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Throwback Thursday

In honor of throwback Thursday, I’d had to pay homage to one of the greatest, campiest fashion love stories of all time – Mannequin. Mannequin gave us Kim Cattrall and Andrew McCarthy playing dress up for about two hours, their glorious sidekick Hollywood, and it paved the way for the infamous shopping montage in Pretty Woman. I’d call that a win. To get inspired by Kim’s looks in the movie, click below. And be prepared to see how little things have changed. TBT1 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10

Beach Prep

BeachBlues3 BeachBlues4 BeachBlues1 BeachBlues2 There’s something about a white blazer that evokes a yatch club or polo match vibe. Today we’ll go with yatch club. Too bad I don’t own any boat shoes.
J. Crew blazer and top // AE shorts // Enzo Angiolini sandals // 
Gifted feather necklaces // Reed Krakoff bag

Latticework

Boots3 Boots2 Boots8 Boots5 Boots7 Boots1 Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d stumble upon laser cut, latticework suede. Such a perfect combination is like finding a unicorn. An over-the-knee boot unicorn. The moment these touched my feet, every lady in my proximity – even the ladies of advanced, distinguished style – approved of their magic. “Get them, darling. They are meant for you.” I obliged. And I believed.
Zara blazer // Banana Republic silk tank // Mika & Gala shorts // Stephen Webster and Giles & Brother jewelry // Manolo Blahnik boots

I’ll Never Be Royal

McQ2 McQ6b680 McQ7 McQ4a McQ3a … but I can bear a family crest. If you are ever in the company of a cape dress, there is only one acceptable course of action. Make it yours. Especially if it involves a winged skeleton in a flight of fancy. Edgy. Elegant. Egregious. LOVE.
McQ dress // BCBG Max Azria shoes // Pianegonda ring

Desperately Seeking Celine

Celine
Long ago, I fell in love with the Celine Luggage Tote.  Sure, a lot of people say they can see a “face” on the front, but to me it was the right amount of masculine and feminine, detailed yet basic.  It had juxtaposition.  My favorite element in the whole wide fashion world.
But by the time I could get my hands on one, the Mini Luggage had become really over-saturated.  It ran it’s course on street style blogs, with celebrities and I even started to see teenagers carrying it!  Was the Mini Luggage going the way of the Chloe Paddington?  In 2013 alone, Celine raised its price three times.  I needed to make a decision.  Fast.
If something is no longer unique, does it make it less desirable?  Is there a law of diminishing return?  I have never been one to ascribe to the “everyone has it so I want it too” phenomenon.  I revel in weird.  Different. 
I almost purchased the Edge instead.  The Edge is a lady bag.  You will still look fabulous carrying it at the age of 70.  It’s super durable leather is expertly sealed seven times to create those perfect angles.  It can be carried on your shoulder or elbow and it’s slightly cheaper than the Mini Luggage.
But is it a little boring?  Too basic? 
The day my navy baby entered my life I knew I made the right decision.  It didn’t matter to me that it was no longer the most unique piece on the block.  The Mini Luggage is what made me fall in love with the brand in the first place.  It has a unique aesthetic, yet is based on a simple and functional design – luggage.

Desperately seeking no longer.

Zara silk blouse // Rag and Bone jeans // YSL pumps // Dogeared necklace // Celine bag