My New Fred Perry Sneakers Made it Out the Box Today!

These cobalt canvas killers I nabbed off eBay a month ago and have been waiting for the infernal rain to stop. 

Got a clear day today to slip 'em on and take off

Toronto was a Garden of Inspiration

(Holt Renfrew's glorious hanging garden. And I’m not just Babylon!)

But with bags still unpacked and a full work load, I'll have to get back to you on that. #TorontoStyle 

More Bight Ass Ish for the Garden That is Our Park Slope Apartment

The one time yellow showers are

100% acceptable 

   

This Home Depot (yes, Home motha-f-in' Depot, folks) 4-liter aluminum watering can is vintage grace and masculine construction all rolled into one 

All the better to water the jungle that is taking over Mr. Taurus and my Park Slope home this Spring 

(Who's that sexy fauna in the flora?)

                                                     

"I mean, I'm always happy to engage in a dialogue about Polo shirts."

-Preppy indie band Vampire Weekend's lead Ezra Koenig will never lose his love for piqué



Read More http://www.gq.com/style/wear-it-now/201304/vampire-weekend-faded-colors-spring-2013#ixzz2QAK1DjaT

AG Jeans and Liberty of London Floral Print "The Collette" Chambray Shirt

The soft chambray look is here to stay and with the advent of Spring (FINALLY!) here, it's time to soften up to lightweight, breathable fabrics with florals and prints. 





So how excited am I that this structured number from the AG Jeans' lab with one of my personal faves, Liberty of London, is here?

Cuz I can make that camper shirt, convertible sleeve work, honey! 












And LOVE the button down chest pockets! Yes! 










Linky Link: http://www.agjeans.com/The_Collette__Chambray_Hyde

The Moment I Bought Beyoncé as a Style Icon

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(Beyoncé on the cover, May 2013 UK Vogue)

(As seen on the Jonathan Saunders Spring 2013 runway) 

Beyoncé is a megastar, yes, but unlike her sister I never really believed the promotion of her as a fashion plate. 




But DAMN B! 





Work that Jonathan Saunders disco by the seashore look! 

Good Advice

It's Spring. Renewal. Motivation. Forward! 

Time to make the donuts. 

(Thanks Uptown Cory for this inspiration!) 

On My Desk Today

On my desk today: New with Tags Alexander Wang high waisted shorts I got from Bib and Tuck

 and the Matzo I’ll have to eat to fit in them! 

Umm... This Be Good: Carven et Zespa Floral Brogues

There's an upcoming work trip where I've decided I'm going full "Editor Drag". My color scheme for said polish is white, black, brown and blue. 

I have many items already in my wardrobe and a few others on my radar to pick up. 

Perhaps these nerd chic for Spring Carven et Zespa floral brogues

 need be part of said shopping list

Plus they'd be the perfect Easter shoe too. 

Which reminds me, I'm off for Easter break, kids. 

Enjoy all them jelly beans and Cadbury mini eggs! 

Bring on Spring with French Connection Blush Silk Blouse

Because Spring is officially here and you need a little something to show off your sweet side

















Details: Flirty lightweight, semi-sheer silk chiffon short sleeve blouse from French Connection. Navy piping trim throughout. Collarless with full button front and single button cuff short sleeves. Approximate measurements when laid flat: 34'' bust, 19'' from shoulder to hem. Perfect for Spring with cutoff shorts or cropped pants. So, so cute! 100% Silk. Dry Clean only. Size 6. NEW, never worn.

$45 BUCKS

LINKY LINK: http://www.bibandtuck.com/items/6345

Credit Where Credit is Due

Whoever the stylist is on the 

latest Cole Haan subway ads 

is really making me want 

                                     hi-lighter soled creepers 

Bastards

On My Desk Today

Too much damn Winter stuff! Kinda ready for Spring already! 

Trot Around Town in Style This Spring

My friend owns a spectacular vintage brand, Omnia Vintage, where she sells sweet satchels and crossbody bags from the 70's and even cuter apparel for the Brooklyn gal in all of us. 

This horse and stripe skirt is the piece to gallop around town in come Spring 2013 

So trot on over to her Etsy shop and rein in this wild number. You'll find neigh better! 

Vintage horse and stripe skirt, size M/L, $35 at Omnia Vintage http://www.etsy.com/listing/126211733/horse-stripe-print-skirt-ml

DON'T: Stupid Spring Forward

Losing an hour of sleep has folks in a mood on the streets on New York and in the office today! 

Black and White and Rad All Over

My latest piece I wrote for VIRAL Fashion explores menswear's return to its black and white lifelong romance after seasons of splashy, colorful affairs

Linky Link: http://viralfashion.com/viralfashion/mens-fashion/2013/03/04/black-white-and-rad-all-over/

Check Out My Bomber Piece on Viral Fashion

I've been a busy bee this Winter writing for a bunch of sites on the side. Hey, I never claimed to be faithful. 


Anywho, when I wrote this bit for VIRAL Fashion about bomber jackets being the perfect transitional outerwear for right now it wasn't some blue face -2 outside. Bastard Old Man Winter all sneak attack and all. 


Well despite all that, bundle up with your boo and give my piece your full attention and then some love: 

http://viralfashion.com/viralfashion/mens-fashion/2013/01/21/the-bomber-party/

Get It Get It: Kirna Zabete Tweed Shift on Bib + Tuck

It's cray cray cold out and while we'd all like to wrap up in blankets and boyfriends and forget the day, alas someone gotta pay the electric bill. So it's off to work. Trudge, trudge, trudge. 

But wouldn't it be great to have a new cute as a button tweed and faux leather shift under that wool wonder of coat? 

Plus how easy to play with when it's Spring and Old Man Winter stops torturing our bones? 

(*Photo courtesy of thechloeconspiracy.com)

Run over to my Bib + Tuck page and nab this NEW with Tags lil' vers beauty from the sold out Kirna Zabete for Target collection. 

Get it Get it: 

http://www.bibandtuck.com/items/2830

Why Can't I Quit You Target Designer Colabs?

It is no secret that I along with most folks am suffering from designer colab fatigue and just when I thought I'd shook it off, Mr. Prabal Gurung has to go and make this chic printed sweatshirt (G'ah! My weakness revealed!!) just a callin' my name

(Child)

While I would argue this looks more 'Givenchy on a budget', until Mr. Tisci does indeed team up with Uniqlo (tell me that wouldn't be hot?!) this sassy topper is where all my pennies will go come February 10th. 

Good thing I got a Target gift card for X-mas. 

TUCKed for the Very First Time

Last night was my first time. 

And it didn't hurt at all. 

It was so easy once it got started. 

And now I may never stop....

Clothes swappin' on Bib & Tuck, that is, dirty bird!

My first? This little 'Chic for Sleep / Chic for Street' pajama top 

Teddybear not included 

Check my first try at Bib + Tuck:  http://www.bibandtuck.com/items/2426 

Katie Grand Tweets First Image of Dior SS2013 Ad

Stylist, Katie Grand (@kegrand), Tweeted this Spring 2013 Dior ad image on Twitter today, and proves once more how masterfully she can make clothing look so CHIC. 

Cuz that tie neck suit ain't easy to pull off.