Not Dumpy, Comfortable

Boyfriend jeans are a staple in my closet not just because they are crazy comfortable, but because they feel like they belong on my body and in my aesthetic to the core. I can't say I'm a fan of the name "Boyfriend" jeans, with the implications that I am some sort of thief with no means to wear my own jeans and have no other recourse than to steal my man's pants. No, when I wear my baggy pants they are distressed, oversized, and completely my own idea. I know they're not the most body conscious pair of pants, mostly because they do nothing to feature any sense of a figure, and in some cases give me an unfortunate crotch appearance, but is it insane to feel more empowered in them versus a tight pair of skinny jeans? As if pulling them on somehow allows me to move more freely, unconstricted, and therefore more able and ready to handle whatever problem flings at me throughout the day? 

Perhaps it is an insane feeling. But you know what? I dress for me. Some women find empowerment in lipstick, others in jewelry, or even in minimalism, so this is mine. Tomboys unite, be yo'self, etc.

ZARA JEANS | ISABEL MARANT TOP | AQUAZZURA FLATS | MANSUR GAVRIEL POUCH | POMWUM CHARM | KATHLEEN WHITAKER EAR CUFF | REPOSSI RING

Atlantique Ascoli Baby Doll

Oh, you know. Just waltzing around in my precious little baby doll Atlantique Ascoli dress. It's absolutely precious on a human body, but let me tell you, looks questionable on a hanger. So if you find yourself at Barneys any time this week, they are in the process reducing the price on lots of designer goodies like this one from Atlantique Ascoli. It's like 75%, what are you even waiting for.

FYI , this is a black and white edit, there are color photos to come. Why? Because finding time to take photos of me wearing this dress was difficult this weekend and I love them, and this is my blog, and I reserve the right to post things I love.

Atlantique Ascoli dress | Aquazzura Christy flats | Mansur Gavriel leather pouch | POMWUM charm 

In Which I Cave & Purchase An 'It' Shoe: The Aquazzura Christy Flats

There's no way avoiding it; every season there will be a handful of accessories dubbed the "it" item, The Must Have of The Season, etc. I typically avoid this type of chatter in magazines and blogs because I think it promotes wasteful behavior: The buying of new items in your closet, not because it's your style, but because it's covetable. This season there's a lot of press about lace-up flats, which made beauitful appearances on the Michael Kors runway (and others) complimenting minimalist, classic outfits that I felt a jolt of inspiration for. When I saw them parading in video segments on Style.com, I knew I'd attempt to incorporate this regardless of trend.

Fortunately, the lace ups became a trend and there were plenty of other options available, but none that came close to the original design of these Aquazzura flats, with their dainty leather straps and criss-cross ornamentation around a pointed toe. I loved the Aquazzura flats because they gave me ballet dancer feels and I like the way that visual plays with the idea of my wardrobe and myself — the thoughts of Degas paintings I stared at forever and delicate tulle floating behind strictly straight toned legs and jelly fish tentacle hands.

So long story short, I bought 'em. I actually bought two, one in a 7.5 and one in an 8. The verdict? I kept the 8, which is what I expected. They run 1/2 a size small, and beware the pointy toe is extra pointy so don't stub your feet on the pavement and ruin the leather, but they look every bit as special as they looked on the runway, or in the street style photos 

I got mine from Saks Fifth Avenue during a pre-order a couple months ago, but at the time Barneys New York also had them. Net-a-Porter also carries them, but everything sells out so quickly on Net-a-Porter I wouldn't even try without calling customer service first to be on their waiting list.

aquazzura christy lace-up ballet flats

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