Soho Strollin'

Wearing: Brandy Melville t-shirt,  J.Crew sweater (last worn here), Asos shorts- not shown, Stuart Weitzman boots (budget-friendly option), Ray-Ban sunglasses, Saint Laurent bag

In attempt to find new ways to switch up my favorite piece- um... stripes- I purchased an oversized t-shirt than can be worn as a shirt,tunic,dress (borderline risky though), sleepwear.... the list goes on. Taking the tunic route with a pair of black shorts underneath, which I've now discovered is a wonderful summer outfit. Oops, a little late now to put that into action. 

To pull a Tim Gunn and make it work now, over-the-knee boots and a fisherman sweater are the ideal candidates to achieve that. 

Photos by Alexandra Gibbs

Quite A Quest

Wearing: Mother jeans, Brandy Melville stripes & sweater, Mango blazer, J.Crew scarf, 

River Island loafers, Larson & Jennings watch

The treacherous task of finding a great pair of distressed black skinnys- hey, I like my jeans a specific way- is over. After seeing endless $300 + pairs of "ehhh" denim duds, a freaking Mother miracle- pun, most certainly intended- descended onto my tired eyes that happen to boring into a computer screen at an ungodly hour. 

If you don't call that a shopping miracle, then I don't what one is! And life is made easy for me with pre-frayed ends, so I don't botch a perfectly good pair of jeans because I want them to look, I quote "cool". When worn with several knit layers on top, I'll trade my Patagonia fleece haven without somewhat of a (big) fight. Small strides....

Ph. by Reid Secondo, Edited by Me. 

The Best of Lazy Dressing

Wearing: Brandy Melville tops (old), Zimmermann silk shorts- last worn here, Birkenstocks, Saint Laurent bag- smaller version, Wanderlust & Co. bracelets 

Cue to the scene of a hot and humid day complete with sticky ice cream dripping down my hands and limbs. Last weekend, Alexandra recommended Van Leeuwen's in the East Village. Complete with a perfect people watching bench- you know you do it too-  it was the perfect break in a busy day.  More on the ice cream no less, I rarely stray away from my tried & true favorite of chocolate, but a vegan mint chip just sounded heavenly. If you guys follow me on social media, my strict self-enforced rule of "eat it, don't tweet it" was broken with this failed snap via Twitter. I am planning on creating a city guide on my favorite places very shortly. Perhaps a part mostly of ice cream? Oh yes, be ready for it.

A lazy relaxed uniform of loose tanks, silk separates, and birks has become my formula for days when the humidity sky rockets. As much as I would rather wear overalls or a more stylish assemble, this whole pajama dressing vibe is working for me quite well. 

Pajama dressing & ice cream? Sleep deprivation at its best. Blame it on Laser sailing.

Photos by Alexandra Gibbs

Seeking Overalls

 Wearing: Levis overalls, Alexis top, Belle by Sigerson Morrison shoes (old, similar), Jules Smith choker, Brandy Melville ring, Ray-Ban sunglasses

Remember way back when I was on the road of the overall-esque romper which eventually turned into a path of seeking, dare I say, overalls? Oh yes, we have arrived in a land where a farmer's favorite attire is stylish. 

I'm praying I don't look like a farmer.

Since I took the road down to overall-world, I might as well give it a good whirl. To avoid looking like two things- a) an young child or b) a hillbilly; a modern crop top, sandals, and by dear God a Chanel hopefully helped me avoid going into that territory. Which by all means should remained uncharted, if that wasn't clear already.

For a person like me who likes to take the "trend less" route of personal sartorial ways, these overalls forced me to step up my game and out of my comfort zone. 

Alas, I'm crossing my fingers it worked. In all honesty, overalls are sorta rad.

Photos by Alexandra Gibbs

Boyfriend Chronicles

Reformation jeans, Brandy Melville top, Mango jacket, Manolo Blahnik heels 

(borrowed from my mom), Chanel bag, Catbird ring, Bauble Bar ring

Before I begin my ramblings, I would like to say I am lover of all jeans but these in particular hold the key to my heart. Reformation has quickly become one of my favorite brands thanks to their wonderful and unique pieces. Hence, it was no surprise how amazing their jeans look. 

Normally when I shop for denim I stick to brands that I'm comfortable. However, I like to keep things spicy and go out on a whim (as if it's 2013, #yolo). Soon enough these soft pajama-like jeans were on their way to yours truly. They also come in several colors (ooohh and ahhh) which has its pros and cons. And if your feeling adventurous, unroll the cuffs to reveal frayed edges that would give some edge to a pair of pointy toe pumps (or flats). To say the least, they have quickly dominated my wardrobe thanks to their perfect fit and versatility.

For the outfit, I kept the focus on the "denim of the hour". To balance out the high waist, a crop top does the job just peachy. I'm not sure if it's a good or bad thing but I'm veering towards becoming a true denim fiend. I rest my case.

Photos by Alexandra Gibbs