Givenchy Leopard Halter Top

This halter top by Givenchy has subtle leopard print and very chic zipper details. I make a dressy casual outfit with a pair of sleek white shorts, wooden heel sandals and a quilted handbag.

Givenchy Leopard Halter Top by phinki featuring gucci jewelry

Givenchy Leopard Halter Top by phinki featuring open back halter tops

Summer in Miami

31. Miami by phinki featuring beach hats

Diane von Furstenberg embellished dress
328 GBP - matchesfashion.com

Missoni bikini bathing suit
$457 - boutique1.com

Fratelli Rossetti leather shoes
$525 - forzieri.com

Vineyard Vines beach bag
$165 - vineyardvines.com

Kenneth Jay Lane coral jewelry
$114 - zappos.com

Kendra scott jewelry
$70 - kendrascott.com

Melissa Odabash beach hat
150 EUR - stylebop.com

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53. Stockholm

53. Stockholm by phinki featuring a trench coat

SUNO New York summer dress, 585 GBP
3 1 Phillip Lim trench coat, 263 GBP
Pretty Polly animal print tight, 6 GBP
Butter ankle booty, $347
Burberry Brit striped tote, 750 GBP
TopShop beaded bracelet, $30
Forever21 stud earring, $2.80
Tom Ford Neroli Portofino Decanter 250ml, 256 GBP
Estee Lauder - Sensuous Brush-On Perfumed Pressed Powder 12.7g/0.45oz, $98
Crystal Garden Wish Flower, $14

Marni Cardigan

Marni Cardigan by phinki featuring hermes scarves

Marni cotton knit cardigan, 370 GBP
Kai skirt, 19,740 JPY
Givenchy leather shoulder bag, $1,895
Hermes scarve, $435
Sunglass
Loll | Modern Recycled Outdoor coco chair, $368
Marc Jacobs kitten heel pumps
Vintage style earring

Open Knit Top

This set was made for a contest. The Alexander Wang sweater has a wide round neck, one draped half sleeve and one long sleeve, metallic panels at sleeve and front. The minty color feels fresh for this season. Skinny leather pants are a major wardrobe must-have. They show no sign of disappearing even over the summer. This pair is by Diane von Furstenberg. I add a pair of lace-up ankle boots with peep toes and wedge heels. The chain strap bag with embellished details is by an upcoming brand, Antik Batik. Lastly, the layered necklace with chunky tear-drop beads and dangling rhinestone accents in teal is by Urban Outfitters.

By the way, this set won the 2nd place in the contest. I hope you like it too. :)

Open Knit Top by phinki featuring wedge shoes

Alexander Wang long sleeve top, 360 GBP
Diane von Furstenberg skinny pants, $931
Wedge shoes, 78 EUR
Antik Batik black shoulder bag
Layered necklace, $29
Jamie Joseph oval earring, $930
Victoria beckham sunglass, $430

44. Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa is number 44 in the 60 City Challenge. That means I have only 16 more to go!! Anyway, it is such a beautiful city. I actually have a friend who is working as a physician there...
The asymmetrical sweater top by Alexander Wang is so chic. I wish I could own one. :) I pair it with a pair of striped skorts. The skorts has ruffle details at the side pockets but it's a little hard to see in the picture below. You would have to hover your mouse over it to see more. I pick brown shoes and bag for this set. The lace- up oxford pump is by Donegal and the bag is the mini version of Proenza Schouler's iconic PS1. For necklace, I use a rosary necklace from Semi Couture which is made from wooden beads with gold-tone chain detailing and multiple pendants. To pay a small tribute to South Africa's diamond, I finish the look with a pair of sterling silver earrings with uncut stones. 

44. Cape Town by phinki featuring wood bead jewelry

Alexander Wang drape sweater, 348 EUR
Skorts, 34,650 JPY
Leather high heels, $855
Proenza Schouler embossed handbag, 980 EUR
Sterling silver jewelry, 178 EUR
Semi Couture wood bead jewelry, 96 GBP

43. Montreal

Number 43 in the 60 City Challenge is Montreal, Canada. I googled Montreal street style and found it to be on the relaxed casual side. This is a good break for me because I have been doing a lot of dressy sets lately. Suspenders seem to have come back, at least in a small way. These jeans have suspenders hanging on the side and the legs rolled up to mid calf -- so cool! The button-down top is made with silk so the outfit is still a little dressy. Isabel Marant's cotton and linen blend jacket has chic buckles, belts and tabs. The brown lace-up boots lend a rugged look. And the Proenza Schouler's brown bag is a very versatile piece that can be used again and again. I top off the look with accessories in antique brass: studded bracelet set, dagger earrings, and  a large wire wrap ring.

