form meets function

currently loving how bloggers & beauties around the world are dressing down their favorite outfits with the comfiest shoe in their closet - the converse low-top.

converse all stars have always been a favorite of mine for their vintagey, retro feel, which juxtaposes perfectly with more feminine pieces. i love the ensembles below for that mix-and-match mentality: a glam sequin mini skirt, ladylike shorts,  a dolman-sleeve dress and preppy stripes all become so much more unique with those classic kicks!

converse come in a spectrum of colors, but my personal favorite is classic white - love the creamy color and red/blue stripes. 
which is your favorite?

images via atlantic-pacific, sincerely jules, & pinterest

II emily

oh you flouncy, huh?

{pictured: madewell chiffon cascade skirt & log cabin pullover}

if i could choose one thing to splurge on this season, it would undoubtedly be this flouncy, ruffly skirt. yes, it's expensive.... but i honestly think i would wear it every day (or at least i would try... i'm pretty sure liz would put a stop to that madness right away. mostly because she hates to see me repeat outfits but also so that she could wear it.)

i was recently inspired by this post at cupcakes and cashmere. i love how emily paired her chunky zara sweater with a full ballerina skirt! i've always been into juxtaposition, and while i've done my fair share of pairing big sweaters/tops with slim bottoms and tight minis, the full-skirt idea really struck a chord in me. i love how it looks with this fairisle sweater and am dreamily picturing wearing it with all of my chunkiest, slouchiest sweaters - possibly with some tights and boots?

the hardest part will be choosing black or cream. what do you think?

happy mixing!

II emily