School Girl

I've fallen in love with this European "school-girl" look. I'm pretty certain it was after I watched Martin Scorcese's magical movie, Hugo, that I realized I can wear long jackets in a more informal way; with jeans and a t-shirt, for instance. The character Isabelle, played by Chloe Grace Moretz, wears this look all too well. Soon after, without realizing it, I found myself picking out my long black jacket to run a quick errand or to go to work and feeling just as comfortable and cool. I later decided the leather back pack would become my new purse/hand bag. Not only is it stylish, it's also very practical. I carry my life (just in case) with me everywhere I go so I needed a roomy, day-to-day bag. This one works perfectly! 

(love buttoning my shirts all the way and wearing a necklace over top!)

Long jackets are no longer limited to being paired with dresses and business suits, my friends! Dust yours off and throw it on over your most casual get-up and run your errands just the way a cavalier European gal would! It's what I like to call Easy style. 

PHOTOS: Jesse Weiner

Skirt, shirt, sweater - Club Monaco , Men's Back-pack - Club Monaco , Long black jacket - J.Crew , Ankle boots - Ash

Simple In Stripes

Speaking of black & white (its classic color scheme mentioned in a previous post)! I Purchased a striped maxi dress that I'm absolutely in love with. Mostly because I can wear it in so many different ways. On this particular day, I decided to pair it with a tuxedo-style vest and edgy tri-buckle, peep-toe heels.

Love that this maxi just skims the body so it looks and feels easy. There are slits on both sides so you can give a little leg and take it back.

{Hair Check}

Kept it simple by wearing black accessories but cool details. My braided belt with gilded tips was just the right touch. Sometimes I wrap it loosely around my neck, choker style, for a unique way to jazz up my look. 

Hope you love the maxi and all of Jesse Weiner's gorgeous pics as much as I do. I have a day off today! I'm thinking of throwing the dress back on with a vintage Levis jean jacket and going out to pamper myself with a little shopping and a manicure.

Happy Friday!

Striped Maxi Dress - J.Crew, Tuxedo Vest - L.I.T., Braided Belt - Pinkyotto, Tri-Buckle Heels - Coach, Vintage Purse