43. Montreal by phinki featuring suede handbags

T by Alexander Wang silk top, $140
Isabel Marant cotton jacket, $725
Suspender pants, 100 EUR
Seychelles vintage leather boot, $75
Proenza Schouler suede handbag, $1,995
By Malene Birger studded bracelet, $165
TopShop wrap ring, $28
Club Manhattan earring, 18 EUR
H M metal sunglass, 3.99 GBP

7. Mexico City

It's too late for Cinco de Mayo but this set is number 7 in the 60 City Challenge. I loved the colorful images of Mexico City and decided to use a subtle color palette for the outfit. The hand-knit poncho from Calypso St. Barth has 3/4 sleeves and knot details in the front. Straight leg indigo denim jeans are from Paul by Paul Smith. The lace-up boots with crochet panels on the side plays off the texture of the poncho. The leatherette trimmed handbag from Forever21 extends the natural color palette. Western-style horseshoe earrings brings more ethnic/exotic feel to the look. The bracelets by H&M add a little surprise to the look.

If you wonder why there is a Nivea tin in the picture, I can explain. There was a contest by Nivea going on at the time, so I tried to save time by doing the set for both the 60 City Challenge and the Nivea contest. :P Later on, I submit the set to a Dream Destination contest and won 2nd place. Hooray!

7. Mexico City by phinki featuring a shoulder strap bag

Knit top, $325
Paul by Paul Smith straight leg jeans, 116 GBP
Dorothy Perkins lace up boot, 45 GBP
Forever21 shoulder strap bag, $23
H m jewelry, 6.99 GBP
Earring, $30

41. Athens

Number 41 in the 60 City Challenge is Athens. I couldn't resist Greek's famous white and bright blue palette. The white tunic dress looked so light and airy. The bow detail and the blue embroidery on one side of the hem are very cute as well. I picked a one-shoulder swim
suit for the set. Blue thong sandals with silver tone studs seemed the perfect choice for Greece. Finally, the tote bag and the earrings had similar circular designs in blue. I thought they look Greek and would go well with the outfit. Oh, one last thing. I found Nars lip gloss called Greek Holiday. It's supposed to look like sparkling pink sand. How cute!

41. Athens by phinki featuring a tie bikini

Tie bikini, $225
Balenciaga shoes, 384 GBP
Blue handbag, $17
Dori Csengeri cabochon jewelry, $400
Cutler Gross summer sunglass, 298 GBP
NARS Lip Gloss - Greek Holiday, $24
Marithé x François Girbaud - Kitejacker Tunic Dress | Lyst

Freshness of Spring

A light weight tunic shirt is worn with colorful iris print leggings. The dark blue cardigan keeps it warm in spring. I choose purple cutaway flats to play off the color of the iris on the leggings although you can't see it in the set. The Burburry shoulder bag, butterfly necklace and earrings in teal complete the outfit.

Untitled by phinki featuring a knit cardigan

Pink

The oversized pink flower graphic on the black tee is so pretty. I pair it with black skinny trousers and top it with a pink belted summer jacket. To keep the outfit casual, I choose pink sandals that feature buckle details to play off the same details on the bag. The blue color on the scarf helps break the color monotony.

Pink by phinki featuring summer jackets

Teal Fury from Lancome

This set was made for a contest by Lancome for their eye shadow. I loved the pattern and the pastel colors on the shorts. I paired it with a plain white tee and a teal cardigan. Gray oxford shoes and gray short socks matched with the gray fringed handbag. Teal earrings and scarf finished the look.

Teal Fury II by phinki featuring kenneth jay lane jewelry

Cable cardigan, $65
White top, 499 DKK
Calypso short, $135
Maria La Rosa ribbed socks, $50
Madewell fringe shoes, $168
Fringe bag
Kenneth jay lane jewelry, 30 EUR
French Connection viscose shawl, 22 GBP
Lancôme Color Design Eye Brightening All-in-One 5 Shadow & Liner..., $48