Spring Stripes

This weekend we had my most favorite weather ever in NYC - cool enough to bring a jacket but warm enough in the sun that you don’t really need it. My parents were visiting this weekend so I was out and about all day Saturday. The nice weather was perfect for light layers, so I opted for a few of my favorite casual pieces - white jeans, striped tee and army jacket. 

Wear Now, Wear Later : Gingham Top

I have been seeing gingham tops around and I love the look. While it can definitely swing preppy, it really matters how you wear it. Before investing in this print for the season, I took it upon myself to come up with some outfits that I could wear it a gingham blouse with. 

Since the weather is still cool out (at least in New York), for the ‘Wear Now’ look I wanted a way to wear this shirt where I wouldn’t be freezing or look totally seasonally out of place. This shirt screams summer so I also put some thought into how this would work for a hot day for the ‘Wear Later’ look. I imagine wearing this to brunch with my family this month and then breaking it out for a day in Central Park come June or July. 

Get all the piece details below and check out some of my other favorites gingham pieces for sale right now. Let me know what you think of the looks!

Key Piece  : Ahlam Ruffle Tie Top

Wear Now:

Barbour Rain Jacket / Rag & bone Capri Skinny Jeans / Madewell Octavia Sandal / Ray-Ban Clubmaster /Clare V. Clutch

Wear Later:

AG Cuffed Denim Shorts / Dolce Vita Sandals / Ray-Ban Wayfarers / Halogen Panama Hat /Tory Burch Woven Tote

Cold-Weather Casual

In the winter, I pretty much live in sweaters. It's hard to beat that warm, cozy feeling on a cold day especially when you are out and about in the city for brunching, shopping and coffee-sipping. This outfit is something I would wear to run errands or to meet up with friends on a Saturday or Sunday.

The bright color of this sweater is such a unique shade of celery-green and really pops against the black of the coat and bag. I love the idea of bringing light-colored jeans out in the colder months, by pairing them with a wool coat and moccasins they suddenly work for winter. A large tote is an essential for me when running errands, as it works great to stash my purchases throughout the day! 

I am really into ear crawlers these days, Bauble Bar has a great selection and at super-affordable prices! They even have a 'you-pick-three deal that is hard to beat. Do you guys wear ripped jeans in the winter, or are they too summery? Let me know in the comments!

Cold Weather Casual Brunch by emilykfarina featuring a car-coat

Sweater / Coat / Jeans / Moccasins / Bag  /  Earrings /  Sunglasses

Wardrobe Staple- The Printed Blouse

Wardrobe Staple- The Printed Blouse by emilykfarina featuring Michael Kors

No matter whether you're a grad student or working woman, a nice printed blouse can take you from day to night. I have a few standbys in my closet I know I can rely on no matter the weather or where I'm off too. Paired with simple cropped pants, simple accessories and a pop of leopard you're ready for the office or bar!

2.9.11

 Ok, ok, it's not spring yet. But if you're like me you've already been dreaming about the wonderful ways to blow your money on warmer weather wear. While my list extends longer than this post (and continues to grow each day), I've gathered a few of my "wanted" items into an outfit I hope to re-create when my legs can see daylight again. It can't be that far away, I'm pretty sure Phil didn't see his shadow...

1. Coral silk. (Topshop)

2.Tan Leather Jacket (Style by Marina)

3. "Boyfriend" shades, (Ray-Ban)

4. Tie front shorts. (Miss Selfridge)

5. Patent oxfords. (Urban Outfitters)

6. Nude clutch. (J.Crew).