basic breton

This outfit is very much inspired by the basics I see the Olsens wearing so often. Admittedly, I was only interested in trying on the shoes because they're so strikingly similar to these tan alligator slingbacks I've seen Ashley Olsen wear several times on one of my favorite sources of inspiration, Olsens Anonymous.

breton striped shirt: Gap thrifted
black skinnies: H&M
croc print pumps: Rampage thrifted

armor ring: Aldo
bunny ring: made by my talented friend Annaleise


In an effort to stay true to myself, I decided to post this outfit knowing that it's not that interesting or complex. I had only a split second to stop home after work to grab my wallet and change my shoes before heading over to happy hour at VIA for cocktails with a friend. If I'm honest with myself, the majority of the time I end up wearing basic things, basic colors, then styling them with dramatic jewelry or shoes. 


(..or just dramatic egg over-easy Hello Kitty nails:)

One last thing:

HERE I am featured on Stuff Boston's website in an outfit that pretty much embodies what I just described above.

Go take a quick peek!

I'm proud!

the Art of wearing Too Much Gold

Crappy photobooth picture, followed by another crappy picture from my iPhone.

Not pictured: crappy peanut butter and jelly with cheezits for dinner. 

The moral of this whole story?

LIVE  LARGE.

(The necklace was an amazing find at Salvation Army for $2, the ring was a gift from Haberdash Vintage, and the whole lot was paired with a simple silk spaghetti strapped tank top also from Salvation Army, a pair of cuffed grey jeans and Steven by Steve Madden leopard loafers.)

black and white. silver and gold.

black & white sheer:

 gold and silver metallic nails:

..just some inspirational photos i found around the web. I love black and white together and have recently been on the hunt for sheer pieces as well as bralettes in black or white to show underneath. Also seriously regretting getting rid of all my old Sally Hansen Chrome nail polish. Who knew years later it'd appeal to me again? 

Snob Swap

A few weeks back, I excitedly attended an event by The Swapaholics. The aptly named "Snob Swap" required attendees to bring only two items, but the catch is that they had to be either designer or vintage. I chose a black Michael Kors tunic style top and a vintage Italian silk blouse. 

{Above photo by Adam Towner for The Swapaholics, included to show my outfit!}

I wore: 

thrifted men's chambray button-down

H&M black skinnies

Jeffrey Campbell rumble boots

Urban Outfitters bag

Fabrications Unlimited lightning bolt earrings

{my spoils}

I was lucky enough to walk away with a vintage beaded cropped tank, a pair of metallic Chloe sandals, and a few new friends. All in all the night was both successful and fun. 

{new friends}

{familiar faces}

Check out The Swapaholics website, facebook and twitter to learn more. 

If I was a wealthy girl,

I would be a totally different person and who knows what I'd be into!

But anyway, I love these things:

Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats

I would name one Nug and one Roo. 

(Sorry Hams.. you're technically black striped, even though no one can tell.)

Rick Owens leather jacket

Perfect mix of equal parts cozy and badass.

Pyramid Watch

Oh my goodness. Just.. oh man.

Happy New Year, and all that sort of thing!

I've got lots of goals for this new year. 

To name a few:

-consistency

-education

-courage

Well.. those are just words, really.

Anyway, in closing, this:

Indian Summer

Woooooooo!

A week ago I was wearing boots and mittens,

and yesterday I had bare legs!

Sweater: swapped

Blouse: mi mom's

Cord Skirt: Gap via Savers

Flats: Steve Madden

Necklace: F21

Also, this cutie pants just learned how to sew.

He's turning all his jeans into skinnies.

Such an inspiration!

I just love his style.

BFW Sip & Swap Recap:

Last Thursday night, my friend Christina and I braved the torrential downpours and "bumper-to-bumper" city traffic to attend Boston Fashion Week's Sip & Swap at the Microsoft NERD Center in Cambridge.

I have to say, it was the least successful swap I've attended so far, but also the most fun! In other words, it did not disappoint despite my significantly smaller bag of loot.

[Swappers lined up!]

[shoes. drool.]

[my friend Amy (center), the mastermind behind the swaps!]

(*All above photos by Adam Towner from the Swapaholics' facebook album)

My 2 best best best scores were shoes. Truth be told, I totally blame myself for straying from my fail-proof game plan. I caught one look at the shoes all arranged so prettily (word?) and I chucked the plan out the window. Next time, it's back to the plan. However, I did get the ONE PAIR of shoes I had my heart set on, and they fit so perfectly! They're perfect! I can't believe they're mine!

Skip ahead to 1:09. Putting them on when I got home was like that. Just like that.

In other news, I had an excellent conversation while trying to get a little reading in on an otherwise peaceful bus ride to work:

"What book are you reading?"

[closes book. turns to show front cover.]

"So, you like to read?"

"Um, yes?"

"Are you a student?"

[shakes head.]

"So you just read? For fun?"

[slow nod.] Snape impression, "Obviously."

[silence.]