Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ‘Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ‘This is going to take more than one night.’
Charlie Brown (via jessicachu)
Photos and thoughts on fashion, beauty, tech + city living.
by Alex
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I ask, ‘Where have I gone wrong?’ Then a voice says to me, ‘This is going to take more than one night.’
Charlie Brown (via jessicachu)
by Alex
4.1.2010
The cardigan has beading detail near the collar, but my hair is covering it in most of the photos. You can see it a little in the second photo — I think I need to get better with detail shots! I’m going to try to work on it.
I can barely remember what happened Thursday… and that wasn’t too long ago. Ann Taylor had 40% off everything so I got a few things, including a tropical weight wool skirt that’s probably the best I’ve ever seen. I’ll be wearing it sometime soon! It’s supposed to be 81 on Tuesday and 84 on Wednesday so maybe I should start looking for some of my summer dresses as well!
Forever 21 sunglasses, Old Navy cardigan, Old Navy camisole, J. Crew ribbon belt, Emmelee for Francesca’s Collections black and white polka dotted skirt, Sofft nude platform shoes.
by Alex
3.31.2010
I need more sleep. I was on less than five hours on the last day of March with sunglasses glued to my face. I didn’t want to take them off, but I had to go inside sometime. Thankfully I slept late yesterday (no work) so I’m sort of? recovered from at least two weeks of being severely underslept. And it’s not even the worst insomnia bout I’ve ever had. Caffeine and Red Bull are keeping me reasonably alive.
Shoes close up! Sort of. I’ll try for a better one next time — I forgot so this one is just cropped.
J. Crew shirt, J. Crew skirt, J. Crew belt, HUE tights, Sofft sandals.
by Alex
3.30.2010
Grey dress, grey tights, and grey skies. A lazy nothing sort of outfit with lazy curly hair. I think I would have really liked some grey boots instead of brown — then it would have looked fashionable instead of…? I don’t even know. An unexpected color experiment?
I know most style bloggers only photograph really put together looks, but… I don’t think photos need to be limited to only the most stylish days. Most of us don’t wear something spectacular or fantastical every day. Like, unless you happen to be Lady Gaga. But then again I don’t even know if anyone is interested in non-stylish photos days.
Coach trench coat, H&M dress, HUE tights, Frye boots.
Welcome to Letters from the City, a lifestyle photoblog.
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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