Lilac Road

I wasn't kidding when I said that I love Kate Spade. Case in point, meet my fourth
 Kate Spade New York bag: the Lilac Road Palm Springs. 

(See my first Kate Spade bag styled here... in case you were wondering).

She is beautiful. She is purple. And those scallops are so stinking cute, you just want to pinch her cheeks and squeal. Or something like that... 

Ironically, I had this outfit on when I bought the bag over Memorial Day Weekend during a huge sale. I'm still in shock at how much I saved buying it. I've been wanting a smaller bag that I can just throw my stuff in and go, and this one is the perfect size. Plus, it's got that British satchel vibe to it that is sorta Twiggy-esque. 

Oh, and it's been confirmed: I will be living in crop tops this summer. Get used to it. 

This daisy lace top was definitely an outside-the-box choice for me since I don't anything off white, yet, it reminded me of a pretty doily. But it's a nice chance of pace from my standard black top uniform I seem to favor so much. See, I do try new things!

And in case you were wondering, there's no skating at the park today. Tomorrow? Maybe. 

File this under random things I find while taking outfit photos in parks.

Daisy Lace Crop Top - Forever 21 (Boohoo has a similar crop top, same color - buy it here!)/ Floral Print Skirt - Forever 21 / Kate Spade New York Lilac Road Palm Springs Shoulder Bag / Sole Society Bettie Heels - c/o Sole Society / Stiletto Spike Cuff - Henri Bendel / Alex and Ani Bracelets / Vintage Heart Ring

Vintage Reminders

The words "Jen" and "vintage" being in the same sentence are a complete oxymoron. I don't think anyone would classify my style as vintage. Heck, the most vintage things I own are jewelry. But for me, what makes me feel like I'm wearing something vintage is this ditsy floral print skirt... and the shoes, which have a 1950s vibe to em.

They remind me of Mary Janes, but more contemporary. And they are uber light. 

Although nothing in this outfit is thrifted, I really feel like its something you might find at a thrift store. The ditsy floral print skirt. The open knit tennis sweater. Is vintage trying to tell me something?

I think my bangs are a bit too hipster to go full-blown vintage. Maybe more of a 70s vintage, do the hustle kind of lady. Yeah, that sounds out of sight.

Open Knit Tennis Sweater - Forever 21 / Ditsy Floral Print Skirt - Forever 21 / Black Leggings - H&M / Floral Printed Sunglasses - c/o Sole Society / A-List Grommet Satchel - c/o Henri Bendel / Multi-Strap Mary Janes - Seychelles - sold out, but here's another pair of Seychelles shoes / Alex and Ani Bracelets

Perfect Pairs: Black and White

You know those go-to color combinations you love wearing? As of late, black and white monochrome style is starting to grow on me. In the past, I thought black and white was too predictable. But, really, the color combo is so timeless and has the capability of being casual, glamorous, dressy, hipster, preppy... It doesn't matter what your style is - you can wear it. 

Since I've been on this printed legging/pants kick, I was searching for a pair of tribal print joggers. CAUTION: Do not be fooled by joggers - all are not created equal. For someone like me with stick figure legs, I have a complex about any pants other than skinny. Even those palazzo pants - I don't get why anyone would want to look like they're floating.  

But I digress...

But, I found these semi-slim fitting pants at where else, Forever 21, and paired them with a simple black crop top. I'm also loving all the metal/mirror details on shoes this year. I had completely forgotten about these silver mirror finish sandals I bought at DSW, so after dusting them off, they found their place on my feet for the first time this year.

What's your thoughts on black and white combos? Love? Hate? Over it?

Leather and Knit Jersey Jacket - Blank NYC / Black Crop Top - Forever 21 / Tribal Print Pants - Forever 21 / Cambridge Satchel Fluoro in Pink - won at the IFB Conference in 2013 / Silver Mirror Finish Sandals - DSW (These Rachel Zoe Sandals are ah-maz-ing, too!)/ Stacks and stacks full of Alex and Ani Bracelets