West Village Weekend

Monday's can always be a little bit sour when you have to return to the 9 to 5 (well, mine's more of a 9-7) grind. But it's even harder to get up and get going when you're coming off a wonderful weekend with warmer weather - wow, that was a lot of dubs!

Wild

Somedays call for a casual look composed of a hipster-esque hat and graphic tee ... paired with a full skirt & sneaker wedges of course.

Tee: c/o Lola & Lex (also love this one) // Vest: Old Navy // Coat: Zara - on sale) // Skirt: Modcloth (similar) // Scarf: Old Navy // Sneaker Wedge: Sam Edelman (also here) // Sunnies: Karen Walker (also here) // Rings: H&M // Bag: Coach // Necklace: Marc by Marc Jacobs // Bracelets: Taylor Morgan

I'm loving my new tee from Lola & Lex. I'm not usually a big t-shirt wearer, because I prefer poofy dresses & twirl-worthy skirts but I feel in love with this one! It's simple enough to pair with other loud pieces, yet stylized enough to stand on it's own ... plus it's amazingly soft! Try giving your tee a girly twist by layering it over a collared shirt or tucking it into your fullest skirt! 

shadows && chambray

today i'm taking a break from my signature over-the-top style to bring you a more simplistic side

 a chambray shirt can be your go to piece for any season, but specifically spring & summer.

weekend explorer

 spring time in nyc calls for creamy cashmere, casual denim && strutting around the city accompanied by the cutest frenchmen.

 keep your look casual yet girlie by pairing sneakers with your favorite flirty skirt for a twirl-worthy look for your weekend exlporation.

grey days

i'm normally dripping in color, but today i paired pattern to dress up a day of grey!

i've been itching to step out in shorts but the lack-of-spring nyc weather has forbidden me to do so. to say warm (or just hide your legs) pair a cozy pair of plaid shorts with tights, you'll look slimmer while staying toasty

grey or blue

casual courtney must have been listening to the song "grey or blue" by jaymay while getting ready this morning && it served as the subconscious inspiration for today's outfit.

"your eyes are either grey or blue, i'm never close enough to say"

1 look, 3 ways.

Today we are putting your wardrobe to work by creating 3 different looks at out 1 core outfit!

with school, work, internships and presentations I have been a busy busy bee lately! On monday (when I wore this look) I started my day working at kate spade, then rushed to school for a presentation and ended with my night classes. I didn't have time to change between these events, so I had to transform the outfit I wearing! Today, I will teach you how to do the same so you can take your look from work to weekend and back again.

Before we get started, take a look at the key pieces I used in all three looks...