Inspiration from Sézane

outfit details // White Blazer, J.Crew leather shorts, Tod's Gommini Moccasin's

Since we look for inspiration in different places I thought I would share one that always gives me great ideas! Have you ever heard of the shop, Sézane? It is a french website and it curates the most quintessential french items. Everything from your wardrobe to your home – they have it. They update their product selection monthly which always has me sitting with anticipation for that new e-mail saying they released their next collection. I absolutely love every single piece they create. It is simple, feminine, clean, and classic. Sometimes I see items I already have in my closet – like basic leather shorts – and I am inspired by how they styled theirs. While they paired theirs with a chambray shirt I had previously been inspired by a striped shirt they had on their site a few months back. The thing I love about french dressing is, everything can be paired together. For example, while they styled their striped shirt with skinny grey jeans and their leather shorts with a chambray skirt, I flip flopped the two and they worked perfectly together.

While all of use go through slumps where we are completely uninspired by our closet I challenge you to always think of the french – simple dressing with a few key pieces. And if you haven’t already be sure to check-out Sézane! You are bound to find inspiration for your styling and definitely something new for your closet!

outfit details // White Blazer, J.Crew leather shorts, Tod’s Gommini Moccasin’s

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New Orleans French Quarter Part II

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The Big Easy was a photographers dream! From the people, the architecture, the energy, and the colors, everywhere you looked there was something new to capture. I am bringing you the last set of images from The French Quarter! How cute is Cafe Beignet or the pink and green outside Brennan’s? I hope you enjoy a quick stroll through the French Quarter! Stay tuned for Nola quick city guide: 72 Hours in New Orleans!

Simple

outfit details // D'Orsay flat, Striped t-shirt, Rag & Bone Skinnies (cut the bottom myself), Zara Oversized Tan jacket (designer similar)

accessory details // Ray Ban Wayfarer, Hermes "H" bangle, Croghan's Jewel Box Crest Ring, Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy necklace, Ellie Jay 5 Row diamond

photos shot by Krystal Schlegel

I have been thinking a lot about what I want to wear in Europe this summer. Everything I buy I have Paris on the brain. For example, I really wanted to purchase these Vince wedges on sale but the amount of times I will wear heels will be slim so I had to pass. Instead I purchased these black ballet flats which are not as much fun but way more practical. Two weeks ago I actually did a MAJOR closet clean out. I went from a completely full closet to about 1/4 full. I went from having 40 dresses to five. Yes, FIVE! It felt great to purge but now I am left with next to nothing to wear. Since I have Paris on the brain as well as a need to re-stock my closet I have been buying a lot of basics and closet staples.

I know I preach this all the time but I find it so fulfilling when you have a closet that can all be mixed-and-matched together. Gone are the days I buy all trendy garments – maybe because I can’t afford to be trendy anymore – but really I don’t think it is my style anymore. Because the french dress very minimal (which I fully embrace) and wear layers, I picked up this Zara boyfriend jacket on a recent shopping trip. I immediately thought it would be perfect for multiple different occasions: the flight over, walking the streets, over a dress for dinner, etc. The possibilities are endless and for me, that is the dream! L’addition s’il vous plait!

outfit details // D’Orsay flat, Striped t-shirt, Rag & Bone Skinnies (cut the bottom myself), Zara Oversized Tan jacket (designer similar)

accessory details // Ray Ban Wayfarer, Hermes “H” bangle, Croghan’s Jewel Box Crest Ring, Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy necklace, Ellie Jay 5 Row diamond

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