hailee steinfeld X miu miu

Obsessed with the ad campaign- but why so serious? 

 An element of artistic beauty exists in the expanse that's left for creative interpretation. Orphan child? I know some rich ones. Vagabond? Suffocated Princess?

Her look reminds me of Lolita in Vladimir Nabokov's novel- which partially remains on my reading list since last spring. It proved an interactive read when I needed a french and english dictionary to get through the first few chapters, but it's worth it. 

Oh, to be fourteen again... and the face of miu miu

petty things

Sam Edelman Petty Boot

The combination of leather and suede marks a proud footprint for fall. I tried these on yesterday just to treat my feet for putting up with my mind's wanderings.  

My thoughts are as follows: The fit toward the top of the toes is surprisingly comfortable (for being a narrow boot) AND there is just enough room to plan for a mix up of patterned tights or comforting, camp socks. They would pair great with shorts and a soft blend sweater; justifying this expenditure as a two season purchase...

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hot reds

    

 I need a red skirt.    

 found, $20, on a go back rack

Each look shares the same secret- pair with a basic knit and minimal accessories

small scale- opt for a leather clutch, lipstick, or manicure in the hot hue  

clic

1> topshop- bright red maxi 

2> poppy king for j.crew- lipstick

3> american apparel- medium carry all pouch, red

4> essie- too too hot nail polish

Neiman Marcus/Keds

 Neiman Marcus x Keds debuted at stores on August 10th, in a spotted leopard print for a flat $100.  When did Keds get that cool? I thought the same thing last year with the alice+olivia collaboration when they introduced sequined sneakers. Last month I bought a fun pair of Gap x Keds, (they're great for dog walking.) But really. 

Yesterday I was having a casual night out, wearing a pair of leather thong sandals. Before we even made it to the patio, the strap on my left sandal snapped. My best friend's fault- so there was no awkward anger or embarrassment involved when my body made it further than my feet. Now, had I been wearing ^those bad guys A) People would have been too scared to even step on my feet and B) I could have possibly ended the night with shoes on AND a compliment, "hey- uh, cool kicks."

guilty

pensive on guilty pleasures today

Celebs, pro athletes, ten year olds, mothers, models, businessmen, ME- we all have them. Everyone enjoys little luxes, guilty pleasures and satisfying them secretly. Here's a list of the top ten, tiny things that make me ohso happy

1. fireworks- on the fourth of July or any other day of the year. they are not overrated

2. 49cent vanilla cones from McDonalds

3. taking 20 minutes to choose a new OPI shade

4. the Taylor Swift speak now album (story of us)

5. sidewalk chalk- the driveway is the biggest canvas I'll ever get my hands on

6. WebMD- symptomchecker

7. House Hunters international, Selling NY

8. eating in the grocery store while I shop- I always feel like im getting away with something, even if I pay for it after

9. the free, weekly iTunes pick at sbux

10. analyzing people's thought process for how they decided what to wear that day

secrets unleashed, feel free to indulge shamelessly

ode to sofia coppola

minimal this week-

Spending the spare hours of my week with Sofia's films and in Sofia's clothes. I live daily, juggling belongings on my fingertips and considering time as finite. I need minutes to remove, recollect and restore. There is enough time to gift a restless body with an appropriate bed time and to give hot, humid skin the light fabric it deserves. Everything else can wait. 

Our life is frittered away by detail. simplify simplify simplify HDT

on my netflix queue: marie antoinette, somewhere, lost in translation

on my favorite hangers: black maxi skirt, black linen shorts, THIS striped tee, perfect white blouse and no frills 

rain prays for color

Summer is the most appropriate time to both buy and sport storm-proof shoes. Aside from claiming music festivals as stomping ground, the multi-functional Welly provides us with no excuse to skip class during late August rainstorms or January snowstorms. 

Lately I've been surprised by Orange- showing up in crazy places. I'm all for it, especially as accents on these boots. The dosage is up to you. No pressure. 

 left to right: Tretorn Sofiero- (now 29.99 here) Aigle Equibelle/J.crew- (169.00 here) Isle Jacobsen- (as seen on madewell.com and urbanoutfitters)

featured pick: Steve Madden Tsunamii in olive