currently craving: ankle strap heels

lately, i've been loving the look of ankle strap heels with a slightly cropped pant. ankle strap heels are able to not only give you the stability of having your feet secured in your shoe, but also give your feet and leg plenty visibility. this give the illusion of legs that are longer and thinner; how could you go wrong?

here are some of my favorite looks:

here are some great ankle strap heels to add to your wardrobe:

combination high heel sandal // zara

vamp shoe with studded heel // zara

vidal heeled ankle strap sandals with studs // target

tibi carine ankle strap sandal // shopbop

alexander wang liya ankle strap pumps // shopbop

chloe bicolor ankle strap sandal // ssense

realove high heel sandal // steve madden

winter white

everyone has heard, " no whites after labor day or before memorial day." this is entirely not true. i'm all about breaking fashion rules, and this is certainly one of the rules that needs to be broken! winter white was all over the golden globes. here are some great examples:

anne hathaway // chanel

michelle dockery // alexandre vauthier

amanda seyfriend // givenchy

lea michele // elie saab

hayden panettiere // roberto cavalli

and i also have seen it over pinterest

so when dressing in all white, the primary color should be (obviously) white. in order to break it up, pair with other neutral accessories (think light beige and light taupe).

here are some of my favorite winter pieces that are available now in stores!

silk tuxedo tunic // madewell

lady day coat // jcrew

toothpick jean // jcrew

sam edelman petty boot // urban outfitters

blooming fondant bib necklace // athropologie

skirt with soft pleats // asos

michael michael kors fisherman cable knit sweater // saks fifth avenue

faux fur lapel // asos

the high low project

many people don't believe that being fashionable and being comfortable can go in the same hand. i however, believe this is possible if styled correctly. paired with structured pieces and skinnies, the boxy, high low shirt can be incredibly flattering yet comfortable.  here are some of my favorite picks:

striped drape tee // madewell

merino boyfriend sweater // jcrew

nova high low blouse // neiman marcus

boyfriend button down top // free people

3.1 phillip lim lace applique top // neiman marcus

best of both worlds button down // free people

leigh high low top // patterson j. kincaid

karin blouse // elizabeth and james