What I’m Styling: Statement Pieces
One thing I’m asked by clients and followers is how do we style the statement items that are dominating as THE summer trend for 2024?
It’s no secret I LOVE a fun statement piece, but it is all about balance. I included a few of my favorite statement pieces and how I would style them. Most examples bring in a neutral element to cool down the use of a bold color or sequin embellishment, but the fun of the use of a statement element is still there to enjoy and have fun with as you explore your summer closet possibilities.
Enjoy and, as always, feel free to DM me!
Everything is linked in my LTK: https://liketk.it/4FJOC
xoxo
Erin
What I’m Styling: The Masters
It’s Master’s week! This event always makes me think of spring and seeing the beautiful flowers along the course at Augusta National ⛳️ Dressing on theme in the shade of Amen Corner or at your neighbors watch party is so much fun and here are a few items I am styling this weekend 🏌️♀️
Have fun and at least two Dirty Arnie’s (or John Daly’s) to celebrate a tradition unlike any other 🌸
Last Look
It’s finally Friday and the last look for the week is this amazingly fun @toryburch t-shirt dress. I am always on the search for a cute dress that you can throw on, head out the door and look instantly put together and this dress is IT.
Wishing you all a happy weekend watching the Kentucky Derby and hopefully having a margarita (or two) for Cinco de Mayo 🍹
xoxo
Erin
April Top Picks
Could I have waited any longer to post my picks for April? Actually no because today is the final day of the month that I feel like is the “limbo” month for our wardrobes. Is it cold? Is it hot? Is it raining? That is April for you - you are just waiting for warm weather and stability and our shopping habits definitely reflect the wait for the big change to summer ☀️
This month, clients were shopping for weddings, vacations, KENTUCKY DERBY, refreshing their work wardrobes and preparing their closets for warm weather activities. My selections for the month reflect the big event dressing we were prepping for on our side and wow was it fun 💕 Here’s to April and looking forward to May ☀️
Happy shopping everyone!
xoxo
Erin
Last Look
I hope you all are ready to be totally tired of seeing me wear this new @hunterbellnyc romper because that’s what is going to happen. The print. The colors. The PUFF SLEEVE 🥹 The new spring drop is live and my last look this week is totally dedicated to this perfect warm weather piece.
Happy Friday and happy shopping!
xoxo
Erin
Linked on my LTK! https://liketk.it/4DtZU
Getting Dressed: The Mom Edit
In this week’s edition of the ongoing “How I Style…” series, we are talking about mom styling 💕 Busy mothers have time to literally throw on an outfit and run out the door, but how do we keep that fashion forward? We bring in stylish and timeless separates that can easily be mixed and matched to make an assortment of outfits and add a quick pop of color or tasteful neutral shoe and here ya go - an instant outfit that will have you getting approving glances in the drop-off lane 🚙
As always, feel free to DM any questions or requests for a styling series. I’m always happy to hear from y’all and I love suggestions 💕
All items linked on LTK:
https://liketk.it/4CBTh
And erincrawfordstyles.com
March Top Picks
March was a month full of tons and tons of new clothing releases from every single brand possible and it was almost impossible to choice my favs, but here they are - my March Picks!
Ranging from trendy denim (hello cuffed everything and pullovers, potential wedding guest attire (yes, that season is fast approaching), easy options for weekdays and - of course - amazing accessories to spice things up a bit as warm temps come our way.
I love them all and I hope y’all do too 💕
If anyone has styling questions, please DM me! I love hearing from you 💕
Happy shopping and happy holiday weekend to those celebrating 🐣
xoxo
Erin
Uniform Dressing: Formal Office
It never fails that at least once a week I am asked to highlight a certain topic or to style a specific scenario so I am starting a new series - ask me to style and I shall (hopefully) deliver!
This week, I am covering what to wear to a formal office setting that is an easy, quick grab of stylish separates and can still be seen as formal without being a suit. I HATE suits and after working at an investment bank for nearly a decade, I can tell you every way to work around a formal office requirement and still be respectful of the space.
My favorite black pants in the world are here along with two beautiful blazers and stylish accessories to have you put together without feeling like you are wearing a suit. I included “high” and “low” options to cover all bases and because that is how I style!
xoxo
Erin
Last Look
Happy Friday and welcome to the week before Spring Break! I am ready for some tropical sunshine and it has me in the mood for a new swimsuit! This one by @maygelcoronelofficial is a simple black tank BUT has the cutest floral embellishments on the straps to add a bit of personality without going too overboard.
Happy shopping!
xoxo
Erin
https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Erin%20Crawford%20Styles
February Top Picks
February has been the busiest month so far for the little styling business and I could not be more grateful for my beautiful clients. My picks this month are full of color and a bit of adventure as the new spring items from the major designers are hitting stores. Bright sunglasses, new denim shapes and lively separates are dominating my shopping bag and I cannot wait for an upcoming warm weather escape to try out a few new finds.
