summer style

how about some summer style? right now, it is chilly, dull and grey here in seattle- pretty prohibitive when it comes to warm-weather outfits. but bookmarking breezy, sexy looks gives me the strength to make it to the next warm day!

a very stylish lady {via clare vivier’s blog} perfecting the early summer look. the white shorts make it look clean, and the plaid shirt, fringed scarf and army-green jacket pull together the all-important layers and textures. of course, the star of the outfit is the bag- the la tropezienne by clare vivier. as you probably know, i own it and it goes with everything. it’s the epitome of simple= fresh and timeless.  i get so many compliments on it!

 

 

another favorite look, via j.crew. gauzy, breezy top with pops of color, and the cut and rolled-up sleeves keep her from looking like she’s drowning in it. and as you know, the high-low look is my favorite- so i adore that this top {that could also look gorgeous as a beach cover-up} is paired with rolled, beat up jeans… and bright high heels! low-key sexy.

 

 

here’s another winning, somewhat similar, combination: shorts {khaki, to elongate the leg}, loose top, a striped scarf for color and texture {and to combat seattle breezes}and… bright green heels! having one unexpected element in an otherwise simple look is so elegant and fresh, i think. {via calypso st. barth)