The empty street corner

 (Wearing: Alexander Wang sweater, pants, & bag, Acne shoes, House of Field turban, vintage plaid cap & leather jacket)

Multitasking at 2am? 

Something I'm not very good at. 

But walking with absolutely nowhere particular direction in mind? 

I'm super!

I've spent many nights with friends wandering these empty industrial lots near my house. There is tons of amazing street art along these desolate walkways and it goes on for what feels like forever. I can't help but always beg for a photo op over here!  -___- (**forewarning for future posting). I've concluded it's because everything is so colorful even in the dead of night, making the perfect background for my late night impromptu shoots. So I tested out literally wearing this plaid blanket as a skirt. I'm really into obsessively layeringpieces to define my shape...So for the most part, the outcome was great.. I loved the way the skirt lays so perfectly disheveled over the pants. Very Junya Wantabe meets Jean Paul Gaultier, but it managed to fall somewhere in between the cracks of them both. Somewhere I always seem to end up..and a perfect way to describe my style..

"In between the cracks"

Some random crazy lady on the street dubbed me GYPSYYYYY LADY..
So i'll take that!

xx

Hot like fire // 2

(Wearing: Isaac Mizrahi coat, Oak top, MMM x H&M reworked denim, Massimo Dutti boots, 3.1 Phillip Lim bag, vintage sunglasses)

I love the street art near my apartment in Bushwick, Brooklyn. 

That is all.

xx

Floating city

(featuring: Kermi the Frog, Sailor Mickey, Kung Fu Panda, Little Russian Doll, NYPD, Paul Frank, Charlie Brown, Spider Man & Uncle Sam)

This isn't really a fashion related post, just wanted to post some of my favorite floats I shot at the 86th annual Macy's parade yesterday here in NYC. I grew up watching it every Thanksgiving morning with my mom, so it's a pleasant reminder to see it in person. The whole set up is adorable!!!! I've definitely got a warm heart & child-like curiosity, so I can't miss this. It's quickly become a yearly tradition for me since moving out here. (I somewhat feel like one of the innocent Japanese spectators running in fear of Godzilla in the movie, these floats are MASSIVE.) I extended the invite to my family next year...now won't that be interesting.

Happy belated Thanksgiving! It doesn't have to be the day of to remember what you're thankful for! Always love, share, and give back! 

xx 

Hot like fire

(Wearing: 3.1 Phillip Lim "Lynus Portfolio" envelope bag)

Picked up this lovely little piece at the annual 3.1 PL sale this past week in NYC. The milky red leather, outer envelope pocket, and rabbit fur adornment on the strap are major key points for this bag. When it came to actually putting it to use, I found it easily paired with boots and jeans for those on the go days (when you dont have time to actually get ready). **Seen here with my MMM x H&M trousers + Massimo Dutti ankle boots**. It adds just enough color to this neutral palette to not overpower the rest of my outfit, meanwhile still achieving that 90's urban casual TLC denim thing i'm going for. I love playing with new & old trends, but the key to great style is going with your gut and always keeping it original.

More on this outfit tomorrow!

xx

Floral Collar

(Wearing: Alexander Wang pants, sweater, & bag, vintage button up)

I love this striped sweater I picked up at the Alexander Wang sale last week. It's a great basic for layering. The contrast of floral gives it an elegant touch, no?  I found it visually pleasing for the eyes. With a new bag to boot. It's been a great source for all purpose things. I used it to carry part of my groceries the other night! -___-

I cant believe it's almost December. Time just flies right by these days. Maybe its the weather change, and my lack of accordance of the time and my sleep schedule. But regardless, it's about to be my month with all my fellow Sagittarians!!! Got lots of trips in progress over the next few months and plenty of projects for the new year. 

Cant wait! 

xx

In stores today

(Wearing: MMM x H&M sweater, clutch, belt, & jeans, Alexander Wang crop jacket, We Who See wedges)

If you haven't made it to H&M for the latest collaboration, i'd definitely recommend going to pick up a few classic staples from the French house label! In stores nationwide today, November 15, 2012!

Giving you 90's sporty edge with the low rise jeans and cropped sweater. This candy clutch is to DIE for. SO SHINY & FABULOUS & PERRRRFECT! 

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Crossing paths

( Alexander Wang "Kirsten" tote)

I finally decided this beauty and I were meant for each other when I was at the designers private sample sale this past week in NYC. I've seen it a million times online and in store (it's one of his signature bags), but something about seeing it 80% off brought it even clearer into focus. When it comes to bags, i'm pretty basic. I love black - it's simple, classic, and easily wearable. It can be dressed up or down from day to night. You will definitely see her later this week in an outfit post! 

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