velvet goldmine

Since discovering that American Apparel is soon coming out with a velvet dress and leggings (top left and top center), I've become entranced by all things velvet. You can only really wear it in the winter and it's easy to end up looking a bit like Holiday Barbie, but there is something eternally luxe about it that I find hard to resist.

photos from American Apparel, Net-a-Porter, Brown's, Rupert Sanderson, MyTheresa.

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

All I need is the air that I breathe

Ah Sundays. I love you even more than Saturdays.
I indulge...

I listen to sweet 70's love songs...

I dance around my room, not bothering to fully dress...

And now, time for a nap.

I want to hate you.

We all cringe a little upon hearing the words "American Apparel" ...no? So easy to hate on, especially when you live in Williamsburg where everyone needs to take a shower and get a job. But, um, their coming soon section is full of drool worthy goods. Check it out...

Hottness. That bodysuit probably wouldn't get past my bedroom door without some sort of alarm going off, but damn. Want stuff!

And yessss I promise promise promise there will be an outfit post of substance soon. I've had a weekend full of craziness leaving me mentally and physically exhausted. But omg my new room is too damn good.

Kickin' it

Oh hi! Here I am again. I finally ordered the Guess Maeve boots after they were marked way down. They make me feel like some kind of combat stripper video game character. Kind of perfect. I'm excited to wear them them with something short and black but I thought their first trip around the block needed to be paired with a little sweetness.

top - H&M, skirt - American Apparel, boots - Guess

I put together this little spring wishlist today. I've already thought of more things to add, but these all seem like must-haves. I think I'll probably be lazy in the warmer months and be all about the basics.


From left to right: Current/Elliott boyfriend jeans in Loved Destroyed, T by Alexander Wang classic tee in black, T by Alexander Wang classic short-sleeved dress in gray, classic Ray-ban wayfarers, Canon Xsi digital camera, Zara black suede sandals, and various YSL makeup. Hop to it, IRS. Make me a happy girl.

Sniffle

My cold has kept me from accomplishing anything for days. I've not wanted to get dressed let alone get in front of a camera. It seems that everyone is a bit sick at the moment. Whiskey and soup have been keeping me company. Sorry I couldn't get my face completely turned around (a la Chucky) for this shot.

top - Vena Cava, disco pants - American Apparel, boots - vintage

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I'm actually a bit ashamed to admit I'm falling for the tie-dye trend, specifically with denim. I'm having a hard time imagining myself rocking it, but I know it's only a matter of time before I'm out shopping and wind up buying some crazy tie-dyed piece, much to the chagrin of my friends.

clockwise from top left: Costume Dept at revolveclothing.com, Karen Walker at revolveclothing.com, American Apparel, Kill City at tobi.com, Nina Ricci at netaporter.com, Built By Wendy

La La Land

This week has been one giant blur. I feel like I've lost my bearings a bit and crawled up into the recesses of my mind. I imagine it somewhat resembles the attic of a hoarder. Filled to the brim with treasures and junk. During the weekend I'd like to climb back down, spend some quality time with friends, and take a few deep breaths. Some people are best at full speed all the time but I find I can't go too fast or too slow for extended periods. I'm like a little kid who gets over-excited. (Typing this as I bounce my knee.)

And can you believe it? Just like that, January is nearly over.



By the way, I consider Friday through Sunday to be official It's Okay to Wear Leggings as Pants and Not Cover Your Butt days.

top - Old Navy, leggings - American Apparel, necklace - OakNYC, boots - vintage

Burrrrrrr.

The temperature is dropping rapidly here but I'm going to pretend like it's not by continuing to forget my sweater and/or hat. What truly amazes me though is the bare-legged women on the street. They must be smiling through the tears and frostbite. Crazy ladies!

tee - Rogan for Target, skirt - American Apparel, necklaces - vintage, boots - vintage from Etsy, bag - Foley + Corinna

A couple random items of note today...one of my favorite boutiques is closing up shop, apparently they've lost their lease. If you're in New York within the next two months, be sure to check out Catbird as their entire stock is being discounted 50-75%. They've been a staple in my wardrobe for the last two or so years and I'm going to miss stopping in the shop on my weekend strolls to comb through their latest stock of girly dresses and tops.

If you're rather bored, and feel like you've read the entire internet today, check out this Suri Cruise Fashion blog. This blogger has meticulously cataloged every outfit Suri's been photographed wearing for the past year. I'm equal parts creeped out and jealous.

Boot Campy

Leroy the kitty was helping out with photos this morning. It looks a bit like I ended up dressing for boot camp. These boots are pretty bad ass. I'd seen a couple bloggers wearing them as well as some discussion on tFS and decided to add them to my (already full) Asos shopping cart. Do not regret! Now I just need some perfect, flat ankle boots. Why are they so hard to find?

Apparently I have a 3-day weekend coming up. It's time to take the camera outside. So far I've been limited to my small apartment, and in the winter, the only time I'm home while it's light out is early morning. It's hard to believe or even remember I studied photography in college. I took for granted the free time and access to amazing equipment. I think in a certain way this blog is my small effort to make something. Perhaps everyone should blog to keep track of their thoughts and interests.

top - Zara, leggings - American Apparel, boots - Asos, scarf - Magaschoni

Blue Monday

Oof. I've definitely got a case of the Mondays. I could not drag myself out of bed this morning, everything outside of the duvet and the cat curled up next to me felt freezing. I didn't really give myself enough time to take many photos, which seems appropriate enough for Monday. My goal for the rest of the week is to wake up and try to enjoy my mornings instead of the nervous rush that tends to happen. The other goal? Do laundry! I have not done it since November and there is a mountain of it in the corner of my room. How does that even happen? Sometimes it's the simple things that seem the most difficult to accomplish.

cardigan - vintage, top - J.Crew, skirt - American Apparel, bag - Mayle, boots - vintage, necklace - Etsy

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And I'm trying not to shop for a little while (ssshhh) but I can't stop thinking about this perfect, simple American Apparel dress and how well it would suit me. I have been making an effort to inject more color into my wardrobe, partly to lighten up the inevitable gloom experienced in January. However, I naturally gravitate to black and gray. WANT.

Slick Rick

There was actually a bit of sun coming through the window when I woke up this morning. By the time I got out of the subway there were flurries. Maybe I should Google "vacation sweepstakes" and enter to win every trip I can find. Until something like that happens, at least I have these ridiculous AA disco pants. I feel like I am defying nature wearing them which makes the experience all the more awesomeeeeee. Let the haters hate, my ass is swaddled in a synthetic cozy paradise. (I haven't quite worked up the guts to pair them with anything too outrageous up top though, I'll always dig the mix of masculine + feminine.)

pants - American Apparel, top - Vena Cava, cardigan - Gap, necklace - OathNYC, boots - vintage from Etsy