Relationship Drama Wishlist

Because is there anything better than shopping when you're miserable? If yes, please inform. :)


prps cut off denim shorts in splatterpop
dell'acqua pony hair bootie
elroy safron dress
a wang slim tank top jj winters suede zippers bag
cc skye halston 1975 cuff
peacock spear earrings
double date ring
kimono pleated sleeve blouse stevej & yonip
rachel comey locket
rebecca minkoff ostrich embossed morning after clutch
alex monroe flower ball necklace
kiki sheer black teddy

LD Tuttle Spectre Boots. Still.

And it folds over into that magnificent thing. I've written about these before...maybe twice before...but c'mon, I knew I needed these for a reason. This is the first I've seen of them folded and I'm falling in love all over again.
Image from Shopbop.com

Check the brand out, while most aren't really my style, these 'Shifter Wood Boots' are pretty awesome:


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Not-So-Basic Black

As much as jumpsuits have been prevalent recently there've only been a couple that I've actually wanted-the above by Vanessa Bruno being a hands-down favorite. How amazing!? I'm truly obsessed. The jumpsuit dress by Rosa Cha is unique in it's own right, and the Madison Marcus top, well-it's simply versatile.

*All images from Shopbop.com*

Summer Has Officially Taken Over LA...

But I'm still lusting after a lot of dark, edgy pieces that don't really mesh with the weather and sunshine...luckily they're still more than hot and appropriate for night time.


Zanotti Half-Open Wedge Sandals
Botkier Venice Hobo
Twinkle Bold Notions Dress
Manolo Prodi
Tiziana Vigano Segno Feather Earrings
Philip Crangi Wide Zig-Zag Cuff
Goti Feather Bracelet

Inspired Bags

Bag #1, the Gucci I'm madly in love with:


Bags #2 & #3, Foley + Corinna and Jerome Dreyfuss- both via Shopbop.com


They're no Gucci, but I do like them.

Inspiration: Reconstruction

This jacket by Meadham Kirchhoff by way of Farfetch.com sets my brain cells ablaze. My reincarnated jacket wouldn't look exactly like this, but it's a great point of reference and inspiration.

Sweet & Simultaneously Sexy

www.pixiemarket.com

You don't see that balance very often, the cut gives an otherwise saccharine print a major edge.

Ofcourse This Is Sold Out

www.pixiemarket.com

I'd totally wear this with something nude underneath.

Heat & Jersey

Blame the recent onslaught of summer heat, but my brain seems to have dropped anchor in the land of comfy knits. All I know is it was 88 degrees yesterday, and all I wanted was jersey. That and the weather now necessitates flip flops. I hate flip flops and moreover most flat shoes, but have yet to have found an acceptable substitute. I need some seriously walkable, daytime heels and asap!

I'm loving these pieces by the brand SOSUME - and those torn up jeans are going to inspire the demolition of some of my own.

Loving: Aging Gracefully - Or Just Really Well Distressed

I'm loving the gorgeous stuff as seen below by the company BERYLL. The treatments on the brown leather make it soooo rich. I don't know what else to say, I simply love it.

An Almost-April Lust List

BLACK FRYE SLOUCH BOOT
CROPPED TRENCH BY GOLDEN GOOSE
TOLANI LEOPARD PRINT SCARF
NDC MADE BY HAND BROWN BOOTS
ELISANERO SILVER BOOT
TOPSHOP DENIM GILET
AMERICAN APPAREL DOUBLE U-NECK DRESS
GLAM ROCK PYTHON WATCH

Inspired: More Relaxed Looks

I'm always relieved that my career path generally doesn't necessitate 'business casual' as most would define it - or worse. On that note, I'm loving these pieces, all by YFB. That never happens!

All pieces by YOUNG, FABULOUS & BROKE by way of Revolve Clothing.

Above image via Shopbop's Undone Lookbook

Tattered Brilliance

Raquel Allegra at Shopflick

Spring Lust : Lightening Up

Similarly to my self-proclaimed 'not a pink girl' status, I'm also not a 'heart girl'-but the combination of the various nude shades on the below Marc Jacobs clutch makes it interesting for me. Also, Gaultier's 'Parade of Corsets' perfume has been a long-time love of mine. I've in fact been using it sparingly for so long that it's technically way past its expiration date-but that hasn't stopped me.


