Spring Staples

Spring is almost the perfect season - everything is abloom, you can leave your room without your bulky Canada Goose, and, most importantly, the temperature is a lovely 70 degrees. The season's only real shortcoming is simple: it's not fall. Despite this minor inconvenience, it really is a great time to be outside in your favorite warm weather pieces.

My first spring must-have is the perfect sandal. After two seasons of constantly wearing boots, it's time to don something breathable and fun. From the strappy gladiator sandal to Doc Martens' industrial fisherman sandal, you can find the perfect shoe to compliment your look and free your feet. My favorites? A two-strap tan and white pair from Dolce Vita.

Sandals - Dolce Vita

My next staple is the statement skirt. Whether it stands out for its fun texture, bold print, or innovative shape, the statement skirt in a spring palette easily dresses up any light summer tee or crop top.

Sunflower Skirt - American Apparel 

What better to pair with your statement skirt than a white tank? My summer closet is made up of 101 white tanks, just different enough to justify the purchase of all of them. The color is perfect to stay cool in the sun and it can either be simple enough to complement a bold skirt or interesting enough with its texture or cut to add something special to your outfit when you're in your favorite denim shorts

French Connection, Topshop, Italian Boutique, Urban Outfitters, Brandy Melville, Tophsop (left to right)

Finally, this season I decided I needed a light spring scent. Even as a fairly unadventurous girl - I discovered LAVANILA's coconut vanilla fragrance in the 7th grade and have been loyal to it since - I switched my everyday scent for this season, opting for something light and floral. The Olsen twins' Elizabeth and James Nirvana White has won me over with its sleek packaging and hints of peony. 

Nirvana White - Elizabeth and James

Here's to soaking up the last month of the season and its glorious weather in your favorite spring pieces!

Photos and Post by Naima Drecker-Waxman

What to Wear to Brunch?

What’s a twentysomethings favorite meal? If we’re talking real meals and not wine and cheese (or whine and cheese as I like to call it) then I’m sure everyone will say brunch. What’s not to love about brunch? You can eat enough food for breakfast and lunch and pretend you only had one meal. I’m not going to tell you where to eat (Berg, Crema, Alden & Harlow...) because the options are endless, but I can help you decide what to wear to brunch, because there’s nothing more important than a good brunch pic.

Let’s start from the top down, because if you can’t perfect the coveted above shot of your meal then a pic of you smiling across the table will have to do. When getting dressed, I like to start simple and then build from my basics. You can’t go wrong with a simple white shirt, a tank top with an interesting detail, think different textures and patterns. I’m not a big fan of jeans, I usually go for skirts or fitted joggers or linen pants. Skirts are an easy way to make a simple outfit more interesting. There are so many different types of skirts to complement your outfit and flatter your body, mini, a-line, midi, maxi, circle. Whichever one you choose, think about the length and style of your shirt. If your shirt is cropped maybe go with a high waisted skirt. Once again, keep your skirt choice relatively simple, I’m a fan of black skirts with an interesting texture or subtle pattern. To round out your outfit, choose a cardigan, preferably one that is completely impractical but adds a new dimension to your outfit.

Now that you have your foundation, it’s time to bring on the details. This is what makes an outfit. Think fun ankle socks to peep out of your shoes. Maybe a long necklace that pops in front of your simple shirt. If you go with a gold necklace, keep your earrings gold too and if you go for silver, stay silver, outfits look more put together when you keep the jewelry consistent. Dressing for brunch doesn’t have to be boring, stay simple, focus on the details and you’ll be ready to go. You don’t want the food to completely outshine you in the photo so, put on some lipstick, grab your sunglasses and don’t be late to your rez!

Photo creds: Naima Drecker-Waxman (@ndrecker)

Post by Tallulah Axinn

New York Lookbook

Saturday Outfit

Naima

Coat, Zara • Pants, American Apparel • Boots, H&M • Necklace, Topshop

Tallulah

Fur Overlay. Zara • Jumpsuit. American Apparel • Shoes. Vagabond

Backpack. Topshop • Necklace. Marc Jacobs • Earrings. A gift • Watch. Casio

Bracelet. Senegalese Market

Sunday Outfit

Naima

Coat, Laundry • Top, Topshop • Skirt, Urban Outfitters • Boots, H&M • Necklace, Topshop

Tallulah

Jacket. LF • Dress. Uniqlo • Shoes. Vagabond • Jewelry. A gift.