summer layers

The summer has been burning me to a crisp. Instead of slathering myself in sunscreen, I've resorted to hats and light cover-up blouses to balance it out a bit. I'm also kind of feeling the clashing patterns here and actually wish I could do more of this layering (if only it weren't so hot!). Maybe some more summer-appropriate light frothy layers in the future?

Also a quick heads-up: In about 2 weeks I'll be (temporarily) leaving Boston for Florida. It's for a school externship, so look forward to a change of environment. Also in about 2 weeks, I'll be releasing a project I've been working on with the boy. It's not style-related, but it means a lot to me. Look out for it :)

dunes

Hello lovelies, I've missed all of you dearly. I'm quickly stopping by and checking in. Yesterday for the 4th, fueled by good coffee and tunes by Delphic, we drove up to Provincetown (the very tip of the Cape). We walked by endless dunes, the Atlantic Ocean, and along car-less highways. We dined on homemade ice cream (peppermint stick ftw!) and overpriced haddock and chips. Boston-bound, on the highway, we saw fireworks from every direction--the perfect view I must say. I'll be back shortly with posts that hopefully will contain less grass and more outfits. See yaa!

weekly love: iridized crystal ring

The perfect balance of lethal and romantic. This would make the most kick ass engagement ring (or-whatever-ring). Designed by Mark Walsh and Leslie Chin for Rodarte.

haze over new england

Not all too much to report over here. It was a beautiful but very hazy weekend over here due to the smoke from the forest fires in Quebec. The entire Boston sky was covered with a gray smokey blanket. I'm wearing a vintage crochet playsuit, a lovely gift from Calico (Elissa, I know I'm hiding the pretty crochet sleeves, gahh, but you forgive me right?), Stuart Weitzman platform sandals, and leather jacket. I've been pretty swamped here, so I leave you with a short and sweet photo diary of some simple things from this weekend.

P.S. Check Calico out! I love: this (the digital print is insane, very reminiscent of McQueen), this (I can see this with oxfords and a camel coat), and this (check out the bow detail in the back).

weekly love: maximillia

There are very few stores where I love nearly the entire inventory. Most stores, I'm lucky if I even half-like one piece. I'm a picky little shopper. However, each time I visit Maximillia, I wish my bank account was $600 richer just so I could treat myself to one of their beautiful dresses. No such luck, so I'll just share this gem of a store with you. This Aussie-based store's Spring/Summer selections gravitate more toward ultra girly dresses, sheer and frothy frocks, rhinestone details, scalloped hems, intricate pin tucks and gathers, and bows. There's also an unbeatable selection of Karen Walker, Sretsis (so so underrated), and Twenty-Seven Names that even the minimalist in me is drooling over.

My picks and favourites: Sretsis Crystal Cameo Shirt, Sretsis Kelly Blouse, and Twenty-Seven Names Silk Patti Shirt. Ya know, just in case you're in the mood to send me a gift ;-)

weekly love: the food & fashion concept

HI! WOO, I'M STILL ALIVE!

A couple of reasons for my lack of blogging these last few weeks. One: Hectic scheduling (mostly school-related) has compromised my outside-of-university life, so much so I find myself rarely doing laundry, making the bed, etc. Two: I'm going through a time of cleaning up mental baggage and streamlining physical possessions. It's all about quality over quantity, no fuss simplicity and practicality. Which is why I'm loving these Marlow & Sons leather pouches and bags--there's nothing frilly about them, just quality leather in pure functional form adorned with the simplest hardware. Marlow & Sons is based out of Brooklyn, NY and is actually a cafe / restaurant. There's something very fascinating about food establishments serving up design and fashion. This brings to mind the (unfortunately, now-defunct) Achilles Project in Boston which delivered pasture raised veal carpaccio, potato gnocchi, champagne, Rag & Bone, MM6 and Surface to Air all under one roof. It was insane, perhaps too ambitious a concept, but the idea was beyond awesome. I want a Marlow & Sons bag and bring back the Achilles Project!

grain & river

A short drive from where we live flows the Mystic River. These were taken next to Mystic, and I'm wearing a vintage silk blouse, satin sandals, Queen's Wardrobe scalloped hem shorts, H&M long blazer and Chanel 2.55. Happy weekend lovelies.