#ootd. | elbow. patches.

A very Duo outfit. My cardigan, star print cami and elephant pendant necklace are all from my favorite clothing boutique!

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again — my favorite outfits are daytime casual at their best. Whether I’m wearing a simple LBD, a mini skirt or my favorite skinny jeans, I like to keep things on the DL. This particular outfit that I wore on a recent outing was not only ridiculously comfortable, but laid-back chic enough for a day spent at the coffee shop. (I’m no longer in school, but I think this would be the perfect #OOTD for class. Who needs leggings when your jeans have this much stretch?!) As someone who often flocks to skirts and dresses, wearing plain ol’ jeans isn’t always easy for me. Not to say that I don’t love denim (because I do!) — I just never seem to have the right t-shirt or top to pull off whatever look I’m going for. That is until this effortless outfit came about. 

For starters, I can’t say enough good things about this striped draped cardigan. It’s incredibly soft, lightweight and perfect for the unseasonably chilly spring days that we’ve been having. The best part? The elbow patches! You know that feeling you get when a dress just so happens to have pockets? Well, I get just as excited when a sweater or cardigan unexpectedly has elbow patches. Instead of pairing it with a white t-shirt, I dressed it up a bit with this silk star print cami (and a matching navy bralette from Aerie for double the comfort) and my all-time favorite elephant pendant necklace. No joke, I’m pretty sure that I’ve worn it 100 times now! Lastly, I finished off the look with my go-to Industry Standard jeans and streamlined d’Orsay flats. I would totally wear this outfit again for running errands, a weekend shopping outing — you name it!

In the Stars Cami (Duo)
Lace Cutout Bralette in Navy (Aerie)
Ivy League Cardigan (Duo)
Elephant Pendant Necklace (Duo)
Simone Midrise in Ink Blue (Industry Standard)
J.Crew Suede d'Orsay Flats (similar)

Are you a fan of elbow patches? What are your favorite #lazygirl chic wardrobe staples? Leave a comment below!

xo,
A

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transitional. plaid.

Despite it being fall, I still have one more summer #ootd to share.  To be fair, these outfit pics were taken on the Thursday before the "official" first day of fall.  While I may not be the biggest fan of cold weather, I am partial to endless plaid days. (Aren't we all?!)  While I kept my look simple, girly + Anthropologie-esque this go-around, I foresee this plaid shirt becoming a staple over the next few months.  Whether I dress it up with an accordion pleat skirt or pare it down with an oversized grandpa cardigan, the sartorial options are endless.  

#whatiwore:  On this particular fall outing, I paired my Madewell plaid button-down with a grey full skirt from Duo that is just as comfy as it looks.  Made of an almost sweatshirt-like material (but more lightweight), it's the epitome of casual, daytime dressing.  To keep things streamlined, I opted for a minimalist horn pendant necklace from Banana Republic.  As for the bejeweled leather sandals — they're an oldie but a goodie that I snagged from American Eagle quite a few years back.  I finished off the look with a tried-and-true Kate Spade bag in a bright red-orange hue.  For days when I need to lug my laptop around — and want to add a little POC to my outfit — this tote is a go-to. 

What are your fall staples?  Leave a comment below!

xo,

A

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shorts. of. summer.

Obsessed. (Bicycle Cruiser Shorts in Navy)

Hip-hip!  As of last Sunday, summer has officially arrived.  Cue the long summer nights, endless scoops of ice cream + fun in the sun time (with SPF of course).  In honor of the start of summer, I thought that I would share my picks for the prettiest, most print-tactic shorts of the season.  But first, let me backtrack a second by saying that I've actually already found (and proceeded to invest in) the perfect pair.  Photographed above are the bicycle printed shorts of my dreams.  I mean, they're pretty perf, right?!  The navy + pink, the effortless fit, the BICYCLES!  Yes, please!

Take a peek below at some other shorts (from effortless to preppy to cool-girl) that I currently have my eye on... I call dibs on A.L.C.'s stunning flower print silk shorts!  Which pair is your fave?

What summer trends are you currently loving?  Tell me in the comments below!

xo,

A

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