Floating Rose and Dark Poppy

Last year I bought several cashmere tees, and I love them--there is nothing easier than waking up in the morning and dressing in cashmere, a white layering tee, and dark denim. Add shoes and a piece of statement jewelry and you have an outfit that is comfortable, classic, and appropriate for my casual workplace.

I find myself drawn to red shades this year, and while I typically prefer a classic crimson I did buy the J.Crew cashmere long-sleeve tee in dark poppy. It's an usually blend of red/magenta/orange, depending on lighting, but I found it quite flattering. It's also lovely with a brown tweed skirt I've had for quite some time.

I must admit that what pushed me to buy the poppy, though, was the thought of pairing it with another new item to my closet, the J.Crew flair skirt in floating rose. The print is beautiful, and would be lovely with a variety of tops--the poppy sweater, a chambray shirt, a camel turtleneck, and of course a classic white blouse.