Red Rider

Last weekend I wanted to test my new Keds from the Fall '14 collection, so I took them on a bike ride. They are super comfortable and complement well a nautical/sporty outfit. I think they are a perfect match with this striped romper, which is a no-brainer for any summer weekend, especially paired with a denim jacket. It's the perfect outfit for any park activity.  

All Pictures by James Michael

Shoes: Keds, Romper: American Apparel, Jacket: H&M (old), similar here., Hat: Boston Red Socks. Sunglasses: Pangaea, in-store. 

Simply Striped

Over the last year, I've been seeing a ton of bloggers wearing spaghetti-straps silk camisoles. I remember looking at this magnificient photo of the beautiful Gary Pepper last fall and thinking "wow, I wish I could wear that kind of strappy, feminine top...". I thought it was the perfect feminine top to wear with boyfriend jeans or shorts. 

Photo Credit: Gary Pepper Girl

Since I'm not exactly petite like Gary Pepper, it took me a good six months before I even tried one on. I didn't think it would look good on me, since my shoulders are on the broader side. I was wrong! After purchasing one of these, I got addicted. I now own four! They are extremely comfortable, allow for tanning if you go on a walk AND display the tan you already have pretty nicely. This striped little number is my favorite, and I was lucky to snag it on sale at J.Crew. It pairs so nicely with my Gap boyfriend shorts!

What do you think? Do you think spaghetti straps are for everyone, or should be reserved to narrow- shouldered gals? Do you like to pair a more feminine top with a masculine bottom?

Top: J.Crew, Shorts: Gap (sold out, different wash here), Necklace: H&M (sold out, available in gold here), Sandals: Dolce Vita at Macy's, Clutch: Target (sold out), Sunglasses: Warby Parker.  Shooting location: Denver Botanic Gardens. Thanks to my friend Chelsea for the pics!

A sneak peek of my suitcase for my Nantucket weekend getaway

I'm super excited and packing everything striped I own (and polka dots too!)

Come back soon for pics of my outfits!

Pic 1:Romper: Americal Apparel Here, Polka dot dress Maison simons, similar Here, striped dress Gap (old)

Pic 2: Hat H&M (old), Shoes Sperry Here at Macy's, sweater and jeans,American Apparel.

Pic 3 tshirts: from left, Gap, American Apparel twice, Billabong and H&M. Pic 4 bags: Herschel supply co.

  Pic 4 Jacket H&M, shorts H&M, denim shorts Gap.

Brand new kicks for my father and I!

His birthday is next week so his are an early present on my part.