DO Summer Denim

Chicago FINALLY had glimpse of summer like weather this week. Along with the raising temperature comes the raising of ladies hemlines; I'm talking about skirts. I'm not quite ready to have the world see my milky white legs just yet, so I'm sticking to jeans for now. Luckily there is a crop of great summer denim trends, ripe for the pickin'! 

White, Hudson Beth Baby Boot Crop, $165
Distressed, Joe's Slouchy High Water Jeans, $142
Colored, Sanctuary Zip Ankle Charmer, $90
Shorts, Big Star Joey Short, $74

*Good jeans are expensive, yet worth the price (especially if you live in them like I do). Remember that a great fitting pair that's high quality will last you forever.

xo-

#white

similar dress / belt / Michael Kors shoes and watch

White is trending hard this spring, and for good reason. It's clean, modern, and quite honestly, everyone has it and can wear it.

Historically I've always steered clear of white unless it was July and I had a "tan." In my mind fair, translucent skin like mine seemed to wash away to a ghostly shade of pale gray when placed next to white. But recently I had a change of heart and have been wearing this cool shade regularly. For instance I've done this white skater dress (a great alternative to an LBD), with contrasting opaque tights and a studded belt. Just last week I dusted off my ankle length white pants and paired them with ankle boots, a chambray shirt and floral scarf. Mixing white with other cold weather pieces like a lightweight sweater and boots will make it more weather appropriate; especially if you're still feeling the cold (like I am) on this first day of spring. To just dip your toes into the white pool, try a white mani.

In a room full of black, what better way to stand on than in bright white? Get on board because white is right!

xo-

Binge and Purge

top / pants / shoes / earrings- my grandmother's

Carrie Bradshaw said it best when describing her wardrobe; "I like my money right where I can see it, hanging in my closet." That has always been my philosophy as well. Up until now that's precisely why I have kept my wall-length closet open at all times. Looking at it just makes me happy. I love seeing the colors shining, the prints as they contrast and compliment each other, the sparkles glimmering, my shoes and purses smiling back at me. 

But at the end of this month I am moving and for the first time in my life I am taking a major hit in the closet department. Therefore, I must purge. After years of binging on pretty tops, flowy skirts, and impractical shoes that are grueling to walk in,  I must put on my big girl pants, wipe the tears from my eyes, and say goodbye to a good portion of it. Why? Well because along with these teeny tiny closets comes starting a new life with a man that I adore (and a really awesome kitchen). And these are just things. Shockingly that means more to me than having enough space to display 47 pairs of shoes.

I've decided to stick to what I know and keep what I wear best: figure flattering silhouettes, black and bright colors, oversized accessories, and shoes that hurt my feet. This particular outfit made the cut easily. The peplum top and purple cropped jeans are two of my favorite items and luckily are versatile enough to wear year round, giving them prime spots on team Brittany's Wardrobe. If only my Anthropologie fish-tail skirt had been so lucky...

xo-