Candid Camera

I know you are going to be extremely shocked to hear that I typically have a lot to say at any given moment.  Well, imagine my surprise when I found out that a certain Mr. decided to photograph me mid-convo while chatting to stylist Amy. These photographs speak for themselves:

And then there's this one - nothing said, but it's worth a thousand words!

Dress: Teri Jon (old) / Cape: vintage / Hat: Trina Turk / Belt: vintage 60's / Shoes: Lela Rose (old)

Styled by: Amy Keller

Photographed by: James Newman

Cameo appearance: my best girl

Timeless

As much as I love color, and goodness knows I equally love living life as colorfully as possible, there is something so special to me about the timelessness of black and white imagery. The story changes in the absence of color - in the way things are neutralized. And although we shot the majority of these looks in color, these black and white images quickly became my favorites:

Outfit #1 details:

Jacket: vintage (stylist's own) / Skirt: Rugby (similar here) / Shoes: vintage Chanel (stylist's own) / Clutch: Coach (circa 2005) / Men's Watch: DKNY (old)

Outfit #2 details:

Dress & Sweater: both vintage - (stylist's own) / Accessories: personal collection / Shoes: Enzo Angiolini (similar here)

Styled by: Amy Keller

Photographed by: James Newman

Moment of Reflection

Ever since we returned from vacation, I have found myself thinking a lot about the importance of quiet time, reflection, and introspection. Now that summer has been ushered out, and fall welcomed in, everything is back to the hustle and bustle. So in every possible way I can, I am trying to channel the softness and restfulness vacation brought me. And sometimes, it comes merely in the form of clothing for the day. Whatever I can do to keep myself reminded that deep breaths are vital, quiet moments are a necessity, and being still is of great importance - not to mention, all of those things give me the fuel to go, go, go! If it's going to be a crazy day, then why not be dressed in something that feels decadent and rich? That is what I felt with this:

Blouse: stylist's own / Skirt: Joe Fresh / Boots: Guess (last year - similar here) / Necklace: vintage (personal collection)

Stylist: Amy Keller

Photographer: James Newman

Farewell to Summer

Although the weather hasn't quite caught up with us yet, with New York Fashion Week alive and well here in the City, and Labor Day now behind us, we're trading in our summer brights for oxblood lips.

But as this week draws to a close, I must share my last summer look of the year in probably my most favorite vintage find to date. There was no dress more perfect for our time in South Carolina - our trip that celebrated the end of summer - and it will happily hang on my garment rack until I can proudly wear it again next year.

Cheers to summer ... and here's to an incredible fall!

Ensemble: personal collection

Stylist: Amy Keller

Operation Vacation Prep

I'm very much looking forward to trading in my city wardrobe for resort wear as we're off to celebrate the last week of summer on the Carolina coast!

Can't wait to share our beach adventure with you ... until then, Yours Truly has a few more chores to do before we depart!

xx

 

 

Dress: stylist's own late-80's vintage / Shoes: stylist's own vintage Chanel

Stylist: Amy Keller

Blue Skies

This recent vintage find came straight from the 80's - complete with shoulder pads! However, stylist Amy and I had way too much fun having an excuse to pull out this South African beaded collar and vintage mother of pearl belt to go with it. We're always redefining the vintage that lives in my closet - a little old, a little new. After all, go bold or go home, right?!

Wishing you a fantastic weekend full of nothing but blue skies ...

Dress: vintage 80's (personal collection) / Belt: vintage mother of pearl (personal collection) / Collar: hand beaded collar necklace from South Africa (personal collection)

Stylist: Amy Keller

High Flying Flagg

I discovered this Edith Flagg dress while on one of my first vintage shopping adventures in Brooklyn - finding a dress so special set quite a precedent for everything since! There is nothing subtle or understated about it, which is one of the main reasons I completely adore it.

The same may be said for the woman who designed it. The Romanian-born fashion designer launched her business in 1956 in California, and was the first person to import polyester in mass quantities to the United States. She is a Holocaust survivor, speaks multiple languages, and is a philanthropist - not to mention her legacy is still going strong at the age of 93!

To say I'm proud to wear this piece is nothing short of an understatement. I only hope to glean a mere ounce of Ms. Flagg's chutzpah when I wear her handiwork ... and hope I am still actively giving back to my community when I'm 93!

Dress: vintage Edith Flagg / Handbag: Legacy Leather Duffle in Cognac from Coach / Earrings: Angeline in Smoky Topaz by Julie Collection / Bangles: personal collection & stylist's own / Ring: personal collection / Nails: Bordeaux from Essie / Shoes: Nine West (old)

Stylist: Amy Keller

Updated Classic

My personal style aesthetic is rooted in a desire to pair pieces together that I absolutely love - typically a variation on a classic look, but with the volume turned up. More often than not, stylist Amy creates looks with pieces spanning several decades, yet when pulled together, feel nothing but fresh and new.

In this case, we took this 80's vintage dress, paired it with an even older vintage leather belt ... and completed the look with my newest handbag: this utterly gorgeous medium Candace Carryall from the Coach Legacy collection. It will come as no surprise that my affinity for the Legacy collection is in part due to the fact that it is "classic, yet completely new."

Music to my ears!

Dress: 80's vintage (personal collection) / Belt: vintage (personal collection) / Handbag: Legacy Leather Medium Candace Carryall in Carnelian courtesy of Coach / Nails: Armed & Ready by essie

Styled by: Amy Keller

White Light

In order to really accentuate this divine vintage blouse, stylist Amy had me trade in my standard dark wash denim for these fabulous white skinny jeans from C. Wonder. And just like the magic of color against a blank canvas, everything immediately came to life:

 

 Blouse: vintage (stylist's own) / Jeans: white Skinny Jean by C. Wonder / Handbag: Coach vintage (stylist's own) / Shoes: Karen Scott / Watch: Fossil (old)

Styled by: Amy Keller

A Little Escape

As stylist Amy & I continue to celebrate prints this week (and always), I find this tailored, vintage-take on a gypsy skirt positively refreshing:

Skirt, top & earrings: stylist's own

Styled by: Amy Keller