Turquoise & yellow.

This yellow Jill Stuart dress is among one of my first sewing machine victims. Its wide kaftan shape was good for the beach only, so I tailored it slightly and wore to Vogue on Thursday, where I felt like I belonged on a cruise. In a nod to fall, everyone was beautifully chic in black and muted shades. I'm not sure if I'm ready to relinquish summer and colour just yet. 

{Dress: Jill Stuart, bag: Brahmin, sandals: Zara, necklace: mix from flea markets, bracelets: c/o Alix and Ani}

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Notes on a Week.

{African Turquoise Stones: Acquired from the most amazing flea markets in Cape Cod and turned into a necklace by moi. 'A cup of tea is the key to Happiness' The Queen via good friend Camilla, cup from Anthropologie. Red Comme des Garçons purse: a gift from a very dear friend, which I will treasure forever (purse and friend). 70s necklace with lapis lazuli stones: another Cape Cod find. Sewing machine- the gift that keeps on giving:(not pictured) gift from boyfriend. Now I can tackle the pile of clothes I've bought myself promising I will alter.}

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New Gems

{Bag: Brahmin, skirt: Urban Outfitters, shirt: Topshop, shoes: Zara, gold bracelets c/o Alex and Ani, necklace: vintage from Cape Cod flea market.}

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Postcards

Finds like this make long, fruitless hours spent searching through mothy old thrift stores seem worth it. I fought tooth and nail to get my hands on this Missoni dress and damn it was worth the effort. 

{Dress: Missoni, shoes: Marc Jacobs, bag: Mulberry, belt & necklace: vintage, ring: H&M}

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Blue Gingham

A suitably nautical-themed post for a weekend away in Cape Cod. Have a great weekend!

{Skirt: DVF, shirt & belt: Vintage: shoes: Zara}

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West Village

My new favorite dress ever. That is all.

{Silk print dress: c/o Jennifer Chun- fall collection, shoes: Zara, shirt: H&M, jewellery: Marc Jacobs, Shashi, Topshop & vintage}

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Details

{Accessories: Topshop & vintage rings, bracelets: Shashi, Catbird, Maria Diakos, necklace: Vintage & Brooklyn Charm, shirt: J Crew, bag: Zara, belt: vintage}

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Brunch with Kenneth Cole

On Thursday I joined a small group of bloggers and editors for brunch and the rare opportunity to meet Kenneth Cole, the man behind the brand. We were celebrating new site wheredoyoustand.com which aims to encourage debate on fall fashion trends and several hot topical issues. It was an event full of informed conversation; from lighthearted fashion commentary to contentious issues affecting society today- exactly what the new campaign aims to incite.

{Brunch at Little Owl, Tess's arm party, Christine from My Style Pill}

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Ikat

{Skirt: J Crew, belt & shoes: Zara, shirt: H&M, bib necklace: Lizze Fortunato: vest: H&M}

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Wild Horses

I've had this top 'forever' which is a nice little euphemism my co-workers and I use to describe something from Forever 21. Honestly, whilst I thoroughly enjoy a good thrifting rummage, I don't have much luck at F21 as I find the whole experience a little too overwhelming. However last week I walked straight in and found this vest- it reminds me of Australian designer Josh Goot's painterly prints. 

{Top: Forever 21, skirt & belt: vintage, shoes: Toni Bianco, bag: Zara, ring: Zara, necklace: Brooklyn Charm & Marc Jacobs, nails: Essie 'Jazz'} 

Photos: Netty Devonshire. Creative Narrative: Julia Zaborowski ;)

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Notes on a weekend.

{Radishes: not the tastiest but they look darned pretty hanging up in my kitchen. New skirt: the word millefeuille springs to mind when I think about my new DVF skirt,  Pink: I bought this J Crew shirt a few months ago believing I would never wear it. Not true. Turns out there are so many ways to wear flouro pink. Books: should always be artfully stacked. Missoni: I went through hell and high water to make this thrifted Missoni mine. It looks rather pretty with my H&M and vintage turquoise ring too. Just Desserts: I made these decadent crème fraiche and white chocolate lovelies for a dinner party on Saturday. Rather good but so rich; we all lay on the floor afterwards.}

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Sartorial-less

{Vest: American Apparel, skirt: Alberta Ferretti, jacket: vintage, shoes & bag: Zara}

Right as my trusty photographer Netty Devonshire and I were taking these photos, Scott Schuman of the Sartorialist happened to walk by. Needless to say, he didn't stop to photograph us (possibly overwhelmed by how stylish we both looked?) Anyhow, this Alberta Ferretti skirt is proving to be a summer favorite and I have to keep reminding myself it is not ok to wear it everyday of the week. 

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New Dress

This new dress is a particular blend of man repelling. Billowy, shapeless, embroidered. I love it. Boyfriend's response to new dress: "It looks a little bit like a duvet cover" Result!

{Dress: Paul and Joe, bag: Zara, sandals: Zara, accessories: vintage & Brooklyn Charm}

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