summer white

when it comes to "things i do not look forward to every season," donning tight white jeans is right up there with putting on a bikini for the first time after a long winter. for some reason light-colored denim is not as forgiving as black or darker-wash denim.



but i happen to love the look of crisp white jeans so every spring i take a deep breath and pray that i still fit into them. i usually wear a loose-fitting top and heels to make me feel less squat.



i get less self-conscious and less traumatized after the first couple of wears and as the season progresses white jeans become a wardrobe staple for me.




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Dolce & Gabbana asymmetrical sweater (super old, from Filene's Basement)
white Hudson flap pocket stretch jeans
vintage Chanel belt (super old, from Greenflea Market/UWS,NYC)
Missoni espadrilles (old, from Anbar Shoes/NYC, now closed)
Mulberry Alexa bag (secondhand/consignment)




enjoy the long weekend everyone!!!

girly girl

ruffles, a bow, and a sequined tote all in one outfit. the all black helps prevent girly overload!






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classic Vanessa Bruno sequined canvas tote (from Paris)
vintage silk ruffled jumpsuit (from eBay)
Alaia laceup gladiator sandals (old, from yoox.com)
Luxirare consolidated bracelet (from shopluxirare.com)

un petit sac

justified the purchase by telling myself i could use it for work...



...but i think it might be too pretty for a work bag!



Martin Margiela Line 4 button-down shirt (old, from yoox.com); Current/Elliot jeans (old, from Intermix warehouse sale/NYC - did they stop having those? i bought so much great stuff over the years!); Tod's patent leather loafers (from Woodbury Commons outlet store); Mulberry "Alexa" bag (secondhand)

luxirare

my new favorite accessory: luxirare consolidated bracelet







i love the packaging.



love her blog, love her shop.


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Kiki de Montparnasse leather bikini top (from gilt.com)
T by Alexander Wang pocket tank (from Petulia's Folly/Philly)
Ann Demeulemeester trousers (old, from Angel Street Thrift/NYC)
Luxirare consolidated bracelet (from shopluxirare.com)
sword pendant (old, from etsy.com)
Ann Demeulemeester cropped biker jacket (from Bergdorf Goodman sale/NYC)
Donna Karan gladiator sandals (secondhand, from Vagabond/Philly)
Chanel quilted purse with charms




P.S. selling a few things on eBay!

super score

i was too busy to snap any outfit pictures this weekend. fortunately for times like these i have a few old outfit pictures sitting pretty in my hard drive that i never got around to post. here's one of them:



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Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse leopard scarf
Yves Saint Laurent upside-down Eiffel Tower logo tee
3.1 Phillip Lim wide-leg trousers (old, from Barneys Co-op sale)
Ann Demeulemeester cropped biker jacket (from Bergdorf Goodman sale/NYC)
Christian Louboutin patent leather leopard print wedges (very old, from Barneys clearance/NYC)




thank you to everyone for your suggestions for work shoes! i did like the Dandy Slip-Ons that a few of you recommended, but i was too unfamiliar with the brand and quality to drop that kind of dough on them. i was glad i didn't because on a recent trip to Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets in upstate NY, i nabbed two pairs of Tod's loafers from the clearance rack - the cost of both pairs together was less than half of one pair at full retail! SCOOOOOORE!!!



i am all set for spring work footwear now.

what a difference a week makes

oh, schizophrenic spring!

here's what i wore last sunday - it was cold, dreary, and rainy...







(Helmut Lang (original, pre-Theory, by Helmut Lang) button-down with elbow slits; Current/Elliot side-zip jeans; vintage Moschino belt; Rick Owens leather neck cashmere poncho; Alaia studded boots then switched over to Hunter wellies)


and here's what i wore yesterday - it was sunny, hot, and humid...



i purchased this dress early last fall at an end-of-season sale at Ludivine in NYC. the weather turned cooler soon after so this spring was the first time i was actually able to wear it!



(Vanessa Bruno dress; Juicy Couture heels; vintage necklace from Greenflea Market/NYC)

it's a good thing all of my clothes - fall/winter and spring/summer - fit in one closet otherwise i would be completely lost when the weather gods can't make up their minds!