SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Cardigan:Alexander Wang|Top:Theory|Skirt:Alexander Wang|Sandals:Seychelles|Clutch:Vintage|Necklace:Jin Ju Kim

I've owned this long cardigan for a week and have already worn it a couple of times. While the Style Therapy philosophy is about efficient clothing, it's also about wearing pieces you love and that feel good on. There's no shame in repeating...as long as the rest of your wardrobe isn't neglected.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Cardigan:Alexander Wang|Top:Martin Margiela|Pants:Vintage|Sandals:Pierre Hardy|Bag:Louis Vuitton|Necklace:Vintage

This evening in Brooklyn the temps were a little too cool for shorts and far too warm for a coat. The Style Therapy/SYS remedy for a transitional weather? Light layers.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Blazer:Theory|Blouse:Vintage|Pants:H+M|Pumps: Theory|Bag:Louis Vuitton|Necklace:Erickson Beamon

If I'm going the black/navy/grey route I have to throw in the truest of pop colors {red} in order to avoid a funereal, Debbie Downer look.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Jacket:Theory|Blazer:Theory|Shirt:Isabel Marant|Pants:Martin Margiela|Oxfords:Steven|Bag:Prada

In New York, April can mean dry and over 70° or wet and below 50°. Times like these call for layering, even if it means a jacket over a jacket. It beats that down coat that doubles as a sleeping bag.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Cape:Sonia Rykiel|Cardigan:H+M|Shirt:Polo|Jeans:Banana Republic|Oxfords:Alexander Wang|Bag:Louis Vuitton|Scarf:Vintage

When a jacket over a jacket is too much, there's always the cape. It's not the domain of Superman alone.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Jacket:DKNY|Cardigan:Banana Republic|Jeans:Banana Republic|Shirt:American Apparel|Scarf:Vintage|Oxfords:Repetto|Bag:Loewe|Sunglasses:Gucci|Watch:Casio

I haven't been into prints since my days as a sprout in the Miami Vice 80s and 90210 early 90s. Then Jil Sander and Helmut Lang worked their way into my head. Now I'm slowly integrating prints back into my wardrobe through scarves and tops; akin to sartorial baby steps.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Top:Theory|Skirt:Yves Saint Laurent|Necklace:Jin Ju Kim|Clutch:Vintage|Sandals:Givenchy

When wearing statement jewelry, make it the focal point of visual interest. Keep the palette clean. However, sartorial cleanliness doesn't mean your outfit has to be on Ambien. Consider textures and neutral prints to tie everything together.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Cardigan:Play by Comme des Garçons |Pants:Theory|Oxfords:Repetto|Shirt:H+M|Necklace:Erickson Beamon

Clearly blue shoes are my go-to for a pop color. Remember, any volume on top should be counterbalanced on the bottom.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Jacket:Jil Sander|Shirt:Martin Margiela|Skirt:Theory|Sandals:Theory|Bracelet:Erickson Beamon|Clutch:Vintage|Sunglasses:Gucci

While I'm not a personal fan of too much color at once, I insist on a pop of it somewhere. Here I did it with sandals in a vibrant Yves Klein blue.

SIMONE | BROOKLYN | FOUNDER OF STANTON + WILLIAMS STYLE THERAPY/BLOGGER

Shirt:Theory|Pants:Martin Margiela|Sandals:Calvin Klein|Clutch:Vintage|Necklace: Vintage|Sunglasses:Gucci

The fact that I love a subtle palette is not classified information. On the other hand, I like to look alive. Injecting metallics or textures can wake up any outfit from the dead.