First of all, has anyone noticed the slight face lift to Summer Wind?! The amazing Whitney, made some small tweaks to the site to make it look a little cleaner and easier to navigate. I work in the web world all day and part of my job is to optimize our client's site content using SEO tactics, as well as create webpages and websites that are easy to navigate for users. Learning the latest industry trends and creating amazing websites is truly a passion of mine, so I am thankful and lucky to have a job where I am able to do that!
Since my job takes up most of my time, unfortunately, my blog is like the younger sister that gets all the hand-me-downs. I don't have enough time to implement all of the amazing things I do at work on Summer Wind, but I'm starting to make some small changes that I can do on the weekends/each night to make your visit to Summer Wind more enjoyable! I'm loving the results and hope you are, too!
Now onto today's post... If you've been reading this blog for even just a short time, then you know how much I love an all white ensemble and a cashmere sweater. It's simple and chic and always easy to throw together. I was headed to a bonfire the other weekend and it was rather chilly. I decided that all white topped off with a cozy cashmere wrap would be perfect for the casual occasion.
This cashmere wrap sweater was a little more than I would usually spend on a sweater, but as soon as I got it, I knew it was worth it. I bought it specifically to keep at work. It is so hot here in the summer, but absolutely freezing in my building. Sometimes I get so cold, it's hard for me to concentrate if I forget a sweater!
This is a simple, neutral sweater to throw on over everything I am wearing during the work day. Not to mention, I figured I would be really glad to have this coming fall/winter (don't even want to think about that right now!!!!) and it'll be a great travel companion when I head to Europe in the early spring!
I just recently did a closet clean out and 'lost' this great blush bag in the mess that is my second closet. I'm so glad I purged so much and was so glad to find this bag. I forgot how wonderful it is! I really admire the navy shade that is available now. Have a fabulous day!
I have been scouring the internet lately because nothing has been catching my eye. After spending so much time browsing, I finally found some things that I really like. Scroll through to see what I am loving! What is your favorite out of the bunch? Have a fabulous day!
I've been obsessed with this bag for a while now. I have a real affinity for tote style bags. I love larger bags because I like to carry everything with me at all times. I've been using my Mansur Gavriel tote every single day for the past 10 months. I'm obsessed (to say the least) with it, but also have noticed it doesn't really work with my summer wardrobe, as I wear a ton of black in the winter but not so much in the summer! I'm definitely the girl that has bandaids, advil, and even an afternoon snack stowed away in her bag, so the larger the bag, the better!
I really like this particular bag because it's made of gorgeous leather and boasts a simple design, which makes for a classic bag that will stand the test of time. And who doesn't love a bag that Olivia Palermo wears? I love her style, so I'm glad to see her with this bag! I think the brown really lends itself to a summer wardrobe. I think this makes a great travel bag, too, it's a similar size of a classic canvas L.L. bean tote, but is dressier and more sophisticated. What are your thoughts on the bag? I'm hoping you'll convince me to hit the 'submit' button on my order ;) Have a fabulous day!
You last saw this gorgeous Ellsworth and Ivey cream cape, here. I've gotten a lot of wear out of it lately. It's the perfect extra layer in the mornings and evenings. I wore this outfit to work one day because I had a fun happy hour event to attend post-work. I wanted to look nice and dressed up and this LBD was perfect. I am wearing a size 2 in this dress and it fits like it was made for me. If you are between sizes, I would suggest sizing down.
This dress is amazing because it's a bit dressy because of the gorgeous fabric (you can tell a bit in the last photo), however, you can easily dress it down with flat sandals and less accessories. It's also something I think you can wear for 3 seasons (spring, summer, fall), making it well worth the price. It's a timeless, flattering cut, which is what originally drew me to the dress. This is one of those dresses that makes me feel fabulous and confident as soon as I put it on... I have a hard time finding pieces that make me feel this way, so when I do, I get very excited!
I wouldn't normally wear this high of a heel at work, so I brought along my Jack Rogers to wear while walking to work and to wear for portions of the day. Then, I slipped on my favorite pair of heels. I rarely last an entire work day in heels, so having a flat shoe underneath my desk is always a must.
