What I Wore: Bring It, Indian Summer

I'll spare you the preface that I've got an obsession with all things poncho, cape, long vest...I think we're beyond that point in our digital relationship. Last week we were having a bit of a crazy Indian Summer. And let's be real, at this point we're all tired of our summer clothes and have a serious hankering for layers, knits, and boots...so 80 degrees doesn't have the same allure as it might in the Spring.

 

But give me a wardrobe challenge and I'm equal to the task. White denim after Labor Day? Bring it. Knit hooded poncho for warm weather? Done.  



 

 

You'll definitely be seeing this again (okay, a lot) this winter. 

 

Cardi Couture Challenge: Mixing Neutrals

It's been a while since our last Cardi Couture Challenge (#cardicouturechallenge), so today I'm bringing it back. 

If you follow CardiCouture on Instagram you probably saw last week that I posted this photo and titled it "mixing neutrals" (don't mind the mess). I was inspired by an outfit I saw on a blog and by a friend (thanks SC) who  recently wore shades of white.

I'm wearing Gap 1969 skinny skimmer jeans, a Zara sweater (old) and Cole Haan wedges (really old). 

I hope this post inspires you to incorporate shades of neutrals into an outfit. It's the perfect spring look. Here are some ideas to help you shop your own closet to recreate your own version of "mixing neutrals".  

As always, we would love to see what you put together, so feel free to post to our facebook page, tag us on instagram and use the hashtag #cardicouturechallenge.

What I Wore

I bought this Bel Air blouse in Sun Valley at Consign Design over the 4th of July, and I have been dying to wear it ever since. Last night provided the perfect opportunity.  We went to a wine dinner at our favorite restaurant Caffe Mingo. 

I paired it with my Gap 1969 Skinny Jeans and my Target Merona striped wedges (from 2 years ago).  Nothing fancy, but comfortable, and I love navy and white.

I am looking forward to our trip back to Sun Valley over Labor Day weekend to find more treasures at Consign Design. As a side note, when I take photos for these posts I feel really ridiculous. That's all.

White After Labor Day

I'm all for etiquette, in fact I think we need more of it these days, but there's one rule I think is meant to be broken - white after Labor Day. As far back as the 1920s white was a year-round staple for Coco Chanel...and she is pretty much a fashion deity. If Coco says it's okay, let it be so. I've been on a kick with my white jeans, and thought I'd inspire you to do the same.


Unfortunately I don't have a professional photographer taking my photo, but you get the idea. If you don't take my word for it, here are some incredibly fabulous people showing us it's completely acceptable and fashionable to wear white year round.

White Jeans via The Sartorialist

Winter White

White and Black Leather via Cheetah is the New Black

 Do you believe in white after Labor Day?

What I Wore

I only purchased two articles of clothing on our recent trip to San Francisco. You saw the maxi dress that I got in a previous "What I Wore" post.

Today's post is to share with you the blouse that I purchased. I bought it in a random store on Clement Street in the Richmond District. I think I paid $39 for it. The brand is "Peach Love Cream."

During our recent trip to Sun Valley, I wore the blouse for a date night with my +1. I paired it with my new favorite jeans, the Gap 1969 Skimmer Jeans and navy and white stripe Merona wedges that I bought at Target last summer. Oh, and of course, no outfit is complete without an Angela Caputi Bracelet from Serena Italian Imports! 

What I Wore

While Katie enjoys the beaches of Bali, I have been enjoying some extra time in Sun Valley. Last night I joined my mom at the Sun Valley Pavilion for a Bonnie Rait concert. Nothing like a little country music to bring out my inner mountain gal. And let me tell you,  at 62 years old, Bonnie is still rockin it!

The Sun Valley Pavilion is an awesome venue that was built for the Sun Valley Symphony. The acoustics are fantastic, and they've had some pretty big names grace the stage including Garth Brooks, Creedence Clearwater Revival, The San Francisco Ballet, Yo Yo Ma and countless others.

The weather in Sun Valley can quickly go from 80 degrees to 50 degrees as soon as the sun goes down, so my ensemble needed to cover a range of temperatures. Gingham is definitely a country style print, and an Angela Caputi chain link bracelet goes with everything. Topped off with Cole Haan pink wedges, white jeans and my pink Converse watch, and I was ready for my night on the town. 

And as the weather cooled down I topped off the outfit with another pop of pink and my Patagonia vest, because that's how we roll here in the mountains, a little fashion and a bit of function.

I hope you are all having a great week!

XOXO
C&C