(Triangl Swimwear White Neoprene bikini, RVCA kimono (similar), Estuaries one-piece swimsuit, Mary Grace blue printed bikini, Vanessa Mooney choker (similar) and beaded necklace, The 2 Bandits silver cuffs (similar) and longboard ring, Ax + Apple horn and spike silver ring, Wildfox Couture sunglasses)

It’s never too late for a swim round-up! When I was in LA for work, I made the most of using my parent’s pool. Lying back and squinting up at the palm trees. You won’t believe how many swimsuits I have. Neoprene. White. Retro. Classic. Psychadelic. Oh, and I live in NYC…a place you’ll rarely whip out a bikini unless you somehow end up in a car to the Montauk (on a good day). I packed them all for my California adventures. I miss having my hair wet, and chilling on our row of white chairs, shaded by a high brick wall. That lazy “I’ve had way too much sun” high. This white two-piece is by cult Australian label, Traingl Swimwear. Neoprene, and the whitest of white, it’s the best with a tan and soem good waves. The one-piece happens to be by local NY designers of Estuaries. I met them on the 4th of July and fell in LOVE with this “shorts” one-piece, reminding me of the best beach bums of the time….Brigette Bardot and Marilyn Monroe, all rockin’ the short shorts. And last but not least, the adorable Mary Grace blue suit…the tiniest of all, with a Mexican tile print, that could easily take me to Tulum and back. These babies are going to have to wait till next year to come out and play. UNLESS that island adventure we’re talking about still fits in our schedules. We’ll see! I’d have no problem throwing one of these on again. 

(Ti-Mo dress, Kenneth Cole bag, Dr. Marten “clemency” boots, GANT sunglasses)

So life is beginning to feel normal again. Fashion week, I love you, but sometimes I just wish I could watch and movie and curl into bed extra early, with no thoughts on what to wear in the morning. Yep, it becomes that time of year when even the sanest of people lose their sanity, and dress way crazier than they ever thought possible. Best way to avoid that situation? A dress. This little pink lace and silky rose number buttons up to my neck, but loosely hangs the body. I’m obsessed Ti-Mo! I’ve been wearing their stuff A LOT this fashion week. It’s that Norwegian style I guess! Paired with my favorite platform Docs, and I could have been walking in Shoreditch for all I knew (take me back London!) Anyways, there were a number of shows that impressed me. My camera came along for the ride. New label, SAUNDER, blew me away as they dug for bones, but in stunning gold dresses. Set at The Highline Hotel, it was a bit like out of book. As if these secret spies were doing reseearch…and the dirty work, all but in stunning pantsuits and printed silk numbers. And then there was Sass & Bide…Australia blowing me away constantly. Such a star studded event, there was probably ever girl called ‘It’ seated next to me. I fell for the sheer polka-dots, whites, and most especially, that pink tux with the low, low V. I need that in my closet right now. It’s been a rosey NYFW and I have so, so so much more to show you.

(Eternal Sunshine Creations blouse, Paige Denim striped jeans (similar), Modern Vice “Handler” boots, Chloe “ethel” handbag, Jewelmint earrings (similar), Andy Lifeschutz ring)

My boyfriend made my these boots just in time for wild fashion week. He knew I wanted something wicked. Something show-stopping. Something that could have been straight off Mick Jagger’s feet. This blue snake chelsea boot was the best surprise ever. The more I wear them, the more I feel like a badass, ready to kick some serious a** on stage. They were fresh out of the factory…the dusty scent still on them, but I took them out right away for a party the same day. My favorite way to wear them? With all WHITE. A white crocheted blouse…and some white pin-striped jeans. A little roll in the jean, and it’s my go-to look. Who said you can’t still wear white after labor day? The dirty, mean city streets won’t stop me.

Threadsence Fall ’13 Lookbook, shot by Nicole L. Hill

I love you Threadsence, for always making me feel like a real rockstar. I shot their Fall ’13 lookbook out in San Deigo, California, and already, I’m missing our gorgeous shooting locations. A loft fit for a queen, and a wardrobe to match. Mixing and matching of prints, with rock n’ roll layers to boot, I was swooning. I’m excited for a bohemian winter full of fur collars and extra wide bell-bottoms. Here, we shot our story…”Inspiration Never Sleeps” because lord knows, it doesn’t. A girl taking time off to find her own words and make her own music. So funny when the director explained the film…it felt a little too similar to my real life. I had a blast. From twirling in the chair of our sun-lit bedroom, to sipping beers at 10 in the morning, and going up the long staircases of the bar BANGBANG (guitar IN hand), I didn’t want this day to end. I love getting to fly back to California for work..it always feels like home.

SHOP the new Threadsence lookbook HERE, and watch the film below.