GRAPHIC HEART

After wearing blazers and low-rise skinny jeans for what seems like an eternity, I felt like I was finally ready for a new uniform. While playing around with a few different jean styles I very quickly realized, nothing feels quite as right as a tucked in boxy tee and mid-rise skinnys! So good with pretty much any shoe style imaginable, from boots to stilettos, I also love the fact that you can easily dress this combo up or down. Worn with heels and a clutch, this combo feels very chic and fresh for night, but add a pair of flats and a cross-body bag and you got yourself a cute daytime look:) Basically, the possibilities are endless, and of course you know how much I enjoy that!:)

EXPRESS One Eleven heart graphic boxy tee, mid rise performance stretch jean leggings & One Eleven bralette { similar here } | CHLOE mini Drew bag | CARVELA Gosh black strap heeled sandals via ASOS | ESTELLE DEVE Dawn ring set & Ilona ring set | NIALAYA stingray bracelet & rose gold & matte onyx bracelet 

DENIM DAYS

My love for not so basic basics continues. Currently, I am on a high-waisted skinny jeans high, because, well... because they pair so beautifully with anything from crop tops to tucked in lose-fitting soft tees. I am so addicted, I've been buying them in every color imaginable, but the black pair I am sporting in this post is my favorite by far. Today, I paired them with another favorite, i.e. the super soft hi-lo v-neck tunic. As I have mentioned before, basic is not in my DNA. And so I always look for something a little more special and what makes this tunic special is that exaggerated deep-v front. Lately, I've been paring it with caged bralette tops in either white or black. Love how casually sexy it looks as it slides off the shoulder to reveal a bit of the bralette strap. You know me, I'm all about the details... :)

EXPRESS One Eleven Hi-Lo hem tunic, caged back bralette { similar here & here } & mid-rise black jean leggings | STUART WEITZMAN Lovefringe suede sandals | ILLESTEVA Boca mirrored sunglasses { in blue here } | CHANEL Boy flap bag in perforated leather | WANDERLUST & CO Trio Stack ring set 

70s FLARE

Of all the SS15 trends, I think 70s-inspired looks are my favorite by far! I am literally obsessed with everything about this trend from high-waisted flare jeans and platforms, to round oversized aviators and suede fringe:) 

My favorite way of wearing this trend is to take key 70s-inspired pieces and add a few modern touches and tweaks. Take today's look for example, to make this outfit a bit more modern, I paired my EXPRESS  flare jeans with a cute tie front blouse. Yet instead of going for 70s-inspired accessories, I kept this look clean and polished by adding a black leather bag and strappy heels. Of course, I couldn't resist adding a pair of oversized round sunglasses to the mix, but I honestly feel they enhance this look since the rest of my accessories are so clean and simple. 

What about you guys? How do you feel about the 70s inspired trend? How do you wear it?

EXPRESS Tie front short sleeve blouse, Mid rise slim flare jeans, oversized metal accent round sunglasses | EMPORIO ARMANI messenger bag { similar here, also love this red option } | RUPERT SANDERSON Estelle Mesh sandals { in pink on Sale here } | GORJANA Elea cuff & Bali hand chain

TO A TEE

As far as current obsessions go, we recently covered my full-blown addiction to hats. I am still working on getting hats out of my system, as you can see, but I did manage to go out without a hat a few times this  week, so I guess we have progress:) 

In other news, I've officially abandoned all pretense that it's not Summer in LA ( acceptance settled in somewhere around 90 degrees ), and switched to my Summer wardrobe. This of course got me thinking I should probably mention a few of my Summer obsessions/addictions/must-haves, starting with t-shirts! 

T-SHIRTS: Love them, can't live without them, wear them obsessively. Of all my Summer favorites ( and there are quite a few, believe me) t-shirts are the one thing I can never get enough of. What makes a t-shirt great in my opinion? A combination of slouchy/sexy cut, great fabric ( supper-soft ones are always appreciated ) and of course, color! The one I am wearing in today's post is from the new EXPRESS One Eleven collection and certainly represents all of the above. The not so great news is that apparently I am not the only one who appreciates super-soft fabrics and sexy cuts, because the collection is selling out really quickly. So, if you a t-shirt fan like me, check it out HERE, and check back in June for more styles. 

Next, on my list of Summer staples and must-haves are cropped jeans and especially cropped white distressed jeans. Why white? Well, can you seriously imagine Summer without a pair of white jeans? Personally  I can't!!! And of course as far as cropped length goes, I feel that it's much more versatile and works well with anything from boots and flats to pumps and ankle wrap sandals ( in other words, I don't have to commit to wearing a particular type of shoe, which is always appreciated ). The ones I am sporting in today's post are also from Express and are one of my favorite pairs at the moment. Aside from color and length, I am partial to a bit of distressing on my jeans and these happen to have a perfect amount of ripping and distressing. 

Now, what about you guys? What are your Summer cravings and staples?

EXPRESS One Eleven Nep trapeze tank, EXPRESS mid rise cropped destroyed jean leggings & black wool felt fedora hat | Chanel Boy flap bag in perforated leather | Isabel Marant Aleen Ankle boots { in brown here & here } | DYLANLEX Falkor necklace 

Thank you for reading

& keep On Smiling,

LOVE,

Annabelle