Ensemble du Jour

Yeah! More outfit posts!

This was the outfit I wore on Thursday. I went in to Anthropologie about a week ago and totally caved for these three pieces. I was in the mood to get something snuggly and fell in love with this sweater/jacket.



What I like most is the softness of the colors here but the structure of the lines in the sweater.



I'm waving to my pup in the window who was barking at me.

Isn't this a neat piece?

I wanted all soft colors but even with the muted tones this is sort of a statement piece.

Underneath the structure is a lot of softness... a blush pink chiffon/knit top with a lovely rosette.

Surprise!

I wore those with a simple black pencil skirt but I wanted to add some more shine to tie in with the necklace so I wore one of my absolute favorite shoes... these Celine croc buckle heels from 7-8 years ago.

These are one of the most comfortable pair of heels I own. And the insole is the palest pink as well. I bit of extra hidden matching!

Designer Focus - Nicole Brundage

When you hear about a up-and-coming shoe designer from the Manolo, you should sit up and take notice.

From what I've seen thus far, I have been impressed. I love new designers who are using amazing materials and have a fresh aesthetic untainted by massification. You can still get a luxury product but with a unique look.

And what a look it is. Meet Nicole's Sinamon in blush leather. A gorgeous heeled sandal with white contrasting stitching and pinked-edges. Plus I love the way the multiple straps are layered and they dainty feminine shape.




I was also able to support a new site called Shoe Runway (it's all philanthropic, really). They are making new hot designers available online. Definitely worth checking out. The owner seems super nice. They operate out of the UK but ship to the US.

Since it's so hot here, I plan on wearing these for a while yet.