Something Green

Since tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day I thought I'd share a bit of festive inspiration today. I felt like taking a more subtle approach this year, and instead of getting all decked out in a green outfit I'm keeping the color in the accessories. I'm never one to miss a chance to get dressed up for a holiday, but keeping it simple with a neutral palette and pops of green felt like a fresh approach. The soft white is undeniably spring-y and the leopard boots add a touch of edge to the look.

How are you celebrating this year?

Dress: TJ Maxx (1/2). Sweater: POL (similar). Bag: TJ Maxx. Boots: Matisse. Necklace: similar. Earrings: JoJo Loves You. Bracelets: J. Crew and Ruche (1/2). Nails: OPI 'Fly'

xoxo, CC

Shorts & Stripes

You know that feeling when you own something that is just so comfy and cute you don't ever want to take it off? Yeah, that's these shorts. They're made out of a perfect soft lounge material, while the bright color and lace accents make them oh-so adorable! I wanted to dress up the shorts a bit without getting too fussy, so a mesh sweater and a statement necklace felt just right. This time of year when the air temperature starts to cool off a little, shorts with a long-sleeve top is one of my favorite combinations. Add a touch of stripes, and the look is fit for August! 

Top: Soft Joie (similar). Shorts: TJ Maxx (similar, similar). Clutch: Ruche. Necklace: Ruche (on sale!). Shoes: J. Crew. Nails: Essie, Turquoise and Caicos. 

xoxo, CC

Sugar Rush

These stunning sandals are sweet as sugar, especially when paired with etherial and girly pinks and whites. I have been waiting since November to wear these beauties when I discovered them on sale at an awesome boutique. They were the very last pair and they captured my attention and my heart instantly. Now, finally it's sandal weather so I can take them for a stroll.

I have been enamored with Irregular Choice shoes since I was in high school, and Poetic Licence, their sister brand, takes my breath away too. These beauties are full of thoughtful details and saturated with sweet shades of pink and metallics. The shiny silver snake straps meet the glimmering gold footbed followed by a gold woven wedge and a hot pink sole. The sugary pallet is completed with the textured pale pink snake at the heel finished with a pink zipper, and the pale flower centerpieces flecked with gold. The design really staggers me with its excessive blissful femininity. 

Going over-the top girly with a lacy pink dress and insanely sparkly statement necklace and lounging in a field of flowers seemed like the perfect choice with these sugary glam sandals.

Shoes: Poetic Licence via Wholly Tara boutique. Dress: Ya Los Angeles, similar, similar. Necklace: Saks Off 5th. Bracelet: Bella Jack via TJ Maxx.

xoxo, CC

Black & White & A Balcony

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This sequined owl teeshirt was a score on the sale rack at French Connection in Montreal but I've had trouble finding ways to wear it. I've written about my love for owls before, but they can be really hard to wear without looking too youthful or too gaudy. I chose to pair this tee with white jeans and my new black and white Emma Fox bag, with a blazer to layer. For a dressy finish I donned nude heels, but for a more everyday look I would absolutely wear this outfit with cute sandals too. Black and white is such a classic combination that it tones down the sequins and owl motif and creates a polished look. In my summery white crop jeans I'm ready to spend time outside perched on a balcony with a good book and a mocha iced coffee in hand!

Tee: French Connection, similar, option here. White jeans: J. Crew Factory, also here. Blazer: Urban Outfitters. Bag: Emma Fox via TJ Maxx. Heels: TJ Maxx. Earrings: Isle Of You Boutique. Necklace: Dogeared. Bracelets: Brandy Melville and a craft stand in Senegal.

xo, C.C.

Make A Statement

I love a good sparkly statement necklace and the way it can dress up even a simple outfit. I fell in love with this necklace the moment I saw it because of its bold fun floral and pretty cool colors. I have paired it with a few simple outfits since the jewels are so bold. I love the way the necklace fits perfectly with the neckline of this oversized v-neck sweater, and on a cool day in early April it added just the perfect amount of girly floral to a comfortable outfit for work. Also, how great of a find was this Rebecca Minkoff clutch at TJ Maxx?!! Score! 

I couldn't wait to break out this purple-multi skirt (below) as soon as the weather got warm enough--it is a favorite of mine, and the colors in the skirt spoke to the colors of this necklace so perfectly that I had to pair them together. Again navy was a primary unifying color since it lets the necklace pop, but I added some preppy purple too, for fun. I also can't wait to wear it with colors that will accentuate the orange and pink in the necklace. Perhaps this summer you will see some photos with that combination :) 

Necklace: The Pretty Pony Boutique.

Outfit #1: Sweater: Gap. Jeans: Hudson. Booties: purchased in France. Clutch: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) via TJ Maxx.

Outfit #2: Top: Three Dots, similar. Skirt: J. Crew Factory, similar. Shoes, J. Crew, similar. Bag: Ruche. 

xoxo, C.C.

Up, and Down

This time of year is so exciting to me, as things begin to turn green again, the first flowers are struggling to push up through the muddy ground, and we get to start wearing colored jeans on the regular! 

After years of avoiding jeans at the Gap with memories of unflattering fits from high school on my mind, I decided to try on these mint colored jeans at the Gap last summer. I had been searching for jeans in precisely this color at a reasonable price and a comfortable fit, and was having a hard time finding a pair that checked all three boxes. Until I put these on. They fit so well, I was amazed and impressed. Now they are a favorite in my closet!! I love to wear them this time of year since they are so bright and cheery and reminiscent of the summer colors, both in nature and fashion, that we are about to see!

These photos are from two outfits I wore recently with my mint colored pants. Since the weather has been so up and down lately (imagine: 80 on Monday and back to 35 today…what is Mother Nature doing??) I have one outfit paired with a long sleeve sweater, and one with a teeshirt and Sperrys. Colored jeans are such a great transition piece--they work just as well in the fall as in the spring--since they are fun and colorful, but match well with basics and neutrals, and since long pants are best for questionable weather. What's your favorite color of jeans to wear for spring?

Also, I just wanted to mention how super duper excited I am that one of my looks was featured on the Ruche blog!! Thanks Ruche! I love their style files posts because I always find new fabulous bloggers with adorable style to follow.

Mint jeans: Gap. Sweater: Gap, similar. Booties: Ralph Lauren via TJ Maxx. Sunglasses: Steve Madden via TJ Maxx. Teeshirt: Bobi, similar here, here. Necklace: J. Crew, similar. Sperry's. 

xoxo, C.C.

Owl Excursions

Something you should probably know about me is that I'm obsessed with owls. The owl print on this green ruffled top won me over instantly. I wore this outfit on a lunch date this week (table-side guacamole anyone?) and to do a little shopping at TJ Maxx. That place gets me every time…even if I go in there telling myself I'm not allowed to spend money I always end up buying at least one thing. New shoes? Of course. Stationary and storage boxes? How can I resist.

This owl print top feels a bit youthful so I always try to offset it with classic feminine pieces such as this fitted white cardigan and caramel colored high heeled booties. Cool shades and an optimistic attitude pull it all together. 

Top: Charlotte Russe, similar here, here, here (I keep seeing this print everywhere). Sweater: unknown. Jeans: Delia's. Booties: Ralph Lauren via TJ Maxx. Sunglasses: Ruche.

-C.C.