spring summer lookbook

A spring summer lookbook, photographed by Gabi in a Brooklyn loft. 

in between summer & fall

It's a very awkward time in dressing--it's still pretty warm, yet air conditioned rooms and random cold breezes pop up here and there which leaves a girl to question...what the hell do I wear? In between summer and fall, I try to incorporate some cozy pieces, while still being careful that I have a breathable feature about my outfits. Here is what I wore on a day where the weather was just so, and I felt perfectly insulated (and pretty chic).

a soho look

 If you had said to me 2 years ago that I would be getting on the subway and walking around New York City in a shirt with a naked woman's silhouette on them, I would have thought you were lying out of sheer shyness and lack of confidence. Yet here I am, doing that exact thing, and absolutely loving it. Take a look into one of my favorite looks I wore walking around Soho on a sunny Tuesday afternoon.

july inspiration

I have been lacking inspiration lately, so I forced myself to browse the interwebs and find things that were catering to my interests now. Take a peak!

beach walk: the perfect summer bath line

This past Thursday I had the wonderful opportunity of collaborating with Maison Margiela Fragrances to get to know their new collection of bath products; Beach Walk, which will take you back to summers in the sand with coconuts, listening to waves, and freckly, warm skin.

summer essentials

Consisting of the many baskets, linen pieces, and polka dot patterned dress that we all need this summer. 

a girl a little lost in the world

From going to a forest, to a beach, to Brooklyn streets, I felt like myself--a girl a little lost in this world, running around New York City, and loving every minute of it.

Photographed by Savannah Stark of Traditional Pattern

styling denim for summer

The perfect summer morning for me consists of throwing on my favorite white denim jeans and some oval-shaped sunglasses and then heading out into the sunshine to grab some coffee. Whether you are running errands, going to a casual dinner party but still want to look effortlessly cool, or going to a weird art gathering your friend from Brooklyn invited you to, here are some ways to style denim for the summer. 

how to style: gingham

Gingham is definitely a new trend that will be sticking around this spring and summer season; it brings me back to a time when we would all wear gingham dresses in the 2nd grade and have lollipops and draw with crayons. Now, it's chic and brings a playful element to any outfit. I've been thinking about how I would want to style it without being too crazy, yet while having it be the eye-catching point to my outfit. Take a look!

what's on my rack

As the seasons slowly transition and I turn into wanting Autumn more and more, so does my clothing rack. I find myself tossing my floral dresses somewhere deep into my closet and swapping them out for fluffy, pudgy cardigans. I just love the look of it and it makes me feel even more inspired and craving my favorite season.

I wanted to give you guys a little peak into whats on my rack currently, and how I transition my rack to incorporate pieces that I want to wear in the upcoming season.

Frequently, when I buy something new, I'll just pop it right to the front of my rack. I feel like it keeps me organized that way because I can see where my style is heading and where my mind is (if that makes sense...where is my mind jam anyone??) Right now I'm in that fall head space, which is why I have that beautiful cardigan as the third item. But, you can see towards the back how I still have dresses and florals because that's what I wore constantly these past few summer months.

I picked out a couple staple pieces on my rack right now...and like I mentioned, some are "fally" and most are summer.  But hopefully you can visibly see the transitioning happening and how these are really amazing staples to any wardrobe (in case you need a few tidbits, I get lots of messages asking about my current essentials so I truly hope this can help).Items in order:1. Vintage t-shirt Brandy Melville2. Crushed velvet slip dress Zara3. Silk Dress Silk Laundry4. Sheer polka-dot button up Free People5. Chunky oatmeal-colored cardigan Free People6. Denim overall dress Zara7. Long black cardigan Free PeopleAnd that's it! I also have some bags hanging on there but those are more just so I can have the space since my closet doesn't have appropriate organization for bags and what not. I also have shoes on the bottom, but those will probably get swapped at any moment now because they're all open and summery. I wanted to focus more on clothes anyway! :') 
I really hope you liked this brief little post, and hope it gave you some inspiration as we head into the most perfect season of all, Autumn!!!
Xoxo,Christie

wildfox

Hi! Today I had the pleasure of trying on + shooting with Wildfox. I've been such a fan of them for ages and I absolutely adore their quirky style with vibrant colors and prints galore. I tried on some of my favorite pieces and snapped away in the comforts of my room, blasting new Strokes music and taking iPad selfies...

You guys know how I obviously am obsessed with cacti/succulents, so when I saw this tshirt, I practically screamed. I can't wait to wear this in public. Get here.

I've literally admired this sweater for years. I just love the messy, cozy, you've snuggled with it so much it's falling apart look. And the huge stars and obnoxious red color. In love. Get here.

Paired with white undergarments/bikini, I cannot wait to wear this on the beach when I'm tired of the sun yet don't want to look like a washed up sandcastle. And it's unbelievably comfy. Get here.

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I hope you liked this little try on/lazy photoshoot. Check out Wildfox here and stay tuned for more blogposts, photos, and videos!!

Xoxo,

Christie

summer essentials

Hi my loves! Today I wanted to give you a little tidbits on what I'm planning for my 'summer wardrobe'. As each season passes, new trends come about and though I did try to channel some of that, I really just thought of the vibes I was truly feeling in my heart. Things I would wear on a warm night out to sit outside and eat mac and cheese on the streets of NYC, or if I were to somehow go on a sandy beach getaway with 3 things in my bag. These are the items that played along with those summer daydreams.

I'm not making the transformation into a girly-girl per say, but I would definitely agree with that summer just makes us all feel so much more féminin. If you'd like to know where all these pieces are (also for the upcoming outfits) you can head over to my Polyvore and each item will be linked if you click on the set!

Here are some outfits that go along with the summer inspiration...

I really hope you guys liked and it gave you some inspiration :") tell me which look is your favorite, and what you're planning on wearing this summer!

Xoxo,

Christie