Watch This

I'm not a big watch wearer. The last watch I wore was a gift and I only wore it because its chain link design allowed me to use it as a bracelet. In all honesty, even though I admire the look a nice watch adds to an outfit, I haven't thought about buying a watch for myself in years. Until now.

I visited one of my favorite Old Town Alexandria boutiques, 3 Sisters, and there this beauty was. Perhaps it was the resemblance of a spring favorite--seersucker, or the contrast to the chevron print overhaul, but I couldn't pass it up! I gotta say, I've been using it more for the look than anything, but in the age of the smart phone, I can't be the only one, right?

Quick tip: As watch batteries tend not to last with me, I pull the pin to stop the clock from running. Whether or not you experience the same frequent battery failure as I do, I recommend doing this to allow an extended life period for your battery!

xo | din

watch | Geneva

Georgetown

Cities that hold their historical image offer so much inspiration. The light can hit in such a way that a new story is revealed--  even within the 5 minutes you may have popped into a shop (or in my case Baked & Wired for a Chocolate Doom cupcake).

For this look, I did soft contouring for my makeup and a winged eyeliner. Under this gorgeous red are mixed prints and textures. I wanted to show you how easy it is to create a new look with some of your staple pieces. (This skirt was the best $7 I spent in NYC's H&M.) Finally, I added one of my go-to clutches to polish off the look.

The visuals in my section of the city are so exuberant. Stay tuned for what I'll be inspired to do next! Oh, and if you're in town, let's grab a coffee from Baked & Wired!

xo | din

coat | Via Spiga
blouse | Chloe K.
skirt | H&M
booties | Dolce Vita
clutch | old; fun/similar here
ring | Forever 21
midi-rings | Urban Outfitters

photos | Reflection Photography