Red is My Color

red shirt from Express, black pants by Calvin Klein, red flats by Repetto, belt by Preston & York, onyx heart necklace from Tiffany & Co.

I love wearing red, though I don't have a lot of red summer clothes. When we went to Europe last fall, I made a point to go to a Repetto store in Paris and get these ballerina flats, the last red pair in the store, and they were in my size! A basic work outfit that works. And my Zoya Morgan polish is still going strong on the fifth day with a touch of tip wear but no chips...

My New Espadrilles

Nemo colorblock espadrilles by Eric Michael, tie-front blouse by Nine West, black pencil skirt from Banana Republic, OPI On Collins Ave. nail polish on toes

This was the year to get new black summer sandals. They had to be work-appropriate (no stilettos!), comfortable and about 3". These leather espadrilles were perfect, though they are a little too big. I love the warm grey, it makes them a little more versatile. They are high-quality and I'll be wearing them for summers to come!

Layering Textures

open-knit sweater from White House Black Market, crochet skirt from Wet Seal, t-shirt from Banana Republic, Death Star Debris necklace by Deka Ray, Enzo Angiolini heels, Zoya Morgan nail polish

A hot day, a cold air conditioned office. This tension requires some creative dressing. I love layering these lightweight knit textures, even though the sweater is waaaay too big. Everything I'm wearing I've had for years, except the nail polish. I just got it and love the bright pink!

Sassy Vintage

vintage red blouse from Timeless Authentic Garments (St. Louis), brown pants by BCBGMaxAzria, belt by Calvin Klein, Frye shoes

I don't have any vintage clothing, except for a couple of pieces, but I love, love this 70s polyester blouse with its almost-neon, saturated tomato red color. I think a lot of fashion is about color, at least that's how I think about outfits and fashion. What matches? What doesn't match but is in the same color range or tone? I admit it: I am a matchy-matchy girl. Have a great weekend, my friends!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!

dress (worn under sweater) from Arden B., coral sweater by Jones New York, linen jacket by Sigrid Olsen, necklace from Anthropologie, shoes from The Walking Company

Nothing but bright colors will do for this Mexican holiday! Since we have a Cinco de Mayo luncheon at work, and we are having a mini-party before our Bible discussion group at our house tonight, I needed an outfit that can handle both! The jacket gives me some formality-- and warmth-- at the office.

Embrace the Light

striped cardi by Ella Moss, pencil skirt by BCBGMaxAzria, Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses, necklace from Express

Whee, another sunny day in the city! Love wearing navy blue, this time a cardi with navy stripes paired with one of my navy pencil skirts. Sorry about that last shot, I only included it because my hair looks really good. Have a wonderful day, my friends!

Creams and Corals

coral jacket from New York & Co., cream blouse by Lela Rose, cream cropped pants from LOFT, Anthropologie earrings, Matisse oxford flats, Chanel Coco Rouge lipstick in Cambon

How do you take a photo when it's really sunny out? Try to stand at least partially in the shade! Here's my slouchy outfit for today, slouchy because I didn't tuck my shirt in, which I almost always do. I'm sure a long shirt under a cropped jacket is a fashion no-no, but it just felt right today.