Cardigan: Forever 21 old (try this), Unitard: American Apparel, Skirt: Free People old and dyed black (try this or this), Shoes: ALDO old (try this or this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan from Oak old (try this), Necklace: H&M old (try this), Rings: ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: c/o W Magazine (Elegant Touch Nails in Deep Blue)

TIP: RIT dye goes a long way. I had wanted a black mesh maxi skirt but could not find the perfect one. Instead I found this skirt from Free People that was originally an ombre pink color and I used RIT dye to get exactly the shade I wanted. Just be sure to follow the directions carefully. Keep in mind that the more saturated you want the color to be, the more packets/bottles you might have to use. 

Shirt: Gap, Shorts: American Apparel, Shoes: Aldo old (try this), Scarf: Theodora & Callum c/o W Magazine, Sunglasses: AJ Morgan Cat Eye Shade, Belt: vintage (try this), Earrings: KISMET vintage, Necklace: handed down from Mom (try this), Rings: H&M/KISMET (available end of June), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: Call this a New Yorker’s uniform but when dressed in head to toe black, adding a colorful printed scarf can add instant chic and allure to an otherwise ordinary outfit!

Cardigan: Free People, Shirt: Gap, Jeans: Vince, Shoes: Zigi Girl (can also try this) , Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: NEED Supply old (try this), Rings: vintage/Mexican Jewelry store/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: c/o W Magazine (Elegant Touch Nails in Deep Blue)

TIP: Nude is the new black. Just like black, nude matches anything! 

Sweatshirt: vintage (try this), Skirt: American Apparel, Shoes: Vince Camuto old (try this), Hat: Urban Outfitters, Sunglasses: old (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss 

TIP: Add a chiffon skirt to your wardrobe. It will always come in handy whether you need to dress it up with heels or dress it down (like I did here with a sweatshirt). It can be worn from season to season and is a timeless basic you can hold onto for years to come!

Dress: H&M recent (also try this), Socks: American Apparel (Citadel colorway), Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Neon Laces: Sof Sole, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: H&M (also try this), Bracelets: KISMET vintage and LotusStone, Rings: vintage/ASOS sold out (try this), Lips: MAC Morange, Nails: Sally Hansen Duchesse Lace

TIP: Update basic shoes with contrast color shoelaces. Academy offers really cheap laces in great neon colors (link above)!

Tank: H&M (also try this), Skirt: Man selling dresses on beach of Dominican Republic (try this or this), Hat: Urban Outfitters old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET vintage (try this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Marc Jacobs/House of Harlow/Urban Outfitters, Rings: vintage/flea market, Shoes: Dollhouse old (try this), Bag: KISMET (try this), Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: Try wearing a maxi dress with an elastic or smocked top as a skirt (as seen here)!

Shirt: Target old (try this or this), Pants: H&M recent (also try this or this), Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan old (try this), Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS sold out (try this), Lips: Stila Foundation, Nails: Sally Hansen Garter Toss

TIP: I’m loving cropped pants because they really showcase the fabulous shoes you can pair them with. Buy a cheap pair of faux leather (or real leather) pants and take them to your local tailor to have them hemmed and taken in for a great tailored, cropped pant (like I did here)!

Collared Shirt: vintage (try this), Sweatshirt: vintage (try this), Leggings: American Apparel, Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Rings: H&M/ASOS sold out (try this), Nails: Milani Black Swift and POP Lavender Love

TIP: Try an unconventional color palette like this gold and taupey brown pairing. Gold leggings a bit too much for you? Instead, try a gold sequin mini skirt with a button up khaki shirt!

Cardigan: H&M old (try this), Dress: Sparkle and Fade old (try this), Hat: ASOS old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Body Jewelry: AK old (try this), Leather Fanny Pack: Jack Rabbit old (try this), Shoes: Charlotte Russe sold out (try this) , Rings: vintage/flea market/ASOS Sold out (try this), Nails: Milani Black Swift and POP Lavender Love

TIP: Bold accessories such as a chain vest or unique belt/fanny pack can make any basic maxi dress look more interesting! 

Dress: H&M recent purchase (also similar here), Cardigan: Forever 21, Corsage: H&M recent (also similar here or here), Tights: ASOS, Shoes: Dollhouse old (try this), Sunglasses: AJ Morgan ASOS old (try this), Earrings: KISMET (available end of April), Necklace: gift, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market, Nails: Milani Black Swift and Lavender Love

TIP: This Spring is all about bright, bold colors. Pair two complementary bright shades to make a bold statement. Not feeling so bold? Start by wearing one item that is color blocked! 

Jacket: H&M old (try this), Shirt: American Eagle old (try this), Leggings: Type Z old (try this), Shoes: Steve Madden, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: H&M recent, Rings: vintage/flea market, Nails: Urban Outfitters DJ

TIP: One of my favorite color palettes is taking anything army green and pairing it with silver sequins!

Shirt: American Eagle old (try this), Belt: ASOS, Pants: Forever 21 old (try this), Boots: Aldo old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: RJ Graziano (recent Bloomingdales purchase), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Urban Outfitters/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/LF Boutique, Lips: MAC Morange, Nails: Revlon Minted

TIP: Take a neutral earthy palette (like Grey/Army Green/Cream shown here) and add a bright, bold colored accessory to create an interesting contrast! 

Jacket: H&M old (try this), Denim Button Up: H&M old (try this), David Bowie T-Shirt: vintage (try having an image of your favorite icon screen printed onto a plain shirt), Belt: ASOS, Jeans: Old Navy old (try this), Shoes: Dolce Vita, Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET, Pins: R.B.W. Boutique, Bracelet: vintage/flea market/Urban Outfitters/Marc Jacobs/House of Harlow, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique, Lips: MAC Pink Nouveau, Nails: Revlon Minted

TIP: Layering is a great way to make an outfit more interesting! And don’t limit to just layering tops. You can layer bottoms, scarves, necklaces, bangles, socks, you name it!

Shirt: vintage (try this or this), Belt: Asos, Pants: Joe’s Jeans old (try this), Shoes: Steve Madden old (try this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Necklace: KISMET, Bracelets: vintage/flea market/Urban Outfitters/House of Harlow/Marc Jacobs, Rings: vintage/flea market/LF Boutique, Bag: Ozzy and Deena, Nails: Revlon Minted

TIP: A neon accessory (such as a belt) can punch up any bland ensemble!

Denim Shirt: H&M old (try this), Buffalo Check Shirt: vintage (try this), Belt: Nordstrom old (try this), Pants: BDG Urban Outfitters, Socks: In God We Trust old (try this), Shoes: Vince Camuto old (try this or this), Sunglasses: old (try this), Earrings: Callalilai Boutique (or try this or this), Bracelets: vintage/flea market/House of Harlow/Urban Outfitters/Marc Jacobs/In God We Trust, Rings: vintage/flea market, Nails: Essie Really Red, Lips: MAC Red

TIP: Try layering collared button up shirts. Layer solids, prints, whatever your heart desires!