Sporty Chic for Spring

I think it's safe to say that luxe athletic wear is here to stay. This spring, regardless of your athletic abilities, designers invite the fashion-savvy to step up to the plate to embrace track pants, sweatshirts, jerseys, baseball caps and varsity jackets. 

In my humble opinion, Theory 38 nails the trend with its Incline B Aerocar Sweatshirt. Its sheen and textured knit dress it up just enough to pull off for dinner on the town. I decided to pair it with a Zara skort. Its clean, asymmetric lines give it a chic edge, while the built in shorts allow for total comfort. 

As if you couldn't already tell, I am fully on board with the this trend. Sweatshirts clearly allow more room for pasta than crop tops. Say hello to my new dinner uniform. (Is eating considered a sport? #teamcarbs)

Sweatshirt: Theory now on sale here: Theory

Skort: Zara (similar here, here & here)

Booties: Vince Camuto (similar here, here & here)

Rings: Gorjana (similar here, here & here)

Bag: Gucci

Watch: Burberry

Nail Polish: Essie 

Booties or Bust

With Coachella weekend two approaching, I thought it would be fitting to round up a few of my favorite festival footwear options. As music festival enthusiast, I have learned (the hard way) that closed toe shoes are a safer (and more hygienic) choice. Opt to show off your pedi at the pool by day, and protect your toes from being trampled at night – enter booties.

Clockwise from top left:

Jeffrey Campbell

Anine Bing

Senso

Matisse

Rag & Bone

Senso

Jeffrey Campbell 

(Can you tell that I am a sucker for gold details?)

For more Coachella inspiration, check out my Pinterest boards!

Simply Stylist LA

A few weeks ago, I attended the Simply Stylist LA event at the Grove, and was able to gather some extremely valuable industry insight. The panel of designers, bloggers, makeup artists and stylists shared stories, lessons, hiccups, and tips that they had learned along their journeys to the top. I was lucky enough to meet the super sweet and talented Raissa Gerona, CEO and Founder of Lovers + Friends (pictured below!).

I have bulleted out a few quotes that resonated with me. Please feel free to comment below with any questions! 

• "You can’t do it unless you put yourself in the game." – Catt Sadler, E! News
• "If you believe in yourself, other people will too." – Raissa Gerona, CEO of Lovers + Friends
• "Do something everyday that furthers your career." – Anita Patrickson, Celebrity Stylist
• "Sometimes done is better than good." – Alexis Wolfer, The Beauty Bean

Blazer: Lovers + Friends

Tank: Theory

Shorts: One Teaspoon

Sandals: Dolce Vita

Bag: Kate Spade

Watch: Kate Spade

Rings: Gorjana