Statement Pink

I've been taking advantage of the unseasonably warm days that were mixed in among the cold recently as an excuse to get more wear out of my dresses. Here I took the raspberry hue of this shift dress as my starting point to layer accents of pink. The tights are subtly dotted with pink, while the necklace makes more of a bubblegum statement. The necklace, while bright, is surrounded by stones in blues and opal whites making it easy to match with many colors. 

Topped off with some glitter nails from the holidays, this colorful ensemble brightens up any winter day.

Dress: Jack by BB Dakota. Necklace: J. Crew. Tights: old (similar). Boots: ModCloth (similar). Nails: Butter London, Fairy Cake. 

xoxo, CC

Summer Solstice

I have been spending as much time at the lake as possible on these warm days. I love taking a book to the lake and sitting in the sun or wading in the water, although the water is still far too cold to swim in (at least in my opinion).This peach top is so sweet with the lace inset sides and the crisscross back. I love loose light tops when the weather is hot and sticky, so it was perfect for a stroll to the lake after work to put my toes in the water.

As I mentioned last week, I love white jeans and white shorts in the summer. I have historically been pretty good at keeping them clean, but for some reason this summer I have not been having a very good track record! The very first time I wore these cuffed white shorts I managed to get black smudges on the front AND sit in chocolate at the ice cream shop, all in one day. Sigh. Better luck next time?

Happy summer solstice weekend everyone! Let's celebrate this glorious time of year!

Top: Miss Daisy, similar, similar, similar. Shorts: J. Crew. Sandals: Sam Edelman. Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff via TJ Maxx, similar. Sunglasses: Ruche. Necklace: available here. Bracelets: Urban Peach, Kate Spade. Nails: Butter London "Jasper."

xoxo, CC

When In Doubt...

When in doubt, wear white jeans. That is my advice for the summer months, advice that I tell myself again and again on those mornings where I can't decide what to wear and no outfits seem to come together. Suddenly, getting dressed is so much easier! White jeans, or even white shorts, go with literally everything and are more summery and sophisticated than regular jeans so they are an easy choice when you have to throw something on quickly in the morning. 

With a cute top in a summery hue and some easy complimentary jewels, I can get ready in a flash and look put together. White jeans with a colored top becomes a staple combination that I rely on throughout the summer months when I can't decide what to wear, and it always ends up looking chic!

This particular outfit was a favorite of mine last summer. I don't often wear the same exact outfit twice (with so many options in the closet I hate to pick favorites), but this one has been worth coming back to, even a year later. With a few clouds in the sky, my natural waves, and a smile, I am delighted to welcome this little heatwave we've been having!

Jeans: American Eagle. Top: ModCloth, similar, similar. Belt: Isle of You boutique. Bag: Ruche. Sandals: Madden Girl via TJMaxx. Necklace: Gorjana. Earrings: JoJo Loves You. Bracelets: Urban Peach, Brandy Melville, my own creation. Nails: Butter London "Jasper" (discontinued).

xoxo, CC

May Flowers, As Promised.

You may remember this dress… I included it in my list of favorite items on ModCloth a few weeks ago. Well, somehow or another it found its way into my closet... Actually, this is how it happened: When I discovered this dress it was nearly out of stock, and was not available in my size, but as luck would have it one became available in my size. Best day ever! My guess is someone returned the dress, but it certainly made my day and I added it to my shopping cart immediately. (Sidenote: they just restocked all of the sizes!) The dress is even more stunning in person than it looked online. I love when that happens. The colors are so vibrant and pretty, and it includes all my favorites; orange, aqua, lavender, and pink. The details are so bohemian chic with the slight hi-lo hem and the cut-out in the back. Best part about it? This dress has pockets. Boom.

Dress: ModCloth. Sandals: Splendid. Belt: Old Navy, similar color. Tassel necklace: Indigo Boutique. Pearl necklace: Dogeared. Earrings: Kate Spade. Nails: Butter London "Kerfuffle." Angel wing bracelet: my own creation. 

xo, C.C.

Ditsy Floral

I've always wondered why we call floral prints 'ditsy' since ditsy is a word often used to describe a girl who's got her head in the clouds. Dictionary.com uses the word "flighty" which I think is a great synonym to capture the meaning of the word ditsy--but what does that have to do with floral prints?

When I googled my question I found this definition of a ditsy print: "A ditsy print is quite small in scale, and the design motifs are usually scattered or random rather than being ordered in a definable pattern like rows or stripes."Apparently it doesn't have to be floral, although that seems to be its most frequent form. So maybe the dress I'm wearing here isn't actually a ditsy print (I don't know, is the print small enough or random enough?) but it did get me thinking about what a ditsy floral is and what that description even means.

My floral dress probably makes me look like a ditsy girl too with its short skirt and ruffle at the neckline, but it was one of those 'I can't leave without it' items on a shopping trip a few years ago in college. Adding pale neutrals and a delicate necklace creates a very girly yet thoughtful ensemble. As you may have noticed, this dress is quite short on me, so I only wear it in the spring and fall when the air is cool enough to wear it with tights or leggings. These cute little cut-out booties are just perfect with a casual dress, and I'm so glad its finally dress weather so I can wear this combination. 

Dress: Isle of You Boutique, similar, similar, similar. Cardigan: Eileen Fischer at Garnet Hill. Belt: B-Low The Belt. Booties: Dolce Vita. Tights: Hue via TJ Maxx. Necklace: Dogeared. Bag: Ruche. Nails: Butter London, "Slapper."

Somebody refused to get out of my way…she just really wanted to be in the pictures.

xo, C.C.

All Things Green

The peepers have finally started peeping! That means Spring is officially here to stay, and Summer is on the way. The peepers make such a racket, especially at night, but it is a sweet, sweet noise to hear because it means the weather is warm! Hearing frogs all night is a sound that I grew up with, since we have some wetland in our backyard, and, when we spend time in the Adirondacks we are right near a pond full of the noisy critters. I love to hear it, the background noise can be so soothing. 

In honor of the frogs, the just-sprouting grass, and all things green, I painted my nails in this lovely shade. Pastel colors are the trendy palette for this spring, so I went with a light minty green. (You might have noticed in my last post that my toenails are a pastel lavender). We had a bowlful of green m&m's out for Easter that I thought matched nicely with my nails, and since I was eating them by the handful anyway…I thought I'd snap a few pictures. Voila! 

Nail color: Sephora by OPI "Read My Palm" (discontinued), similar "High Frequency." 

How perfectly do these nail colors match my new earrings?! I saw them next to each other on my dresser and had to capture the moment :) 

Earrings: Pretty Pony Boutique. Butter London "Slapper"

-C.C.