bare style

faux fur and 90 degrees

2008-06-23T08:51:00.003-05:00

My alloy faux fur coat came on saturday, and I just couldn't resist snapping a few pics of it on Sunday despite the 90 degree weather. I'm even more pleased with it than I had anticipated. It makes me feel like I'm wrapped up in my favorite stuffed animal. Can't wait to put it to use this fall.

deep v tee ($18), aa from ba. shorts ($3), thrifted levi's. wedges ($8), vintage. sunglasses ($17), aj morgan.

tee dress

2008-06-21T10:36:00.001-05:00

My easy comfy outfit. This aa fine jersey t-dress is available at my bare accessories boutique for $19.50 and shipping is free. I may wear it again tomorrow as a swimsuit cover-up.

t-dress, aa from ba. shoes, f21. sunglasses, aj morgan. necklaces, bare accessories.

life's a beach

2008-06-21T08:40:00.002-05:00

The fact that Karlie Kloss is only 15 boggles my mind. Seriously, she can't even drive yet and she's doing editorials for Vogue. I guess her youth is kinda obvious considering her lanky physique. Can't wait to see how beautiful she'll become as she matures...

magazine: Vogue Nippon June 2008, photographer: Laurie Bartley, scans from mixologies.livejournal.com

was your summer camp like this?

2008-06-20T14:46:00.005-05:00

I love the shot of the girls in the sheets. Daria's eyes are so distinctive. W mag July 2008, photography by Bruce Weber, scans from mixologies.livejournal.com

denim on deck

2008-06-19T08:59:00.004-05:00

I've decided that I buy too much stuff at f21. Seriously. I'm planning to hit up some vintage clothing stores downtown in an attempt to add some much needed individuality to my wardrobe. Wish me luck.

denim jumpsuit ($23), f21. shoes ($49), aldo. handbag ($59), melie bianco. sunglasses ($17) & bracelets, bare accessories.

simple style

2008-06-19T07:18:00.001-05:00

A little street style inspiration from our girl Stam. photos from elle & nylon

gladiators in the city

2008-06-18T14:10:00.002-05:00

If you're lusting after SJP's Christian Dior Extreme Gladiators but don't want to spend the cash, Baker's has a knockoff version for a mere $69.

the other girl

2008-06-18T08:36:00.000-05:00

Whitney definitely takes risks with her clothing choices. I'm loving the faded denim jumpsuit with tan Minnetonkas. photos from tfs, laguna lovers & just jared

vintage levis and a new wall

2008-06-17T09:21:00.001-05:00

I found these vintage Levi's at a thrift store and cut them off for shorts. Not bad at all for $3, and more budget friendly than the $48 version at urban (you can buy the same pair at the Levi's website for $29). I'm not a big fan of the pockets hanging out, but I'm not sure that I'm ready to cut them off and risk the chance of forgetting that they're not functional... Any opinions? Pockets or no?

2-sided top ($18), aa from bare accessories. shorts ($3), thrifted levi's. sandals ($19), f21. handbag ($68), melie bianco. sunglasses ($17), aj morgan. necklace ($28), remedy jewelry.

$24 gladiators

2008-06-17T09:13:00.002-05:00

FYI, I was reminded by miranda that Wet Seal has the Balenciaga style wedges for $24. So if you don't want to commit to the Nine West or Jeffery Campbell versions, this one is more budget-friendly.

pseudo topshop

2008-06-16T12:54:00.004-05:00

I've been eyeing this Alloy vintage faux fur coat for a few months now. I feel like I'm up for the challenge of incorporating it into my wardrobe, but it's just so hard for me to spend money on a winter coat when it's 90 degrees out. I'd sorta forgotten about it until I stumbled upon this Topshop photo from their fall/winter preview and immediately scanned the Alloy website to check the clearance section. For $19.99? Marked down from $89.99??? Damn, why not. I signed up for their e-mail newsletters and received a free shipping discount code, which saved me an additional $6. I'm not exactly an Alloy fan, and I'm not sure how I discovered this coat, but I'm quite excited to get it. Even if I can't use it until fall...

on the edge

2008-06-16T08:15:00.004-05:00

A few of my faves from the Prada Resort 2009 collection. I am seriously considering an attempt to incorporate cycle shorts into my wardrobe. I honestly never thought I'd ever utter those words. view the entire collection

photos from style.com

my outfit and birdhouse

2008-06-15T08:51:00.000-05:00

As usual, out for dinner & drinks on saturday night. It kinda looks like these pics are supposed to be of the birdhouse, and I'm just standing in the way.

tank ($10) & skirt ($20), f21. wedges ($29), aerosoles. clutch ($62), melie bianco. bracelets & sunglasses ($17), bare accessories.

chains

2008-06-14T08:37:00.000-05:00

Natasha Poly backstage at Gucci f/w 2008. photos from fashionmag

plain jane

2008-06-13T09:42:00.000-05:00

This summer weather is brutal. It's hard to get inspiration for an outfit when I know that I'll be sweating 4.3 seconds after stepping outside. Sorry for the lackluster ensemble, but this is what I wore on Thursday.

