Tops of the season

As summer in New York continues to be hotter than the surface of the sun, I am wearing breathable fabrics and running from a.c. to a.c. So here are some of my top tops of the summer and how versatile they will or will not be for summer! Dress them up, dress them down, what to wear now and inspire for fall!

This Tee was my son’s, a souvenir from Hawaii!! I didn’t have the heart to donate it so I used it!! Put on some cream pants, draped a colorful scarf around my waist and Ta-da!

This Chanel inspo tee really brought the color! Pairing this for fall will be easy as 1, 2, 3! Don’t leave color to summer…fall will be busting with pops of fun colors.

Tube tops are a must for the super hot muggy days! This one I may actually try layering with an oversized bow blouse! Stay tuned!

This tank is an oldie but goodie! It layers amazing with plaid during the holiday time. Or go head to toe sparkle!! There’s never a bad time for more bling! Don’t you agree?

Do a basic tank with a little detailed edge and any print skirt!! Tops like this are great for under or over in the colder months! You can never go wrong with a basic!

A mock neck tank is always a great cut for summer and even better in the fall to layer for THE perfect color block look!

A little frilled neck always keeps whimsy in your look and uplifts the soul!! I created these lace pants, don’t look at the elastic..lol!! Other than that loved them!!

So end your summer at the top, with some of these tubes, tanks and Tee’s!! Get ready to get creative with them!! Because before we know it fall will be calling our name!

Until next style

Xo,

Nicole

What is fall without TWEED!?

I have had an obsession with tweed ever since I heard the name Chanel. The iconic brand has kept their love for tweed in the forefront of every season time and time again!! The durability and versatility of this amazing textured fabric is why it has made it to my top styles for fall.

Multiple colored yarns make the styling possibilities endless. This outfit was inspired by my party gown turned pleated skirt because of the fantastic match to the pink in the jacket. Pairing this neutral tee that just happens to mention the iconic coco herself…Heaven. I came across this fantastic multicolor Ann Taylor number!

Tweeds can also be monochromatic! Putting two different tweed textures with the same color pallet screams I mean business. This J.Crew jacket would be a fantastic pairing with the matching skirt .

This multi color rainbow tweed is my all time favorite! It is a Julie Brown NYC dress and coat!! I found this Multi tweed strapless that is a dream and would layer so nicely with a sheer bow blouse!! I was so excited when the vintage feather cap that was gifted to me by my late father David Jolivet worked so well with the color and textures….made me smile and think of him!! (missing you Pop!)

Polka dots and pearls are meant to uplift any outfit. I had so much fun mixing the white and black polka dotted blouse with the black and grey accented tights. Take a look at this fantastic Shein top that would work so well with these tights from Walmart!

Tweed can also come in plaid brilliance!!! This was a vintage flea market find. An amazing skirt set on Shein caught my eye. No matter the pallet in the plaid try popping an unexpected colored blouse to a perhaps otherwise ordinary suit.

Adding unexpected pops of colors is what all seasons need. Shake and wake up your wardrobe with fresh new hues!! This houndstooth set is from Mulberry and Grand! Houndstooth black and white blazer and culotte trouser at Mango, screams for an eye catching color top!

Sooooo…..will you be TWEEDING this fall? #getahinch and @nhinchology to inspire together!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole