Dress: Banana Republic (old; similar style in burgundy and peach)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Clutch: Tory Burch (similar)
Shoes: Soludos
Rings: c/o Julie Vos; Lulu Frost
Necklace: H&M (purchased in Antwerp; haven’t found it online or in stores yet)
Bracelet: Hermes
Lips: Stila “Bella”
I bit the bullet and finally ordered the sandals I’ve been e-stalking. They’re just as amazing as I hoped they’d be! The leather is buttery soft, and the grommets and studs look luxe. I’m obsessed. Go with your regular size.
I bought this Tory Burch dress last summer when my foot was broken and wore it quite a bit with sneakers while I was on the mend. It wasn’t until I spotted this Michael Kors version that has many of the same features — a batik-inspired design and a flattering center stripe — did it dawn on me that I never did share photos. In the Brussels-bound suitcase it went! In these photos, you’ll see that it was an easy choice for sightseeing, but it has really been a versatile piece overall. I’ve worn it on weekends with sneakers or sandals (just snagged these), and to work with loafers (also ordered these last week). I suspect the Michael Kors dress would be just as lovely.
In other news, we went on our first house-hunting adventure with our real estate agent yesterday morning and toured four duds. I guess I naively thought we’d find “the one” on our first day out, especially since one of the houses looked so perfect online and it’s in our ideal area. The panic isn’t setting in yet, but we are on a tight timeline to find something. Our lease is up on Aug. 1. It takes around 35 days to close on a house, so we’re looking at finding something before mid-June — which is when we’ll need to resign our lease. If we have to stay in our apartment another year, it wouldn’t be the worst — we’d just live as frugally as possible to increase our down payment or save up renovation money — but it’s not ideal. Please send good house-hunting vibes our way!
Dress: Tory Burch (similar)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Bag: Tory Burch (similar; obsessed with this new arrival)
Shoes: Louise et Cie (also love these metallic flats)
Ring: Lulu Frost
Bracelet: Hermes
Lips: Stila “Bella”
I bought this cute skirt from CeCe by Cynthia Steffe right before our trip and it was a last-minute addition to my suitcase. I just love the blue floral pattern that reminds me of both Delft pottery and Royal Copenhagen porcelain, which I definitely brought back as a souvenir. (See one of the pieces here. Between our trip to Copenhagen and previous jaunts to The Netherlands, I’ve amassed quite a collection of blue and white housewares. I also snagged a Greek vase at a Brussels flea market, in blue and white, of course.) I adore the pattern so much that I’m contemplating the matching blouse or the dress because there’s no such thing as too many blue and white florals! On a practical note, this a-line skirt fits comfortably on full hips and runs true to size.
Sweater: J.Crew
Skirt: CeCe by Cynthia Steffe (also here)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Bag: Tory Burch (similar; also in love with this in yellow)
Shoes: Louise et Cie (also love these metallic flats)
Rings: c/o Julie Vos; Monica Vinader; Lulu Frost
Bracelet: Hermes
Lips: Stila “Bella”
When I was doing our trip research, I read that Danish girls wore a lot of neutral colors and paired their ensembles with sneakers almost exclusively. It only took one day out in the city to realize how true that was. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a higher concentration of sneakers in one location before! Just about everyone wore them, including women who paired athletic footwear with skirts and dresses. Naturalizer had sent over a pair of their new “Kail” croc-embossed sneakers ($69) before our trip, giving me the perfect option to blend in with the locals for a day of sightseeing. The shoe offers a flexible sole with extra cushioning, and a breathable lining — features I was grateful for given that we walked an average of 10 miles per day! We haven’t done much in the way of exercise since we’ve been back, but I’m planning to change that in time for Naturalizer’s Walk Together Day on May 7. In honor of Mother’s Day Weekend, Naturalizer is urging you to take a moment to thank the inspirational women in your life and share those moments with #SHAREtheWALK. You can also save 20% and receive free shipping during the promotion this weekend with code TOGETHER. It’s valid from May 5 to 8.
Sweater: J.Crew (similar)
Skirt: LOFT (similar)
Scarf: Old Navy (similar)
Bag: Tory Burch (similar)
Shoes: c/o Naturalizer
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Rings: c/o Julie Vos; Monica Vinader; Lulu Frost
Bracelet: Hermes
Lips: Stila “Bella”
Thanks to Naturalizer for partnering on this post!