#ootd. | mirrored. sunnies.

Over the years, I’ve become quite the enthusiast for playful sunglasses. Just as handbags, shoes and accessories have the power to set the tone for any given look, the right sunnies can make all the difference between a blasé outfit and one that demands attention. Can you say instant game-changer?! Whereas I used to solely gravitate toward black oversized shades, I’ve learned to broaden my repertoire to include retro cat eye styles, aviators and anything that reads boho-chic. Oh, and I especially have a soft spot for tortoiseshell frames and mirrored lenses. 

Come the spring/summer months, I always like to invest in a budget-friendly pair and sometimes one that’s a little more splurge-worthy. During a recent trip to Nordstrom, I stumbled upon the perfect oversized mirrored sunnies in the juniors’ section. At only $12, I couldn’t not snag them. Major bonus: They’re totally reminiscent of this tortoiseshell pair by Illesteva — obviously not as high quality, but still a great steal if you want to try out a new look before investing in the real deal.
 
I’ve already worn my new shades on a few occasions and I love how they can be styled with pretty much anything. Last week, I paired mine with a striped silk peplum top and black jeans for an effortless daytime casual look. It’s safe to say that I’m already looking forward to transitioning them for summer with a LBD or some colorful chino shorts and classic stripes.

 Vineyard Vines striped silk peplum top | Industry Standard Simone Highrise Jeans | Tassel Necklace | Nordstrom Oversize Mirrored Sunglasses | J.Crew Factory field jacket (similar) |  Madewell leather sandals

 

Couldn't resist a scoop of lemon sorbetto :)

Are you a fan of mirrored sunglasses? What sunglass style(s) will you be sporting this summer? Leave a comment below!
 
xo,
A

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cupcakes. and. cashmere.

If you haven't heard yet, Emily Schuman of Cupcakes and Cashmere debuted her first standalone clothing line earlier this week. (Does anyone else remember the capsule collection that she did in collaboration with Club Monaco last year? I do!)  Sold exclusively at Shopbop and Nordstrom, her Fall 2015 collection is exactly what you'd imagine it would be (and more).  Reflective of her personal style — think ultra-feminine + simple wardrobe staples mixed in with an effortlessly-chic California aesthetic — each piece from the collection is practical enough to be restyled a number of ways.  While the price point isn't exactly budget-friendly, it's not out of the affordability range either.  One thing's for sure: If you're a fan of Emily's style and want to treat yo'self to something special, then nothing beats being able to shop her style.  It's almost as though you're BFFs or something!  We can only wish.

Here's a snippet of a few of my favorite items from the Cupcakes and Cashmere collection.  Act fast, some of the pieces are already starting to sell out!

Are you loving the Cupcakes and Cashmere collection?  Which blogger(s) do you wish would branch out and design their own clothing line?  Tell me in the comments below!

xo,
A

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