check please

the first heat wave is upon us and i'm immediately scrambling to find something easy and breezy to make it through the day without melting like the wicked witch. gingham was heavily featured on the spring/summer 2017 runways so it wouldn't be a bad idea to snap up a piece or two of this perennial summer favorite. just be sure to keep the look fresh and modern and less preppy. the gingham options at asos right now are terrific and best of all they are all under $50. 

asos smock dress, $35

asos tie shoulder top, $35

asos halter sundress, $48

asos t-shirt dress, $37

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i'd rather be here

i'd like to teleport myself to this place, or just about anywhere far away from my current laundry room situation. since that's not happening, one of these amazing technicolor handbags would be an excellent consolation prize don't you think? 

waiwai alix bag, $586

waiwai jabuticaba bag, $563

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woke up like this

pajamas aren't just for bedtime and netflix binges. get yourself a silky stylish set and head out for dinner! needless to say, you'll be the most comfortable person at the table and the best part is there's no need to change for bed when you get home. winning!

olivia von halle, $525

feeling like that might be a bit too much for you? the pieces work just as well separately- pair the top with jeans for daytime and the bottom with a silky camisole for evening. 

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spring breakers

we spent our spring break vacation in the big apple, which was quite exciting for two little boys from the 'burbs. we hit the town (natural history museum, broadway show), had some fun with friends (dylan's candy bar, mocktails at an ice bar) and squeezed in a couple stops to appease mom and dad (balthazar, polo lounge). for me, the cherry on top of it all was to visit the new vogue magazine offices at 1 world trade center. it was not easy to maintain my composure touring 'the vogue closet' while taking in row after row of the most well edited jewelry, handbags, shoes and racks of gorgeous clothing ready for upcoming photo shoots. talk about some springtime shopping inspiration! 

hamming it up in the hat section with the boys and my dear friend, khaki. andy was not as amused as the rest of us...

hello sunshine

does your spring break forecast call for abundant sunshine? don't forget a hat!

ibo maraca, $375

eugenia kim, $355

inverni, $128

cuyana, $75

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ruffles meet stripes

ruffles and stripes are a surefire way to take your denim look from day to date night. snap up a statement-making top from self-portrait, stylekeepers, msgm or caroline constas and be ready for the weekend in no time.

tops shown above: off white, style mafia, johanna ortiz

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