Travel Diary; Venice

Ah, Venice! One of the cities on my must-visit list, and I finally made it. We hopped on a train from Milan early in the morning to arrive in Venice around noon and wander the crowded narrow streets leading to Piazza San Marco. It was truly a charming city with its narrow winding streets intertwined with canals and bridges, although it was much more touristy than I had expected! The main route to la Piazza was lined with brandname stores, souvenir shops, and overpriced restaurants. I was very intrigued by the quieter side streets and narrow alleyways, but for lack of time we did not get to explore those much. However, the scenes at each canal crossing were well worth the trip, and the Basilica San Marco itself was quite beautiful. We even took the elevator up the Campanile bell tower to see the stunning view over the rooftops of Venice. 

For this adventure I wore this awesome floral jumpsuit layered up with a moto jacket and pom-pom trimmed scarf to fight the chill in the crisp air. By dressing the jumpsuit with a sturdy black jacket and booties it transitions it nicely into a fall look, especially since the blue and rust colors already work so well with a fall palette! I got crafty a few weeks back and added the ankle zippers myself to give myself more room to move and add versatility to the piece. I was a little nervous that I would ruin a perfectly good jumpsuit, but luckily they came out great! 

The colors in Venice were stunning at every turn, from the aqua green water of the canals, to the numerous pink and faded brick buildings, to pretty white homes with colorful shutters all against a bright blue sky. It makes for awesome photo backdrops! The canals are so picturesque, especially when a gondola glides past, expertly maneuvered by it's gondolier. I'm so glad I got a chance to explore this enchanting island! 

Outfit // Jumpsuit: Asos. Jacket: Zara. Scarf: H&M. Booties: Jessica Simpson via DSW. Bag: Rebecca Minkoff. Sunglasses: Anthropologie. Earrings: Gorjana.

xoxo, CC

Mosaic Blue

Hello from Lake George! I'm up visiting my fam (and my dogs!) and relaxing by the lake this week, and I wanted to share this look that my mom shot for me. I've mostly been wearing this jumpsuit in the city as an easy urban piece for work and fun, but I love how the comfy fabric and casual fit can also take it upstate to the lake. 

This printed jumpsuit can be easily dressed up with heels and jewelry for a night in the city, or dressed down with sandals and an easy hair do for a comfortable daytime look. Seriously, this onepiece is so ridiculously comfortable and easy to wear that I kind of want to wear it everywhere everyday. I love the mosaic print which, while it is bold, is also chic and elegant. With a pair of lace up sandals and a vintage lapis necklace converted into a bracelet this look can take me anywhere. A sleek bun helps to keep my hair off my neck when the weather is so hot! 

I mentioned recently that I love strapless styles for the summer, and this look is no exception. It balances out nicely since the legs are a little more covered yet the shoulders are exposed. 

P.S. This clutch has a built in phone battery back up so you can charge your phone in the go! How cool is that?! 

Jumpsuit: Veronica M. Shoes: Steve Madden via DSW. Clutch: TJ Maxx (available in white here, and check out this charging keychain). Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters. Lipstick: Sephora Rouge Shine color 65 "hot & fun."

xoxo, CC

Day to Night

Usually, when people are transitioning their outfit from day to night they keep the same clothing items and switch up the accessories. I did just the opposite here. After wearing this outfit here all day I wanted to change up my look before meeting friends for a late night dinner and drinks. I changed into a black jumpsuit but stuck with the same hot pink heels, bright earrings, and blue clutch I had before to keep the outfit colorful! I added a little more colorful jewelry and a leather jacket and called it a night.

Jumpsuit: Michael Stars. Heels: kate spade (love these). Earrings: kate spade. Bracelets: Gorjana and Lilly Pulitzer. Lipstick: Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie "Risk it All."

xoxo CC

Jaguar

The latest addition to my jewelry collection: this jaguar ring. 

It is fierce, stylish, unique, and definitely a statement maker. The jewelry designer who made the ring for me told me that the jaguar symbolizes confidence, agility and strength, all great qualities to be reminded of on a daily basis. 

To bring that fearless quality into the rest of my outfit I decided to wear this black jumpsuit. Despite its excessive comfort it took an extra boost of confidence to wear a bold one-piece like this. Rounding out the look with wedge sandals and a soft moto jacket maintained the bold yet feminine vibe. 

Whenever I say the word 'jaguar' to myself I always think of it with the British pronunciation, ever since watching season 5 of Mad Men when they get the account for Jaguar cars after their merger with a British company. It sounds so funny pronounced that way that it always makes me smile!
(And then cringe a little bit remembering that character's demise...)

Jumpsuit: Michael Stars. Sandals: Franco Sarto. Jacket: bebe. Jaguar Ring: by Jeanne Ruland. Bracelets: H&M. Necklace: kate spade. Bag: kate spade. Earrings: Banana Republic. Nails: Sally Hansen "Lacey Lilac."

xoxo, CC

Paparazzi

If you enjoy people watching, like I do, New York Fashion Week is one of the most interesting times and places to do it. While I dream of getting into a show one day, there is something to be said for just hanging out outside the venue as everyone comes and goes from the shows. It's a crazy scene: people taking pictures of people taking pictures, cameras snapping everywhere, and everyone is all dressed up in their Fashion Week best. It really feels like you're surrounded by paparazzi, are the paparazzi, and also find people snapping pictures of you! Needless to say I got a ton of great photos of interesting people and inspiring outfits. I even spotted one of my favorite bloggers there! I'm sharing some of my favorite snapshots from my first day at the Lincoln Center. 

I love the bright colors and full skirts that so many of these ladies incorporated into their outfits. There were tons of lovely black and white outfits as well, and stunning shoes left and right. Everything from bold to feminine, florals and funky prints, fancy dresses and casual ensembles. My favorite outfit by far though is the one below left, the full blue midi skirt with orange heels, a casual Paris t-shirt and a leather jacket. The color combination is to-die-for, and I think she mixed dressy and causal, feminine and edgy so perfectly. Although, the floral matching skirt set is a close second. Which look is your favorite? 

 

 

And, did I mention that I saw one of my favorite bloggers, Mary Seng of Happily Grey (above), just outside the event??! I should have gone up and introduced myself (damn!), but I chickened out and snapped this pic instead. I love her outfit, as always!

xoxo, CC