Hey Merbabes! If you didn't already catch my blue moment on Instagram, I am bringing it to you here. I partnered with Coach to show off this gorgeous blue tote and was tote-ally (I know I hate me too) inspired to build a look around it.
I have always been one of those people who gets one new item and immediately has to create a look starring that item. Whether it is a pair of jeans or a tiny choker, I love putting the spotlight on a new piece. Although I have fully incorporated this tote in to my day to day life, aka throwing it over my shoulder with whatever look I have on, at least just once, I had to let it really shine.
This post is a little different than most, I structured it to give you the ability to build a similar look, by mixing and matching pieces I have picked out for you. Continue reading to shop this look as well as see what I carry in my bag daily.
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I found this vintage tee when I was in LA at a record store in Silver Lake. It is just so basic, like literally so basic, I needed it. It reminds me of the Moschino "Designer Tee Shirt" tees but cooler because it's not trying that hard. Plus a baseball tee is always a huge win for me, I don't really know if this is a baseball tee, but I like the blue around the sleeves and on the neck. You know I'm not sporty. Unfortunately you can't shop this exact tee so I linked multiple similar ones below.
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These jeans will always be a huge win for me. I found them on sale at Zara, because duh, everything on sale at Zara is a win. I love the distressing on this pair, it not only has rips but also raw hems and a killer side stripe. The side stripe gives this pair of jeans more dimension and has a super flattering effect on your legs, aka making them look even more long and fabulous than they already are. I gathered a selection of jeans that share similar qualities as this pair, such a two tone, raw hems, and side stripes.
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The major key to rocking a monochromatic look is finding a wall to match your look. I found this wall in West Loop completely on accident. I am pretty sure they put up this wall just as they saw me coming down the street in my blues.
Accessorizing this look was easy, I stuck to simple golds with these oversized readers and a tiny rhinestone choker. I have been all about gym shoes lately, they have become the only shoes I wear. When I want something a little less sporty (this is about to be sarcasm) I throw on my Converse sneaker wedges. The wedge makes these the "dressiest" shoes in my current rotation, I wish I was kidding but I am so serious right now.
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Whats in my bag?
If you follow along on snapchat (danimikay), you have probably seen my dramatic "Whats in my bag?" segments. I always travel with literally everything one could possibly need, that being said my bag is always on the heavy side. I shared this photo on Instagram but I wanted to give you the full rundown here. For the Studio:Ballet Shoes - Flat and Pointe Shoes - depending on my mood. For the Gym:Earbuds - duh.A Lock - I like to keep what is mine, mine.Out and About Essentials:Portable Battery - When you have two phones and snapchat as much as I do this is a must.Four Lipsticks and a Lip Balm - again, duh.Water Bottle - I usually have one to three water bottles in my bag at any given time. Snacks - I live off of Go Macro / Lara Bars and dried mangos.Sunnies - Squinting gives you wrinklesNotebook - This book holds my entire life, I would be lost without it.A pen - Always have a pen.