cheap(er) chic: basic black + white

For the transitional period between summer and Fall when it is not quite time to pull out the corduroy whale skirt but the searsucker pants no longer seem appropriate, I recommend black and white pieces to get you through. Some of my favorite options that are all under $225...

(alice+ olivia shirt, 3.1. phillip lim accordion necklace, headband from anthropologie, pucci wallet, kate spade flats, maje striped cotton dress)
And it seems that I am partial to black and white pieces that also feature bows!

cheap(er) chic: home accessories

I thought that it may be fun to mix the cheap(er) chic series up by focusing on home decor as well. I will still be doing a fashion oriented one during the week in the same theme as the home decor version. I thought it was appropriate to start simple with basic black home accessories. All of which are under $40!


throw pillow from cb2 ($24.95), flower trivet from notNeutral ($10), thomas paul pencil cup ($6), cylindrical vase from target ($19.99), 3'x3' rug from ikea ($39.99)