Thursday morning from Saturday night

Mornings in the West Village have been like this or grey. We are waiting for warmer weather!

Oxford: Ralph Lauren

Jeans: Hudson

Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples

Scarf and leather jacket: mine

A Designer's Easter

After much consideration, Jordan and I have decided to celebrate Easter (for the hallmark reason), and by celebrate I mean buying these eggs that you are supposed to fill with candy but we kind of ate it. We blame it on the pristine looking, completely organized, all white Swedish candy shop that is down the street from me. It is where we bought these traditional Swedish Easter Eggs (the real ones are in a museum). In all honesty, I think we are just fascinated with the overly ornate decoration that seems to be so opposite to all of the beautiful/designer porn/efficient quality of contemporary Swedish design. 

The owner of the shop told me about how in Sweden they fill the Easter themed containers (which all have these similar looking images on them, the images being based on/the same as the original ones) with regular, non Easter themed candy. I think they are on to something there. 

I still think that egg shaped Reese's taste better. #justsayin

A Thursday update on Wednesday morning

When we woke up yesterday we ordered from Balthazar. It was kind of essential because I needed a soy latte and it seems to be the only place that has them. Our walk to class looked like this. We expected rain but the weather turned out to be lovely.

Thursdays are my Fridays and I am in much need of a weekend. One thing I plan to do this weekend: read the stack of magazines waiting for me on my trunk 

Polo: Ralph Lauren

Jeans: J Brand

Cardigan: LF

Leather bomber jacket and ankle boots: mine

Sunglasses: Oliver Peoples

Tuesday morning... afternoon?

Jordan is beyond nice, he takes pictures of me, occasionally edits them, helps me carry my things to class, poses for photos (by slight force), oh and he can somehow manage to have a smile the whole time. Thank you Jordan!

These pictures were taken when we were walking back from a lecture on Tuesday. The background of my picture looks kind of 'Jean-Luc Godard-esque' to me in a weird way with all of the text and the arrows. Either way, when we got back we reorganized the layout of my apartment. I will post pictures soon

Dress: Urban Outfitters

Leggings: Wolford

Leather bomber jacket and ankle boots: Mine

Two takes on the classic jeans with a white t-shirt look

 

On Sunday, as I was getting ready (having decided on jeans and a white t-shirt), I had to decide what would prevent the classic from looking mundane, and at the same time I had to keep focus on keeping it classic. 

I am not one to be extreme when it comes to my everyday look (The city does not totally allow it, especially with this april weather. Also, in a place where everyone is trying to be different, using clothing as the medium, everyone ends up looking the same and wearing a classic look is beyond refreshing) but at the same time, the thought of wearing something that I find to be boring makes me feel clinical and actually makes me want to cringe. 

I have come up with a way of wearing a classical look in an updated way. It is a formula almost. Example: take a classic 'preppy' top like a polo or an oxford, pair it with skinny jeans, add a blazer or a vest (if you are wearing a polo you might want to stay away from a vest), add an ultra 'preppy' piece of jewelry like diamond or pearl earrings, a subtle pendant, and wear a wedge/chunky heel/small heeled ankle boot (if the boot is flat and a little elven looking it can totally ruin the look)/gentleman's slipper and the result will be a balanced refined polished look. However, when it came to creating my take on the all american jeans and a white t-shirt look I was initially confused. I have a fear of looking like a cowgirl, that whole look is truly discomforting, so I had anxiety. I like the looks I came up with. I ended up wearing the look with the gentleman's slipper as I am a little obsessed with them at the moment. 

Jeans: Acne

T-shirt: Vince

Cardigan: LF

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell's Litas

Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden

Saturday evening Jordan and I went with my parents to China town. On the walk there it was raining and on the walk to Jordan's it was raining. it was pouring actually. We had lots of fun and I loved spending time with my family. Either way, while I was at Jordan's waiting for my clothes to dry so we could walk back I wore this outfit. Let's just say it was my 'ode to Coachella'... because let's be honest as much as we all wish Coachella was chic and fashionable it isn't. As much as we wish it was UK hippie chic it is more rave (un)-chic... meaning you are likely to find people not wearing anything by the end of the night (and it won't be Kate Moss).

Thursday

My parents came up on Wednesday so I have not been posting. I did take loads of pictures. Here are pictures from Thursday. One of which shows my lovely new leopard print gentleman's slippers that I have been coveting. It was beautiful out! 

Other pictures from Monday

Non outfit related pictures from Monday include Jordan on our walk back to the West Village. The Flowers that he got for the shoot. We bought them at this little flower shop that I love. It is outside a bodega on 6th and 2nd ave. The lady makes the most beautiful little arrangements, this is a close favorite of mine. The pink and the green I love. I think she uses lemon leaf too, which smells so nice. I was excited that we picked up new flowers but carrying them arount the city was slightly embarrassing, I think everyone thought we were on a first date. A copy of Elle I picked up on the way back (which felt a little weird seeing as I never buy the American version of Elle or any other version... with the exception of a recent purchase of the UK version...) and when we got back I decided that I should organize some of the magazines that were lying around. 

