Hello, lovelies!  I am thrilled to share with you my first outfit post of spring 2016!  I recently cleansed my closet, so I am ready to add new items to my spring/summer wardrobe.  Today I am going to share with you the first two pieces I  added to my closet.  Have you guessed them yet?  Yup, it's this gorgeous off-the-shoulder top and the playful checkered skirt!  They are both from the Nordstrom Signature Collection and Caroline Issa line at Nordstrom.  Last summer, I had the privilege to meet Caroline Issa and her design team during a Nordstrom Experience and they were all so wonderful!  I can honestly say that it was the highlight of my year.  Caroline Issa has such a gentle and beautiful soul, and reflects elegance and humility in everything she does.  On top of that, she has an impeccable effortless-chic style, which is reflected in all her designs.  Their spring '16 collection is full of beautiful prints and the colors range from a delicate blush to a vibrant turquoise.  There are so many exquisite pieces from the collection, but my favorites were the black top and plaid skirt.           Looking back at my previous outfit posts, it's a fair assumption to say that I am obsessed with off-the-shoulder tops.  I mean, I loved the style since I was a child, I love it now as one of the spring/summer fashion trends, and I'll probably love it years from now.  So, trust me when I say that this is by far my favorite off-the-shoulder top yet.  Here's why: it's an elegant, timeless piece that's versatile, and above all else, it's incredibly comfortable.  It's definitely a wardrobe staple, but let's not leave out the skirt because this plaid skirt is equally stunning.          When I purchased the skirt online I knew the measurements and planned on having it hemmed because as you know, I'm SUPER tall- yup 4'10" (and yes, I round up).  In the pictures and in the video online, the hem of the skirt was right below the model's knees, but when I tried it on the skirt fell right above my ankles.  I spun around in front of the mirror a few times and I felt as if I twirled out of an old Hollywood movie.  Somehow longer a-line skirts that cinch around the waist remind me of that modest sophisticated look that Grace Kelly would approve. At that moment, I was sold on the longer length; no cutting or hemming needed.            To pull the outfit together, I wore my black Michael Kors heeled sandals and carried around this vintage-inspired box clutch to stay true to my Hollywood Glamour inspired look.  For jewelry, I stacked a couple of bangles on my wrists and popped in a pair of silver flower-drop earrings.  No spring outfit is complete without a touch of floral.  Well, I hope you enjoyed this outfit post.  Hope your day is filled with light and happiness!  Sending you lots of love from my heart to yours!     

"Elegance isn't solely defined by what you wear. It's how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read." -Carolina Herrera

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