In Spades

As summer begins to wind down I’m reaching for more transitional pieces that can carry me through fall.  You can never go wrong with a crisp shirtdress and this one from C/MEO Collective is perfect for looking polished, yet also oh-so-comfortable.

If you’re not familiar with the brand, they make incredible separates and dresses that resemble the clean lines of high end Australian designers like Dion Lee and Ellery, at a fraction of the cost.  I had to seriously refrain from going crazy as many of their pieces are on sale and will still look amazing with long coats and boots come September.

I love this dress for work (it’d look so chic with a turtleneck underneath and some ankle boots) and this dress would be perfect for autumn weddings or special occasions with it’s rich berry color.

This dress is your quintessential day-to-play ensemble and it’s flattering wrap closure will look great on all body types.

The key to a good shirtdress is the shoes, and I’ve been swooning over this pair ever since I laid eyes on them.  They resemble the lace-up heels I’m wearing, but with more updated details.

What transitional styles are you loving right now?

If you’ve been following In Spades for a while, you know I have an affinity for action and sci-fi films. I draw a ton of inspiration from gritty, edgier flicks. Those that explore a bit of a dark side and aren’t afraid to be what they are. One such film is Terminator 2. Everything about it is pretty much perfection – the story, the characters, the cinematography – it’s unsurprising to me that it won four Oscars. Perhaps my favorite element in the film is Linda Hamilton. In an era when strong female protagonists were practically non-existent, she blew the lid off everyone’s expectations and set a completely new bar. Today’s #OOTD is inspired by her unapologetic strength.

If I were to pinpoint my uniform, good denim, a basic tee and a voluminous or structured jacket would win. Most days you’ll find me in some variation of the above. It’s versatile and makes me feel stylish and strong, a la Linda. I picked up this leather jacket with cobalt lining on sale at Bloomie’s. It’s the perfect summer weight and pulls an outfit together seamlessly. I think Linda would approve.

If you follow me on Instagram you know I’ve been teasing a pool party I’m co-hosting at the Westgate Hotel on August 13th.  To celebrate Vocabulary Boutique’s 7th Birthday, Cecelia, Krystel, Laura and I will be lounging poolside starting at 1pm.  Join us for cocktails by master mixologist Irving Gonzalez, a seafood raw bar and music from DJ Aleko.  We’ll be having a grand ol’ time in our cabana and would love for you to join us!

Click here for tickets and additional details.

The best part?  My co-hosts and I are giving away TWO FREE TICKETS to the event.  To enter, head over to my Instagram.  Good luck!

Photos by Bryan Miller