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

Checked Off

Wearing: Equipment blouse, Reformation culottes, Asos heels, Bauble Bar ear cuff

Taking a hint from the best minimalist of all and her Philo-isms, sporting culottes in a sea of cutoffs  only seemed to be the right choice. (Did you know culottes meant underwear in French? Oh how I love the irony!) Paired with a great white buttoned a la Wang, it was the perfect spin on the fashion world's norm-core. These Reformation culottes had me locked in with their tomboyish volume, and I knew that I just had to wear them other than the likes of trying them in front of a mirror. The higher waist and unbuttoned button down creates this season's version of a "belt". 

Oh and of course you noticed that bling (on my ear). For someone who hasn't worn earrings for a few weeks, it was time to bring some sparkle back.

On the contrary, one thing has gone missing.... #shades?

Photos by Alexandra Gibbs

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