OOTD: Screaming Neon Short Shorts

Neon's had a major moment for a couple of seasons now, and after seeing J.Crew's screaming pink shorts on a few of my fellow bloggers, I had to cave. The beauty of these shorts is that they complement almost any neutral perfectly - think black, navy, taupe, white or cream - adding a seriously fun pop moment. Last Friday, I picked myself up for a all-girl margaritas and guac happenstance, and here's what I wore:

• Oliver Peoples Benedict Aviators
• Express Graduated Antiqued Spike Necklace
• Vince silk blouse (past season, similar here)
• J.Crew leopard belt (similar here)
• J.Crew 3" Chino Short in Neon Pink
• Loeffler Randall Wood Heel Platform (no longer available)
• Tooled leather bag from the souk in Marrakech, Morocco

Have you experimented with neon outside of accessories? What works? What doesn't?

Photo snapped by Sarah Conley of Style It Online.

OOTD: Summer Denim

Despite the heat on days like today (we're looking at temps nearing triple digits), I have a hard time letting go of denim entirely. Thankfully, white denim is a summer PERENNIAL and this season, I found the perf pair of white jeans - chic, narrow and complete with snazzy zip pockets. Above:

• KamaliKulture Square Cat Eye Sunglasses
• Banana Republic scarf (no longer available)
• Vince Silk Blouse (similar here)
• J Brand Jeans Zoey Triple Zip Skinny Jeans in White
• Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Silver Wedges (no longer available)
• La Mer Collections Wrap Watch (similar here!)

How do you wear summer denim?

Photo snapped by Sarah Conley of Style It Online.

OOTD: The Outtakes Edition

Let's get real for a hot minute. While I derive mucho real-life inspiration from some of my fave personal style bloggers, the blogosphere as a whole is awash with girls who take themselves far, far too seriously. I, on the other hand, don't have time for that these days. Did I ever? I'm not sure. That's, as I would say, a question for the ages. I digress.

When the gals in my office get together to take outfit snaps (Felicia Sullivan, Court and Hudson, Miss Whoever You Are, Chic Thrills...I'm looking at you), things are a little different. For one, and probably most notably, laughs ABOUND. In addition to capturing a great shot that showcases my friend's great style, I consider it among my key objectives (jargon alert) to make the subject of the photo (usually Felicia) laugh genuinely, and as hard as she can. I'm pretty confident that she feels the same...after all, I'm not a model (none of us are), so a great smile can really make or break a photo.

Of course, when you don't take yourself TOO seriously, you've got to weed through a lot of outtakes to find a great snap that captures a look head to toe. I gave up on yesterday's OOTD, so above you see one of my fave outtakes.

Here's what I've got on:

• Vince Split Neck Silk Blouse in Blush
• Club Monaco Silver Mesh Scarf
• Jimmy Choo for H&M multi-chain bracelet (gift)
• 7 for all Mankind Skinny Second Skin Legging in Rinsed Indigo (Jesus H. Christ, that is a mouthful)
• Barney's New York Knee High Boot (no longer available)
• Nails: essie Going Incognito

Get the Look: Loungin'

As the weather cools down, there's nothing that I love more than a quiet night in, curled up on the couch with a cuppa, a luxe candle and my DVR (I'm old, it's true.) Comfort is key, though of course I like to be presentable, so I pair a casual pair of leggings with cashmere from top to bottom.

What's do you wear to relax at home?