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I'm no stranger when it comes to monogramming ever since I was causing devastation in my childhood neighborhood in my Kelly's Kids in the late 80s.  I think I struck fear in the hearts of mothers as they saw me on my Big Wheel - my initials emblazoned on my seersucker romper and my Cabbage Patch riding shotgun - wondering what debauchery I was about to get their child into.  Well, I'd like to think that my tastes, as well as myself, hopefully, have become more sophisticated since then.  I love how simple and understated these monograms are such as the Maya Brenner earrings below, which were also made famous by our quasi-favorite Kardashian sporting her baby daddy's initials some time ago.
I however, would be sporting "PG" for Pinot Grigio which is my one true love.

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NYFW: Street Style

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Possibly more exciting than the shows themselves is the style seen pounding the pavement in Miu Miu booties (a la TheManRepeller) during NYFW.  Of course, in order to get snapped by the photogs you have to dress the part.  In comes pops of color, excessive amounts of bling and statement making bags to catch the eye of the cameras.  Below, are some noteworthy bits and baubles that demand attention. 

 

{1. statement necklace, 2. clutch, 3. leather pumps, 4. spiked bracelets}

it's electric

{fluorescent carryalls}

Lately, I've been obsessed with anything that comes in a highlighter palette, which is how my google searches helped me come across these fantastically fluorescent satchels from The Cambridge Satchel Co.  Come to think of it I am in the market for a new bag and of course I was looking into the standard cognac and whiskey colors, which is always a safe bet, but I'm actually considering these!  I've always been a sucker for hot pink....

good things come in small packages

{1. Marc Jacobs, 2. Street style, 3. Celine, 4. Marc nylon computer case, 5. Comme des Garcons, 6. American Apparel leather pouch}

Never could I live without a bottomless slouchy tote in which I lug around my entire life and would be utterly lost without.  However, the current trend is placing an emphasis on downsizing with a simple understated pouch that moonlights as one's carryall.  Oh-so-chic wedged underneath the arm of an editor of the glossies I'm still somewhat skeptical of it's practicality.  Of course I would don this look for a night out or quick jaunt running errands, but it would force me to only take along the necessities.  Although after rummaging through my bag and finding a pair of socks, a wine opener (how did that get in there?) and several forks (weird) this might be something I should look into.

into the blue

{1. Sessun jacket, 2. Sessun necklace, 3. Celine clutch, 4. sequined sweater, 5. electric blue heels, 6. Vogue China}

I was actually getting my life together today and organizing my closet when my somewhat anal retentive self began hanging clothes from darkest to lightest (within their corresponding categories of course).  2 Diet Cokes and a bit of perspiration later I realized that I had done just what I sought out to accomplish, but noticed that my "colors" ranged from the darkest shade of cream to the lightest.  A few random pieces of black and red (if I was looking to get crazy) hung intermittently in between.  I realized that although I might preach about color it is completely void in my wardrobe.  I mainly shy away from color and stick to the basics, but I've now become bored with the same old formula.  So now I am fully concentrating on introducing some pop colors into my life and thought I might start with the ultramarine and cerulean blues that are so abundant in the market.  This is really uncharted territory because my closet has never seen the cool end of the spectrum since elementary school when I was dressed in every color of the rainbow.  Wish me luck.  

south x southwest

images via Camilla Armbrust

(1. tunic dress, 2. DV by Dolce Vita suede sandals 3. DV by Dolce Vita beaded sandal 4. crochet lace vest 5. fringe suede pouch bag 6. short tribe necklace 7. long arrowhead necklace 8. bib necklace 9. beaded pendant necklace)

Over the weekend, my brother was in town from Texas, which made me realize that I'm a complete schmuck because I have yet to visit him since he made the move.  I've never been to that part of the country before and don't count the time I headed to Scottsdale, AZ for a trip with friends during college and ended up getting an emergency wisdom tooth extraction the second day we were there.  Needless to say, I was hyped up on vicadin during the rest of the time and really can't recall anything.  So in my redeeming trip I came up with my hypothetical packing list (I have yet to figure out how to acquire these goods) and of course, my beloved, beat up cowboy boots will be thrown into the mix as well.  When in Rome, right?