The New Lace-Up

Ladies &gents, I present you to the new (new) lace up.  At first we saw the look way back when with Isabel Marant x HM. Everyone with two legs was on the hunt for those lace-up leather pants (you must remember them?!), and if you happened to miss the merry go round the first time, EBay was a hot market. As that trend fell into the shadows of lost fashionland, Gucci gave it some light.

First seen on the runway for S/S back in September, the lace up  notably had a 70s influence that met retro sport. When you add the crisp indigo denim and nautical ties, I'm all on board.

Shop my favorite Spring look below:

On the topic of trends, #NYFW is in full swing- what has caught your eye? Of course, a fresh new fashion week calls for the return of my lessons learned from street style.... 

Into the Future

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By 2015, we all thought there was going to be flying cars and we'd be living either on the moon or mars. Well, Zenon Girl 21st Century  really upped my standards for my views of the future. Despite the fact that it's we are 1/5 into the century- tragically- without flying cars, the ever great Alexander Wang is giving us his take of the future of fashion with his latest collection at Balenciaga. The latest campaign features a sleek Sasha (those cheekbones) working layers of mesh and floor-grazing capes. Sheer paneling and jewel-encrusted shades give any Zenon-esque chick a run for their money.

All  future movie references aside, the fashion industry happens to be taking a turn into a modern direction of wearable technology and minimal clothing that most definitely does not represent the past. 

Currently/Coveting

Currently: wearing as many layers as possible and trying to avoid resembling the abominable snowman and frostbite.

Coveting: the whole entire Pre-Fall The Row collection full of luxurious minimalistic goodness served with a side of sequin slides. 

Three claps for MK&A on their ability to convince me that I need (scratch that, must) to embrace the skirt over trousers look, and should never wear any other colors except camel, hunter green, and gray amongst pink and navy- head to toe. 

The New Normal?

Photos: W Magazine

With a new buzz in the air thanks to Vogue's September issue starring #INSTAgirls, Karlie Kloss, Joan Smalls, and Cara Delevingne, the revival of the supermodel is happening. And no one is complaining (well, except Kim K perhaps #kimye). Along with Vogue, W Magazine has included an editorial showcasing "super normal super models" from the likes of Kate, Lara, Daria, and so on.

So, we ask ourselves is a revolution of the supermodel taking place as we type? I'm not doubting that it's been happening that past few years due to the powerful social media world (and their good looks, help). But the real question is are these super normal super models selling more covers (and more likes) than one of Hollywood's finest gems?

You be the judge of that. In the meantime, just enjoy one of the best editorials we've seen in a long time.

Hold on... one more observation. Does Boss Moss age? The answer is crystal clear. 

Wang Strikes Again

.... But this time ended up in jail. Alexander Wang just released his FW campaign channeling a schoolgirl gone ary. Last season, Wang's ad was showing his girls perfectly downtown dressed hanging out in dirty bathrooms, this time around hinting more towards some OITNB jail theme or anywhere slightly creepier than a public restroom.

Geomertric knits and utililian coats- which are described as urban survival gear via Wang- balance out the prim hair and risqué minis that are the designer's norm. Neons accents don oversized coats and structured bags are a more ladylike touch to Wang's usual grunge.

Weekend Attire

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Keeping today's post short because it's my last day of school and the start of summer- a celebratory dance is in order  (five-six-seven-eight) . I have a fun weekend full of festivities so follow along on you guessed it- Instagram. This is a little late on my part, but thank you so much for 2000 followers- you guys are incredible! Let's get back to the weekend. In a perfect little world, I would be sporting this sporty get up, perhaps switching out the trousers for a pair of shorts. On one last note, guess what this girl just purchased... overalls. It's about to get funky.

Happy weekend, guys.

Shop some weekend wear below:

French Waters

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As I returned to the dark depths of Pinterest last night (it's been a while), I came across this spread from Vogue Paris April 2014. 

The model- who is Andreea Diaconu in case you were wondering. The endless shades of blue. The sneakers (!!)- buh-bye sandals. We're so used to barely there cover ups and swimsuits, so it's refreshing to see oversized silhouettes and boyish charm. If perfection came in a form of an editorial, this by no doubt, is it. 

I won't be wearing jeans to the beach anytime soon, but I'll most definitely try head to toe indigo and my most worn sneaks. This just reaffirmed my belief that the French do it better.