Wearing NIC+ZOE dress, Shoemint sandals, J. Crew necklace + bracelet, and a Zara trench coat. Shop the look here.
Currently Craving
1. Easy, silky bottoms 2. Statement necklaces with tribal influences 3. NARS Dragon Girl lipstick 4. Springtime booties 5. Bright-hued blazer
This Spring, I’m inspired by effortless fashion… Easy bottoms like a pleated midi or silk pants feel luxe without compromising on comfort, and a bright pink blazer gives an instant update to basic jeans + a tee. Shop all these must-have Spring items here!
Instagram Round-up
The best way to catch you up on what’s been going on during my blog hiatus is a good old Instagram round-up… Follow me at hillary_christineb
I chopped off my hair, I traveled a little, I wore some stuff with leather details (NIC+ZOE, Steve Madden)
My dog went diva, the Red Sox won the World Series, I bought some stuff (like this Rebecca Taylor dress via TJ Maxx)
Christmas came + we decorated terribly flawlessly, we attended holiday parties (wearing Shoshanna) + Santa was good to me (ex. Brian Atwood)
My friend got married + I wore Helmut Lang, I ate candy (lots of candy), I styled a look with Dolce + Gabbana and NIC+ZOE
Abstract
I’m baaaaaaaack! Forgive me for getting lazy going into hibernation… It was a tough Winter in Boston so here’s to Spring finally starting to arrive. Well, aside from the snow this morning but let’s just pretend that didn’t happen… Let’s kick off with some florals!
Wearing: Blank Denim jeans, Saks 5th Avenue blouse via TJ Maxx, Steve Madden pumps c/o, J. Crew bracelet (gifted)
Shop my look here!
Runway to Real Life: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Runway to Real Life: 3.1 Phillip Lim by hbiggs [click through for outfit details]
Whatever the weather (umm hello, 90 degrees), my mind is on Fall fashion! Runway looks usually feel so unattainable to me, like works of art that I love looking at but could never recreate. So I wanted to try a new series where I take inspiration from the runway and make it accessible for real life (because lets face it, we aren’t all models or street-style stars)… This 3.1 Phillip Lim look from Fall 2013 isn’t too over the top so it’s a great place to start. For the work look, I balanced the bold pant with a classic white blouse and a dark knit. On the weekend, I swapped the blouse for a chambray and added ankle booties to keep it effortlessly chic. What do you think? Can you see yourself rocking a bold pant and layers for work or weekend?
Cold Shoulder
Got this great one-shoulder dress at Marshall’s a few years ago, and I’ve gotten a lot of use out of it. In the Fall, I will top it off with an oversized sweater or my denim jacket and booties. But for now, sexy sandals and a statement necklace are the perfect accents for a night out with my manfriend.
Wearing – Dress via Marshalls, vintage belt, Steve Madden shoes (last seen here), Michael Kors necklace, BaubleBar ring, Alex+Ani and vintage bracelet
Wear Now, Wear Later: white trousers
You know those easy, breezy trousers you reach for during the hot Summer months? Well you can take them from Summer to Fall with the right styling. For Summer, keep them light with a silky blouse and simple accessories. As Fall approaches, ditch the blouse in favor of a lightweight knit and a statement necklace. Add a red lip and rich cognac sandals to warm it up for the changing season.
Wear Now: Joseph pants, Balmain tank, Prada sandals, Kate Spade bangles, Topshop belt, Essie nail polish
Wear Later: Joseph pants, Helmut Lang sweater, Michael Kors sandals, Lulu Frost necklace, Saint Laurent clutch, Giorgio Armani lipstick
Black and Bone
I never tire of Black + White (or some shade of white), and one of my favorite ways to accessorize this color palette is with rich cognac accents, like this belt. Leopard wedges pull it all together for a polished, but laid-back late Summertime look.
Wearing – NIC+ZOE top, Zara skirt (old), Steve Madden wedges, Kate Spade bag, Michael Kors watch
Insta-Life, Take 7
Here’s another sneak peek into my life and what I’ve been wearing lately, thanks to Instagram… Follow me at Hillary_ChristineB
On the Water
A couple weeks ago, the manfriend and I went to Gloucester for the weekend. The weather was gorgeous and our spot on the water was incredible. After a casual brunch, we took these pics on the roof so we could take in the whole view!
Wearing – LBD via Urban Outfitters (old), Boston Proper denim jacket (last seen here), Madewell scarf, Ray-Ban sunglasses, Kate Spade sandals via Gilt
I Believe In Pink 