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This is what I ended up wearing on my birthday. It’s a relatively new dress, been worn a few times but never made it in front of the camera. I still haven’t decided if I like the draping thing in front of the skirt yet… should I sew it up into the waistband? Does it look sort of Roman or just sort of apron (although aprons are big at Anthropologie right now)?
Got that rainbow flare again, always a surprise when that shows up because it’s not visible when the photo is being taken. These are my best spring neutrals! Though I feel as if neutrals are everywhere now so I don’t want to wear them as much. I want some hot pink skirts! Unfortunately none of the ones I tried at Zara fit, all either too big or too small. I’ll just have to keep looking (but if you know of any hot pink/fuchsia skirts do tell, I’m dying to have one).
Happy spring! It’s beach sunny in New York right now, you could get a tan walking on the street. I’m off to the Rebecca Minkoff sample sale and twitter says there’s already a huge line (noooooooooooo), so wish me luck finding a pink bag!
Chomp chomp chomp… I’m currently munching on a baguette from Pret and looking at recent invites. The Rebecca Minkoff VIP sample sale is tomorrow if anyone wants to go, I might RSVP (but seriously I do not need another handbag) and the Seychelles Garden Party is Wednesday (complimentary Chopin vodka cocktails– um, yum Chopin is really good). Anyone in/around New York let me know if you’re going!
I wore this last week to work on a really humid day and mostly without the scarf. Maybe a little too summery-looking but was really really humid and I had my tan jacket for outside. Maybe a little overdressed too but I was getting bored, might as well wear the clothes I have. I haven’t worn this dress in a while because it doesn’t lend itself to layering well. There’s just too much volume in the skirt for a jacket or cardigan and then I end up looking like a big patterned fluffball. I decided it would be a good idea to hem this dress myself… that’s why the back looks weird. I think I’m going to have to take it to a tailor to be fixed or redone. I honestly really should have learned by now…
Another year. I first wore this dress one year ago. Not much has changed except the hair and accessories. I’m headed out of New York for a thoroughly boring weekend in the country… but if left to my own devices in New York I will go shopping. And it will be bad (Bergdorf Goodman and Lanvin kind of bad, most likely).
This is what I wore to the bridal shower last Sunday, for the second of my friends in my immediate age group to marry. I’ve been getting to wear my favorite shoes again now that the weather is turning– nude patent just doesn’t seem to work during Northeast winters. And this week’s FBFF is about shoes! A topic I’m sure is very near and dear to many of our hearts.
2. What goes into your shoe buying decisions?
Quality, price, and the balance. I can’t wear any shoes that make you feel like you’re leaning forward, it’s just too uncomfortable for me. My feet are a Disaster-with-a-capital-D from ballet and I have a very unstable left knee. I’ve learned to spend a little bit more for quality shoes and it definitely helps me out.
3. The majority of the shoes in your closet are what color?
Black. I even have a ton of black sandals, I guess it’s just a thing?
4. When it comes to design shoes what are your favorite brands and why?
I like Frye, which is pretty much the only brand I’ve stayed with from high school on. They’re (generally) comfortable and well made. Cole Haan has decent comfort as well, but I have the hardest time tracking down shoes in wide widths, even at the stores. I like Sofft for casual, comfortable shoes and Ferragamo for classic shapes. Dream shoe wardrobe-wise, I would want them all to be Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman, and Salvatore Ferragamo (all make shoes in wide widths).
5. If price wasn’t an issue, you’d own which shoe?
Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Sandals or custom Sergio Rossi. I was incredibly tempted by YSL platforms last year (not these Tribute sandals but similar) but the price of YSL shoes is kind of killer at $700+. Maybe someday. I’ll have to start filling a very large jar up with spare change for shoes…
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Look! Shenneth and I must have been on the same wavelength with these colors. I do admit to a huge fondness for rust and whatever peachy/salmony color this top is. I was actually able to take off my tights later in the day, and I’ve pretty much been wearing bare legs since about a week ago.
I’ve finally come to a conclusion about my spring/summer wardrobe. I’m going totally vintage. I’m starting to look for full skirts and 70s-inspired pieces. I got my Anthropologie happy birthday 15% off last week so hopefully that will help!
Post-bridal shower on Sunday I found myself doing a bit of running around… and exploring the Calypso St. Barth for Target line.
First impression: really disappointed in the fabric quality. And in my horrific nails, just ignore those.
I almost bought this dress… it’s actually pajamas. I thought it might make a nice summer dress alone or with a wide belt (the waistband isn’t so nice looking, see below).
I really like the lace up top and along the hems (lined so it’s not sheer!), but I’m positive the dress looked more nightgowny once it was on me than it did on the rack. I’ll consider buying it again though if there are any left on sale later on. If all else fails it can be a really nice swimsuit coverup.
In my opinion this maxi is the best piece in the collection. Unfortunately the waistband on the size 8 I originally had on sat more than halfway on top of my bra. Not a really good look. I’m wearing a 12 in the photo and it still barely fit in the chest. Le sigh. So so so sad. I wanted this dress very badly.
I checked out the swimwear too but I expected it to look a little more Calypso and a little less generic. The green suit is my favorite of the bunch. I like the pattern and the beading is definitely a Calypso touch.
Not everything in the collection was available in my store (boooo) but you can see everything online. I’m disappointed that I didn’t see any of the elephant tea pots. I don’t know if my Target never got them or if they were just snatched up really quickly.
Did you get anything from Calypso for Target?
Identifying rooms by color always reminds me of the pediatrician. I was actually almost always directed to the yellow room during my visits.
It was an extremely overcast day and I didn’t like the light outside, so I decided to try for indoor photos. I haven’t taken them in this area in at least two years (back then this was actually the eggshell room). They came out better indoors than out although there’s a significant amount of noise. Don’t look too closely… very very grainy. Although the softer focus is kind of nice.
Sorry for no post yesterday. I didn’t get to write one until about midnight. Also, much reading of blogs will occur tomorrow!
My name is Alex and I have been blogging in some form or another since 1998. I’m a former Manhattanite now living the quieter life in Brooklyn. I like outerwear and red lipstick.
When I was younger, I was let loose in a GAP Kids one too many times, resulting in many of the fashion choices you see here in my photos. I also read, traveled, and took cooking and art classes. Art eventually led me around to photography, and to this day I do enjoy a good brunch.
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