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

comfy chic

Photographed by In Park

It's almost April and we are currently in the midst of a snowy week here in good ol' Blacksburg, VA, which makes it extremely difficult to incorporate any spring pieces into my wardrobe. I am dying to break out the bright colors and spring time dresses, so I chose this thin (yet still warm for the snow) light pink sweater to add some color to my otherwise black outfit.

In order to look chic yet still comfortable in the snow I chose my Steve Madden wedge lace up booties, which are incredibly easy to walk in and the absolute perfect height for basically any pair of flares. This snow won't bring me down it just gives me an excuse to dress comfier!

I am wearing Dior sunglasses, Target beanie (similar), TJ Maxx sweater (similar), Forever 21 jeans (similar), Steve Madden booties (similar), Francesca's necklace (similar)

XO, Rachel