02.Sep.2010 SASSTASTIC: J.CREW Kids

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Not that I’m an ageist but… it kind of hurts my feelings that these J.Crew kids are so fly. Like, how am I 24 and still trying to figure out how to get dressed every morning? Okay, I get that a stylist totally put their outfits together and they were definitely told to act all sassy/precocious but you get my drift, right? There are some really creative kids out there. And I’m not talking about Tavi. Living in NYC, I see kids all the time that have the most creative looks. Left to my own devices, I would always take cues from youngins when it comes to getting dressed. But alas, I work in an office. And even though it’s a fashion company, I don’t think anyone would take me seriously if I started wearing tulle skirts to meetings with clients. Maybe when I own my own company… until then though, I’ll take this as an excellent reminder that your clothes should always be fun and never too serious.

jcrew6I definitely just ordered those Minnetonka’s on the right, in the same gray suede color. Would it be weird if I added flowers to them? I kind of don’t care if it is weird. I think I might add flowers to them.

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I die.

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Oh my goodness. Could this little girl be any more fantastic? Seriously. I wish.

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All weekend, every weekend.

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I had a friend named Megan that used to dress/look just like this. She was cool.

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The sunglasses are the perfect touch.

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No adjustments necessary, I’m wearing this to work next week.

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Because even in the rain and mud, you want to be a little bit fancy, right?

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If I thought that I could wear a tulle skirt to work and not get harassed on the subway…yeah, I totally would do it. Just like this. Also, peep her nails.

I’ve given you ample warning, friends. Don’t be surprised if you see me wearing some goodies from the J.Crew kids’ section. At the very least, the socks.

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31.Aug.2010 Waka Waka

This video is important for the following reasons:

  1. I still miss the World Cup.
  2. I have rekindled my love affair with Shakira. It spiked in 2001-2 and then again in 2006. I love this woman.
  3. Messi at 1:23. Something tells me that dude is just straight up awkward in real life – and has no idea. Again, at 3:16.
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The Quest for the Game Changer: Part 1

So this weekend, I went shopping with Jo and she picked up an absolutely brilliant cropped biker jacket from Topshop (it fits her like a dream come true). I’m convinced that it will be a game changer in her wardrobe – making her office wardrobe look extra badass (all things I said while enabling her).

While I’m enjoying my own wardrobe a lot more than I have all summer and perhaps all year, I know that my Fall look is not yet complete. Right now everything is still rather predictable. So now I’m looking to find the piece that will do for me what I believe Jo’s jacket will do for her- be the ultimate “completer piece”.

game changer topshop 30 copyThis tench/vest/jacket from Topshop has major potential but unlike Jo’s jacket, I’m not convinced that I could really work this into my wardrobe on a regular basis. I think it would be too much of a statement piece for me to get multiple wears per week.

The hunt is on..

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28.Aug.2010 Zara, Knee Highs & Middle School Trauma

I had to take a break from blogging this summer. I was feeling uninspired and disenchanted… I enjoy blogging so much more when it doesn’t feel like a job. Because…I have a job, a fashion job, that uses my energy from 8:30-6, five days a week. Factor in sleep time and soccer time and well, there really hasn’t been much time left for the blog. But  I can feel Fall, lurking… and I’m totally into it.

It helps that the industry throws ton of money into Fall propaganda – aka, lookbooks. One of my favorites so far has been the casual lookbook for Zara! Anyone who has received a fashion related email/gchat from me in the last couple of weeks has seen it. Personally speaking, it’s a game changer. It’s got me thinking about my fall wardrobe in a very different way. Most notably- I’m craving long skirts. I don’t think I’ve really wanted a long skirt since middle school…about 10 years ago.

zara fall 1The length is a little impractical in a dirty city like New York but an ankle grazing, sock exposing, jersey skirt makes me a little giddy. I especially love the middle look – with the long plain sweater, belted at the natural waist for definition – plusssss a parka, and an artfully tied scarf. It’s cold enough in my office to get away with this but.. I think it’s still a little early to break out all these layers, no?

zara fall 2This one time, in 6th grade… I had a glorious neutral colored stripe dress and matching knee highs. I very proudly wore it on a chapel day at school. Sitting around with my advisory group, I started to feel like maybe I had gotten the hang of the private school fashion scene. That is…until, Emily, who was considered extremely fashionable, decided to inform everyone that it was stupid to wear knee highs with dresses. They should obviously only be worn with skirts. Seeing my now “embarrassing” outfit, she offered me a half-hearted [ie-mean girl], “oops“. I still loved my dress but I think that was the moment that I gave up on knee highs. Trying them again will be an emotional challenge. Chuckles.

Do you have any Fall challenges?

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14.Aug.2010 Shoe Lust: Nine West “Donley”

PG.NWDONLEY.GRMEBSU.PEMy favorite looks for Fall 2010 have a touch of utility detailing in them. I think I enjoy the idea of taking something fairly impractical like a high heeled boot and giving it a high performance appearance. “The Donley” is one of the best boots that I’ve seen for Fall and I’m seriously considering pre-ordering it!

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MANGO Fall 2010 Lookbook

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The MANGO Fall 2010 lookbook is out and as far as I’m concerned, it’s practically perfect. It has all the elements that I loved on the Chloé runway, like drainpipe trousers, high waisted everything, and beautiful shades of camel. At the moment, I’m not particularly interested in discussing the fast fashion’s validity… I can only say that being able to afford dreamy pieces makes me very happy.  Bonus points for JC Penney adding MNG by MANGO boutiques to select stores next week- featuring new collections every 2 weeks! Again, I really just can’t get into the details of fast fashion right now – I just want to enjoy for a little bit.

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09.Aug.2010 dream come true…

isabel-ruben-toledo-LIFE-0207-deIt’s no secret that I think Isabel and Ruben Toledo are a dream come true.

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