I'm alive!!! I simply can't believe how long it has been since an actual post. Cold weather just isn't conducive to things like productivity/the urge to take photos without a coat on. However, if you weren't aware, while suffering in the cold I started an Instagram account for the blog! It's hands down one of my favorite things I've done this past year. You can follow me at the username @dressingdevin - I post pretty frequently, so it's a good way to get little bursts of fashion joy throughout your week, especially between posts.
This gorgeous sunny Sunday managed to convince me to get out of bed and venture out to the roof deck, and I could really feel spring in the air. My featured outfit today is definitely transitional for the changing seasons, the coverage still protecting from those bursts of winter cold while the crisp white, robin egg blue, and detailed embroidery beckon for spring.
To give you the basic rundown, my look - as always with bargain-friendly components - is comprised of the following:
Blazer: BCBG
Tank: Gabriel Brothers
Jeans: Romeo and Juliet Couture, purchased at Gabriel Brothers
Necklace: Coldwater Creek
Belt: New York & Company
Shoes: Tildon
Bag: Guess
The real bargain pride and joy of this outfit is the pants. Despite the $140 retail price, Gabriel Brothers had them marked at $15 - amazing! I used to love wearing black jeans, but I haven't been able to get back into it. I always feel they look bulky and - despite black's slimming powers - rather unflattering. But these with the tribal embroidery just won me back over the second I put them on.
The combination of denim and detailing makes them extremely versatile: you can easily pair these with boots and a comfy sweater/sweatshirt for a casual but still unique look, or when placed in an ensemble with more polished items - like in this instance - they can hold their own while still keeping the outfit from getting too tense or appearing over-thought. They simply keep things fun yet fashionable.
The blazer is another statement item I simply needed to have in my wardrobe. I view white as a power color. It's a color that carries a sense of sophistication and import. I especially love how the angles of this blazer with the sharply cut neckline and closure area play off of the diamond-shaped embroidery and the color-blocked, pointed-toe heels. Nothing comes off looking harsh, but there is a common element of geometry going on that draws you in and is visually striking.
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| Please excuse the caddywhompus necklace |
This outfit is flexible as is, being good for dinner, galleries, shows, and even work if your office is more casual or style-friendly. However, just by switching out any number of items, this outfit can transform in so many ways: exchange the blazer for an over-sized cardigan, the heels for a pair of booties, or the handbag for a small cross-body. All these options can change the feel without having to switch into a completely new look.
I had so much fun getting to feel productive from simply playing dress up again! But more than anything, being out on the roof deck in the sun made me realize that yes, spring is actually in the air, and we WILL feel warmth again. Huzzah!
Now go enjoy your Sunday. I'll be having an intimate night with Netflix and leftover Chinese.
~ Devin
