OUTFIT {STRIPES ON STRIPES}

If you peep my closet at a glance, you'll see that the vast majority of it is navy, white, or navy and white stripes. (If it ain't broke, don't fix it.) I'm not usually one to mix prints but I thought it would be fun to try sporting two striped pieces at once. I think it's easiest to pull off when the stripes are the same color but of different widths. I'll let you be the judge...

Since stripes on stripes is a little outside my comfort zone, I paired the outfit with classic leather accessories. I've been living in these shoes (seen previously here and here) and I'm head over heels for this leather tote that the team at Henri Bendel sent to me. I know it's a timeless piece I'll have for years to come (and it just barely fits my laptop — always a plus!). I wore this outfit to shoot the next career feature (coming next week!) so walkable wedges and a big bag were a must.

I'm also wearing a couple pieces from BaubleBar, including a rope bracelet from my friend Grace's collection. If you're looking to add a couple nautical accessories to your summer look, do take a peek! 

ASOS striped shirt ($25)  //  Annie Griffin striped skirt c/o ($178 $142 with code NAVY20)

C. Wonder sunglasses (old, similar)  //  Jeweliq double pearl ring ($20)

BaubleBar initial bangles c/o ($38)  //  BaubleBar rope bracelet c/o ($22)

Henri Bendel bag c/o ($478)  //  J.Crew wedges ($168 $84 with code JULY)

*Rebecca Dale Photography

If you peep my closet at a glance, you'll see that the vast majority of it is navy, white, or navy and white stripes. (If it ain't broke, don't fix it.) I'm not usually one to mix prints but I thought it would be fun to try sporting two striped pieces at once. I think it's easiest to pull off when the stripes are the same color but of different widths. I'll let you be the judge...

Since stripes on stripes is a little outside my comfort zone, I paired the outfit with classic leather accessories. I've been living in these shoes (seen previously here and here) and I'm head over heels for this leather tote that the team at Henri Bendel sent to me. I know it's a timeless piece I'll have for years to come (and it just barely fits my laptop — always a plus!). I wore this outfit to shoot the next career feature (coming next week!) so walkable wedges and a big bag were a must.

I'm also wearing a couple pieces from BaubleBar, including a rope bracelet from my friend Grace's collection. If you're looking to add a couple nautical accessories to your summer look, do take a peek! 

ASOS striped shirt ($25)  //  Annie Griffin striped skirt c/o ($178 $142 with code NAVY20)

C. Wonder sunglasses (old, similar)  //  Jeweliq double pearl ring ($20)

BaubleBar initial bangles c/o ($38)  //  BaubleBar rope bracelet c/o ($22)

Henri Bendel bag c/o ($478)  //  J.Crew wedges ($168 $84 with code JULY)

*Rebecca Dale Photography

NEW YORK CITY GUIDE: GIGINO

What: Late lunch at Gigino

Wearing: An Old Navy dress (on sale for $12... I mean) and a yellow crossbody bag c/o Henri Bendel (I'm in love!)

Where: 20 Battery Place, Wagner Park

Why: Classic Italian fare, but the view is the real draw! Open air seating with views of the Statue of Liberty (and a nearby ferry in case you have time to visit!). We'll be back for sure.

More NYC guide posts here.

What: Late lunch at Gigino

Wearing: An Old Navy dress (on sale for $12... I mean) and a yellow crossbody bag c/o Henri Bendel (I'm in love!)

Where: 20 Battery Place, Wagner Park

Why: Classic Italian fare, but the view is the real draw! Open air seating with views of the Statue of Liberty (and a nearby ferry in case you have time to visit!). We'll be back for sure.

More NYC guide posts here.

