Social Style: REALway 90's layering

On the runway layering seems so effortless and it doesn't matter if something is falling off your shoulder, or you're in a complete sweat. In REAL life layering is a lot more difficult than a 1 minute walk down the runway. The easiest layering trend right now is slip dressing. After seeing the look on almost every celeb, style star and editor I have been dying to just put a look together that would work with my growing bump. So ladies.... if you have a bump this look is all about comfort so therefore it's all you! And if you don't.... well, the options are really endless!

A silk cami was more comfortable for me with this cotton skirt so I chose this version of the look.Top: AYRTee: VinceSkirt: Enza Costa — A silk cami was more comfortable for me with this cotton skirt so I chose this version of the look.
Top: AYR
Tee: Vince
Skirt: Enza Costa

Comfortable Sneakers finished off the look with a CHANEL chain strap bag.Sneakers: Adidas OriginalsBag: CHANEL Vintage — Comfortable Sneakers finished off the look with a CHANEL chain strap bag.
Sneakers: Adidas Originals
Bag: CHANEL Vintage

Social Style: Crushing on Lingua Franca NYC

I don't know about you but I do most of my shopping and discovering on instagram these days. My new discovery has quickly become my new style crush and it's a brand new up and coming line called Lingua Franca. If you love hip hop, and you love soft cashmere on your skin you're going to love these sweaters too. The designer hand stitches rap lyrics in feminine script onto sweaters in bold pop-y colors. As of now I only know all info from their Instagram account @linguafrancanyc and that sweaters were being sold at the new Saks Fifth Avenue Downtown and Five Story. Sadly, that's all the info I have on this new up and comer... so for now enjoy their instagram account, and these screen shots below of some of my favorite one of a kind pieces!

All Photos courtesy of Lingua Franca Instagram @linguafrancanyc

Fashion Funk

I usually get into a funk around this time of year. I'm over my clothes and ready for a fresh update. I found THE cutest sweater to do just that and have been wearing it on repeat!

A few more fresh updates below that will get you through the next few months! You're welcome :)

Banana Republic

& Other Stories

Zara

Phillip Lim

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Intermix Exclusive

Club Monaco

J.Crew

Photos Courtesy of: Banana Republic, & Other Stories, Zara, Net-a-Porter, Intermix, Club Monaco & J.Crew

Freaking Out. Half Priced Valentino!!!

I have no business buying as many shoes that I do. But when I find a pair I've been searching for forever, I have to jump on it. These babies will be living on my feet from here until summer. Whoop!

Bags in a Bag

Changing bags for day to day is fun and of course makes your look chic as hell. But what's not that cute... a bunch of crap thrown into a bag. My bags are full of little bags to keep me organized and to make the transfer from one look to the next painless.

Vintage: Chic... but Kinda Gross

For those of you just getting to know me, I am all about amazing vintage pieces that make a statement... for other people that is. Not me. I love the look, the history, and mostly the whole ideeeaa of vintage. But when it comes to actually shopping for vintage or styling into my own wardrobe I just can't do it. To be honest shopping at a thrift store or digging through consignment and flea markets is not my jam. One of my best friends is a little vintage genius, and the way she rocks an 80's fur, or a western cowboy hat is something to be admired. I on the other hand, just cannot. So you can imagine my surprise and small amount of fear, when I recently I acquired a pretty large amount of vintage pieces.

Through family friends, and their beautiful NYC estate, I was gifted quite a few pieces of designer goods. Chanel, Valentino, Saint Laurent, Dior, yup.... gang's all here. In my closet. And while the pieces are CHIC-AS-HELL(!!).... honestly,they were kinda grossing me out. I mean think about it, another person has worn these clothes, sweat in these clothes, had a winter cold in these clothes (I found an old tissue in one pocket. I swear.), and then put these clothes in a dusty storage unit awaiting new life from a Vintage Virgin like me to pull them out. Needless to say, dry cleaned and all, they still had that old vintage clothing smell.

Soooo, long story medium, I did some research and found out the best way to get out the "old" smell. Since this is info that I think a lot of people could use, AND since I am a vintage wardrobe newbie I documented the whole process.

Step 1. Clean.

I was told by my vintage genius bestie that you should always stick your stuff in the freezer to kill any leftover germs. I have no freaking clue if this works, but it was kind of funny and I figured what the hell. So I did it.

Then after I was done freezing my new Chanel tweeds, I took them to my dry cleaner. Classic dry cleaning. Nothing special.

Step 2. Erase the Smell

After researching I found that naturally activated charcoal such as "Fridge It" odor removers are great for absorbing smells. I bought 3 packs of 2 and a box of giant plastic zip lock bags. I loaded 2 bags with dry-cleaned, vintage clothing (that still smelled), and 2 odor absorbers in each bag. I sealed the bag tight and put away in my closet for 48 hours.

Step 3. Wear

Finally, with very very verrrrry little scent left in the clothing these pieces are pretty much like new. I wore my first piece out the other day and I am feeling pretty damn cool that I have some vintage (other than old boyfriend jeans from high school) mixed into my wardrobe. I feel so grateful that I get to keep loving these pieces just as much as I image this fabulous woman did while she was wearing them. I can only hope that I too someday can pass down some gorgeous, (and yes maybe a little smelly from my perfume) vintage pieces to someone new to love. But for now, I'm going to live as big and have as much fun in them as I like to think she did.

Tweed Jacket, CHANEL; Wrap Sweater, Aritzia; Striped Tee, J.Crew; Denim, Armani Exchange; Booties, Isabel Marant