Wedding season is wrapping up with one more celebration in the Twin Cities next weekend. Since a new dress seems frivolous, I’ve been playing around with a few options in my existing wardrobe. This pink drop-waist dress is a serious contender, especially when paired with a lime necklace from Brighthouse Baubles. I’ve always been a fan of a preppy pink and green color combo. 

Featured: LOFT dress // Kate Spade belt // Diane von Furstenberg clutch // gifted Brighthouse Baubles necklace // vintage ring // Essie “After School Boy Blazer” polish

This T by Alexander Wang skirt was the first item worthy of being one of my five for the French wardrobe challenge. (Read about the “less is more” philosophy here.) I was worried that paring my shopping down to five clothing items a season would be difficult and send me into panic attacks of deprivation, but as it turns out, one quality piece of clothing is more satisfying than a bunch of cheap thrills. And I love this skirt. I love that it stays full all day. I love that the pockets are sewn into the pleats rather than the side seams. I love that I don’t want another black skirt. (If you have your eye on this skirt, pay attention to sizing on the Nordstrom site. I found conflicting size charts and almost purchased it in a small. There’s no way it would have ever zipped.)

Featured: J.Crew sweater // T by Alexander Wang skirt // Lodis clutch (similar) // gifted Julie Vos earrings and ring // Kate Spade shoes