Early-Summer Wishlist

Wednesday Workwear: Spotlight on Rebecca Taylor

Going from waking up at noon and throwing on a pair of jeans or leggings for class to waking up at 7am and having to look presentable (and formal) for work was definitely a struggle for me. I had to buy a lot of new clothes (and not the fun kind). While I'm always checking out Zara and J.Crew (and sometimes Anne Taylor Loft) for sales and cute work-appropriate outfits, I sometimes think it's better to spend on quality pieces that I'll have for the long term that I really love from Theory, Helmut Lang, etc. One designer that constantly makes me excited to shop for work clothes is Rebecca Taylor. Her dresses and separates (especially dresses) are cute enough to wear on the weekends and actually make me feel like I look cute at work. Her clothes aren't cheap but her silhouettes are timeless and flattering. I flagged the brand on Gilt so that I know when they are having a sale and am also constantly adding her stuff to my "hearts" on shopbop. Below are a few of my favorite new pieces from her line.

Neutrals for Fall

I went on shopbop this morning when I got to work and was so inspired by Vince's fall line. Everything is clean and impeccably cut and, as is Vince's way, neutral.  This fall I want to focus on getting well-made, classic pieces that I will want in my wardrobe forever rather than cheapish pieces I hate in 6 months. I'm not quiteeeee ready for summer to be over and to give up my white pants but I will be ready for black, navy, gray and tan come mid-September.My favorite fall looks have been from Vince, Rag and Bone, Helmut Lang, Theory, Rebecca Taylor, and, surprisingly, it looks like Susana Monaco is making a comeback.

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Some of my faves from Shopbop