I always love looking to fashion blogs, Pinterest and the streets of New York for my outfit inspiration. Yesterday, as I was walking to lunch I saw these two 20-something girls walking through Times Square each wearing a neutral top, a floral bottom and a pop of color with their accessories. I thought to myself, now that's a great outfit! Believe me when I tell you, great outfits are hard to come by with all of the tourists in the area but you'd be surprised how many socks with sandals and jorts occur (and not ironically).
The outfits got my juices flowing and I wanted to pick some items that we have in stock at Blackbird Attic to show you how easy it is (and inexpensive) to put a cute summer outfit together. Behold...the findings:
JCrew Magenta Pink Crossbody Purse, $39.99
Keds Rally Glitter Toe Black Sneakers, Size 8.5, 29.99
I think I speak for most people in the tri-state area when I say: "I
never want to see another snowflake ever again!" One way ticket to Costa
Rica, please!
Anywho, the one thing that has kept my
seasonal depression at bay has been looking at all of the lovely frocks
that graced the runways of New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The winter
blues seem to have captured the likes of Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, DVF,
DKNY etc. Here are some of my favorite looks from the catwalks of
Lincoln Center as well as what is in store at Blackbird Attic to
(chambray) wash your blues away.
Abercrombie Fitch / Chambray Stripe Button Up / Small / $12.50
LemLem / Navy White Stripe Top / Medium / $22
Urban Outfitters / Kimchi Blue / Blue Floral Tie Top / Medium / $12.50
Vintage / Last Best Place / Denim Dress / Small-Medium / $16.50
Free People / Dark Blue Tunic / 6 / $22
Jcrew / Denim Jacket / Small /$24.99
Style Tip 1: Pair the Abercrombie Chambray button down top with a pair of dark jeans and you have a casual outfit for the weekend.
Style Tip 2: The JCrew denim jacket is a must-have in your closet for all seasons to throw over a heavy sweater, a maxi dress or to just add the extra "casual-ness" to any outfit day or night.
MICHELLE: Settled in Beacon, NY by way of Rochester and Brooklyn. I opened a consignment shop and gallery called Blackbird Attic in April of 2010 and I'm still goin'. I make soap from scratch and try to pretend I am crafty and can dress well, although I hand off a lot of projects to my husband and I'd be okay living in pajamas.
ALLIE: I’m a sucker for a good sale and my credit card limit has seen better days.I love styling and putting outfits together and I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to spend a million to look like a million. You’ll find me most days wandering around my town, sipping a Chai and day dreaming about writing for a living.
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