Acne Bonny Dress in black

Despite the fact that it was extremely hot and muggy out I decided to wear this shirt turned dress from Acne. The fabric is so light that I was not bothered by the heat. It is the type of garment I love because it can be layered in the fall and winter or worn as is during the hot summer months. It is the perfect year round dress. 

Dress: Acne; Boots: Stevens; Clutch: American Apparel; Belt: Think Closet; Love Ring: Accessorize; Ring: Chrishbana;

William Rast Shorts T by Alexander Wang Top summer look day to night

My outfit from last night (which I actually spent most of studying) consisted of a soft white top from T by Alexander Wang and denim shorts from William Rast. In my mind the everyday white t-shirt and denim shorts combination is one of those classic summer styles that can be worn day or night depending on what you pair it with. I took advantage of this versatility and added a polite, soft, slouchy, black leather bag, and to give a more put together feel I balanced the laid back casualness with some overtly structural elements: these cuffs from H&M that I picked up ages ago and the Lita platforms.

Also I am currently waiting for my best friend to get into the city! She lives in Dallas and I have not seen her ages! Wahoo! Okay, back to studying! Later!

Top: T by Alexander Wang; Shorts: William Rast; Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell; Bag: Prada; Cuffs: H&M;

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I wonder if Flying Lotus liked my outfit

Tonight I was supposed to go with Jordan to see Shlohmo and others but once again we decided that I should stay in and study for a test that I have on Monday. I thought I would take a break and do an outfit post.

 On Thursday Jordan and I went to Brooklyn to see Flying Lotus, which was amazing. Thursday afternoon I was a little freaked out because I had no idea what to wear to a show in Brooklyn when there was a chance of rain on a hot day. Finally after a couple of outfits and I decided on a top from Rag & Bone, a pair of black Hudson jeans (I made a last minute decision and changed into cotton shorts when I was getting ready), ankle boots from Steven by Steve Madden, and a jacket from Gap. 

I was not able to get a picture of my outfit on Thursday so Jordan took a couple pictures on Friday. the only thing that is different is my jacket. On Thursday I wore a short grey jacket from Gap but the weather on Friday called for something else so I decided to wear a jacket from H&M. While we were wandering around we stopped into this gallery that had this great white room with an almost rainbow colored sculpture type thing, I thought I should have my picture next to it so I could have a Pride picture! Hopefully Jordan and I will make it back to the West Village in time to catch some of the Pride Parade. I have a feeling that this year might be crazier than ever... for one particular, amazing and lovely reason (I am sure we all know what I am talking about!)! My apartment looks right onto Christopher Street! Okay back to studying! Later!

Estate Side Photo Diary

Over the weekend Jordan and I headed up north to estate side. Before we left we decided we would do a shoot so we brought a suitcase with all of the looks, shoes, accessories, cameras, etc. The first night was spent wandering around outside as the sun went down looking for places to shoot. Like most of the time spent outside, this adventure resulted in an outfit shoot. My outfit consisted of a top from Free People, grey shorts, and a pair of a size too big Doc Martins that my Father had put in my room for me. He had texted me to tell me earlier in the week to tell me that he had found them so I was excited to try them on. They are just as big and clunky as I imagined. They are perfect for wandering around outside. The next day we did the shoot. We were lucky enough to be able to shoot with the same model that we shot with last time I went estate side, and the photographer from the previous shoot even shot our last look (you will read about them in the next issue)! Jordan shot the other outfits (and David Biral even took a few shots. We are so lucky!) and everything looks amazing! I am excited to see both shoots in the upcoming issues. A big thanks to everyone who was involved!

You're so LA cool and I am California dreaming

I was looking for a grey jersey skirt forever, I was so happy to find one that I liked while I was at home last week. I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot of it!

Top: Vince;

Skirt: BCBG;

Shoes: Frye;

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs;

Sunglasses: Ray Ban;

You Don't Have to Spend a Fortune to be Chic

You cannot buy style, in fact you should spend as little money as you have to. An easy and essential part of being stylish is knowing that dressing head-to-toe in designer for your everyday outfits can look a little unnatural. An easy way to prevent this is to dress High/Low. Dressing High/Low means incorporating your foundation items or items the you have spent a small fortune on (high) with the less expensive items (low) that are in your wardrobe. Spend money on the essentials or the occasional frivolous buy rather than on the replaceable basics or seasonal items.

