Monthly Archives: June 2014

SEEING DOTS

With the NYC heat, your kind of forced to experiment. I mean, I love a good denim cut off short and crop top, but that too, needs a break. I love layering and I love playing with different textures and fabrics, but let’s be real, it’s feeling HOT, HOT, HOT. That’s when I grab a breathable netted ank, and a FULL, printed skirt. Who knew polka dots and plaid would be such a perfect combination? This is one of my ecclectic summer looks, and one of my asbsolute favorites. Complete with the COMFORTABLE silver Birk-inspired sandal. This time, I’ll letting all aspects of my look make a statement.
// Robert Rodriguez tank, Banana Republic x Marimekko skirt (similar), Aritzia plaid shirt, Gentle Souls sandals, Finlay & Co sunglasses, Marie Turnor backpack//

*Streetstyle shot caught in MidTown by On Abbot Kinney*

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MONTAUK OFF DUTY

The beach always brings out the COLOR and life in me. My weekends are best spent on our balcony hammock of The Surf Lodge. Swaying and overlooking the calmness of Fort Pond. Montauk has quickly become my easy NYC getaway. I remember my very first trip. I was shooting for the Pennyblack magalog, and already, I was smitten with the bohemian vibes, the surf and sun, and long lazy highways. I’ve got weekends planned and a TAN to boot. YES. My bikinis, finally breathing air and getting the sand and sun they deserve. I’ve fallen in love with the misty mornings, followed by HOT bike rides to Ditch Plains. With a spontaneous adventure, I always pack on the prints. The stars, the paisley…the luxurious velvet shorts. Everything Janis Joplin and Jimi would approve of. The easier, the better. I could fall alseep on that hammock. Instantly, it’s become my happy place. It’s back to work mode for me, but nowadays, Friday has been calling my name louder than anything.

//LENNI blouse and velvet shorts, Worth & Worth hat, Vanessa Mooney choker//

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THE ALL STARS

HEARTS HAVE FRESH BEATS. They sure do. The new Converse All Stars tees are just the perfect thing to complement my current sneaker collection. I grew up with the brand. Everything just reminding me of my Californianication, seaside, LA upbringing. I had their classic shoes in navy, black, and white. I even had the slip-ons. But with the hot sticky summer days and beachside weekends that come with summer, a cotton tank is really all I need. I like mine best with overalls and a classic trench for misty morning coffee runs. A good tee is effortless.
//Converse All Stars tees, AGAIN overalls, Kate Spade Saturday trench, DANNIJO necklace, The 2 Bandits earrings, GUCCI handbag//also featuring:

//VEDA leather overalls, Isaac Mizrahi sandals//

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CLUB MONACO// BEACH BOUTIQUE

CLUB MONACO// BEACH BOUTIQUE

win a trip to TULUM!

//Club Monaco white blouse, crochet short, leopard espardrilles, and romper//
also featuring a Walter Baker leather jacket and Worth & Worth hat
The beach just brings me memories of clean, crisp whites and bold navy blues. Esparadrilles so comfy, I want them to in every color. The leopard caught my attention right away, and immediately added a little something-something to the perfect white on white ensemble. I always mix textures, keeping the color as one. The perfect crochet short. The pom-pom kimono blouse. Elegant, but still good enough to get dirty in the sand with! Over a bikini, I’m all for the classic ROMPER. It fits in my beach bag, and it’s my GO-TO for long, exotic getaways under the sun. Here I’ve got 3 beach ready pieces, making for a VERY light suitcase and extra good times.
The Club Monaco Beach Boutique collection’s spirit is reflected in the warmth of theYucatán in Mexico. The beautfiul embroidery and soft cottons and silks. The light color palette bound to pop against the rich and bright colors of Mexcio.

Now for the fun part!

Simply tag #CMBeach on Instagram and post your summer inspiration photos, for a chance to win a stay at the Coqui Coqui Hotel in Tulum

*Contest begins this Friday, June 13th to Friday June 27th!*

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