Happy Saturday! Happy May!

It's Saturday! There's no shortage of amazing art to see! The weather is gorgeous! And May is finally here...which means summer days are coming our way!

Have a great weekend!

Dress: Nanette Lepore 
Tote: SPRZ NY, Uniqlo and MoMA collaboration
Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada
Tank: Le Chateau Junior
Jacket: BB Dakoka
Boots: Steve Madden Girl

Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2014

Like many people, I grew up watching Easter Parade with Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and Peter Lawford so being able to actually see the Easter Parade in person these last few years has been amazing. Obviously, a lot has changed since those days. The Easter finery on parade along Fifth Avenue now is a lot less demure, definitely more colorful, and often over-the-top. As much as I really love all the old photographs from Easter parades gone by, I really appreciate all the unique stylings represented in the more recent parades.  The crowds are a little intense, and professional photographers are a bit reckless (um, dangerous...) with their equipment, but getting into the fray to see all the outfits and hats up close is part of the experience (warning: you may want to wear some extra padding....just saying....). Happy Easter!

Outfit Details:

Skirt: Anthropologie

Coat: Nanette Lepore (from Archival Sample Sale 2014)

Sweater: Kensie

Purse: Nine West

Bonnet: Lord and Taylor

Boots: Steve Madden Girl

Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada

Tights: Hue

Polka Dot Socks: Hue

A Walk in Central Park

I can't stand to be inside when the weather is nice, especially when it has been such a long winter AND when I know it's going to be rainy and/or cooler the rest of the week. I made sure to get in a little extra sunshine in on Monday while I could, taking a leisurely stroll around Central Park.  Sunny and warm (but not too warm) with a slight breeze...perfect weather. It was really hard to head indoors knowing that the next day it was going to be dull and rainy. Maybe that's what makes Spring such a wonderful time of year...those rare days when the weather is just right feel extra special. 

Outfit Details:
Dress: Porridge via Anthropologie
Jacket: BB Dakota
Hat: Anthropologie
Belt: Anthropologie
Boots: Steve Madden Girl

Macy's 40th Annual Flower Show: The Secret Garden

Macy's 40th Annual Show Show, with this year's theme as The Secret Garden, opened to the public on March 23rd. Even though it's up until April 6, I went on its opening day because it seemed like the perfect way to celebrate the first weekend of Spring. Despite the lingering chill in the air, I really felt like spring was a little nearer after wandering around all the floral displays. Plus I really needed a cheerful dose of bright colors and fresh scents that flowers never fail to provide, especially when in such an abundance.  The in-progress chalk drawing of a fanciful garden outside the store was an extra bonus and I definitely went home with an extra spring in my step afterwards. 

How do you like to welcome spring? 

Outfit Details:
Dress: Tracy Reese, via Anthropologie (found on super sale!)
Coat: Steve Madden Girl
Cardigan: Lord and Taylor
Hat: Anthropologie
Gloves: Anthropologie
Leg warmers: Hue
Scarf: Handmade by family (Ashley)

So much art to see

A couple weeks ago I saw so much great art over the course of 3 days that it only made me want to see more. Between the Independent Art Fair and the Armory Show I also checked out several shows in Chelsea that had been on my list of 'must see' for awhile.  What a great weekend! Looking forward to more art filled weekends!

Dress: Anthropologie
Cardigan: American Eagle Outfitters
Scarf: Anthropologie
Tights: Hue
Coat: Steve Madden Girl
Hat: Echo
Necklace: MoMA

Here a Bunny, There a Bunny

I know I've been neglecting this blog (sorry!) but there have been so many other things going on that writing a styling post has been the last thing on my mind. Rest assured though, I have been keeping the spirit of 'Jackie's Stylings' going....I mean if you are going to get dressed each day why not make styling choices that express who you are. (However, I admit that some days this winter I cared more about keeping warm than looking stylish....hopefully I still managed even with all the additional layers).

Anyways, the last two days have been pretty mild for this time of year which makes me very happy. It has been great being able to wear lighter layers, not to mention actually enjoying being outside rather than trying to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible just to get inside.

Here's a look at what I wore this weekend. I guess I was feeling inspired by my bunny Crusader and the spring-like weather. I was also around 4 year olds at work this weekend so I felt my outfits were appropriate for that occasion as well.

Outfit details:

Top photo:

Sweater - Kensie

Pants - BB Dakota

Button-up Shirt - BCBG Generation

Hat - Anthropologie

Gloves - Uniqlo

Other photos:

Blouse - Collective Concepts

Jeans - Hudson

Cardigan - Mendocino (Queen St. West)

Gloves - Anthropologie

Hat - Echo

Scarf - Betsy Johnson

Belt - Anthropolgie

Both photos:

Coat - Steve Madden Girl

Bag - H&M

Boots - Ugg

***Crusader bunny as herself... No styling needed