sonia rykiel pour h&m spring 2010 lookbook

Merry Christmas Eve! I am currently trying to soothe my anxieties of traveling into a massive blizzard by admiring the newly released Sonia Rykiel pour H&M Spring 2010 lookbook. As excited as I was for the lingerie line, I ended up getting nothing as I wasn't too pleased with the fit of most pieces. I've got higher hopes for the Spring line though. I mean... just look at it! It's based off of her actual line, not Sonia by Sonia, yesyesyes.

I'm definitely excited about the rainbow striped pieces, and the adorable bow sweaters. The yellow dress and b&w striped slouchy sweater are singing my name as well. I have no idea how many striped tops I already own but really, I've said it before, you can never have too many. There is no better wardrobe staple. Wouldn't mind if those wedges were also for sale.

February 10th!

sonia rykiel x h&m

Just really pumped for this whole collection. I love me some ladylike underthings.

all images via lesmads.de

Thursday?

The days are all blending together and I've possibly become the laziest person alive. This in-between season is tricky. A little cold, a little rainy, a little sweaty. Looking at the new Lover collection, I'm almost longing for Fall again. Never satisfied. How do you all fill your days?

On to the clothes...I found this dress a month or two back, it's made from the softest material imaginable. Unfortunately it turns into a wrinkly mess the moment I sit down, but I suppose that's a small price to pay for feeling like you're brushing against light velvety fingers. And it just so happens that the HH pumps match perfectly. I didn't want to wear them for two consecutive outfit posts, but no one can deny that the dress and shoes were made for each other. Matchy-matchy? Psht, I do what I want.

I've included a rainbow for good measure. It's insane to think about how Niagara Falls is man-made. What a strange place.

dress - H&M, necklace - OathNYC, shoes - Hayden-Harnett

Sad Story

Let me tell you a sad story. I indulged and bought these insane sandals awhile back, admired them, fondled them, put them on my shoe rack, waited for warm months to come, and forgot about them. When I picked them up today they were covered in dust. I immediately dusted them off and strapped them to my feet. I still love you, crazy ass shoes.

Ripped jeans, I also love you. You make me feel like a Swede but I know my mother would disapprove of you.

top - vintage thrift Nordstrom brand, jeans - H&M, necklaces - vintage and H&M, shoes - Zara

Feelin' Blue

...actually I'm not. I'm thrilled. (And I don't smile for photos.) It's my last day of work (freedom? free time!) and we finally have Spring outside, true Spring with perfect breeze and warm but not too warm sunshine. Tomorrow it will turn hot as hell, 88 degrees this weekend, wtf? Time to buy a new fan. Maybe I'll crawl up on my roof and lay in the sun.

top - H&M, jacket - H&M, skirt - A.P.C. Madras, shoes - vintage, necklaces - H&M and vintage

Summer, is that you?

jacket - H&M, dress - Fighting Eel, boots - Zara, necklace - Maude Loves Harold Vintage on Etsy, sunglasses - Ray-Ban

I've said before how anti-liberty print I was feeling, but I guess it only pertained to the A.P.C. stuff because this little liberty print bomber from H&M called me towards it in the store. It was the only one left so of course I snatched it up. I like the idea of layering liberty print with stripes. It's subtle here, mixed with this old summer dress I've be wearing forever...currently a bit wrinkled as it was shoved in the back of the closet all winter. And I've been wearing this little trumpet necklace nonstop that I got from Siri who has a shop called Maude Loves Harold Vintage on Etsy.

It's currently 77 degrees outside. Seriously? I was actually a bit hot in my light jacket, but I am not ready to show much pasty white flesh yet. The bare legs were tough enough. Next step: paint toenails, prepare for sandals.

While basking in the sunshine, I went to the city and fondled beautiful 30's and 40's dresses at the Flea Market. The quality of vintage the vendors carry never ceases to amaze me. I spotted the most beautiful and delicate little cotton tea dress and teared up a bit when I saw it was being sold for $130. Maybe it will be there next time and I can bargain for it. I'm at least going to bring my camera along on the next trip, keeping photos of the items is the next best thing to buying them. Riiiiiight? Torture.

Time for an afternoon nap (catching up on a week's worth of sleep deprivation is always fun) and some cold beer in this warm breeze. 

Turbo Sunday

I got a ridiculous amount of stuff done today. It feels good. Lots of little things that really needed to get done got done. My apartment is in a transitional period right now so there has been a lot going on. With all of these laborious tasks today involving muscles and screwdrivers, I needed a comfy, basic outfit. Lovvvvvin' my new jeans.

Oh! First photos with the new cam. Love it. Still want a new lens.

I'll venture outside of my little hoodrat block one of these days. I kid, it's not bad at all. People just like to write their names on things. Anyway, I hope everyone had a nice weekend full of indulgence, whatever your pleasure may be.

jacket - Asos, tee - American Apparel, jeans - Current/Elliott, necklace - H&M, shoes - Anthropologie, rings - Marc by Marc Jacobs and Forever 21

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.

Crazy eye

Oh lawwwwd it is cold out! I look a little possessed in these photos due to the fact that there's a wind chill of seven degrees. Charming, no? Well soon enough my hands went numb and it was time to scurry back inside. Still, all in all, I've had the perfect relaxing Saturday. Sleeping in, a two hour bath, and not much else. I've recently found a place that will deliver sushi and another place that will deliver six packs of beer. I'm probably set for the rest of the winter now. I've got a date tonight, oh jeez, I think I'll wear this but with a much larger coat.

jacket - vintage Versus by Versace, top - H&M, skirt - Built by Wendy, boots - vintage from eBay