Spring Dusters + Jumpsuits

Sometimes spring is such a weird season, because winter's just ended, but it's not so warm like summer; you can't layer too much or you'll overheat, yet if you don't cover up enough you'll find yourself chilly.  The solution?  A lightweight jacket; make a statement, and keep yourself warm enough to ward off the cool weather, without overdoing it.

My favorite?  The duster, which I first saw on Kim K, and instantly fell in love (see for yourself in this roundup post + today's duster feat. in this post).  Duster jackets are so sleek and sophisticated, easily dressing up a simple piece-- like today's jumpsuit.

Duster: Forever21, old (similar) || Jumpsuit: aerie, old (similar) || 

Bralette: aerie || Booties: Lucky Brand, via Poshmark (similar) || 

Necklace: Forever21 || Sunnies: Wish app || Watch: c/o Fossil || 

Belt: Forever21 (similar) || Bag: J. Crew Factory 

I'm loving the pastel-y, steely purple of this duster, it's a pretty pop of color that's not so overwhelming; it's the perfect color to transition into spring with!

Even though this look is like 80% black, it still has a very spring-y feel to it thanks to the details.  The bralette that I've layered with this jumpsuit has a pretty, flower lace; so even though it's all black, there's still a chic nod to spring present.

Add a sparkly statement necklace, with the same colors incorporated from the jacket give the outfit a nice break from the dominantly black color palette.

A black jumpsuit, like today's, is a must-have that can be worn all seasons.  It's a blank canvas on which you can accessorize and style in a zillion different ways; dressed up or down, it's all how you wear it that day!

Another reason why I love staple pieces like a duster jacket, or classic jumpsuit, is that, because you can style it so many different ways, it makes transitioning from season to season that much less stressful.  A few good, classic pieces can be taken from season to season, and have a few special accessories added on to make them seasonally appropriate-- instant chic!

How do you layer up in spring?  :)

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Hanging Out

Let me start off by saying, HAPPY SAINT PADDY'S DAY!!  I'm sharing a subtle green OOTD with you guys today!

Fun fact: I'm half Irish...and half Puerto Rican...crazy combo right? hahaha

Location, location, location. You here it all the time, and when it comes to blogging it's so true...but there's always an exception to the rule, isn't there?  Sometimes it's not the location, but how you use your location!

When you're still a newbie blogger like me, you don't always have the luxury of numerous exciting locations to shoot at, so get creative with it!  Drive around town, try and look at certain locations close by at a different angle. You'd be surprised at how many new locations you'll wind up with!

Jumpsuit: aerie (similar) || Bralette: aerie || Fringe Cuff: Dynamite (similar) || 

Fringe Bracelet: Dynamite (similar) || Watch: c/o Fossil || Shoes: Poshmark* (similar, similar) || 

Bag: Marshalls (similar, love this white one for spring/summer!) || Sunnies: Old Navy (similar)

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So where did I wind up shooting today?  The local playground!!

A boiler suit is the perfect one-piece go-to for spring!  ...and it's great for those days you have no clue what to wear; throw it one, grab your fave sneakers and finish off with a shiny statement necklace!   Easy peasy.  Plus this olive green is a subtle nod to the all green holiday, so you can get your Irish on in style, without worrying about looking like a leprechaun, hahaha.

As you can tell, it's super easy to move around in one of these, because clearly I had much too much fun hanging off of the spider web wall...hahaha!

Have you ever given a location a second chance and turned it into a great spot to shoot?  :)

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Channeling Rosie the Riveter + WIWW

Since I bought my eyelet dress back in April (check it out here + here), I've been on an Old Navy kick; when people ask me where I got something I'm wearing the answer is usually, Old Navy.  They've really stepped up their fashion game and I've been loving it all.  Just last week I picked up another one of their jumpsuits (because a girl can never have too many; check out my other, light wash one here!), and it's awesome!

As a fan of vintage-inspired clothing (and history major), I feel like I'm channeling the very famous, Rosie the Riveter, in this jumpsuit; and I LOVE IT!

First of all, jumpsuits are great because you don't have to think at all when getting dressed in the morning; pull on one piece of clothing (maybe throw on a layer if you need, or an accessory or two) and you're done (which is even better for going on trips, so you can at least say you tried to pack lightly-- I'm totally guilty of packing my whole closet whenever I go away-- lol)!

        

How fun and easy is it to grab and go with a jumpsuit that just needs a few sparkly accessories?  So great for days when you're tight on time in the morning.

I haven't worn these super cute record earrings since I bought them at Graceland (what an amazing trip that was!), but I found them among my other earrings and knew that they'd go perfect with my retro-modern look.  Seriously, little gold Elvis records?  So cute!!!

Jumpsuit: Old Navy (ON SALE: $20!) || Necklace: old H&M sales find (similar here) || Flats: Marshalls find (similar here) || Crossbody: old Target sales find (similar here) || Aviators: Old Navy purchase (only in stores) (similar here) || Watch: c/o Fossil || Earrings: souvenir from Graceland!

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Check out my other jumpsuit looks:

Aerie wrap jumpsuit
Old Navy light wash jumpsuit: here, here + here

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Desert Princess Chic

I'm not really a sweats kind of a girl (I only have two pairs, and they're both Richie's lol; the only time I ever wear them are to bed, or maybe babysitting); to me, dressed down is jeans and a tee, with a cute pair of flats (or my trusty riding boots if it's fall or winter).  And then I got a second job, at Aerie, and am now surrounded by lounge wear...but it's not all your typical lounge wear.  It's pulled together, so you can look chic and still be comfortable; who doesn't want to wear sweats and sweaters and still look stylish?!

Lounge wear is the perfect solution to transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall!

One of my new faves is a recent Aerie purchase: the wrap front jumpsuit.  I'm in love with the wrap front; it just makes the piece feel a little more chic than a regular jumpsuit (it's all in the details!).

I love jumpsuits.  They're so easy to dress up and down (perfect for travel); and they're the most versatile piece you can have in your closet.  Especially this one!  Since it's lounge wear, you can wear it to bum around (but still looking super cute!), or you can dress it up with a blazer (or this shawl!) for a cool work look, or even a cute pair of heels and statement necklace for a night out (talk about multi-function!)!

I love this look, because on days like this, where I'm working one job and then going straight to the second, I like to be super comfortable to help get through a long day of being at work and extra time in the car.  Nothing makes me crankier than being in an outfit that I have to keep adjusting all day (well, being hungry is really what makes me the crankiest...but style-wise, it's definitely the constant fixing of things here and there with my outfit that'll turn me into a bit of a grouch...oops).

I paired the jumpsuit with this statement piece: the striped shawl.  

This shawl has some serious twirl factor, and I'm really digging it; it makes the outfit feel light and floaty. Plus, it's super soft; I felt like I was wrapped in a cozy blanket all day (definitely can't beat that level of comfiness!)!

I'm convinced that the less I spend on my sunnies, the longer they last!  I can't even tell you how long I've had these black cat eyes, but I've never lost or broke them and I probably only spend ten bucks on them at Target!

Shawl (sold out, similar here) + jumpsuit: Aerie || Watch (c/o) Fossil, similar here || Booties: Old Navy (old purchase), similar here + here || Sunnies: Target (old purchase), similar here + here || Tassel necklaces + earrings: J. Crew (old purchases), similar here + here || Initials necklace (a birthday gift from Richie!): BipandBop 

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How are you transitioning your wardrobe from summer to fall?  :)