Top: Go Fish || Trouser Pants: Zara (old, similar) || Shoes: Latigo (light grey) || Necklace: Lola Accessory Boutique (old, similar) || Bracelet: Stella and Dot (gold) || Lipstick: Mac (So Chaud)
Two weeks ago I had a desk side appointment with an editor at Vogue and I honestly did not know what to wear. I mean, seriously - what do you wear to Vogue?! (no pressure!!) I wanted something that looked professional yet had that cool, editor-chic vibe. After taking a good look through my closet and daydreaming for a second that I was Cher in Clueless with an outfit choosing computer program and revolving rack, I finally made my selection. I decided to go with this menswear inspired look of navy drawstring trousers paired with a bright tropical top. This gorgeous batik blouse is very special to me and is from this amazing store called Go Fish (available online and in Go Fish stores in GA, FL, SC, and VA). It's handmade in Bali using a really fascinating batik hand-dying process which actually takes 60-75 days to create each design and then dried in the sun (how cool is that?!)! The vibrancy of the colors are then dictated by how sunny or cloudy it is that day. Mine must have dried on a very sunny day in Indonesia because the color is so bold, making me feel like it represents spring that much more! :) The other fun thing about this top is that it's short in the front and longer in the back. You can wear it in all sorts of cute ways but here's a little styling secret to give you that polished yet laid back look - try a front tuck, especially if your pants are a little higher waisted. I think it's very flattering, especially with these trousers because it shows off the drawstring and leather waistband detail. I finished the look with a statement necklace, layers of bracelets and watch and my new 70's vibe Latigo clogs (btw, these are crazy on sale at Anthropologie right now!). These oxford style, wooden block heels are perfect with trouser pants. The Vogue editor even said she loved my shoes! (Yes!! I might have freaked out a little on the inside when that happened!!). And that's when my imaginary virtual Cher closet said "My work here is done."