daytime playtime

I am a fan of all things shiny. Overt sequins and lamé hide in my closet until rare occasions occur when I can wear them without looking like I am going to a costume party. I am really going to make a concerted effort to wear more of my night clothes during the day. Creatures of Comfort did a really nice job styling with the sequined shorts; detracting from the inherent 'can-can dancer' vibe with a cotton tank and classic cardigan. It can be done and I intend to try it.

clockwise l-r: photo from refinery29; cropped navy cardigan: gap; white tiger bangle: kenneth jay lane; white leather frame purse: derek lam; lamé shorts: american apparel; silver flats: miu miu; white woven top: chloé

ice blonde

While visiting Chicago this past weekend I was recommended by a friend to use her bumble and bumble cool blond shampoo, since both of us are light blondes. The deep purple color was a little intimidating, but the shampoo and conditioner made my fine, dry, natural near-platinum hair super soft, shiny, and docile. The ulta-violet gels remove any yellow build-up from hard water, hair products, and everyday life. I can only assume the formulas for other colors, natural or chemically encouraged would be most welcome when most summer days are rough on even the most well-behaved locks.

cool in the heat

Above 90 is too hot to wear closed toed shoes and it looks a little strange in what is nearly july. I could really use some nice black wrap sandals like this silk pair from topshop and maybe a nice nail polish like 'picket fence' by essie.

calvin klein cruise 08

Calvin Klein cruise 08 is up on fabsugar.com. A lot of the looks and styling would be perfect for this fall. Such a clean, sharp color pallette and shapes that reference my favorite early 90s Calvin designs. Make sure to look for the desaturated jute(?) and linen(?) sandals and heels. Very inspiring.

sharp white

Through fabsugar, I found Jonathan Adler's shop for his perfect irreverent wares. The ceramic greyhounds and bull bookends would really brighten up a room and still feel personal enough to blend with existing decor.

old gold

CFDA nominated Bing Bang is venturing into handbags and has a few solid 'gem' rings that I wouldn't mind getting for a gift. hint. Additionally YSL is relaunching their costume jewelry (pictured) The ring shown was featured in Vogue recently and listed as $150. Nothing is enticing me more right now than black close-cut ankle skimming twill pants, grey draped tank tops, and piles of sculptural jewelry and a clever clutch.