{style} mod leather + military

Is it just me or did Spring take an exceptionally long time to get here this year?  Walking around the city this past week has been truly incredible... it's like everyone has woken up, are refreshed + just a little lighter on their feet.  To be honest, my favorite part of this specific season is to sit back + watch men as they rediscover the shape of a woman's figure that has been in hibernation for a good 6 months, which tends to lead to walking into parked cars, street signs, or each other.

Zara military jacket, Topshop faux leather dress, J.Crew Etta snakesin pumps, Abro handbag, Kate Spade sunnies, vintage necklace.  More style posts here

Thanks to Kelci + Jess for the photos!

{side by side} vintage pinks

photo 1, photo 2

{style} vintage Oscar de la Renta

For those of you who live for a good vintage find, you know the feeling when you come across that special hidden treasure.  When I saw this 60's dress in Decades of Fashion on Haight in San Francisco back in April I immediately had to try it on.  Not only did it fit perfectly [not ONE alteration was needed], but when I checked in the back collar I was even more surprised to find an Oscar de la Renta Boutique tag looking back at me.

I have been holding out for the perfect reason to don such a lovely piece and my friends' daytime barn wedding this weekend was just that event!  Best part of it all was that no jewelry other than a ring and simple gold studs was needed - simplicity is key. 

Vintage Oscar de la Renta dress, heirloom ring, Flirt! 'High Wattage' lip color, OPI 'Here today gone aragon' nail color

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photos: mama West

{style} jazz age lawn party pt 3

I wasn't planning on dressing up this go around, but I came across a comfortable + authentic little ensemble this weekend at my favorite antique store so dolled up again.  This time I even took out the curling iron to do some faux fingerling waves and did some hair tucking.  Not as much Midnight in Paris as Annie, but 20's all the same!  

these women really know how to pack a picnic...

photos: Robin West

And this last portrait was taken by the amazing Jane Kratochvil - look at the rest of her photos here!

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{style} color me happy

I have always had a color-coordinated closet [the OCD comes out to fashion related stuff], but ever since I saw Bri Emery's closet, I realized she was doing it wayyyyy better than I was.  Some things need to be shown off, so I make sure to put my favorite pieces, or visually appealing items that I should wear more often, on display in my bedroom.  With winter comes more sequins + bedazzlement, but summer items are just as nice to wake up to...

Too many things to list, but vintage throughout [Gucci clutch + bowler, snakeskin clutch, leopard beret + pink feather hat], and art by Steve Javiel ["Love" piece] and Paperfashion [Chanel Mohawk print]

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photos: Robin West

{style} Jazz Age Lawn Party pt 2

When I headed to Jazz Age Lawn Party last year, I had no idea I was going to be one of the only people that wasn't dressed up. Since this is the most amazing annual event in NYC, I made sure to step my game up a little bit this year + made use of a unique 20's mesh bag that I scored at a flea market last year [it's also amazing what a lovely parasol can do].  It was spectacular to head outside the city into another decade + see so many happy people in one place!  Like our very own Midnight in Paris via Governors Island.

dress from High School [almost my own vintage] - The Limited, 1920's hand painted mesh bag - flea market score, pearls - handed down from Great Grandmother, shoes - Nine West

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Photos: Crissie Fuller + Christine Murphy

{jeweled treasures}

When it comes down to it, many of my favorite items are ones that have stories behind them - a charm bracelet from a Great Aunt, a simple gold wedding band that once belonged to my most loved family member, and treasures that I have collected on my own on my travels. To me, it makes wearing a ring a little more special, even if no one else knows why.

1. Love knot ring from Mom

2. Beautiful heirloom ring from my Great Aunt, purchased along the Ponte Vecchio in Florence decades ago

3. House of Harlow ring

4. Ring I purchased on Haight St. in San Francisco in 2006

5. Double finger ring I purchased in Florence in 2004

(adorable giraffe ring dish from Anthropologie)


Photo: Robin West

{treasure hunting} art deco find

Wandering around my favorite antique store near my parent's house, I kept walking by this art deco glassware as if it were calling to me.  I was pensive about the cost [we all know when there is no price on things, it's usually way more than we expect] but was absolutely thrilled when I was told the set was a mere $22.  I had these glassed wrapped, boxed and paid for before anyone could change their mind!  

Photos: Robin West

{A Letter to} Hell's Kitchen Flea Market

I have kind of been dreaming about this letters since Saturday's visit to Hell's Kitchen Flea Market, so now I just need some fun ideas to give me a reason to buy them.  Thoughts?

Photos: Robin West

{Hidden Treasures} my favorite antique shop

I have a hidden little gem near my parents' house that has amazing antique treasures [where I got my beautiful velvet chair].  My favorite vendor has clothing & accessories dating back to the early 1900's, where I just purchased a beaded collar that I can't wait to wear in the cooler months.  Now I just need to head back and get that beaded vest...

Photos: Robin West

{style} wedding throwback

I have this dress that I have confiscated from my mother a few years ago that I loved but only really wore slip dress with a funky belt. For my cousin's wedding, I thought the unstructured floral 'jacket' was just the right topper, especially because it matched my new Coach Genaveeve sandals.  Which, by the way, are the most comfortable shoes in the world!  It turned out to be the perfect setting for a pretty perfect day.

 

Dress, skinny bangle and Carlos Falchi clutch-Mom's hand-me-downs; thick bangle-thrifted; ring-heirloom, shoes-Coach

{House of Lavande} Vintage Couture

I wasn't going to share this, but I came across House of Lavande and am shaking looking at these vintage couture jewelry pieces, spanning from the 1920's to Studio 54'ish lucite.  If I was in Palm Beach, my wallet would be hurting a lot more than it already is.  But my jewelry collection would be so much more beautiful & fun!

House of Lavande

{Gelato} from Anthropologie

Anthropologie's Day-to-Day looks photo shoot is beautiful.  They have really aced the vintage/modern look through their photography and store displays.

Anthropologie

Perfectly Suited

For the first time in years, I am actually excited to go swimsuit shopping!  These retro styles are so much fun-while they may not the ideal tanning piece, the femininity of the two-piece is too cute to pass up.

Anthropologie swimwear, Bing, Pinterest.com