For midweek drinks (all the way) downtown for NA’s birthday shenanigans, I wanted to wear something casual but still fun and interesting, just like the birthday girl.

I couldn’t wait to break out my new dotted black and white swing top from Anthropolgie. It’s breezy, it’s comfy, it’s versatile (wear it on the shoulder or off ) and has the added benefit of encouraging an indulgent meal.  I paired the top with a summer wardrobe staple, a pair of white skinny jeans,  the cutest blue rancher hat (I just love rancher hats – a fun and fresh twist on the hat trend) and killer snakeskin caged heels from Schutz.  For accessories, I grabbed  my cross-body Valentino satchel (which has quickly become my default bag), vintage Dior cat-eyed shades, the prettiest blue and gold bangle and fluttery gold leaf earrings (you know, to compliment the flutter sleeves).

Top | Anthropolgie Garden Grove Top || Jeans | Joe Fresh Ultra Slim Moto Jean || Hat | Eugenia Kim Boracay Rancher ||  Shoes || Schutz Juliana Caged Heel in Snake Print || Bag | Valentino Cross-Body Satchel, similar style here || Jewelry | NYC Street Buys || Sunglasses | Vintage Dior, similar style here

Photography | Kari Nichols of Cottonwood Studios

LOVE – MY.

P.S.  It was my first time working with Kari and she was absolutely amazing (and so sweet).  Check out her (and her husband’s) gorgeous work on their website, linked above.