tee ($15), aa from bare accessories. shorts ($9), f21. wedges ($20), target. watch ($60), fossil. necklaces, bare accessories. sunglasses ($8), h&m.

soft neutrals

2008-06-12T16:07:00.000-05:00

Inspiration from the Brian Reyes Resort 09 collection. Click here to view more

photos from style.com

so summertime

2008-06-12T12:13:00.000-05:00

Yep, it's finally that time of year. I bought a month's worth of sunscreen today (spf 70, didn't even know it went that high), and I'm ready to hit the pool, lake, beach, etc. I also dug out my summertime jewelry, which includes every nautical pendant from my Remedy Jewelry store. And during this rush of warm weather inspiration I made a little collage of the pieces. Each necklace is less than $30 and shipping is free. Beat that.

click here to shop

balenciaga alternatives

2008-06-11T17:11:00.000-05:00

Mary Kate loves her Balenciaga gladiator wedges, but I mean, seriously, what normal girl can afford to drop that kind of cash on a pair of shoes? Here are a couple of completely affordable options: Nine West "Heech" and Jeffery Campbell "Cali". I prefer the look of the Nine West version, but the heel on the Jeffery Campbell is only 2", which means it would be a LOT more comfortable (obviously).

heat and music

2008-06-11T12:09:00.000-05:00

Went to see very witty Ingrid Michaelson play monday night. Live music, sushi, and vodka typically make a fantastic combination. However, when you add a few additional factors such as the 95 degree heat, limited circulation due to 3 hours of standing in the same spot, and high sodium levels (from the sushi), the result is cankles. Yes, cankles. Not pretty at all, but worth every minute because Ingrid is an excellent singer/songwriter/musician. Sort of a Lisa Loeb V 2.0. If you haven't heard her, you should listen here. Her song, Keep Breathing, was playing during the last few minutes of the season 3 finale of Grey's Anatomy (when Christina went home after her almost wedding to find that Burke had left). Okay, enough of my rambling, here's the outfit breakdown:

two sided top ($18), aa from bare accessories. skirt ($28), aa. shoes ($180), charlotte ronson. handbag, melie bianco. curb chain necklace ($15), bare accessories. seahorse necklace ($28) & necklace used as bracelet ($36), remedy jewelry. ring, vintage. sunglasses ($17), aj morgan.

american apparel at bare accessories

2008-06-10T14:29:00.005-05:00

As promised, Bare Accessories is now offering American Apparel basics at a discounted price and FREE SHIPPING! You can purchase any of the items above for up to a 30% discount. I wanted to allow my blog readers access to the items before anyone else, so click here to shop.

I will be adding more items to the mix, so if you don't see a style, size or color you want, please leave a comment below and suggest an item that should be added. Also, I personally have and wear all of the items in my store, so if you want advice about fit, material, size suggestions, etc. just ask!

ballet and missing jewelry

2008-06-08T10:32:00.004-05:00

Went to my daughter's ballet recital and then out for dinner. It was a family-oriented Saturday night, but quite adorable. I was so busy prepping my little dancer that I completely forgot jewelry. Gosh, I sound like such a mom, but still FAR from the matching velour sweatsuit stage.

dress, old navy. platforms, charlotte ronson. handbag, urban (from a few seasons ago).

koudougou

2008-06-07T14:51:00.004-05:00

The "koudougou" platforms are half price at aldo! And as if 50% off wasn't enough reason to snatch them up, aldo is also offering free shipping. AND if you sign up on their e-mail list you get an additional 10% off. I called to ask about the heel and platform heights, and the rep I talked to said the heel is 3.5" and the platform is 1.5". Not sure if that's right, but that's what she said. I had a bit of trouble deciding which color to order, but since I currently don't have any gray shoes, I opted for gray.

friday

2008-06-07T10:43:00.001-05:00

Sorry for the lack of outfit posts this week. This is my outfit from friday - I went out after work with a couple of girlfriends for dinner/drinks. It's already in the mid 90's here and it'll only get warmer. Blah.

And on a more positive note, this aa tee that I'm wearing will be one of many aa items available (for a big discount) at my Bare Accessories online boutique next week! So check the blog on monday or tuesday for a link...

tee, aa. shorts, f21. shoes, antonio melani. bracelet, remedy jewelry. necklace, remedy jewelry.

simple beauty

2008-06-05T08:16:00.001-05:00

Just a couple of inspirational pics of Daria in Italian Glamor...

(on her bed in her NYC apartment)

(a pic that wasn't used in the spread)

photo scans from daria werbowy the files

orange jumpsuit

2008-06-05T07:55:00.000-05:00

Yeah, it's pretty safe to say that I'm obsessed with jumpsuits at the moment. I like them because they're easy, but still different enough that they're not a typical "uniform" - like jeans & a dressy shirt or a summery dress. I really like the burnt orange shade of this one. Too bad I refuse to pay the UK exchange rate and international shipping fees. Otherwise, I'd be a topshop addict.

jumpsuit, topshop. shoes, steve madden. necklace, remedy jewelry. bracelets, ring, and handbag, bare accessories.