Spring’s Best Accessory (That You Already Have)

So, this season’s hottest style accessory… Can you name it?

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You’ve already got it — guaranteed.

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… Your clavicle.

Yep!

You thought I was going to say “your smile,” didn’t you? A bit less cheesy, but whatevs.

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Have you jumped on board the off-the-shoulder shirt trend just yet? I love it. It’s sexy in a sophisticated kinda way — and undoubtedly the neckline trend of the summer (yet again).

I’m anxious as hell for bare legs season — which hasn’t yet arrived in Chicago, ugh — so toying with this trend has been a fun way to show some skin otherwise… Lest spring continue to postpone its arrival in the Midwest.

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If you’re in the market: Shopbop has some incredible options at a range of price points. Check out MLM LABEL (shirts and dresses ranging from $100-300) and Caroline Constas (a bit pricier but her pieces are so beautiful and feminine).

You can also find a handful of cute styles at Nordstrom for less than $50. Here’s a few of my favorites, linked below.

*Click to shop off-the-shoulder shirts:

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Real talk, though: Wearing off-the-shoulder shirts is a bit of learned art. Isn’t it?

When I first started wearing them, I’d lift my arms, like, an inch, and the shirt would slide up around my shoulders and look like an ill-fitted crewneck. It was annoying at first, but this Tibi top is so cute I didn’t even care… And practice makes perfect. We good now!

This is one of those pieces that I lusted over forever — and then finally just bought it. I’m so glad, too — I can’t wait to wear it with jean shirts this summer! It comes in white and is also available as a dress.

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In all honesty, any trend that’s a good excuse to further my dry shampoo binge is good by me. Who doesn’t love an excuse to toss her hair in a messy bun? (I swear, by mid-week my hair is easily 60% dry shampoo… Oops!)

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Clothing

Off-the-shoulder shirt: Tibi (here in white, also comes in a dress)
Black skinny jeans: J BRAND
Sling-back shoes: Sam Edelman (on sale in lots of colors)
Clutch: Ann Taylor (old)
Gold cuff: Cartier ‘Love’ bracelet

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Beauty

Hair styling: Living Proof’s No Frizz collection (get the introductory kit here)
Dry shampoo: Living Proof (my favorite)
Foundation: bareMinerals Complexion Rescue in ‘Natural’
Lipstick: NARS velvet matte lip pencil in ‘Never Say Never’
Mascara: bareMinerals volumizing mascara
Eyeliner: Mac Liquidlast eyeliner

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12 comments

  1. When I first read the post title, I thought you were going to say the hottest accessory is a smile, which you rock oh so well - it’s contagious 🙂 Oddly enough, my clavicle is one body part I feel comfortable/like showing off! I had the same problem when I tried on a few off-the-shoulder tops, but I just ordered one that looks like it might work a little better for me. Also, definitely rockin’ the day two dry shampoo look today…and you might catch me going for three tomorrow.

  2. Love this look!! Can’t wait to add to my off the shoulder top collection for spring/summer!

    And dry shampoo, PREACH! I went to Sephora last weekend and bought the PHD dry shampoo after your recommendation and it is by far the most AMAZING that I’ve tried! I’m obsessed!

    Can’t wait to come to Chicago this summer and (hopefully!) take a Soul Cycle class with you!

    • Awesome, awesome! I seriously love that stuff. I keep one at every Soul studio and have two more at home! Would love to see you this summer — reach out with any questions about how to book a bike! x

  3. I loved this look when you posted it on Instagram and I love the full photos! The blue and nude combo is perfect.

    I got the Tibi top too, but in white! http://www.arwalulu.com/body-image/

    Have a great weekend!

    ~Arwa

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