Monday

I was beyond excited when I found these red J Brand jeans online at shopbop.com. I had been in search of a red pair of jeans for ages and up until that point I seemed to be out of luck. I had checked everywhere. For months I browsed through greens, pinks, and the occasional yellow at places I would never normally buy jeans (I was très desperate....). I was honestly thinking of maybe giving up the search. 

I think I nearly stopped breathing when I found that J Brand, my true all time favorite jeans brand, had them. I ordered them and spent yesterday morning in a state of anxiety waiting for the UPS man. I even sat outside once I saw his truck parked. After a blonde lady in my building told me that sometimes she just chases him down (UPS does not actually like to deliver packages I think... so it is a problem) I decided to do the same. 

At last the package was in my hands. I texted a couple of people before opening the white plastic packaging. I needed it to be known that I had the red jeans so everyone would know that they would not have to hear me complain about not having red jeans anymore. Finally I stopped teasing my self and opened the package. I was so excited I slipped them on and in my head started planning outfits. 

I wore them monday night on my way back from a shoot. With them I wore a tank top, my leopard print pair of flats, and a bag all from Marc by Marc Jacobs, as well as Jordan's grey A.P.C. jumper and my new blazer from H&M. 

Camp out for Swedish candy

On Sunday evening after the shoot, we pulled ourselves together and went back to the West Village. As we packed up we took some pictures. I am wearing my new black blazer and a top from H&M, my black skinny cigarette style pants from Marc by Marc Jacobs, and heels from Christian Louboutin. Jordan is wearing a shirt from Yves Saint Laurent, pants from Rag & Bone, and shoes from Louis Vuitton. 

Sunday shoot

Today we spent the day shooting and working on the magazine. 

We would like to thank our model Jenny for her time!

Friday morning

Friday morning Jordan and I had to be up early to register for classes. After we stepped out on to Bleecker to do a shoot before Jordan had to go to work. I spent the rest of the day sleeping.

Leather jacket: Jordan's

Stockings: Agent Provocateur 

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

Sunday Style

Jordan and I spent the day working. We got a little delayed going to his apartment last night and did not end up leaving until this afternoon (oops!). Jordan took a picture of my outfit from this morning for my 'today I'm wearing' goal.
In my head it is a total 'getting things done on a Sunday' sort of look because it gives of a 'I went to yoga in heels' vibe.
The truth is I do not even do yoga, so dressing like I do sophisticated things like going to yoga on Sunday (which is truly a sign of sophistication in my opinion seeing as I do not really find yoga appealing, and people who go to yoga on a Sunday, or who go to yoga at all have some sort of willpower that I just do not have) makes me feel like I am going to get things done.

Jumper: H&M
Leggings: Citizens of Humanity
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (I am slightly obsessed)

I looked through some photos and had a diet coke this morning. I ordered one and they delivered three in glass bottles.

Jordan worked while I finished packing up the suitcase for the shoot.

I went into Soho and picked up a few things for the shoot as well as the new British Vogue. I am excited to read it!

Chic New York City Sunrise

New York at sunrise is probably one of my favorite times. I love the feeling of having the whole day ahead of you (which you get when you have slept). I wanted to greet the morning the proper way by showing off a brand new outfit that I threw together (rather sleepily). Thank you Jordan for coming with me to the top of your building.
Ps. Sorry for the blog trendy pictures of Jeffrey Campbell wedges I keep posting. It is just that they are honestly some of the most comfortable pairs of wedges I have ever owned (I recommend buying a pair for anybody who like wearing wedges).

Sasha Pivovarova: on set with Sasha & learn the secrets to Baltic bliss

My dose of chic inspiration for the day is Sasha Pivovarova and her seemingly easy going personality. Similar to our love Natalia Vodianova, she always seems to be full off positive vibes, except she seems to be a little bit more wild than Nata. I need to channel more of the Sasha/Nata mindset.
While I am working on bringing out my inner baltic positiveness (and for the record DMM is founded by two people with Baltic heritage, one of the two being Moi of course, so I feel like it could come to me naturally. I am hoping it will at least), I am also doing this (I will let sasha show you what I am doing):
I am waiting to style and then shoot our last images for Dress Me Issue N‰2:



Step one of that process is waiting for my nails to dry:

Step two: Getting my hair done.

Step three: make up.

Step four: Plan and refer back to mood boards for shoot.

Time to shoot:

Snowy NYC is perfect for doing work (it is the Baltic inside of moi)