too much time on my hands

{1. silk plaid shirt, 2. Zara denim shorts, 3. chiffon bow-tie sandals, 4. cross-body bag, 5. random belt from ill-fitting Patterson J. Kincaid dress, 6. Zara leopard print dress, 7. American Apparel clutch}

Basically my little photo shoot was a result of my refusal to go to the gym, dreary weather and a little vino thrown in for good measure.  Please excuse my juvenile photographer skills, but in preparation for the debut of my Topshop sandals {seen here} I wanted to put together a daytime and nighttime ensemble just to prove that these statement making shoes could crossover from work into play.  And for those of you interested the rug is Dash&Albert, which has a fantastic line of reasonably priced indoor/outdoor rugs.  Just thought you might want to know.

denim after dark

image via Madewell

I never thought I would see the day that I would willingly purchase wideleg jeans.  I've definitely been admiring this look from afar, and just recently spotted the Madewell pair on Emily of Cupcakes and Cashmere, but I still continued to opt for skinnies until I stopped into Madewell last night for their "Denim After Dark" promotional event.  I don't know if it was the combination of the 20% off full price denim or the complimentary mint mojitos (I wanted to ask for a second cocktail, but thought the bartender would judge me), but I fell in love.

miss new bootie

Kate Bosworth

image via Elementsofstyle

Madewell

LL Bean desert bootie

Primarily seen as a men's shoe staple the desert bootie has been heavily seen in women's collections in suede fabrications and a stacked heel.  Since it's still somewhat masculine make sure to pair it with feminine garb such as skirts or dresses to soften up the look.

ship shape

Scarlet Johansson for Mango

Maritime dress

canvas tote

Amidst the 70s bohemian and dusty desert palette trends coming in for Spring a warm weather mainstay is back yet again.  Nautical inspired clothing and accessories and traditional Breton stripes are being seen in full force among major retailer's Resort/Spring collections.  At this point, your closet is most likely stocked with stripes, but consider different silhouettes this season such as J.Crew's maritime dress and Madewell's bold shorts to shake up your wardrobe.