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This past week, i stepped out in the look below for a very special evening -- an anniversary with the hubs (we celebrate, like, everything) -- and i thought i looked quite dashing for our summer date. Ever since this Balenciaga collection happened, flippy skirts have been on everyone's mind, including mine, obvi. I'm not one to be known for lusting over flounces, but these types of skirts offer perfect companionship to less feminine tops, say a loosy-goosy tee or tank. Counterintuitive pairings are my forte, after all. But always with a high heel. Wink!




Details:
Tank - Rogan for Target (similar)
Flippy skirt - H&M (similar)
Shoes - Jason Wu (similar)
Bag - Bottega Veneta
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Went to see the Punk exhibit at the Met in this getup a couple of weeks ago. It's not very punk, but it was perfectly comfortable for an afternoon at the museum. I highly recommend making it out to the exhibition if you find yourself in the nyc area this summer, it was pretty amazing! But hurry cause it ends August 14. xx




Details:
Tank - Rogan for Target
Denim floral mini skirt - H&M
Hat - Topshop
Bag - Zara
Sandals - Ancient Greek Sandals
Necklace - Vintage, from my mom
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My love affair with the color red is turning out to be less brief than anticipated: i remain fully taken with the bright hue and am continuing on this train of thought that when used as a neutral, it feels incredibly fresh.


[tfs, thenorthernlight]
Get your red on:
It's been a few seasons now since the official inauguration of monochromatic looks into the trend world and it's one i particular enjoy wearing. It's so simple, which is how i approach dressing, yet packs such a statement. When it's this hot out, it's pretty organic to gravitate towards light colors, hence this all white look donned for a movie date a couple of weeks ago.


Details:
Top - Rogan for Target
Shorts - No name DIY
Sandals - Zara
Bracelet - Chan Luu
Bag - Zara
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A few weeks ago something really fun happened. I became a style ambassador for Socialbliss. The reason i went for it is simple: i love their site, what they're about and what they do. In a nutshell, it's kind of like Pinterest, but solely fashion and with a huge trade marketplace. It's a one-stop-shop for all of your style needs -- inspiration, the ability to buy what you see (or something very similar) and, as genius as it is, the ability to also sell. A ton of bloggers have taken to open their own online shops through their blogs over the past few years, which was a great idea if you wanted to eliminate the middleman. But if your blog doesn't have the kind of cult following that induces the immediate burning desire to have what you have in its readers, the Socialbliss marketplace, is, well, ideal.
Here are my offerings so far... in case you're a size 6 shoe and interested.

1.Givenchy SOLD | 2. Garrice | 3. & 4. Zara
Buy over here -- cost of shipping is included in the price of the item.
Anyway, it's also just a ton of fun (and might i say addictive) to browse through the ever-inspiring images that inevitably trigger the need for purchasing what you're looking at... proceed with caution!
I always love wearing green because it brings out my eyes, which are also green. It may sound like i'm joking, as i usually would be, but i swear i'm not! Green is truly my color. It also happens to just generally be an excellent pairing to a blonde's complexion and whenever i do wear it, i always think to myself that i should do it more often.

Details:
Suede tank - Bally of Switzerland (mens)
Cutoffs - Raven Denim (diy)
Shoes - Zara
Bag - Bottega Veneta
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With the heat persisting (no complaints here!), this Helmut Lang summer dress would be just perfect. Especially worn with these. It would also make an excellent transition piece for fall...
Get it here.


The one piece swimsuit. What are you thoughts on it? As someone who is on an eternal quest for the best tan my light skin can possibly harbor, my bikini-wearing beach and pool days are slanted more towards practicality than anything else. However, winds are changing in this camp: how chic are these one piece scenarios? I'm kinda thinking of investing, plus that way you don't have to worry about your jiggly bits!


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[tfs]
Don't know if it's crazy hot where you are, but here on the East Coast it has just been scorching and muggy for the past 2 weeks, which can be problematic when putting together an outfit -- looking fresh, crisp and breezy can prove to be quite the challenge. And then it goes even further: what do you do with your hair? Your makeup? You LIFE?!?! Ok that last part isn't real, but it felt right to say then and there. I am here to solve all your style predicaments: when it's so hot you can barely stand to have anything on your skin, grab a silk tank, a pair of itty bitty loose cotton shorts and pull your hair up in a tight bun. All you need on your face is a few swipes of bronzer. If you want to fake fanciness, rim your lids with kohl and add a few pieces of jewelry that won't cause sweat outbreaks (aka, no bib necklaces). Voilà!



Details:
Silk tank - H&M (similar)
Shorts - Vintage (similar)
Gold bangle - Chic Peek (similar)
Ring - Hysteric Co (similar)
Shoes - Whistles (similar)
Bag - Zara (similar)
Sunnies - Ray-Ban
Bronzer - Nars The Multiple in Maldives
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Every summer i fancy myself a free spirited boho babe, but i always end up wearing more modern/current pieces. It's not even on purpose: i would feel just as comfortable in a flowing hippie dress as i do in a structured leather top. So count this post as a friendly reminder to myself to buy more items that give off a flower child vibe.

[tfs, pinterest]