OUTFIT INSPIRATION: BRIGHT WHITE

Need a little outfit inspiration to get yourself out of a wardrobe rut? Whenever I'm feeling uninspired by my closet, I do two things: 1) I clean out my closet and 2) I turn to Pinterest. Clearing out the clutter to create more space for the pieces I actually wear (and the items I want to add to my closet) makes it so much easier to mix and match. And I can usually find some pretty obvious trends on my style board. This time around, I'm clearly having a moment with bright whites and summery neutrals. Here are a few of the looks inspiring my closet clean-out...

*images 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

There's a way to do preppy summer neutrals without looking like you wore your tennis whites out to happy hour. Here are a few of the essentials I'm moving to the front of my closet or putting on my list to purchase by summer's end (with a few options to cover every price point!).

Lace top

Tory Burch, $250  //  Joie, $178  //  Dolce Vita, $99  //  J.Crew, $49  //  J.Crew Factory, $39  //  Old Navy, $19

Modern pearls

Chloé, $505  //  Tory Burch, $192  //  Lele Sadoughi, $154  //  Kate Spade, $48  //  BaubleBar, $38  //  Jeweliq, $20

Eyelet dress

Tibi, $325  //  Madewell, $168  //  Nordstrom, $84  //  Topshop, $70  //  Gap, $35  //  Old Navy, $18

Fisherman sweater (tip: buy from the boys' section for a more fitted look!)

Ralph Lauren, $250  // LL Bean, $99  //  Topshop, $56  //  Gap, $40  //  ASOS, $16  //  H&M, $7

Breezy (maxi or midi) skirt

Rachel Pally, $198  //  Wildfox, $108  //  Topshop, $90  //  d.ra, $79  //  Chelsea28, $78  //  ASOS, $38

The perfect white button-down

Equipment, $208  //  Ralph Lauren, $90  //  J.Crew, $72  //  Gap, $50  //  Old Navy, $25

Here's hoping head-to-toe white will be just as chic with a few iced coffee spills. Murphy's law ;) In spite of its impracticality, all white is all right by me. Would you give it a go this summer?

Need a little outfit inspiration to get yourself out of a wardrobe rut? Whenever I'm feeling uninspired by my closet, I do two things: 1) I clean out my closet and 2) I turn to Pinterest. Clearing out the clutter to create more space for the pieces I actually wear (and the items I want to add to my closet) makes it so much easier to mix and match. And I can usually find some pretty obvious trends on my style board. This time around, I'm clearly having a moment with bright whites and summery neutrals. Here are a few of the looks inspiring my closet clean-out...

*images 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7

There's a way to do preppy summer neutrals without looking like you wore your tennis whites out to happy hour. Here are a few of the essentials I'm moving to the front of my closet or putting on my list to purchase by summer's end (with a few options to cover every price point!).

Lace top

Tory Burch, $250  //  Joie, $178  //  Dolce Vita, $99  //  J.Crew, $49  //  J.Crew Factory, $39  //  Old Navy, $19

Modern pearls

Chloé, $505  //  Tory Burch, $192  //  Lele Sadoughi, $154  //  Kate Spade, $48  //  BaubleBar, $38  //  Jeweliq, $20

Eyelet dress

Tibi, $325  //  Madewell, $168  //  Nordstrom, $84  //  Topshop, $70  //  Gap, $35  //  Old Navy, $18

Fisherman sweater (tip: buy from the boys' section for a more fitted look!)

Ralph Lauren, $250  // LL Bean, $99  //  Topshop, $56  //  Gap, $40  //  ASOS, $16  //  H&M, $7

Breezy (maxi or midi) skirt

Rachel Pally, $198  //  Wildfox, $108  //  Topshop, $90  //  d.ra, $79  //  Chelsea28, $78  //  ASOS, $38

The perfect white button-down

Equipment, $208  //  Ralph Lauren, $90  //  J.Crew, $72  //  Gap, $50  //  Old Navy, $25

Here's hoping head-to-toe white will be just as chic with a few iced coffee spills. Murphy's law ;) In spite of its impracticality, all white is all right by me. Would you give it a go this summer?