12:04: June 2014

The All-Black Slouchy Lazy Suit

Ph. Nick Smith

The minimalist shower shoe thing... I'm way into it. It's hard not to be because it's so damn easy to get up in the morning now. I just take a shower and put on some incredibly comfortable (but still well tailored, that is key!) all-black clothes, slick my hair back, and walk out the door with minimal makeup. It's like all of the things I've been searching for, like a carefree skincare and makeup routine and wardrobe of trustworthy feel-good items, all finally clicked into place. My point of view on my personal style is so clear, that I'm pretty sure I am going to sell anything that I haven't worn in over 6 months. Stay tuned.

Note on this outfit: I don't wear these shower shoes to work, of course, I typically do some sort of mule instead to keep it dressy for clients — or Vans if I'm feeling ultra lazy.

THEORY silk pants (medium), J. CREW jacket — on sale! (sz 4), MIU MIU sunglasses, ZARA sandals, REPOSSI silver berbere ring

No. 21 Continues to Convince Me To Infuse Color Into My Wardrobe

Aveda Skincare for Dewy Skin

I'm just like you. I read beauty blogs constantly, inspect the "Top Shelf" interviews vigorously, and ultimately buy and try anything that sounds like it would work for me. This is not necessarily a bad tactic, but it sure as hell hasn't lead to any results and it has been quite expensive. So I took a step back and assessed what I knew worked for me: I know my skin is ten times better when I drink more water. Cool, so I do a lot of that. I know my skin likes when I get more sleep and can avoid drinking like a fish most times. Awesome, we try our best for that. Finally, my skin likes routine — like a cleanser, followed by a toner, then a serum, then a lotion -- even when I'm too tired, it must be done. That insane amount of product works on my needy skin to stop the patchy dry areas that pull on my face when I talk or smile. Turns out what works so great for my hair also works wonders for my face. I didn't even now Aveda had a skin care line, but their hair products are magic on my high maintenance hair follicles. So here I am swearing by their skincare, buying samples for my mom and recommending them to friends (even to Nick!). I can't explain why it works, but I do know it is plant based, which is fine by me. If you think this is a sponsored post, man I wish it was. I'm talking genuine recommendation here. If you're ready to try, go for the trial back in the box. It's $38 and it lasts forever.

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J. CREW blazer (size 4), THEORY silk pants (size M) ZARA heels (old), KAREN WALKER sunglasses, REPOSSI silver ring

Listen, I don't know why I spent years without buttoning my blazers. I have lived countless weeks of work with the blazer as an always-open structured layer above other layers... like a freaking cardigan. My blazers don't deserve that tunnel vision, and neither do yours! It's like I just doubled my wardrobe recognizing the buttons as functional. Amazing. #TheMoreYouKnow.

Ashley Olsen, Queen of Normcore You Can't Even Dream to Afford

Monday Moodboard: Binary Feels

Weekend Muse: Fash N Chips

Fash N Chips

I like her tom boy style, but especially the ability to make it look so easy and refined.

Barbara Bui, City Slicker

How freaking perfect.

From Now On All I Want To Wear Is Ellery

I haven't been inspired lately by much, but this is perfect. It makes me excited to get dressed again. Clarity! Also, note to self: cut your hair, bypass all predisposed genetic tendencies to have frizzy poofy hair and mimic the nonchalant hair flip seen here. Shop the looks on Moda Operandi!

The Grid: Sleek Buns + Buns

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Model Home: Ellery

I'm reviving this design exercise that I used to love, but apparently lost steam. Ellery's structured minimalist looks would look ideal in an über modern home, with sleek lines and marble.

Somber Fiesta

Ph. Biby Pacheco

In real life, this ruffled top is a pretty mix of ocean blue with retro pink and yellow weaving hues swirling about it. It looks almost like a farmer's market shopping basket that Mexican women carry — which is part of the reason I absolutely loved this top the moment I saw it. I tried it on over whatever dress I was wearing, right then and there, no dressing room needed, and boom: it was beautifully proportioned ruffles that make anything you're wearing look like a fiesta.

Color photos coming soon, duh, because this top is so beautiful in full living color (get it?!, like the show!). I just wanted to showcase the bright top in a quieter way, since my mom did such a beautiful job capturing the details.

"ONE OF KIND" ANTHROPOLOGIE top (I guess this means it's only available in limited quanities, in-store, and it's all handmade).