Just for fun

The New Basic

As much as I hate admitting that I actually walked into an American Apparel (hello 13 year old "hipsters"), every now and again, you can find a real "basic" gem that's actually worth the overpriced American made blah blah blah price tag attached. Most recently being, this denim skirt. Ive been hunting for a jean skirt that's obviously not 80's, not tight, not too short, and most certainly, not going to make me look like a Mom "trying too hard" or a 12 year old. Despite the picture attached, I bought this skirt in aprox. 1-2 sizes above my normal size. The result is a -mid to short- length jean skirt that sits just slightly below my belly button (as opposed to the very "high" waist as described/styled), and just a hint of looseness that doesn't deem inappropriately ill fitted. In English? Its actually not awkwardly fitted at all AND so completely basic that I cant believe I didnt think of this sooner. Could this "new basic" perhaps replace my jean cut offs that I live in all summer?

p.s. I bought the lighter color denim as it had a cleaner "look" than the semi dark color pictured above

Shoe Du Jour

Ive found my shoe match made in heaven, blushing over these Robert Cleregie's that Ive been eye'ing for some time at my various favorite retailers (Creatures of Comfort, Totokaelo, etc.). Welp, thanks to the spring/summer madness Barney's enabled me to get my feet on these plush peep toe wedge dreams for 65% off. The french know their shoes.

Ro Ro Rochas

Three words: Simple Black Sandals!

Images via Yoox.

Je m'ennuie

The latest release from my obsession Beats in Space!

"Je m'ennuie"by Paradis.

Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein

Francisco Costa recently did a collaboration for Calvin Klein @ Macys. The pieces are nothing short of CK's typical architecturally structured, minimalistic ethos that makes them so chic and flawless. These are the 3 silhouettes Ive got my money on, but check the rest out here!

Acne Studios NYC!

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...

Image via acnestudios.com

Pretty Bird

Impossibly chic and stunning. Freja never ceases to awe me.

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Weekend Wear

Just a little weekend outfit post. Nothing groundbreaking here but this is my idea of the ultimate comfortable, equal parts feminine and garconne'ish look. Wearing too big (and note: NOT too short) beat up levi's rolled shorts with my mans belt, mens T-by Wang striped long sleeve shirt, Madewell leather trim blazer, and Zara ankle strap sandals. Just a little leg, and not much else....perfect for that backyard Brooklyn party. And while we're at it, nothing feels more feminine to me than dressing slightly like the boys ;)

The Beauty & The Dawson

Im sorry, but just A) obsessssssssed with Diane and her all encompassing style and beauty and B) like Dawson and her are just the cutetest couple ever!!

and p.s. Diane just KILLED it at Cannes.
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Shoe Du Jour

ITS ON! Net-A-Porter summer sale madness!! And with that comes totally dreamy but still NOT affordable Maison Martin Margeila nude/lucite'ish booties. I mean a see through mesh ankle bootie? Summer genious shoe. If only.....