Leather Shorts + Chunky Knits

Lancaster clutchette




Abercrombie and Fitch (Similar style) Leather shorts, Brandy Melville Chunky Knit, Karen Walker Sunglasses, Rebecca Minkoff MAC Bag, Shampalove Chloe Sevigny Opening Ceremony Platform Mary Janes

Before Summer finally whisks off, why not bare some leg in neutrals? These shorts were an impulse buy more than a year ago. I still find them as on trend now as I did back then. They have an extra high-waisted fit and serve well when mixing with chunky sweaters and knits. I, of course, had to bring the infamous platform Mary-Janes out to play. Lately, Alex has even been paying attention to my selection in shoes. My latest buy? He gave me the "OK" signal. :)

Hope you're week is already off to a great start!

Cracked Silver

Took these in the park about a week or so ago. Was interrupted mid-shoot by a Park Ranger (in his twenties) who told us we needed a Permit to take pictures in the park? And that what I was wearing was inappropriate? As Cher Horowitz would say, "As If!" Found out later we don't even need a Permit. Who does that?

Know When I Update Again:
Bloglovin' | Twitter

American Apparel Salt & Pepper Hoody. Aldo beret. Cotton Pancakes lace dress. Jessica Simpson dany platforms in pewter.


[Press Play ►] Cigarette Pack | Dan Black

Dany Platforms & Essie Spring Polish (Jessica Simpson)

Jessica Simpson Dany in pewter. Thanks, Zappos! Close-Up/Sneak Peek.

Essie Spring 2010 colors.
[L-R]: Lilacism, Neo Whimsical, Pop Art Pink, Red Nouveau, Tart Deco and Van D'Go.

Can you guess the four I chose?



Lately I've been:
Trying out new recipes. Last night I made Angel hair, lemon shrimp, tomato basil pasta. I've invented a new garlic bread (extra olive oil) and tried out chewy gingersnap cookies, with molasses. I'm also catching up on my reading. I just finished Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. My attention was held captive the entire time by the narration given through the main character's thinking process rather than actually speaking out loud. Now, I'm delving into a sea of Judy Blume. Ah the nostalgia!

essie boutique, womansday, amazon

[Press Play ►] To Kingdom Come | Passion Pit

Dolce, Dulce, Dolci

As much as I love chocolates, jewelry and romantic dinners... shoes make an even sweeter surprise. Especially when they are Dolce & Gabbana, seude and in the shape of a pretty platform.

I finally got to experience snow this weekend, as in I'm walking in a Winter Wonderland kind of snow. We got 5 inches, roughly. I played, I ran, I threw snowballs and did plenty of sledding too.

The first fall was on Friday night

Saturday morning

and, Today.

[Press Play ►]

La Dolce Vita | Nino Rota

Under the Milky Way

Can't take these heels off. Funniest part is I got them over a month ago and am only just now wearing them. Closet cleanups are the best. For those who were inquiring in my last post on the socks, they're lambs wool from Bloomingdale's last Christmas. These partially fingerless gloves are not only fierce but functional. I can easily access my iPod and cell while still keeping my hands warm and toasty. The forever 21 boutique piece was previously worn here.

Living the charmed life is not about material possessions or status, it's about being a good person. If you can give any assistance or help to the people in Haiti, feel free to do so with the Red Cross here.


• I was recently interviewed and featured on youarewhoyouwear
• and style stalked by Corridor 40 thank you both.


H&M jacket, Forever 21 boutique tunic, Aldo heels, Etre Touchy gloves


►
Playing Now: Charmed Life | Joy Williams

Seneca Rising

Thanks to Colin for sending over one of these amazingly soft and super cool Seneca Rising t-shirts. I Don't Like Mondays is a new favorite online store. Just got back from a refreshing and relaxing long weekend away... now it's back to pack, pack, packinggggg. Another hint? A brand new state... let's just say I'm very excited to spend a Christmas with potential snow this year....


Seneca Rising tee. American Apparel hot pants. Bare Accessories knee socks. Vintage bag. Purple Lab gloss. Glaze heels.


♫ ♪

You're listening to: Passion Pit | Cuddle Fuddle

Rome, Rome, Rome

London Fashion Week. Wow at Burberry Prorsum and Topshop Unique; two very different, yet very wardrobe worthy collections I cannot seem to stop lusting over. And what about Twenty8Twelve? Another keeper!

Forever 21 shirt. Vintage blazer. Kenneth Cole red bag. Divine Rights of Denim jeans. Bakers platforms.

Some new items up in the shop, many at only $20. Check it out here.


Many Thanks to Jeremy for the portrait of Fashion Chalet!!

You're listening to: Phoenix | Rome