Happy shopping!
xoxo
Erin
Last Look
Kicking off March with touch of green ☘️ This dress by @shoprhode is such a cute option for an upcoming spring break trip and I keep finding myself saving this dress over and over for clients so I thought I would share it with you all!
Enjoy your weekend and happy March!
xoxo
Erin
https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Erin%20Crawford%20Styles
Closet Organization: Step 3
✨Part 3 of my closet organization series - How to Properly Maintain Your Clothing ✨
We have covered keeping what you wear, throwing out what you don’t, and separating your “how” items as well as how to properly store your archived and seasonal items, now lets chat about how to maintain what you love.
Steamers, sweater shavers and quick presses can work wonders for maintaining your clothes so they are refreshed and ready to hit the town. I keep a few tools on hand to help my clients keep their wardrobe fresh and ready to quickly head out the door as they select their outfit choices.
Garment bags and dust bags keep your bags and sentimental items clean and protected from light damage (natural inflight and artificial light can cause serious damage to leather goods ☠️) And a quick reminder that hanging anything delicate such as lace, cashmere or silk can severely stretch and damage the fabric so stacking or storing items flat is best ✨
As always, feel free to reach out with any questions and thank you for following along!
Closet Organization: Step 2
Part 2 of my 5 part series on how to effectively organize, maintain and build your wardrobe ✨
Today we are focusing on Step 2: Get Organized
For closets - including my clients and my own - I like to make a wardrobe a functional “being” by doing the following:
1. Organize your wardrobe by season, category (pants, shirts, dresses) and by color to easy grab and go!
2. Stack and NEVER hang your sweaters. I store my wool and cashmere sweaters in stacks and eventually store them in climate and critter-safe bags to keep them clean and safe until next year.
3. Organize shoes on a rack so you can see them, grab them and go. It’s also easier to see which shoes need to be cleaned or repaired - very important! Same with bags. I usually keep them in their dust bags and categorized by shape and color so I can easily grab one and go.
4. Have a rack for your “uniform.” Items you run to on a daily basis that you can quickly grab all components and go. I keep my dresses, skirts, pants and blazers that I wear allll the time hanging on a rack with a stack of T-shirts nearby to quickly put together an outfit.
How do you organize and store your seasonal items?
As always, all tools and items I use to organize will be available on my website ➡️ erincrawfordstyles.com ✨
Last Look
This set has me thinking of only one thing and it’s “Wow, this is a perfect Valentine’s Day outfit!”
Feathers. A fun pink and red print. It’s amazing and I placed it in a client lookbook and my closet. Pair the pants with a crisp button down or the top with white jeans for the summer 💕❤️
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Erin
Last Look
It’s February which means it’s almost March and almost Spring soooo here’s a beautiful warm weather option that is on my shopping list. @ullajohnson has really stepped out this season with beautiful watercolor prints and I cannot wait to pack this one in my suitcase for a warm weather escape ☀️🏖️🏝️
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and happy shopping!
xoxo
Closet Organization: Step 1
To wrap up January, I am starting a quick series on how I approach organizing your closets to have the ability to grab the pieces you know and love (your “regs”) without having to sift through items you never ever wear (your “nevers) or items you loved while you were shopping, but just have no clue how to style them (your “hows”).
I love going through my clients closets and discovering their personal style through their “regs” and working through how to style their “hows” to make a cohesive wardrobe plan. Whether it is staying with their current wardrobe and simply mixing up the styling or identifying major gaps to make their wardrobe whole with new pieces, it’s all fun and one of the absolute joys of doing what I do!
I included a few items below that I personally use while organizing client closets - enjoy!
xoxo
Erin
January Top Picks
Goes to Paris for a week and comes back wearing all black and white. That’s how I feel for January as we start a blank slate for 2024. Keeping styling minimal BUT hardcore dreaming of color as we approach February and all things Valentine’s. This month, I put together a few things I’m buying in anticipation of the end of winter and keeping some color and sparkle alive in the freezing snoy days of January.
As always, happy shopping and feel free to DM me - I love seeing how everyone is styling their winter looks!
xoxo
Erin
What I’m Styling: Apres Ski
Another quick view into what I’m styling lately - anything and everything cozy for a ski vacation. I am an avid fan of Apres skiing and loved placing together collection of beautiful and relaxed options for my clients as they enjoy a few apres moments this winter.
As always, enjoy!
xoxo
Erin
December Top Picks
With the holidays officially over and a rainy dreary end of December happening in New York, I am counting down the days until I can escape to warmer weather. Resort collections are actively rolling into stores and I selected a few of my favorites to hopefully inspire your shopping as you plan upcoming vacations and summer getaways ☀️
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and wishing everyone a very happy new year! 🍾🥂
xoxo
Erin