black out

I used to think wearing all of one color was equivalent to getting dressed with my eyes closed, but these days it is effortlessly chic. My black "leather" (pleather) peplum top, which was given to me as a gift from my one and only fav blogger, In Park, is actually from none other than Charlotte Russe. 

The black skinnies balance out the shape of the peplum and the black patent Jeffrey Campbells elongate the leg. In is responsible for that amazing lip color, which she achieved with MAC lip liner and neon pink pigment. Va va voom.

I am wearing Charlotte Russe peplum top (similar here), Old Navy black skinnies, Jeffrey Campbell city girl pump (sold out, similar suede version), Jumbo ID necklace (similar here)

XO, Rachel

skorts in 2013

Photographed by Rachel Laiche

Feast your eyes upon this... skort.  Yes, you read right, skort.  Gone are the days where skorts were only seen in embarrassing elementary school polaroid pictures.  Combining design and comfort, this structured asymmetrical ZARA skort is a must-have for your spring closet.

On to my second obsession: mirrored sunglasses.  Reflective lenses in colored hues bring something new, yet completely retro to the table. They are incredibly versatile, as you can wear them on the beach (especially in colors that mimic the color of the ocean)-- or use them to give an otherwise dual-chromatic ensemble (like the one above), an unexpected edge.

I am wearing a Nasty Gal sweater, ZARA skort (similar skirt option), Jeffrey Campbell 'Solitaire' heels, Urban Outfitters necklace (similar), Ray-Ban 'Cats 5000' sunglasses (also in blue and red)

XO, In

lucite

Photographed by Kendal Beecher

Lucite. Lucite. Lucite.  Strippers and bedroom negligee come to mind, but when done right, lucite can look tasteful; elegant, even.  Seen pervasively on the spring/summer 2013 runways from Valentino studded pointed toe pumps to evening clutches by Stella McCartney & Charlotte Olympia, lucite has continuously proved itself to remain a stylish element.  My take on lucite involves a thigh high slit and my trustworthy leather jacket.

I am wearing a Forever 21 leather jacket (similar), American Apparel cropped top, TJ Maxx scarf, Tobi skirt (similar), Jeffrey Campbell heels (in blue suede, black, or white), Free People & Etsy bracelets

XO, In