Spring Forward

Maisonette 1977 blazer (yes it's made with the collar "popped"-- detail next time!), DKNY blouse, Gap chinos, Proenza Schouler sandals

 You can kind of see the heel???

Little did I know that with the last post, not only would I "fall bac"k sartorially, but also psychologically, emotionally, and even physically in the following weeks.  Down a very dark hole I went, only to emerge from the other side a little more beat up, but a LOT ready to spring forward (pardon the pun, it was a long time coming). And what that looking ahead most notably means is... a new wish list for Spring! Although I am infinitely happier working in fashion, my wish lists definitely have a lot more "wish" in them than they used to (not complaining), so I thought I'd share my halcyon dreams with you in a semi-organized and semi-justified list.  Here's to hoping more than one of these ends up on the sale rack!

Alexander Wang Leather Neck Bandana--'Cause why not?  And even Phoebe Philo is doing it.
Alexander Wang Nadia Peep Toe Sandal - because I need more (*read some) sexy shoes in my life
Christopher Kane Shower Shoes because I need (*read want) more ugly shoes in my life
The Printed Flared Leg Derek Lam Trouser and Sleeveless Shirt together because. Period.  
Giuseppe Zanotti Python Print Boots because they are the best boots ever made.
Acne Tafetta Palazzo Pants because you could eat a whole pizza by yourself in them and no one would notice.
Thakoon Sleeveless Western Shirtdress because the Bollywood Western is the new Thai Western.
JW Anderson Collage Dress because it's just amazing, damnit!
JW Anderson Leather Jacket because it's just amazing, damnit!
Rochas Pastel Tote because how pretty is it?  Seriously?  Tell me how pretty it is.
Marc Jacobs Sweatshirt because I am planning on transitioning to an all-sweatshirt based wardrobe by late 2012
Miu Miu Patchwork Skirt because what goes better with a sweatshirt than a blanket.....
3.1 Phillip Lim Drawstring Leather Shorts .....or leather gym shorts?
Proenza Schouler Eel Skirt and Polo Shirt because black and orange, black and orange, black and orange.
Acne Printed Dress because even though I know this isn't going to fit me and the boobs will be too big and the hips to small, the print is perfection.
This Nina Ricci number because I'm feeling a pink and slip dress moment coming on (when I'm not wearing sweatshirts)

And $5,000,000,000,000.

  

Fall Back

Dries Van Noten Sweater, random t-shirt, Proenza Schouler pants, Cynthia Rowley shoes

 While some of us may have already broken out or Easter bests, Mother Nature always does her best to remind you WINTER IS NOT OVER YET.  As the temperature yo-yos from a balmy 70 to a frigidly damp 43, the wardrobe is A BIT OF A MESS.  Thankfully, I haven't quite switched out the closet, but the layering conundrum is getting the better of me.  Especially since I always seem to be dressing for the weather of the day before (does this happen to anyone else in NYC?  I feel like 60 one day is completely different from 60 the next day). So, in the face of such perplexing problems, I am relying on my faves from the last season to safely ferry me into the new season, while also giving them a proper farewell.  This Dries sweater and Proenza pant were probably two of my favorite pieces from Fall 2011, but somehow I had never really noticed the similarity of their digitally-inspired prints until recently.  What seems obvious now took a whole season of their lying on top of each other on top of my hamper to come about.  When inspiration strikes, inspiration strikes...

Fringe Behavior

McQ coat, Dolce & Gabbana crochet top, T by Alexander Wang shirt, Gap leopard-print jeans, Ralph Lauren boots

 

I was always one to leave fringe for the cowboys and hippies, but my taste for adventure got the best of me.  In the grips of sale-driven madness, I thought some Italian-inspired fringe, courtesy of one Dolce and one Gabbana, might be the fringe to help me overcome my aversion.  And I think it was: the Italian inspiration ended up not so much hippie or cowboy, but somewhere between equestrian and gypsy--a somewhat strange combination, but pretty much par for the course when it comes to me. What I like most is how you can take a completely crafty looking shirt with a LOT of fringe (sorry for no close-ups, I've been undutiful as of late, it's true) like this and put it with some printed jeans and it doesn't turn out quite like the obvious references that first came to mind.  Maybe it's because this fringe looks suspiciously more like human hair than fringe. Maybe it was because it was dreary and raining and British-looking outside.  I don't know. But I think I kind of love it.