When:

July 14, 2008

What:

Blouse: thrifted

Belt: thrifted

Jeans: River Island

Shoes: DSW

Brelly: $3 at some deli

Where:

work

Why:

In attempt to snap myself out of a fashion funk, I went shopping yesterday at Beacon’s Closet. This shirt was one of my goodies. Thrift shopping is so satisifying— you’re recycling garments, you save money, you get to (at Beacon’s anyway) shift through well picked pieces (one of the girls at the counter is styling a shoot for Vogue this week). Its one of my favorite things to do.

When:

July 13, 2008

What:

Romper: vintage, thrifted

Belt: vintage, thrifted

Bag: vintage, thrifted

Shoes: DSW

Where:

Brooklyn Flea (way too overpriced stuff), Beacon’s Closet Park Slope (that’s more like it).

Why: 

I need to be a little less afraid to wear something twice in a close time frame. Especially if I photographed it, I’m like “oops, nope. can’t wear that, only wore it 2 months ago” which is stupid! I don’t have an endless closet. I like some things more than others. So I wear them all of the time.  This is the second time for this cutesty little romper. 

When:

July 11, 2008

What:

Blouse: self made

Jeans: River Island

Shoes: Steve Madden

Where:

Work + meeting, lunch in Bryant Park, Astoria Beer Gardens!

Why:

Wow. Ugh. Another day in a row of “I don’t know what to wear.” Luckily I did some ironing over the weekend and I love this top (ditto jeans) so it works. I’m liking white a lot these days.

When:

July 10, 2008

What:

Shades: F21
Scarf: gift from China
Dress: thrifted
Shoes: Target

Where:

office, cocktails

Why:

There comes a point in the season where I am completely sick of all of my clothes— I’ve wore everything once (or twice) and I don’t feel like doing photos or blogging. Its just body covering at this point.  So, I got online and spent a good chunk of time looking at style blogs and street photography. This ensemble is a result.  The dress sat in a window all summer and acquired a sun stain that I couldn’t get all the way out with bleach. So its belted over in attempts to hide it. I have no problem with wearing blemished clothing. You can always act like it just happened (toothpaste, coffee stain). That’s what I do at least. 

When:

July 6, 2008

What:

Blouse: thrifted, re-made 

Skirt: self made

Belt: Goodwill

Shoes: Converse

Where:

Brooklyn Brewery, Williamsburg

Why:

Having an out of town guest (my brother) has required lots and lots and lots of walking. The sandals really aren’t cutting it, so its back to sneakers. I start there and work my way up. It’s pretty sticky, so a skirt keeps me cool. Then to look cool, I’m wearing my favorite top. Rock on. Fun day.

When:

July 2, 2008

What:

Shades: vintage, thrifted

Dress: Target

Belt: thrifted

Shoes: DSW

Where:

Work!

Why:

Cause its summer and its hot and this is e-e-easy.

When:

July 1, 2008

What:

Dress: DVF

Shoes: DSW

Where:

office, big meeting

Why:

I was told to wear something “modern” and that really doesn’t apply to my closet. DVF always fits the bill.  :)

When:

June 30, 2008

What:

Blouse: thrifted, vintage Dior

Belt: Lucky, free from work

Jeans: Mango

Shoes: Target

Where:

office

Why:

Sometimes people read this blog and think I have the hugest closest with endless combinations and that I “never wear the same thing twice.”  Well, that’s absolutely not true. I love these jeans and I just wore them last week. The top? Wore it out on Saturday night.  If you like something and it makes you feel good, wear it as often as you like. At some point repetition makes me not like an item, so I just put it on hold for a while.  For this look I just put together two things I love and hopefully I have a lovely day. :)

When:

June 26, 2008

What:

Blue Dress: Target Go! International

Alligator clutch: vintage, thrifted, Goodwill

Shoes: Steve Madden

Where:

office, Andy and Edie photo opening

Why:

Because I am a chic goddess and can where whatever I want.

When:

June 25, 2008

What:

Shades: F21
Sharf: thrifted
Green Top: F21
Belt: thrifted, Goodwill
Jeans: Mango
Shoes: Target
Bangle: thrifted, Goodwill

Where:

Work

Why:

Just got these jeans at a mega sale. Feeling so very 1970s today. Taking it easy.

When:

June 23, 2008

What:

Blouse: thrifted
Belt: vintage
Skirt: NYC street vendor
Shoes: DSW
Bag: Bought at Renegade 2006
Ring: passed down from ma mama 

Where:

Top secret very important meeting!! work

Why:

Its hot and muggy and thick in New York. This light, airy skirt is my go-to on days such as this. I’ve also been trying to incorporate more of my year round wardrobe by wearing this shirt. I’ve just rolled the sleeves to a summer length. The straw belt wraps everything up into one tidy package.

When:

June 19, 2008

What:

Shades: F21
Blouse: vintage, thrifted
Skirt: self made
Belt: thrifted
Shoes: Naturalizers

Where:

Office, cocktails

Why:

I was watching Roman Holiday the other night and loved how Audrey Hepburn’s character has one outfit she wears for the majority of the movie. But she wears it a lot of different ways. Today’s look is an homage to one of those looks— the rolled up sleeves, full skirt, 50’s housewife (in technicolor) style.

When:

June 18, 2008

What:

Shades: F21
Necklace: Beacon’s Closet
Blouse: F21
Pants: Compai
Shoes: DSW
Bangle: Goodwill

Where:

Work, drinks/dinner with my very own (midwest) Jessi

Why:

I bought these pants at Renegade this weekend and wanted to wear them on a special day. “Good” outfits are always a must for me on days when I need to feel confident. Looking like a schmuck will definitely put a damper on my self esteem and that makes me a cranky little baby. Well, today is going to be just the opposite while I don my power pants.  Just to make myself feel even better, I just re-hemmed them so they wouldn’t be floodish at all. Tall and proud!