To A T | Lou & Grey

If it isn't obvious by now, I love the seaside and anything remotely vintage or with a 70s vibe. Secretly, I wish that I could become a surfer and move to California, but we all can't be that cool.  Stemming from this fantasy, is my love for vinyls and laid-back decor. When I walked into the Lou & Grey store in Westport, that little dream of mine came alive. Retro light leaked images hung on the walls and stacks of records and books filled the floors. Could I move in please, or would they gladly decorate my room? If you ever find yourself near Westport, take a detour to the Lou & Grey store.

 Enough about the decor though, the rich lounge wear clothes shined above and beyond. The two main items I fell in love with was this skirt (in several colors) and this t-shirt. For a while, I've been on the hunt for the perfect t-shirt, a struggle that is much more challenging than it seems to the naked eye. As much as the T by Alexander Wang are silky soft, the price just doesn't fit the bill. As luck would have it though, the L&G v-neck was cut with a tomboy slouch fit, but didn't look like I bought it from the men's department (which I highly suggest for sweaters... #singleasapringle). Snagged in three different colors, it fits my surfer dream to a T (it's friday & I like puns)

This post is part of a collaboration with Lou & Grey.

Coastal Cruising

Wearing: The Reformation top- similar, American Apparel skirt, Birks slides, Saint Laurent bag,

With a summer full of plenty road trips up to Rhode Island, or in this week's case, Shelter Island, I've been taking some retro hints from the summers of great style. Semi-matching separates preferably paired with birkenstocks and a wide brim hat, almost brings you back into the good old days.

This cropped collar shirt can be taken from beach to concrete in the matter of minutes [of a quick-change or switch of footwear]. And my mother would be so proud of me for wearing a hat- the rareness is sky high in this case. 

As a nod to the title du jour, some coast to coast action will be happening next month. Any contenders of guessing where I'm heading next?

Photos by Alexandra Gibbs

Gypsy

 Wearing: Topshop blouse, Reformation jeans, Joie sandals, Hermes, 

Monica Vinader and vintage bracelets, Catbird rings, Bauble Bar ring

It's a love affair with off the shoulder blouses. They remind me of frolicking through the Mediterranean circa 1960s. Boating with Bardot, thought you'd never ask. Despite the annoyance of constantly pulling down the sleeves, they give my usual tomboy style, an easy dose of feminine (what you say!) The contrast of the gypsy style blouse and the boyfriend jeans is unexpected but a combination that will be worn on repeat.

If only I could be laying out at Club 55 gazing out into the blue horizon. Does someone have a one way ticket to France? Je voyagerai rapide. See ya then.


Photos by Alexandra Gibbs