the old lady within

I love these sequin shells from Topshop's collection of party wear. I think they'd look perfect with a black flouncy skirt. All of the sequins and sparkles really make me wish I had a few more holiday shindigs to attend. But Christmas, New Years and Birthday are all three very valid times to do the heavily embellished thing.

Topshop has really been making all of my 60s dreams come true lately. There's something so rewarding about hunting down the vintage pieces but Topshop comes pretty close. I still think the lot of the store is overpriced (it's all polyester which I don't believe should ever cost over $100) but they sure have found my sweet spot. Now I'm regretting giving away a vintage shift dress I found on eBay in high school that was red velvet with a cream silk beaded peter pan collar. Why would I ever part with something like that?

iconic

I couldn't resist the Iconic Pansy Dress from Kate Moss' last ever Topshop collection. I missed it the first time around and it's just obviously one of those easy, perfectly cut frocks that you can wear over and over.

A few other favorite new pieces I'd love to get my hands on if cost were no issue...

That cream colored bell sleeve one reminds me so much of I Love You, Alice B. Toklas. There's actually several pieces in Kate's collection that are reminiscent of the movie and I think she must be a fan as well.

Now back to watching election results and totally freaking out. Yay for stress shopping?

Bumming Around

I've had fun these past couple of days having nothing but free time. It's hard to find time when working full time to do little things like thrifting, planting flowers, and going for walks in the sun. So I will enjoy this free time while it lasts. The 90+ degree weather these last few days has made it feel like a dreamland.

top - old cut up tee, shorts - American Apparel, bag - Topshop (thanks Elissa!), sandals - Boyd from Pixie Market, necklaces - OathNYC and Marc by Marc Jacobs, sunglasses - Day-lab.com

NYC Topshop, finally

Oh sweet, we finally have our very own Topshop across the pond. After months of delays it's finally opening this Thursday. Another outlet to satisfy my cravings for cheap crap, woo! I had to go down to the store to see the mens' stuff for work and ended up taking some photos of shiny things for ladies, which are getting posted here because the card I shot my outfit photos on this morning is not working. The store is bananas...huge, full of neon, sequins, and more sequins. Everyone in New York is about to get a little shinier. Try not to go cross-eyed when you visit the store.

Welcome to the circus!

These will be sold out before I get a chance to buy one. Perfect for tarting things up in the summatime.

Hmmm...not sure. Need a second opinion.

Your boyfriend will dump you for the girl wearing these at the bar. Better grab a pair.

Oooh!

Pretty!

Getting this one for sure. It's perfect.

Summer dresses out the wazoo.

Things start looking questionable again upstairs. 80's town.

Oh hi & bye. Here's my makeshift outfit post. Not really.