pearls, please

Since my trip to New York was SO last minute, I didn’t have time to shop or bring any major new pieces with me to shoot while in the city. I really hadn’t planned on shooting at all since it was such a short trip, but then on Thursday I just figured why not? New York provides the best backgrounds! I texted Becca to see if she’d be available for a quick shoot Friday – I hadn’t even figured out my outfits at that point… I just knew it would be a missed opportunity to not shoot while in the Big Apple! While I didn’t have a bunch of new outfits, I had purchased a couple new sweaters over the last few weeks that I brought with me. I just threw them together with some old favorites and there you go!

The first is this Phillip Lim sweater. At first glance, you may think it’s just a basic crewneck. Cozy, sure, but nothing special… right? Wrong. Take a look at those sleeves! I’m a sucker for anything pearl-adorned (remember last year’s sandal obsession?!), so naturally I fell hard for this sweater. I initially ordered it in this deep teal, which is SO pretty in person. I just realized I’d probably wear the grey more, so exchanged it for this one instead. When I say it’s cozy, I really mean it. Not scratchy at all – so soft! It’s pretty thick too, so it’s a great option for those of you in colder climates. I love the simple elegance of this sweater – pair it with your favorite slacks for the office, or wear out with jeans and boots on the weekend! Versatile and totally wearable. I can’t wait to transition it to spring with white jeans too! Love.

{ photography by Beckley & Co }