfits that take me there! 

Dress: Target (similar, feather print). Sneakers: Keds. Bag: TJ Maxx. Earrings: Gorjana. Bracelet: Zulu Grass.

xoxo, CC

Country Mouse, City Mouse

Big news! The Little Orange Dress has moved to New York City!! And me along with it of course.

To start this adventure off right I am bringing you a city-inspired outfit today, featuring my first (and so far only) purchase in the city, this ruffle tee. It's a shame that summer is winding down just as I found this tee because it is definitely at the top of my favorites list right now. Its loose fitting silhouette is perfect for those hot days when you don't want anything clingy against you skin, and almost every day I've been in New York has been like that! And then the drop-waist peplum ruffle is just too cute not to want to wear it all the time. 

Since this country mouse knows very little about city life I've been keeping my eyes peeled and observing the city dwellers and taking note of their styles of dress. There are so many interesting people in the city, and so many different fashion statements to be seen! To compliment my own outfit I donned black shorts and a rosy statement necklace with simple sandals so that I was comfortable for a casual outing but wouldn't get lost in the crowd! 

Tee: H&M. Shorts: Forever 21. Necklace: J. Crew (similar in black, similar, similar). Sandals: DV via Saks Off 5th. Clutch: J. Crew (similar). Bracelets: Ruche, Zulu Grass.

xoxo, CC

Leopard Meets Stripe

These shorts have so much attitude! I love how bold they are with stripes on the front and leopard on the back. Finding the right top to wear with them was a little challenging: I wanted something feminine that wouldn't clash with the bold shorts. I finally tried them with this lacy top, and it was just the combination I had been looking for! Keeping a neutral color palette was essential to let the patterned shorts shine without screaming, so to speak. And I know you just saw this clutch… but I'm so obsessed with it, it goes with everything and is the perfect mix of casual and chic! Plus, how cute are the stripes on stripes?

p.s. If you follow my blog, some big changes are taking place for me… Next time you hear from me I'll be posting from the big city!!

Shorts: Maison Scotch (similar, jeans). Top: American Eagle. Jacket: Nordstrom (similar). Clutch: Ruche. Shoes: Chocolate Schubar via ModCloth (love these).

xoxo, CC