People-watching is my passion. When I’m asked what my hobbies are, I have to hold myself back from saying sitting on a bench in Washington Square Park and just taking it all in. But it’s true, the greatest highlight of moving to New York City has to be the people. Even the ones that you never interact with can make such a mark on you. Nothing influences me more than an effortlessly chic stranger.
I recently saw a pair of shoes that I had admired from afar but never thought to purchase due to a hefty price tag. A very Parisienne-esque woman walked past me in them and the next day they were in my living room. Overarching trends in New York City tend to find their way into my closet in the exact same manner. Today I’m going to take you on a stroll with me through my favorite city by sharing the wardrobe staples that I’ve been seeing the most lately. Prepare to be amused.
Cargo pants are no insider secret. We’ve been talking about them for a few months and they’ve finally fully taken over. Everyone is ditching their jeans for this comfortable and fun trend.
There’s a reason these are a bestseller.
How perfect are these.
I love a little cropped moment.
These are everything.
We love a good leather jacket but what we’re loving even more is one that looks like it’s been through the wringer. After seeing this trend all over the runways, fashion girls have already adopted it into their closets.
The jacket that started it all.
Love this cropped style.
You can’t go wrong with this silhouette.
A very subtle take on distressing.
I love anything that is influenced by my lingerie collection so corset tops are right up my alley. They’re strategically shaped to flatter the waistline and look so good with low-rise if you’re uncomfortable showing too much tummy. I’ll be wearing it all summer long.
After seeing this, I need to take myself to the beach.
The leather look.
The Bridgerton affect.
Your new favorite going out top.
Mini skirts are no stranger to the fashion girl’s closet. Our current obsession with all things Y2K has made them smaller than ever. Once a wardrobe staple, now a fashion statement you can’t go wrong with this piece that’s never going out of style.
My personal favorite.
We love a school girl look.
Tweed everything.
If you dare to Y2K.
You might think that oversized and baggy denim might look sloppy but a sweatshirt has never looked more put together than when it’s paired with this staple. Something about the shape makes legs look longer.
This pair keeps selling out so move fast.
You need them in black.
I haven’t stopped thinking about this jean since I first laid eyes on it.
Fully embrace the oversized look.
Chunky sneakers no more. We’re loving sleek and retro styles more than ever right now. A good logo, a combination of leather and suede, and sophisticated colorways come into play here.
These sneakers are everything.
These live in my mind rent-free.
The perfect sneaker to pair with a flirty dress this summer.
You can never go wrong with these.
Any look is instantly taken to the next level when you add a baseball cap. And if it has a vintage-inspired logo, even better.
I’m seeing this hat with a white cotton poplin dress.
