Fresh By Arly

This recent unseasonal bout of warm weather has me reminiscing on one of my favorite daytime looks from this past summer. My friend Taryn and I took a few day girls trip to Boston! In our typical fashion we spent the whole time exploring, trying out new restaurants and as expected, we took tons of photos in our attire.

On this Tuesday afternoon we decided to head out for a casual lunch. We found a restaurant called Committee and as we approached, the aesthetic of this establishment instantaneously caught our eye! The food was amazing but if you know us, you'd guess we were there because it made for a nice picture spot.

 One of my favorite things about that day has to have been how comfortable I felt! Comfort is crucial when it comes to a day of exploration and this jumpsuit certainly fit the job. I picked up this jumpsuit at Anthropologie. The loose form, silky fabric, and delicate lace trim on the neckline immediately drew me in. I actually hadn't noticed until an employee complimented me on my choice that this was actually a night time garment, but who needs to follow the rules, right?

I had recently spotted these slides at Zara and thought they would be a fun piece to incorporate into my wardrobe. The velvet bow on the slides adds a nice touch of textured material to the otherwise silky ensemble. The pop of color is also welcomed because its on the warm scale, like my jumpsuit, but the color is a bit muted, making it easy to pair with the rest of the look. I also loved the woven platform, it helps to make the jumpsuit feel as if its more of a daytime piece. Another aspect of the shoe that persuaded me to make the purchase is that they're platform. It elevates it into a real statement shoe, while still keeping comfort in mind. Here is a similar pair from Free People.

In my attempt to keep the same bedroom-y vibe that the jumpsuit embodies, I teased my hair a bit and used tons of volumizing hairspray. My hair could be straight, wavy, curly or a just hot mess, but as long as I have some volume somewhere in that mix, I'm a happy girl.
Going on to my favorite part of any look; the makeup. I did a neutral eye followed by tons of mascara and a bold red-orange lip. I tend to be very light handed when it comes to accessories. I just put on tiered drop hoop earrings and voilà, I had my look!

As the school year comes to an end, a typical students schedule is packed with events to attend.
 I went to a fun little career design night at the University of New Haven with my ASID chapter!

For this event, I chose to go for an all black ensemble. My top is from American Apparel. I love the one shoulder cut, its adds a chic element to this one tone look. I am always drawn to the little elements in a piece that can amplify an outfit. Asymmetry, like this one arm top, can always make an outfit just a bit more exciting.

 For the bottoms, I wore a pair of loose high waisted trousers from H&M. This pant style has to be my favorite because of how comfortable and versatile it is. This style is found in most shops now and it's all for a good reason. A flowing dress pant can fit into a number of outfit pairings. One can dress it up with a button down and heels or try pairing it with a cotton tee and sneakers. Not to mention that this pant construct can be worn throughout every season. We definitely love a piece that can stand the test of time! Here is a similar pair.

For a slight touch, I put on my favorite gold knot collar necklace. For the shoes, I opted for a pair of pointed toe tan heels I purchased a while back. Heels such as these can also help make an outfit level up in a professional sense while still being stylish.

A business or educational event does not have to be drab and your attire doesn't have to be either! Try mixing and matching structured and soft silhouettes, you could just create something impressionable. I hope everyone is having a great spring start! 

Experience our trip through the Schwartz Design Showroom;