Summer in the City

Summer in the City is a magical place filled with longer days, endless possibilities, beautiful scenery, and horrible smells. I'm just being honest but truthfully it is an amazing thing. The only thing is everyday between the hours of 11 - 5 sometimes earlier the heat feels like the seventh ring of Hell (and the 4,5,6-14th Street Union Square Station feels like the tenth ring of Hell). Alas as a fashion lover I want to be cool, comfortable and fashionable.

What I've learned:

Rule 1: DRESS LIGHT

Rule 2: Keep it simple.

Rule 3: Rule 2

Honestly, the only way to survive the NYC desert is to dress light. Light fabrics, shorts, dresses, rompers etc. Keep it simple. Instead of trudging along a gigantic tote just stick to a bucket bag or a light shoulder bag. (Unless you need your tote for work which is a whole different story.)

Summer in the City by cestlachristine1015 featuring leather handbags

I do want to say I'm happy to be back. I did take a break. Honestly I just wasn't feeling my blog for a while and I was slightly torn about it. The blogshpere right now makes it seem like you have to blog constantly, be chock full of ideas, and always have outfits at your disposable. They don't really talk about writers block or just genuinely feeling down. But I'm passed that and I'm happy to be back. 

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Of my word

I live for the basics. They really do make everything easier. For example today I put together this outfit in about 10 minutes which gave me enough to lie down, put on make-up, and catch a re run of Supernatural. 

Today I started my new internship today and I knew I was going to have some free time afterwards so I threw on my white coated jeans from Zara, (I cuffed them for added flair), a cotton oversize dress button up shirt from Uniqlo, my all time favorite grey booties, and faux leather jacket from Zara. 

Top: Uniqlo

Pants: Zara

Jacket: Zara

Booties: Old Navy

Watch: Fossil

Bracelet: J. Crew Cuff

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Spring Essentials

Hola All! So up until recently (Tuesday evening) I'm pretty sure we were all dreaming up our ultimate spring wardrobe. You know that wardrobe that includes that printed Birkenstocks, the sliders, crop tops etc. Trust me I'm in the same boat. Well now I have to reconsider and run back to my sweatshirts (which I'm not terribly upset about). 

There's nothing wrong with coveting your spring lust items, but don't forget the essentials. When I get dressed for spring/summer I'm basically looking for pieces that are easy to wear, minimizes sweat, lightweight, clean, and classic. That being said I composed a list of a couple of items that can easily help you make a spring outfit with little effort. (Which is what Between 5th and Idle is all about)

1. Nautical Striped Tee

2. Boyfriend Jeans

3. Aviator Sunglasses 

4. Bucket Bag

5. Dark Denim high waist shorts 

6. Button down dress shirt 

7. Chunky strappy sandals

8. Wrap Bracelet

The beauty of all this is that every item is available at any price point. They can easily make any outfit great and can be paired with items that you already own.

Spring Essentials by cestlachristine1015 featuring a white shirt

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Jardin

So remember last week when it was supposed to be warm. I fell for that one so fast. I took my chances and ventured outside to feel this supposed warm air. I immediately went back into my house to throw on a sweater over my clothes. It was basically freezing, the sun felt good though but it was still cold. 

As you all know (or if you don't check out a couple of my past posts) I basically love sweatshirts. I don't know how many times I say it but it's basically the easiest thing to style. This particular sweatshirt is no different. I picked this up from Topshop while I was helping my friend pick out her outfit. I paired it with my trusty leather jacket from Zara, white coated pants from Zara, black tunic also from Topshop and my white Nike Wedge sneakers. Let me sidetrack a little. I was actually wearing the tunic first when I ran back upstairs for reinforcements but I really didn't feel like taking it off so I threw the sweatshirt over it. 

 

Photo Cred: IIIMG

Jacket: Zara

Sweatshirt: Topshop

Tunic: Topshop

Pants: Zara

Sneaks: Nike 

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XOXO-Christine 

Ain't it Funny

Happy Wednesday!! I've noticed something among New Yorkers lately. We're in denial right now. Let me explain. Basically we have been oppressed by winter for so long that the moment the sun starts shining and the weather is anything over 50 degrees we parade about in our spring attire. We're breaking out the leather jackets, the trench coats, slip sneakers, etc. We'll do this despite the fact that the temperature drops dramatically at night. So all of us in our leather jackets and trench coats, me included, trek to 14th Street or where ever basically freezing; hands stuffed deep in our pockets. But if you were to glance at our faces you would never be able to tell. 

I'm no exception and I'm fine with that. I've been breaking out my spring wear since the temp hit 45. Today was no different of course. Recently on a trip to Topshop to assist my friend pick an outfit for her party I ended up purchasing a few items for myself, because .....why not?

This Tropical Print crop crew neck from Topshop has been serving me well so far. It has that slightly corny Miami Vice feel to it. I paired it with my distressed boyfriend jeans from forever ago and my white TopShop Embossed Snake Skaters.  

Details:
Sweatshirt: Topshop Palm Sweat
Sneaks: Embossed Snake Skaters
Watch: Fossil
Leather Jacket: Zara

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The Thing about White Pants

Hello all. So I've been seeing this trend crop up a lot on social media. Le White Pants. I approve of this trend 100%. Honestly I actually don't see it as a trend more of a staple really. White pants are spring/summer versions of the Leather pants. It's by far one of the easiest things to style and they make almost any outfit look refreshing. I took the liberty of course to give you guys a visual rendering of what I mean using Polyvore. 

White Pant Love by cestlachristine1015 featuring zara shoes

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