WEARING BLACK IN THE SUMMER

It's quite obvious that I love to wear black. From my frames to my nails to my shoes - it's all black everythang.

Wearing black outfits in the summer everywhere I've lived before (Miami, Chicago) is a recipe for disaster (and now Houston is no exception). But it's not something I can ever give up! Just gotta figure out how to wear black head to toe without any chances of internal combustion. My advice? Get skimpy with it. Now, you don't have to wear itty bitty clothing, but don't be afraid of showing some skin! Just apply SPF 80 if you're pale like me. 

Bare those arms, show off the legs, don a backless dress. All in black, of course.

Top to bottom, left to right: 1. Straw Oversized Floppy Hat ($29.00) - ASOS, 2. Vince 'Sawyer' Ankle Flat Sandals ($15.00) - Shopbop, 3. Ecote Clary Godet Trapeze Dress ($59.00) - Urban Outfitters, 4. Neoprene Beach Tote ($72.00) - Athleta, 5. We The Free Queen Tank ($48.00) - Free People, 6. Cabrillo Black with Flint Polar ($265.00) - Oliver Peoples, 7. Linen Maxi Shirtdress ($148.00) - Madewell, 8. Gathered Halter One-Piece Swimsuit ($88.00) - J.Crew, 9, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Short ($195.00) - Bloomingdale's.

How do you wear black in the summer?

Jess

MAUVE MOMENT

When it comes to our closets, everything is pretty black and white (and maybe grey). However, we're currently having a moment with mauve and we're not hiding it one bit. That's why we're sharing some mauve pieces that we're kicking off this warmer weather with. From lips to shoes, nails to clothing - we've got you covered for that monochromatic look or a splash of muted color.

Top to bottom, left to right: 1. Love in the Dunes ($18.00) - Deborah Lippmann, 2. Silence + Noise 'Around We Go' Top ($39.00) - Urban Outfitters, 3. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Sex Machine ($31.00) - Sephora, 4. Christopher Kon Woven Cross Body Bag ($215.00) - Shopbop, 5. 'Tie, Tie Again' Wrap Dress ($59.00 - On Sale!) - LuLu's, 6. Jill Stuart Tie Shirt ($448.00) - Shopbop, 7. Oliver Peoples Eyewear 'Jacey' Mirrored Sunglasses ($325.00) - Shopbop, 8. Free People 'Runaway' Cutoff Denim Shorts ($58.00) - Nordstrom, 9. Jeffrey Campbell 'Burke' Single Band Sandals ($120.00) - Shopbop.

How are you wearing mauve?

Jess & Jill