White Tops

As I remember, both of my grandmothers wore some sort of pressed white blouse almost everyday with a pretty A-line skirt and low heels.  This is the definition of classic to me.

Chanel

However, we can interpret the look with greater liberty and variance. A white top, whether it be blouse, t-shirt, or tunic is a wardrobe staple to be dressed up or down. You can look instantly fresh and classic. This season there are a thousand options, especially with the proliferation of white lace and ruffles trickling down from the runways. Find a way to make this look yours.  There is literally no wrong way to wear it!

Pair white with more casual counterparts for the high/low look. A white blouse is the perfect base item for work attire.

"Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony."

-Coco Chanel 

I found this blouse at Zara in Paris. I love the simultaneous structure and flow of it. Great with skinny black pants! It was a steal for so much impact.

Here are a couple more casual ways to work white tops into your rotation this summer.

Pool Time

Happy Memorial Day! This little ensemble is headed to the pool today! So happy it's open and it's finally summer. The kids will be happy, busy, and exhausted!! The change of season is wonderful for the mind and body.

Here is a good example of my fun budget shopping. Every piece was found for a deal (mostly at TJ Maxx!!).

Hat: Kate Spade Saturday $50.  $19.99

Cover-Up: Older TJs find

Bikini Top: Sun Folly $88.  $12.99

Bikini Bottom: Juicy Couture $98.  $7.99

Sale Alert: Nordstrom

The bi-annual Nordstrom sale for women and children starts today. This is a great time to stock up on in and out of season items online or in-store. Check out the Zella pieces (fab work-out gear), shoes, and fun day dresses.

Ahhh, Nordstroms: the happy place. 

Thought of the Day : Right Things

                               

I love this quote because it is true. When you monitor your thinking to push yourself to a positive mental space, it leaves little room for negativity. 

Best Dressed: Cannes

Best Dressed

Cannes Film Festival

Absolutely stunning. I cannot recover from Blake Lively in this stunning Gucci Premiere dress. Best part: she does not employ a stylist. She selects her own clothes which is a feat for a movie star with a quantity of red carpet engagements.

The cut and tailoring is immaculate (although I'm sure breathing is a problem!!). I also love the black and white. Her hair and make-up perfectly compliment the ensemble.

Bravo!!

Look of the Day: Derby Inspiration

We have Preakness Party to attend this afternoon. I am wearing the same pink hat I wore a couple of weeks ago to a dear friend's Derby Party.  It is fun and challenging to wear the same item a different way.  While the above look is not the exact ensemble I have put together, it is close : little black dress, big pink hat, and striped black and white heels. What a fun excuse to dress up!

Now we're off to the races!

Thought of the Day

I agree, on both counts.