After a few weeks of going really bright with my wardrobe choices, I was craving exactly the opposite for an afternoon spent in the park overlooking downtown Los Angeles…
For me, back to basics means keeping the color palette neutral but still adding a bit of interest by mixing textures and patterns. I always forget about this striped zip up bodysuit, but it’s such a great layering piece and served as the perfect building block for my “basic” look. This bodysuit also happens to remind me of the original Barbie’s black and white striped ensemble, so I played up the retro mood and added a pair of high waisted black shorts (one of my Top 20 Summer Essentials), neutral platform wedges and a high ponytail. Then topped it off with my favorite colorblocked cardigan (last seen here) and a patterned vintage bag.
p.s. Do you recognize this park? It’s called Angel’s Knoll and sits atop a steep heel overlooking a piece of downtown LA – and was most notably featured in the movie 500 Days of Summer (I admit to asking myself WWZD – What Would Zooey (Deschanel) Do? when getting dressed this particular morning…). If you haven’t already seen it, I highly recommend it!
