First let me get this out of the way, since a commenter asked me last time: NO, I don’t actually buy all of this stuff. Some of it I do buy, some of it I want to buy, and most of it I just post cause I think its fun. Anyway, it’s mid April. We aren’t wearing sandals or shorts yet, but its hot and fun in NYC and everyone wants a piece of the current trends: Florals, boho joyfulness, and just generally casual clothes (for daytime). I officially wear white jeans at least 4 times a week now, but I won’t post those again…(HERE – in case you want to buy), and the other days I’m wearing light denim, OR, cargos.
Anyway, my picks for this week, clockwise:
That’s a Proenza camera case. No, I don’t want it. No, Im not even going to tell you how much it costs, but its just cool. To look at. For fun. Not to buy. HERE.
Floral Denim: Why not… super trendy, but just hit the trend hard and get it out of your system already. $95
Stella Minty Avocado round frame sunglasses. Yes, I have these. I look like a fashion freak, and I love it. $225
Bag via Target, $25
Bandage top: I think this is amazingly sexy. Wear with high waisted mom jeans, or high waisted black skinnies for a Grease Lightening look. Roland Mouret $1635
Sweet little Clutch from J Crew. $98
Probably the most hideous shorts I’ve ever posted, but I have a sneaking suspicion that they look great on, hide a multiple of flaws and could be a go-to piece for summer. Isabel Marant $265
Track pants… yea, thats happening now. Alexander Wang $450
Fringed bag, ’nuff said. $198
These Acne boots… so digging em. $550
Nars Coral lipstick, I have this. Love it. $24
Leather wrap bracelet, you could DIY, but this is always super cool . Club Monaco $29
And that wing ring- so cute. Rachel Roy $38
What trends are you guys loving/hating this Spring?
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I LOVE when you do posts like this! Love the shades, love the boots, even love the trackpants(!)
I did want to say one thing, though:
I know that these posts are for fun. I enjoy reading them, and enjoy writing them for my own blog, too. It’s inspiration, whether or not you own every single item.
BUT.
If you really liked something, even if it was a crazy-expensive designer camera case, you could buy it.
If you work hard, and you make enough money to purchase it without you or your family having to go without something important, you can buy whatever you want. WITHOUT having to defend/explain yourself to anyone.
I don’t like that a commenter made you feel as though you have to preface a post like this with a disclaimer of any kind.
That being said, thanks for posting the Proenza camera case-it is absolutely stunning. I really needed an item for a blog post tomorrow, and you helped me out big time. Look for a shout-out tomorrow.
Thanks! I know- surprisingly, I like those track pants too!
So yea, I do kind of agree- I shouldn’t have to preface my post with a disclaimer about how I spend my money. The worst part about that persons comment is that they said “No wonder you are stressed!” As if paying for all this shit, or even desiring it, is what was making me stressed. HA!!!! My happiness is SO not reliant on THINGS. Truth be told, I don’t even really like shopping that much! I enjoy fashion, but I’m not one of those “I DIE” people.
I honestly thought it was obvious that I don’t buy ALL of this stuff. Sometimes I’m recommending something that I actually own, and I’ll be vocal about that, but usually its just things I come across that strike me as cool!
A few weeks ago, Grace Bonney of Design Sponge, responded to a comment about a $30 bottle of nail polish that she bought that was along the lines of: Wow, so glad that you are so successful that you can buy $30 nail polish… but the comment was a bit snarkier. Grace unleashed on her: saying that she noticed that women are so critical of other women’s success etc… You can read the whole comment chain here:
http://www.designsponge.com/2012/02/bernhard-willhelm-nail-polish.html
And let me know what you think!
And YES- the camera case is amazing in its own way. AND guess what- its SOLD OUT!
I actually went back and read the “No wonder you’re stressed” comment (another one of your posts that I REALLY enjoyed reading). I’m happy that you called her out on missing the point.
Then I followed the link to the Design Sponge post. I have to say, I almost read all 112 comments and I agreed with yours the most (not sucking up because this is your blog
!)
I don’t think the original comment was as horrible as it was blown up to be, but it definitely had undertones of JEALOUSY. I don’t know how much of it really has to do with women being critical of other women as much as people who have less being envious of those who have more.
I totally agree that for some reason, there are people out there that assume that if you have some money, it just fell into your lap. As if people aren’t doing well financially because they are working hard. Those who do succeed shouldn’t have to feel guilty because of their success.
Love this and how all of the pieces work together. I’d love to see the outfits this set could make.
I just bought a NARS lipstick too…almost got Heat wave and ended up with Dragon Girl….ooohhh to wear red lips during the day! I love the flower shirt.
Shorts are amaze
yum, you picked all winners of course! love the sunnies. don’t worry about what anyone thinks, it your damn blog you can dream if you want to! The interesting thing about blogging is to see things from a person’s point of view, dream on friend, most of us are loving it…
Yeay!!! You chose the font I loved best! I love your new look!
I second this- the new header look AMAZING!
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