One of my blogger friends, Jessica, recently put up a post on Instagram asking her readers if they’d also like to see what she wears on her “off” days – meaning her not-technically-post-worthy days – and the resounding answer (and my own answer) was “YES”. Because while I enjoy using style blogs for inspiration on days when I want to dial it up a little, or to figure out how other women handle tricky looks that I’d like to try out myself…to me, what’s more important than looking great on my “on” days is finding ways to look great on my “off” days.
Which is, to be honest, kind of…all of them. Or at least a solid 90% of them.
I do occasionally put up shots here of what I wear on more “special” occasions – a TV appearance, a night out with girlfriends, an evening event – but for the most part, my personal style posts feature the kinds of looks that I’m “really” wearing on a day-to-day basis; my “off” days are my days. My goal isn’t to blow anyone out of the water with impeccable, cutting-edge, carefully-crafted looks – because I virtually never ever ever have time to do any “crafting” when I’m trying to get out of the house in the morning; we’re talking ten minutes to get dressed, max – but rather to show how if you have the right basic pieces and a few fun accessories, crafting might not even be necessary.
I don’t want to fuss…I just want to go.
Speaking of basics: I cannot say enough wonderful things about this tunic (which is meant to be worn over pants according to Anthropologie’s website, but which I picked up two sizes too big so that I could wear it as a dress this summer): it’s awesomely soft, the prettiest pale denim color, and a more grown-up take on polka dots.
And it has pockets.
Sold.
I especially love the look of chambray paired with black and white – here, a structured white bag and slip-on flats that work equally well at the pool and in the city (sort of a fun, more graphic twist on classic ballet flats): the pairing dresses up denim just enough while still feeling light and summery.
On Me: Anthropologie chambray tunic; Brahmin satchel; earrings ℅ Swarovski; sunglasses via T.J.Maxx; Isharya ring; Samantha Wills bracelet; Adrina Flat ℅ Crocs.
Photos by Lydia Hudgens.
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