Sunday Style File: Oscar Party

Going to the Chicago Blogger Network Oscar Party this evening, I plan on wearing pieces that really represent living sustainably and supporting local businesses. All the pieces I will be wearing I already owned or I purchased from local Chicago Boutiques. As a side note, I got this fabulous gold coat, which retails for $370, for $25. Couldn't believe it!  I'm pretty excited for the pieces I purchased, especially the jewelry. I'll be posting pictures on Instagram.

Gold Brocade Jacket from Cerato Boutique // Ganni Bashful Black Dress (old) // Black Heels (old) // 

Mint Green Clutch from Lori's // Cerato Boutique Ring // Rock Bracelet from Foursided // Lori's Ring //

Cerato Boutique Earrings // J. Crew Bright Blue Belt (Old)

Sunday Style File: White Jeans in February

I've never been able to commit to funky, bold color pants. I did buy a pair of coral-colored J.Crew corduroy's three years ago, but I never wore them much, and they were one of the things I took to the consignment store. However, I am currently loving the idea of white jeans. A long favorite of my mother's, I've never seemed to get over the idea of light color fabric on my bottom half. Fearing it would not do justice; however, if I get the right fit, style it right, I think white jeans can be pretty fantastic.

Jeans (Left to Right): 7 for All Mankind // Gap Printed Legging Skimmers // J.Crew Toothpick // J. Brand // Joie Irreplaceable Pants

White jeans are a staple; I'm thinking of getting the J.Crew Toothpick or Matchstick Jean. I feel like it would be a better purchase than a color pair as I don't know if I will still like mint, peach, or printed by the end of the summer or even next year. But white, I always love white. Finally, fashion rules are meant to be broken. White before Memorial Day is definitely okay, especially when paired with dark neutrals.

Look 1: Vince Blazer // J.Crew Cardigan // Joie Top // Rib & Hull Tote // Kate Spade Heels // Anthro Belt

Look 2: Joie Emeritte Jacket // Three Dot Cardigan // Joie Blouse // Anthro Bag // Steve Madden Boots // Belt 

Look 3: J.Crew Velvet Blazer // Joie Sweater // J.Crew Blouse // J.Crew Hobo // Report Jezzica Flats // Belt 

I could see myself wearing all three of these looks for multiple different occasions - casual work, date night, weekend errands, etc. Despite full of black and dark neutrals, none of these options cry winter, but they can be edited for those warmer days that are hopefully right around the corner. Which one is your favorite?

Work + Pop of Color

J Crew pleated dress // Stella McCartney long sleeve shirt // J Crew drape jacket // Topshop floral skirt // Nine West slip on shoes // Milly handbag // Gold necklace // J Crew leather wrap belt

It's February 5th, if you are Chicago-resident, spring won't be here for another 3-4 months, but you can still dream of losing your winter jacket, snow boots, and black suit, for ligher fabrics and pops of color. The things I wish I knew before I started working. I would have definitely invested in two suits - a black suit (Fall/Winter) and white/light grey one (Spring/Summer). From there, color can come and go. So if pinks are your thing, this ensemble would work - wear the blouse with the suit or skirt, layer it underneath the dress for those colder spring days, and always the dress + jacket combo. Color blocking is a god send. And if you are going to work, nothing is going to fit in less than a tote!

Sunday Style File: Mint

Last spring, I debated for about a month whether or not to spend $125 on a pair of mint-green, skinny jeans that zipped at the ankle. In the end, I didn't get the jeans, reasoning that 1) mint-green would probably be a one-season wonder and 2) February through May is not worth the price. However, it is January, and as I was walking around my local boutiques and doing some online surfing, mint green is back. Insert: Not buying regret. This year, I think I'm going treat myself to something. I already have two mint-colored, glass bangles from China and India, but maybe I will let mint green venture into my wardrobe.

1. J.Crew Crinkle City Mini // 2. Jcrew Skinny Jeans (on sale)  // 3. Stella & Dot Lily Chandeliers  

4.  Anthro's Spotted Blouse  // 5. Baublebar Seafoam Venus Bib // 6. J.Crew Collection Italian Wool Dress 

7. Baublebar Jade Floral Drops  // 8. Anthro's  Blouse (Photo doesn't do it justice) // 9. Jcrew Skinny Belt  

10. Anthro Hobo  // 11. Kate Spade Emerald Heels

I really like mint green with Pantone's Color of the Year: Emerald Green. Easy to do some color blocking with both colors that are fresh for summer.