Blue and Burgundy

Zara Blouse // Zara Hat // J. Crew pleated skirt (this years version from J. Crew + 25% off!) // Nine West pumps via TJ. Maxx (cute Target look-alikes for under $30) // Rebecca Minkoff MAB tote bag // eBay cape (this one is just $25)

Zara makes such one of a kind pieces, its almost impossible to turn them down sometimes. This asymmetrical tie neck blouse for example, once spotted, had to become mine. And with it being under $40 it was even better. 

This good old J. Crew skirt was the perfect compliment to the dusty shade of blue in the top. Since I own this skirt in 3 colors and its a staple in my closet, I'm happy that J. Crew came out with this years version in a bunch of fun colors. Pick one up for 25% off for a limited time!

Black and Blue

Sometimes inspiration comes from the most random details. Like the other day, I was driving to work and saw a woman on the street wearing cobalt and black together and I loved it. Seems so simple but I was pretty sure I had never tried it. 

Fortunately for me and my very colorful wardrobe, I had the cobalt J. Crew skirt you see below (it's old, but I just picked up this style in two colors - or splurge on this lookalike) and had just picked up this sheer plaid top at the Topshop sale for just 20 bucks. I also had a really fun black feather necklace on from H&M, but once we tried to photograph it outside the wind blew the feathers straight into my face until I had enough and just took it off. It only made it into the first photo. Ah, the joys of the windy city.

If you are looking for a pleated skirt for the summer, try these out. I'm loving this one that is a lookalike of the one I missed out on at Zara. This striped one here is to die for too!

Zara shoes (very similar) // H&M feather necklace // Skirt // Top // Vintage bracelet // La Mer Watch // H&M jacket

Blue Pleated Skirts/ Cat Eye Sunglasses / Pointed Toe Flats // Sheer Black Tops // Motorcycle Jackets