prep school

jacket- Unif, sweater + collared shirt- Forever 21, skirt- Urban Outfitters, shoes- Asos, backpack-Aldo

Spring is finally on its way, but I'd like to squeeze in a few more wintry outfits before the snow melts completely and the trees grow some leaves. Back in October I said this grey cropped sweater and white collared shirt would be my go-to combination for fall and winter and they really were! Paired with this plaid skirt and a backpack, they give off that Catholic school uniform look I've always weirdly loved (though I'm sure I would feel differently if I had actually had to wear one).

shirt skirt

It's not a new idea, but the button-up shirt as a skirt has become one of my favorite things to wear. I love wearing plaid during the fall (like everyone else on the planet) and I have a big stash of men's plaid button-ups that work really well as skirts.

jacket- Unif Neo Mesh Moto, shirt- Target, shirt/skirt- secondhand, boots- Dirty Laundry

fall shopping

Now that September is halfway over, I've started shopping around for fall and winter clothing and accessories. Though pastels are usually more of a spring thing, I've been thinking a lot about pale pinks, peach, lavender, and baby blue. I've also been bookmarking lots of white shoes, clothing, and fabrics to use for sweatshirts and skirts this fall. While some of these items will never make it into my closet, (like that gorgeous $950 pale pink backpack), here's what I've been coveting for my fall and winter wardrobe:

1. jeffrey campbell mulder platform bootie
2. unif velvet snapback
3. j. crew boy shirt in triangle dot
4. mansur gavriel backpack in rosa 
5. topshop longline duster coat in lilac
6. nasty gal moto zip crop jacket
7. j. crew cropped surf sweatshirt
8. asos minty fresh leather flat shoes in blush
9. jeffrey campbell muskrat leather boot in blush
10. asos pick me up high heels
11. topshop graphic print duster coat
12. lulu*s switch it up reversible tan and black tote

crushed velvet + crystals

tank top + skirt- made by me, UNIF neo mesh crop moto, chiffon kimono- H&M, necklace- aura choker by grey jewelry, shoes- very volatile

spring staples

Every season I try to buy or make a few key pieces that will get lots of wear in the following months. Lately I've really been loving white and black, simple silhouettes, and modern and sporty fabrics like mesh and neoprene. After hunting for the perfect cropped moto jacket for several months, UNIF came out with the Neo Mesh Crop Moto and I couldn't buy it fast enough. It has a great shape and texture and is perfect for layering in the slight chill of early spring, but light enough that I will probably wear it well into the summer. My other favorite new addition to my wardrobe is the Y.R.U. Orion Platform. I've been having a hard time coming up with outfits that don't involve these shoes lately. They're simple, super versatile, and give the effect of wearing heels while being a little more casual. I also really love this white mesh bodycon dress that I made a few weeks ago. I couldn't find one for layering that didn't have cutouts or a slip sewn in so I decided to buy some inexpensive stretch mesh and make my own. I love layering it over tube skirts with a bra or bandeau or wearing it under a long, gathered skirt. Since it's nice and airy I can still wear long sleeves without getting hot and sweaty as the weather warms up.

unif neogram sweatshirt

top- unif, skirt- made by me, shoes- jeffrey campbell

mesh + neon

dress + top + skirt- made by me, backpack- unif, shoes- YRU