MAD FOR MADEWELL

After sifting through piles of mail that had stacked up from spring break, this morning I sat down with my coffee and picked up the one thing that I really wanted to deal with first. The Madewell catalog.  So fab I had to share my favorite picks with you today.

GET THE LOOK:

oversized white shirt  |  denim boyfriend shorts  |  jeans  |  tunic shirt  |  eyelet tank & skirt  |  cardigan sweater  |  eyelet trim peasant top

And how about this for a quick and easy outfit... get ready friends, you will be seeing this on repeat soon:

GET THE LOOK:

black tank  |  jeans  |  panama hat  |  necklace


There is a great sale going on too!  Head over to the Madewell site and shop with CODE: WARMUP for 25% off spring styles.

Now for more coffee so I can pay those pesky bills.

CANVASSTYLE STAPLE: TOMS

Today's post is a quick summary of the approach to clothes here at canvasstyle.  Basics, easy, comfort. Starting with these TOMS that found their way home with me yesterday. Oh my am I happy with these. 

They are so simple, cool, comfortable that I think I might have to get another pair/color. 

Here is how I would style them. 

A. Trusty boyfriend jeans and white silk tee for an easy laid back style. 

B. Black sweater and black skinny crops for a little more attitude (I am lusting after these  black motos).  

The best part of this style staple approach? Put the black sweater with the boyfriends and the white silk tee with the black skinny motos.  New outfits.  Presto!

LINKS:

TOMS // boyfriend jeans // white silk tee // black sweater // black moto skinnies 

lifestyle image: Toms on Instagram

black vince sweater:  http://bit.ly/1rGLlXJ

style staple: white shirt

As anyone who knows me will attest, I show up just about everywhere dressed in some form of white shirt.  A little cotton blouse, a soft white t, a floaty silk version for a dressy night out. It never fails that I am getting dressed in 3 minutes or less and my lineup of trusty skinny jeans and white tops do the trick. The mood is set by shoes and accessories...add Converse, heels, flip flops, riding boots, oxfords or wedges depending on the outting.  Delicate gold bracelets or an armful of beads and Chan Luu.  Whatever the occasion...

...the white shirt is my:

So if you are in need of a few easy links to stock up on my favorite style staple, here you go...

Happy Monday and happy shopping! 

style staple image: here

grey matter

There is something about grey that I love. It is both soft and steely. Cozy and dramatic. If this is your first visit to the blog, I will tell you that I do love things that have a dual nature. I am you see, a Gemini. (The balanced kind, not the crazy kind right Mr. K?) 

Here is why I like grey:  

Its neutral

Its simple

Its classic

..which makes it a style staple in my closet

wrap up in layers

a grey blazer adds structure to a soft floaty shirt

basic grey sweater acts as the favorite go-to 'sweatshirt' 

with cozy socks to boot (sorry, couldn't help myself)

channel a romantic moment 

at the cabin - soft and unstructured

in the city - a little sparkle

simply divine

For the holidays I will be recycling one if not two grey dresses from years past. 

Dreamy or sparkly grey in all of its moods

 is 

simply beautiful

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in the navy

One of my favorite style staples is the color navy.  It is a great alternative to black and works with crisp white in the summer and cozy camel in the fall/winter.  I have collected quite a few navy pieces this summer and find myself reaching for them frequently.

Here are some navy moments...all of them effortless, timeless and with a touch of creativity.  Whether a silk shirt, sneaker or skirt it all feels quite comfy-chic.  My definition of a style staple is "throw it on with your eyes closed and be effortlessly happy and chic all at the same time".

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And as for the Supergas I think I might just need to revisit them.
I had a white pair long ago (think 90's)... feeling the need for 2012 navy.

My navy Converse
would welcome a new sneaker in the rotation.