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

Pop of Yellow

For some reason, last spring the color neon yellow grabbed my attention and affection, and hasn’t let go. I was afraid, when I bought several neon yellow pieces, that it might be just a fad that I would get sick of, but here I am a year later still sporting my neon yellow. Like orange, it is such a happy color and it brightens up your outfit and even your whole day. I am hopeful that if I start wearing some of my favorite brightly colored spring pieces, maybe the weather will start to cooperate…It is now April after all! 

I love this outfit because it is so easy. Something about a chambray dress is practically an outfit all on its own. All it needs are a few colorful accents, and this is a look I will wear to work and then transition easily to drinks with friends in the evening. The heeled booties and the glittery necklace dress it up, while the opaque tights and braided leather belt keep the look grounded. 

Happy April everyone!

Chambray dress: Gap, similar here, here. Necklace: J. Crew, other yellow necklaces at Forever 21 here, here. Belt: Express, similar at Ruche, F21. Clutch: was a gift (see below). Booties: Steve Madden at TJ Maxx, similar. 

Ok, I just spent like an hour looking for clutch bags similar to the one I have pictured here, to no avail, until I ended up on Etsy and discovered several cute styles! None are quite like mine, but I found so many that I like! 

The closest in style to mine: here and here.

Adorable leather fold-over clutches here and here.

Oversized but amazing: here.

Pretty colors and beading: here.

Smaller, cheaper, great pattern: here.

xoxo, C.C.