Joie Leather Moto Jacket
Vera Wang Moto Chain Necklace
Tom Ford Aviator Sunglasses
Gaultier Parade of Corsets Perfume
Current Elliot Shirt
Dolce Vita Black Bootie
RODARTE 'MARQUEE MOON' COLLABORATION W DEBORAH LIPPMANN POLISH
Louboutin Python Heels
Marc Jacobs Nude Love Story Clutch
Proenza Poncho Bag in Nude
Fendi White Vertebrae Pump
Antonio Palladino Oxidized Alligator Tail Bracelet

The Ultimate Mrs. Smith Jacket

This jacket by Mackage creates the most gorgeous, sophisticated but also sexy silhouette. I LOVE the lengthened back panel. Despite a closet full of jackets, I actually don't have a black one-Red, Yellow, a Marc Jacobs camo-ish printed peacoat, I've covered the rest of the bases...this would be the perfect black.

Click Here For Mackage at RevolveClothing.com

Product Sampling

I've heard all kinds of talk about Kate Somerville's line of products, now available at Sephora. I've also been reading about the anti-frizz, Living Proof products developed at MIT, and as the proud but tormented owner of some extremely thick, naturally curly (curls that rarely see the light of day) hair, my imagination is teeming with possibilities. I'll hopefully find the time to hit up Sephora for some product samples this week.

In The Black

My boyfriend recently pointed out that I've been wearing a lot of black-and doing it basically all winter. He also pointed out that I almost never wore it prior to that, and that he misses all the color. Crap. I realize it's basically spring now but I'm oddly still craving black. Maybe it's because every day that I step outside into the Cali sun, only to realize it's deceptively cold out-I feel like an overeager, overly optimistic fool in spring brights. That's not to say I don't simultaneously feel a little foolish in black. I think it may take some seriously warm temperatures to inspire my return to color. In the meantime, some of the delicious darks that are still resonating with me:




1. LNA shredded tee and leggings via Singer22
2. Rebecca Minkoff Stud Devote Bag via Saks
3. Dell'Acqua Ankle Wrap Heels via FarFetch
4. Jeffrey Campbell Patent Lacing Hells via Shopbop
5. Philipp Plein Studded Bag via Electic Couture
6. Ted Rossi Python Cuff via Singer22
7. Ted Rossi Python Cuff via Singer22
8. Fenton Mixed Necklace via Saks
9. Philipp Plein Scorpion Clutch via Electric Couture

Shoe Bliss

Funnily enough, I've been fashion-obsessed for years but was never a shoe person - it was always just about clothes for me... until a year ago. I was at a lookbook shoot in which we were using these black Miu Miu teacup shoes, and I could NOT stop salivating over them. It wasn't even until I saw them on the model's feet that I was truly starstruck. I still adore them although they're on the frou-frou side for my day-to-day taste. Nonetheless, I've been a shoe fanatic ever since.


As we all know, I follow Shopbop.com like it's my job. That said, they've had a dry spell - nothing overly exciting for weeks now. Until these shoes. Big sigh of relief. The Omelle Ribbon Sandals at top right are the clear favorite for me, followed by the snakeskin Loeffler Randall strappy shoes.



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Inspired: Spring '09 on the Cheap- Isabel Marant Boots

These unbelievably priced boots might be the closest thing I'll ever find to those Isabel Marant boots that've been haunting me. Wooden heel, check...Slouchy suede-could've been a little sloppier, but beggars can't be choosers...Slightly rounder toe than desired-I can live with that! Unfortunately (big unfortunately), the black is sold out. The problem will become matching suede to the boot color so I can string it through the ankle chains I'll be DIYing...I'm up for it.
For anyone else interested, click the image to click through to Victoria's Secret to purchase:
Colin Stuart Kidsuede Scrunch Boot - $119



One of my best friends is officially now on spring break from law school and flying into LA to visit me tomorrow-I'll do my best to keep up posts. She leaves on Monday and I'll surely have lots to share at that time-and hopefully some great pictures. She's got an insane list of things for us to do while she's here...drag queen bingo, a trip to the tattoo parlor (most likely only for her as I'm still on the fence about what I want to get next), a burlesque show-the list goes on. I'm expecting exhaustion but an insane amount of fun. Happy weekend!

I LOVE Erickson Beamon, BUT...

Having perused the Erickson Beamon for Target collection, I must admit that I'm unimpressed...with one exception.

At $39.99, I want to see and touch it in person first.
Regarding much of the rest of the line, WHY!? Why combine those colors? Why, why why why?!
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