Skulls & Stripes

BLAZER  H&M, similar here / TEE Madewell / SCARF Nordstrom / JEANS Mango / BOOTS ASOS / BAG Zara, similar here / RINGS Forever 21 / NECKLACE Forever 21 / SUNNIES Ray Ban Wayfarer

Hi loves! Sorry for the brief hiatus! If you follow me on Instagram, you probably saw the flood of   colorful, fun pictures from my brother's wedding. I had an amazing month celebrating with my family and could not be happier for my brother & his wife as they start their life together! But alas, I am back to blogging and well, hellooo summer. It's still consistently rainy here in NYC though, so I thought I'd post an easy transitional outfit made up of wardrobe staples.



Hope you guys are enjoying your summer so far! Thanks for reading!

-Nisha 

Statement Skirt

I splurged & bought this Zara skirt on my birthday last December (outfit instagrammed here).  Sequins were everywhere last winter and I knew I would break eventually- I'm just glad defeat turned out to be in the form of this skirt. While I'm no longer seeing the same slew of sequined skirts in stores, I am seeing a lot of playful floral, tribal, striped, patterned mini skirts. Before, I used to automatically associate these "Statement Skirts" with heels, a strappy tank, a clutch, and a night out. But now I've been loving the more casual, daytime look: like playing down a sequined skirt with Toms & a light wash denim jacket.

What do you guys think about statement skirts for summer? Are you going to give them a try?

JACKET Victoria Secret, old, but similar choices here / TANK Aritzia / SKIRT Zara, old, but similar here / SHOES Toms / RINGS H&M, Tiffany's / SUNNIES Ray Ban

-Nisha

ps- A big thanks to Kate, for featuring me on her blog! Visit hers, here!

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Spring Layers

DRESS Random boutique in SF, but love this high/low option / CHAMBRAY American Apparel, last seen here / JACKET JCrew (old), similar here and here  / HEELS Zara, cute wedge version, here / BAG Nine West, similar here / NECKLACE H&M, Anne Taylor

One of my favorite ways to wear this light weight utility jacket in the spring is over an easy, breezy, silky dress. I decided to have some fun with it today (it is the weekend after all!) and played around with different patterns/textures/layers: polka dots, chambray, gold details, layered necklaces, color blocked sandals. I'm thinking of pairing the jacket with a flowy lace dress next, and also eyeing this camo utility jacket, hmm. Happy weekend- enjoy it! :)

-Nisha

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Travels / Dominican Republic

Thought I would share some snaps from my recent trip to the Dominican! Although typing this post is giving me pangs of withdrawal..

ONE J Crew Striped Tank & Chino Shorts, H&M Necklace
F21 Shoes (old, but similar here)

TWO Essie's No Place Like Chrome 

THREE Essie's Under Where, Ray Ban Aviators 

FOUR Victoria Secret Bikini, J Crew Cardigan, 

H&M Silk Shorts (old, but similar here)

-Nisha

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Floral Bomber / Two

DRESS Urban Outfitters / JACKET H&M, no longer available, but similar here and here / BAG H&M / BOOTS ASOS, similar here 

I came across this fun, flirty little skater dress on a random trip to Urban Outfitters a couple weeks ago. It's so effortless and like a blank slate, can be manipulated in so many different ways. I loved pairing it with this bomber and chelsea boots for an edgier look. Also dressed it up last month in Vegas, instagrammed here, with a chunky statement necklace from Zara. The dress comes in like a billion different colors, and since I loved the fit so much, I also snagged it in this short sleeve floral pattern. 

-Nisha

Floral Bomber / One

FLORAL BOMBER H&M, same style in different pattern, here / SHIRT American Apparel / JEANS J Crew / HEELS Zara, similar here and here / BAG H&M / WATCH Michael Kors /

photos by Pankita

If you're anything like me, you might feel the need to buy yourself an entirely new wardrobe every time the seasons change. This is a problem (first step: admitting it?). Instead, it might be better on your wallet and your closet to revive your existing classics with one bold new piece. I was attracted to the cool blue funky floral pattern of this bomber in H&M, and paired it with an easy mix of chic classics: a chambray button down, skinny jeans, and pointed heels. If the bomber is too funky for you, try this outfit with a more classic cut floral blazer- two of my favorites here- from Zara & J Crew. 

-Nisha

Boyfriend Jeans

 LEATHER JACKET Zara / JEANS J Crew, really similar here / SILK CAMI Aritzia, here / HEELS Target, unfortunately sold out, but still on ebay, here / SUNNIES  Forever 21 / BAG H&M

These J Crew boyfriend fit jeans were buried in the depths of my jean drawer for over a year - taken with me to San Francisco, back to New York, and worn just once. I admit bf jeans are a tough trend to rock. Giving up your naturally feminine shape for a more laid-back slouchy style is not always the most appealing. Pairing them with a structured jacket and strappy heeled sandals, however - game. changer. The structured jacket is a necessary contrast to the jeans, and the heels are just so sexy. I've been seeing jackets and heeled sandals everywhere lately, and just can't get enough. A couple of my favorites: these color blocked Zara heeled sandals - just bought them in black!; these Steve Madden heeled sandals - they come in so many fun colors; and this H&M biker style jacket. 

What do you guys think- have you given bf jeans a try?

-Nisha