Miami, Cindy Crawford and Casual Outfits

Hello from the sun-kissed shores of Florida! Each year, my husband and I exchange the cold of Connecticut for a few weeks in bright and sunny Miami. We love exploring the diverse neighborhoods and immersing ourselves in the local lifestyle. Yesterday, while having lunch at a café near South Beach, we had a great celebrity sighting. I spotted an elegantly dressed woman who was unmistakably the supermodel Cindy Crawford, walking with her husband Rande Gerber. They blended in with the crowd, just an ordinary couple out and about. I spotted the iconic mole and I tried contain my excitement. After all she was my idol back in the 90”s. I’ll never forget the time she was featured in one of the magazines wearing a shrunken t-shirt that was so cool I quickly read the credits and found out it was a Gap t-shirt from the children’s department. I quickly ran to buy the t-shirt and wore it non-stop! Cindy was dressed in a simple pair of jeans, a T-shirt, a cropped leather jacket, and flats, she exuded an effortless elegance without appearing overdone —after all, it was only 2:00 PM. This encounter led me to think about the modern interpretation of casual style, highlighting the notion that one can maintain a casual look while still exuding style.

For those feeling trapped in a stylistic rut, the solution may involve integrating a few pivotal items into your wardrobe to rejuvenate your look and instill a sense of "stylishness."

In my role as a personal stylist, I collaborate with many women whose daily lives don't require formal dressing. These clients typically seek to update their day-to-day wardrobe. Often, we achieve this transformation by incorporating a handful of essential items that not only elevate their current style but also breathe new life into their existing clothes. I always start by assessing what's already in their closet, then suggest adding a select few pieces to enhance their sense of fashion and elevate their appearance.

My own wardrobe is predominantly composed of laid-back pieces that are both contemporary and comfortable. So I understand full well the importance of key everyday pieces.

Below are some of the outfits I've found myself gravitating towards repeatedly for my daily errands and activities. My aim is that sharing these will motivate you to infuse your wardrobe with items that not only appeal to your taste but also amplify your sense of style.

I recently chose this outfit for a friend's birthday celebration, which began in a salt cave and concluded with dinner at a nearby restaurant. Both the top and bottom pieces are from Lululemon. The top features a soft bodysuit, versatile enough to pair with denim or more formal pants. Meanwhile, the bottoms offer the appearance of trousers yet are suitable for a workout session at the gym. To elevate the outfit for the evening, I exchanged a pair of stilettos for boots and added a long grey overcoat, instantly dressing up the look.

Selecting the perfect pair of jeans is essential, and prioritizing comfort ensures you'll want to wear them on every occasion. These jeans are so great that I bought them in two different colors. A cropped top pairs well with a cropped puffer jacket. Add a cool pair of sneakers and, instant casual style!

This outfit is what I wore for traveling to Miami. Embracing the denim-on-denim trend took some time, but now that I have, I’m a big fan. A great pair of cargo pants is an instant style lift and easy to pair with an oversized denim jacket.

Satin isn't just for evening wear. These satin cargo pants are equally suited for a casual daytime event or a day in the city (which is when I wore them), especially when teamed with a button-down top and combat boots. The exact pants I’m wearing are from Frame and mostly sold out everywhere but I linked a similar pair below.

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Best,

Maria

xoxo