I made an example: An H&M top (low), a pair of J Brand jeans (low), an oversized blazer by Alexander Wang (high), Jeffrey Campbell wedges (low), and a Mulberry bag (high). 

High/Low is beyond easy and useful, if you are not dressing high/low already try it this week! Happy Monday!

DIY Friday

For this weeks DIY Friday my inspiration came from two pictures, which I find to be so beautiful and delicate. One is a picture of soft ballet themed garments and the other is a picture of Siri Tollerød. I think both of the pictures came from either Fydez or Holly's Tumblrs.. (I need to start writing this down).

The total cost of this DIY project is only about 18 dollars and it only involves scissors (a dream come true, no?).

On Thursday I stopped into H&M and picked up a sheer pink tank top for five dollars and a long sleeve shirt for twelve dollars. I bought them both a couple sizes too big so that the tank top would be long enough to be worn as a dress and the top would be loose enough to hang freely.

When I got back to my apartment I put the shirt on over the tank top and marked out where I wanted to make the cut with a pencil. I took the shirt off, I put it on the floor and made an even cut across. That is all!

 All photographs taken for this blog (unless otherwise stated) are taken by Jordan Romanoff. He is a lovely photographer (in fact his whole family is photography talented, you may have noticed both his Father's photographs and his sister Zan's photographs in our last issue) and his blog has pictures from coast to coast.

Ankle Boots: Steven by Steve Madden & Elizabeth & James

Leopard prints

Finals week is over, blogger is back up, and I am finally able to make an outfit post. 

Shirt: Vince;

Red Jeans: J Brand;

Gentleman's Slippers: Steven by Steve Madden;

Leopard Print Scarf: Bloomingdales;

DIY Friday post for Monday

I know I am not as stylish as Alexander Wang's niece:

but that takes a well thought out wardrobe and a selection of child sized fur jackets/a selection of Chanel bags. But it is not like I am not trying, in fact I am taking things into my own hands: For DIY Friday (do not hurt me for making a habit out of this) I decided to do my variation on the modernist/minimialst all white maxi dress. Pejoratively speaking, I think the terms modernist and minimalist kind of get thrown around a lot in fashion when something is either all black/white and does not fit into any another place, but I must say I do like a lot of the looks. My inspiration was taken from the Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, and The Row's S/S 2011 shows. 

I did a little research, and by a little I mean I went to American Apparels website and found that they had an all white tank-top maxi dress (I do not know how I got the idea of tank top, but somehow it got stuck in my head). So on Friday evening Jordan and I walked over to the American Apparel on 6th and Bleecker and I picked one up.

When we got back to my apartment I put the dress on and with a pencil I marked where I wanted to cut the dress (which was a little shorter than midway down my thigh). I took the dress off and marked how I wanted the cut to fall down the middle of the dress. With a pair of scissors I followed the pencil market line to cut a panel of the white fabric out. Viola! Complete!

I made this ridiculous image in photoshop for you.

Open Cardigan: LF

Pink dress from Juicy Couture and White J Brand Jeans

Here is my outfit from yesterday. Jordan asked me if I wanted a picture and then snapped it pre-interview. It was kind of an exciting moment for me. Usually I have to get up the courage to ask him to take an outfit pic. It is an everyday sort of thing. I think he expects it... I am beyond thankful. 

Either way, I got a nice email from my grandmother today telling me she was proud (an important/proud moment for me). Which reminds me, Mother's Day is on Sunday so do something lovely for your Mum. I am not going to make a collage of beauty products you can get your mum like I have seen a lot of people doing. I do not think my mum would like a bouquet of eye creams, anti-wrinkle creams, perfume, and candles from Diptyque (I think that seems rather mean/why would anyone want someone choosing their beauty products for them?), I think she would prefer a calfskin leopard print iPad case or handbag. I am working on it Mum, I swear! 

I promise I will have a more exciting post to show you soon (or at least I plan for it to be). 

Dress: Juicy Coture

Jeans: J Brand