Here are a few things I've been lusting after. Mostly stufff from my wish list with a few extras added.

Grrr.

Most of the stuff in Forever 21 is trash but if you search through the piles of shoddily made trends you can find a few gems. This dress piqued my interest in the store because the shilloutte is similar to that seen in Mui Mui SP08 collection. However, I hesitated to buy the dress. With more than enough party outfits in my wardrobe this one needed to translate to daytime. A black blazer and some futuristic glasses helped to keep me from looking like I was heading to the club.

Time for a switch.

My style is a mixture of bright prints, neutral separates inspired by my preppy high school environment (Midwestern boarding school) and my hipsterish college environment (New York City). I usually focus on one facet of my style until I get sick of it. My outfits have consisted of tons of bright prints these past few weeks. Today I went with some neutrals instead and added one bright accessory. Focusing on one aspect of my wardrobe for weeks at a time and then moving to another theme makes all of my pieces seem new and fresh to me at some point and time. I paired this outfit with my Marc by Marc Jacobs bag and Prada sunnies.

Tee: H&M

Scarf: Tibetan store on St. Marks

Shorts: Old Navy
Shoes: H&M

Running Errands

Today I headed to work to see if someone could pick up my shift, got my eyebrows threaded (long over due), and went to Starbucks to study. I choose something lightweight since it was kinda of hot today. This dress can be thrown on bc it doesn't require much effort in terms of styling. The print is bold so the accessories were kept minimal with simple studs and my black Gryson for Target bag. I love wearing this dress as it reminds me of the great deal I got. The dress originally cost $200 and I got it 75% of at $50. I own another T-bags dress and am def a fan of the line.

Any thoughts on how to style this especially in the cooler months?

Dress: T-bags

Flapper

Dress: Forever 21

Necklace: H&M

Flower Power

Dress: Thrifted

Cardigan: The Limited

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Sunglasses: Fendi

A Look I'm SICK Of

I am tired of the Rayban Wayfarer. Admittedly this may because I lost mine last week and am jealous as an ex-member of the Wayfarer club. However I think it's more than that. When debating whether to repurchase the aforementioned sunnies I began to mull over a few thoughts.



1.Popping a pair of these sunglasses onto a simple outfit used to denote coolness now similar to skinny jeans everyone and their mother has them so their mystic has been lost.

2.In April I saw a 50 year old man rocking the sunglasses. While I do go to school in NYC, when a 50 year old man starts to rock something it is no longer edgy and cool.



3. The Jonas Brothers a bubble gum pop boy band have been spotted wearing the Wayfarers at almost event they attend. I know this because my little sister is a devoted fan.
So.... Old men and teen pop stars have been spotted wearing the look. It might be time to move on. My new favorite artsy black glasses are a heart pair similar to what Nicole Richie has been seen wearing.























I am sure circular frames are on the horizon as the Olsen's are fans. As the famous twins go so does the rest of the fashion industry...does boho ring a bell?
Although I missed out on the infamous Chanel pair I am looking forward to buying similar glasses by Miu Miu this season.
So what do you think are the Wayfarers old news? And if so what is in contention for new edgy sunnies?

Studs Studs Everywhere

I am generally not a shoe person even though"shoes are the new handbags". I'd rather spend my money on a designer pair of sunglasses and rock Payless then splurge on Loubs. But every once and while a pair of shoes catches my eyes, last season it was the Burberry studded sandals. I couldn't past a newsstand stand or look at an editorial without being reminded that I lacked the requisite grand to obtain the object of my lust. By the next season they had trickled down to the high street and i was able to find a pair for $15. (At this dingy store off of 34th St for all you New Yorkers. I also found an amazing pair of gladiators for $5 which inspired a man to come up to me and offer to give me a massage after telling me about his fetish for feet. But that's another story.)

Hardly the Burberry sandals but close enough to satisfy my penchant. This season I noticed the designers have decided to put the stud trend on over drive.

This Gucci shoe is a gaudy way of interpreting the trend. It removes all of the punk infused elements of the Burberry sandal and makes them overly glam. Maybe the shoe isn't ugly but it surely isn't right for my my style. It surprises me that Gucci would come out with this sandal since they are leaning away from their traditional glamazon image and toward a more boho chich one.

On the other hand I love Christian Louboutin's take on the trend. While the gold is a bit much for me, the black version of the sandal is def worth eat beans and rice for a month for. Although the shoe is def more glamorous than the Burberry the spikes keep the shoe edgy. Plus I love the dominatrix influence as I have been know to play that role every once and awhile:)

Which take on the trend do you prefer? Am I totally off about the Gucci pair?