Breakfast of the Champions

Found these in my camera roll from December 2019! A few months before NYC went into lockdown.

The streets were so alive, vibrant, and yes, dirty. Even in the cold.

What’s funny, is that even years later, this is still somewhat my go-to cozy outfit: a matching sweatsuit with scuff-free sneakers. It looks and feels so effortless. There are so many different variations and colors in my closet that I need to downsize in order to reclaim some much-needed closet space. (This is where I plug in to follow me on Depop and Poshmark).

If you’ve been inspired to try on this trend, definitely check out Aritzia, Gap, and Alo Yoga! Sharing a few cute ones below too.

Photos by Apneet.

Earrings: Alison Lou  Ring: Kendra Scott Watch: Garmin Sweatshirt: Champion (similar here) Sweatpants: Champion (similar hereSneakers: Champion (similar here)  Lipgloss: Glossier

Feelin' The Force

Essentials really do stand the test of time. For example, these photos were taken sometime in 2016 (nearly 7 years ago!) but the neutral styling makes the outfit look polished.

So if you haven’t already, make this the year you take stock of which essentials you have and invest in quality pieces that will last. Here’s a great article from Vogue on closet staples.

Not sure where to start? Let’s take some inspiration from this outfit and start small with a white t-shirt and white tank.

Everlane, Aritzia, and Uniqlo are my favorite shops for basics and I gathered some must-haves in the grid below too!

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

Necklace: Nashelle  Shirt: Aritzia (similar here)  Jacket: Grana  Skirt: Aritzia (similar here)  Rings: Various (similar hereChunky Socks  Shoes: Steve Madden  Lipgloss: 22 via Kylie Cosmetics

Sucker for Lace

One of the many style challenges I came head to head with myself was, “how do I re-wear my bridesmaid dress?”

Because of the fabric and cut, the dresses ended up hanging in the back of my closet, never seeing the light of day. Another option, that has never been utilized, was tailoring it into a brand new piece. When it came time to partner with Gather and Gown I really wanted to put my casual spin on their lace dress.

I was, and still am, big into wearing sneakers with dresses. The vintage vest and black sunnies helped pull the look together with an edgy vibe. I was very into this look and still have the dress for more casual opportunities!

Let me know in the comments if you would re-wear your bridesmaid dress.

Photos by Mark Kim.

Dress: Gather and Gown (love this alternative!) Vest: Rag and Bone (similar here) Sunglasses: Old (love this option!) Shoes: Vans Lipstick: Charlotte Tilbury in Red Carpet Red