Back Up

Photos by my soul sistah Elanna

Amber Sakai bodysuit, Jordache thrifted jeans, vintage belt and bag, Restricted boots, street vendor'd ring,  A.J. Morgan sunglasses (something similar here)

Broke out A.S. bodysuit numero uno today on an outing with my best friend Elanna. Something suuuuper minimalThis piece is  probably my favorite thing in my closet right now! It's been the best thing to wear in the muggy, heavy NYC heat with its lace back. I've also been digging the fit with my haircut, kinda 90's, no?

Florally Reunited

Last three images by the awesome Rachel, edited by moi

Forever 21 white blouse and dress, Tramp floral blouse, thrifted cargo jacket, Dad's former belt, Restricted boots

Yep, I got a haircut. SO needed it. I feel way more comfortable now and more like myself!

So you might've noticed that I'm not wearing anything I packed. That's because after coming back to my apartment here in Manhattan, I remembered I had a whole mess of clothes I decided to leave behind for the cooler fall weather. I was too excited to be reunited with my clothes, so despite the 70º+ weather, you best believe I layered like a champ.

Packing for Heat

(first photo) Top: Vintage shootie, Steven leopard loafers, boots c/o Seychelles, Vintage red satchel & doctor bag, Jcrew clutch

Middle: Amber Sakai bodysuits, Forever 21 favorite blouse

Bottom: Sustenance for the ride, Vintage Perry Ellis knit crop tank, Vintage studded bellbottoms, Lucca Couture ribbon suspender pants,vintage dress

Do you ever find it harder to pack for a short trip than a long one? I sure do!!!

 I'm heading back down to NYC this weekend for a roadtrip with my boyfriend and our friend Moishe. It's gonna be guacamole Doritos, bunches of magazines and a playlist consisting of Frank Zappa, The Beach Boys, The Beatles and more for hours. I'll be working on some blog-related projects along the way and showing the boys around the city.

I'm bringing with me some new and old favorites: the new being my Amber Sakai bodysuits and Seychelles desert boots. The AMAZING team over at Amber Sakai literally blew my mind by sending me six outstandingly gorgeous bodysuits after they saw my post about my bodysuit collection. I'm bringing with me two variations of a lace-back bodysuit. Made from 100% organic materials, both are delicate, light and almost necessary in the muggy, heavy heat of the city. Elaine over at Seychelles also showed me some insane generosity and sent over the desert boots, perfect for walking for hours and hours on-end 'til it's midnight and we find ourselves in a random café at practically midnight.

I'll be documenting a lot of the trip on film, so expect photos once I get the rolls developed!

So Good, I Want to Cover my Walls in it

Opening Ceremony's (first) Resort 2012 Lookbook. Like, literally I want to live in this color palate, it's like Wes Anderson married a still life painting.

Easy Does it

F21 favorite blouse, thrifted Gap denim vest, Gryphon NY skirt, Joie boots, thrifted sunglasses vintage bag, jewelry is DIY'd, LAS, street sale'd, vintage & Giles and Brother


It's another post with a skirt! I can't help it!
Some faves were worn for the first haf of the day, went out with some pals to café it up on Hertel ave. These boots from Joie (get 'em here) are insanely comfortable with their perfect wooden platform, I'm ashamed they haven't been as prevalent on my blog as they should be considering how they have such a beloved role in what I normally wear. You can always tell a shoe is made really well when it is super comfortable!

 Another fave is this Gryphon chain skirt that I actually picked up at a sample sale some months back before NYFW in February. I love this thing. Love it. It has a really luxurious quality to it since the chains are so delicately sewn on to it.

I figured I'd go into the makeup I'm donning today since it's basically my go-to, everyday sort of look aside from the lips:

DuWop eye palate in Amber Eyes, Shiseido Perfect Mascara in Brown, NARS Orgasm illuminator, Sephora HD concealer brush, Covergirl In the Buff lipstain, Diorskin concealer

I wish I could splurge on makeup on a normal basis, but most of this came into my life either from Fashion Week gift bags (excellent, EXCELLENT marketing if I might say so, it makes me want to afford things) or birthday gift cards (also excellent).

 I never wear eyeshadow really, but this DuWop palate is the best and only thing I use to make my eyes flashy. I really hate wearing makeup that is anything but a natural, nude color (except when it comes to lipstick), so brown eyeliner, brown mascara all the way! The Orgasm Illuminator is a cult favorite for a reason! I got this tube from the HONOR F/W gift bag and it is a lifesaver! Nothing looks more alluring and healthy on my skin than this does! It looks great on lips too!

And now, off to the supermarket sans platform booties!!

Theyskens' Theory Resort 2012

It never ends, does it? I was wondering how Olivier Theyskens was going to use color for resort & spring since his first (fall) collection was so brilliantly brooding. This only makes my need for an excellent do-all bag and a pair of Chelsea boots all the more necessary.