The Essentials: August 2014

Transitional pieces that will go from August through fall are on my mind. 

Oh, August how I wish you will stay forever but these back to school ads are nipping my dreams in the butt. This month is all about getting those last few blissful beach trips in and investing in pieces that will easily let you fall into the next season. 

Shop my wants below:

1. Baggu Weekend Bag, 2. Texturework Cardigan, 3. Sam Edelman Petty Booties, 4. Della x UO Tank Dress, 5. Frends Layla Headphones, 6. Topshop Pretty Blue Hayden Jeans, 7. Clashist James Franco Swimsuit, 8. Della x UO Tie-Back Romper, 9. Bruce Cost Gingerale, 10. Madewell The Jean Jacket, 11. Michael Kors Global Glam Layton Watch, 12. Della x UO High-Rise Flutter Shorts, 13. Fashion First Aid Stylist Kit, 14. Elliott Lucca Olvera Large Tote, 15. Nocturne Aden Necklace, 16. Madewell Silk Embroidered Tunic Dress, 17. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock, 18. Otte Ellen Dress, 19. C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve (15% off!), 20. Scatterpin Gold Dust Wrap Ring, 21. River Island Slit Front Maxi Skirt, 22. Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversize Round Sunglasses, 23. Swedish Hasbeens Peep Toe High Sandals, 24. Topshop Blurred Jacquared A-line Dress, 25. Triangl Chloe Neoprene Bikini

Which piece are you coveting?

Core Wardrobe in the Creative Space

Like promised in my last style post, I'm going to focus more on what I wear to the creative space... my office.

Sweater: Press Fashions  Lipstick: Half 'n Half via MAC  Boyfriend Shorts: Zara  Booties: Crown Vintage via DSW  Rings: Capwell+Co/Vanessa Mooney

Thankfully there's some elbow room in what I can and can't wear. My older sister, who is up to her neck deep in the corporate world, wants me to do another month challenge dedicated to her dressing woes. We'll see if I take her on, but for now I'll make sure to keep this month creative only haha. 

My summer office necessities revolve around: Not-too-short boyfriend shorts - they're incredibly handy for those late-start mornings. Grab any top and you're ready to jet out the door. They've been my best purchase this entire summer!

This light sweater from Press Fashions - the polar vortex has nothing on my office's air conditioning. Thankfully this sweater saves me from it's powerful blast of cold air every time I've worn it. I'm especially loving its hints of sheer.

Booties - these booties go with just about everything I own, essentially making them my go-to pair lately. Plus, I can still walk in them after a solid eight hours. Heck, I can even bike in these and still am good to go!

What's your core wardrobe for the office/school/errands?

Photos by Victor Cerejo.

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TSB: July Rack Up

July, you were a hot and then very chilly one. Here's a recap on how I dressed for the bipolar weather this month: 

Hat: Aritzia (but love this)  Top: Victoria Secret (similar here)  Boyfriend Jeans: Zara  Necklace: Atelier Yumi  Wristlet: c/o Ora Delphine  Wedge: c/o Bear Paw  Lipstick: Half 'n Half via MAC

Sunglasses: c/o Nectar Sunglasses  Top: BeautyCon  Boyfriend Shorts: Victoria Secret (but love this)  Wristlet: c/o Ora Delphine  Shoes: Madewell  Lipstick: Half 'n Half via MAC

Hat: Aritzia (but love this)  Sunglasses: BP. Sunglasses  Top: via Aritzia  Boyfriend Shorts: Zara  Bangles: c/o The Sak  Espadrilles: c/o The Sak  Tote Bag: c/o The Sak

Top: c/o Les Lunes  High Waist Pants: American Apparel (but love these)  Necklace: The Limited (but try this one!)  Heels: Chinese Laundry  Wristlet: Old Navy (old but love this)

Sunglasses: Supers  Top: c/o Les Lunes  Skirt: Nastygal  Bucket Bag: Zara (similar here)  Sandals: Boutique 9

Sunglasses: Target x Peter Pilloto  Dress: Lanston (but love this)  Necklace: c/o Athra Luxe  Denim Jacket: Zara  Purse: Tory Burch (old but is amaze!)  Boots: c/o The Sak  Lipstick: Heatwave by Nars

Dress: c/o Buckley K  Necklace: c/o Capwell + Co  Denim Jacket: Zara  Clutch: Express (old but is amaze!)  Heels: Chinese Laundry  Lipstick: Heatwave by Nars

Dress: c/o Chloe Oliver  Sunglasses: Asos  Bracelet: c/o Capwell+Co  Ring: House of Harlow 1960  Flats: Birkenstock  Purse: Rebecca Minkoff

Shirt: Zhuu  Bracelet: c/o Capwell+Co  Bandeau: American Apparel  Skirt: Zara  Heels: Chinese Laundry  Denim Jacket: Zara

I definitely went heavy on the denim during July. It's American classic staple, so I don't feel too guilty about wearing the fabric. And as promised for next month, you'll be seeing more looks for the creative office space. Any looks you're leaning towards?

August ahead!

Photos were snapped by Lydia Hudgens, Victor Cerejo, and SJ of FashinNY.