8 Essential Pair of Shoes

#1-  Ferragamo "Varina" Bow Flats

You can get the Varina flats in all kinds of different color combos!  These are a true classic, and an investment that is worth every penny.  

#2-  Christian Louboutin "Pigalle" Patent Heels

The red bottoms are iconic, and you won't wear any pair of heels more than classic black ones.  

#3-  Ballet Flats

An elegant pair of ballet flats are wearable with everything.  These Chanel flats are my favorites!  

#4-  T-Strap Old-Fashioned Pumps

To add a girly, vintagey feel to any outfit!

#5-  Sperry Top-Sider Boat Shoes

A true preppy classic, topsiders are my favorite casual and classy shoes.  

#6-  Hunter Original Rain Boots

If you are on the fence about investing in a pair of Hunters, they are 100% worth it!  I want them in every color...

#7-  Jack Rogers Sandals

Durable leather, lovely colors, and gorgeous details make every pair of Jacks a must on my list!

#8-  A Pair or Two That Makes You Feel Like a Princess.

Nothing lifts my spirits like a pair of twinkle toes!  Just putting on my favorite gorgeous shoes makes me feel beautiful.  

Fair Isle Style

 Sweater: J. Crew    Jeans: Ralph Lauren   Sunglasses: Polette ℅    Boots: Hunter

Pearls: Vintage    Bracelet: Kiel James Patrick (similar)

Fair isle is one of my favorite prints for fall and winter.  And yes, it is spring now, but I'm a total sweater lover and I don't store away my knits until summer is approaching!  This warm J. Crew wool fair isle print sweater is so cozy.

I'm in love with these Vikki sunglasses from Polette!  Tortoiseshell sunglasses are my absolute favorite, and these frames are not only high quality but super flattering on any face shape.  I love the gold arrow details on the side too!

In My Handbag!

Bag: Kate Spade

Mini Planner- 

I never go anywhere without my tiny planner!  A little organization really helps me to keep my head from overloading.  Hey, girl's gonna be busy! 

Wallets-

My tattersall Coach wallet and this mini floral Henri Bendel hold all the essentials: cash, cards, coins.  

Highlighter-

Benefit Watts Up is my favorite.  It's a tiny little thing, but it brightens my entire face in a pinch.

Way too many lip products-

Burt's Bee's balm in Hibiscus, Smith's Rose Salve, Mac "Ruby Woo" and Fresh Sugar Balm!  The Burt's Bee's is my go-to natural pink color, and the Mac lipstick is a flawless red for when I need some fancy.  Smith's Rose Salve is amazing (seriously, everyone should own this one) and Fresh has the prettiest tints and sweet scents!

Mini camera lenses-

For an impromptu shoot or Instagram snap when the Canon isn't around, these little wonders take great pics on iPhones.  

Lilly Pulitzer tech case-

For my phone, iPod, and whatever else I'm carrying, I'll bring it in this "Lucky Charms" tech case.

Stevia-

When my coffee is bitter, I always have organic stevia on hand. 

Seasonal Sanitizer- 

Bath and Body's Salted Caramel is my favorite scent.  I also love their light florals for summer!

iPod touch-

It's pink.  I love it.  Need I say more?

Ivy Style Oxford

Oxford: Ralph Lauren    Dress: Banana Republic    Bracelet: Kiel James Patrick    

Bag: Vintage Bally (similar)   Shoes: Bandolino (similar)

Today, I'm so happy to be collaborating with the lovely Caitlin of Your Typical Prep to style our Ralph Lauren Oxfords!

I believe you can never have too many classic oxford button downs.  Ralph Lauren makes my favorite ones.  They are crisp, classy, and so easy to wear with just about anything!  They even make monogrammed ones, which I seriously can't wait to try out.  I'm wearing my favorite blue oxford button down.  This one is from the girls section, but I added in a link to the regular one above.  Caitlin is styling her pink and white striped oxford!

  

One of my favorite ways to wear my oxford is knotted over a dress, like this striped one from Banana Republic petites.  This is a great way to make any dress more casual for the daytime (and keep your shoulders warm too)!  I added a few classic accessories, like my vintage woven Bally bag and KJP Nantucket Summer Regatta bow.

Caitlin's Outfit-   Oxford: Ralph Lauren     Belt: H&M   Sunglasses: Ray-Ban   Shoes: Sperry

Bracelet: J. Crew (similar)    Bag: Old Navy

See Caitlin's full post here!

Special thank you to Caitlin for collaborating on this post!  I had so much fun.

{Links} March Favorites

via Pinterest

Stubbs and Wootton has always made the best loafers, hands down.  But bows+plaid?  Perfection.

If this skirt isn't a princess moment, I don't know what is.  (by none other than Lauren Conrad)

Poppy lipstick completes any look.  And how beautiful is this one?

You will want to wear this J. Crew dress every day of spring.  

This Kate Spade bag just needs to get in my closet right now.  

Bows on my toes.  Anthro just knows my favorite things.