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Shop My Closet: Free People Centered Pullover

I haven't updated my blog in awhile.  I was on vacation in Eastern Europe and I actually thought I would come back with some new fodder for the blog, but alas was a little disappointed with the street style that I encountered. (I probably wasn't in the hippest parts of town but still!) Euro jeans have not grown on me - why why are they so gosh darn tight boys?

Headed to the office yesterday - and was greeted by a small mountain of online shopping orders that finally arrived in the mail... not going to lie, I was jubilant like a kid on Xmas morning.

The newest addition to my closet is this slouchy sweater by Free People!  I absolutely love it!

   

It's roomy and over sized much like most of the t-shirts in my wardrobe (working hard to flatten my tummy - just say no to beer - so I can wear skin tight tops again).

   

The sweater is pretty wide - but it hangs nicely just like it is shown on the model above.  I love how she paired it with khaki shorts - such a perfect outfit for a lazy summer day on a yacht.  I totally belong in a boat club. :)

   

Free People Centered Pullover in Ice Cream $88

Shop My Closet: Tyler Rose Swimwear

It's that time of year again...

Time to rush to the gym and binge diet so we can all look fabulous in bathing suits this Spring/ Summer and not have to result to the unflattering Spanx one piece suits that just hit stores.

I am loving the looks from Tyler Rose Swimwear for Spring/Summer 2010 that are themed Haute Indian Summer. 

 
 
 Here are a few of my favorite looks from the new collection:

 

Tyler Rose "Going Back to California" Tank Dress $159

 

Tyler Rose "Tangerine" Bikini Top and Bottom $170 

I snapped up this Tyler Rose "Charlie" Bikini on Hautelook.com for less than $100.  It is still available for purchase @ the Tyler Rose online store for $165.

 

I absolutely love the snake print ruffle on the bandeau and scrunch bottom.  Cannot wait to rock this look in Europe this summer. 

 

 
 

 

Shop My Closet: Madewell Woven Nail Head Belt

I wish Madewell would go ahead and open some boutique stores on the West Coast.  

 

The only time I have ever stepped foot into Madewell was last June when I was shopping in Soho with my friend, Simone.  I instantly fell in love with their on trend denim, Bensimon sneakers, and affordable accessories (everything from scarves to handbags).

 

This is one of my favorite looks from the Spring/ Summer 2010 Madewell lookbook - and it does look like you can make orders via phone directly through Madewell's website.  

For those of you who are too lazy for phone orders, Shopbop.com (yes, I know I shop there too much) actually carries Madewell online!  This belt was recently featured on the site and I snapped it up right away. 

Madewell Woven Nail Head Belt $52

Shop My Closet: Joie Coachella Over the Knee Boots

These Joie Coachella over the knee boots came my way with a LOT of luck!

Shopbop.com (yes, best online shopping boutique in my opinion) announced a sale and my friend, Daisy, made the lethal mistake of im'ing me a picture of these boots.  They were marked down 50% and we were both gushing over them.  

Unfortunately, Shopbop was out of every normal human shoe size so like the crazy fashion junkie that I am - I scoured the internet trying to find them in stock online.

 

I randomly checked Shopbop to see if anyone had made a return, and to my luck the boots were 50% off AND available in my size - with only one pair in stock!  

I took them for a test run and fell in love.  Now when I wear my other boots, my legs feel a little bit naked. Over the knee boots are just perfect because they keep your legs warm when you are rocking leggings.  I always wear them with black pants/tights/leggings to create a nice, clean line.

   

Love the buckles.  Of course these boots made me think of Halloween, which is my favorite holiday and I think about it/ costumes all year long. I can finally pull off a cool Puss n' Boots costume - sooo excited!

    

One thing to note: These boots kept sliding down my legs when I was walking around and trying to get around the city quickly. So maybe, these boots were not made for walking - but more of a nice stroll.

    

Joie Coachella Over the Knee Boots $262 originally $525
 

 

Shop My Closet: twenty8twelve Monette Tie Dress

I am a big fan of the label, twenty 8 twelve, which was created by Sienna Miller and her sister, Savannah.

The label is super pricey - so I was stoked when Ideeli.com had a sample sale and I was able to snap up this bright yellow silk monette tie dress for a fraction of the price since it is from last season. I wore it the other day and paired it with my Jeffrey Campbell Charli Clogs.

Here's what the dress looks like with the ties in the front. :)  I wear them loose and flowy rather than tied in a bow (too preppy for me).

And for those of you who watch the CW and caught last week's episode of Melrose Place - I'd just like to point out that Riley was rocking this dress.  I love seeing my clothes on TV!!

Check out more of twenty8twelve's line here.

Shop My Closet: Current/Elliot The Moto Leggings

I've been feeling a little motorcycle these days.  Just picked up this pair of denim leggings by Current/Elliot - another one of my favorite denim designers that I discovered @ Barney's.  

I own three other pairs by Current/ Elliot: the Love Destroyed Boyfriend, the Skinny Jean, and the Love Destroyed Bootcut.  They are all amazingly comfortable and if you are ordering online beware that Current/Elliot uses vanity sizing so I usually size 1-2 sizes down from my regular pant size.

I love the contrast stitching - it just makes these "jeggings" super special.

Current/ Elliot The Moto Leggings $260 on sale for $182 @ Shopbop.com

Shop My Closet: Genetic Denim Shane Cigarette Jeans

After a long hiatus from wearing jeans along came the brand, Genetic Denim, to resurrect my love for denim.

I now own 4 pairs of the Genetic Denim Shane Cigarette jeans (Silver, Zinc, Blues, and Chain)  mainly because they are super light weight, ultra stretchy, and more comfortable than any other jeans I have ever owned.  I remember the first time that I tried on a pair - I was at Barney's New York looking for the perfect pair of gray jeans and could literally do squats and lunges in the dressing room. 

These Shane Cigarette Jeans in Chain are my most recent purchase.  To my surprise, they arrived in the mail and the holes in the jeans are actually reinforced with silver chain mail peaking out from underneath them.  At first, I was a little weirded out (is the silver too flashy? will these jeans still be comfy? the denim is a little thicker than the other pairs I own...) but I decided to embrace them and rocked them yesterday for the first time.  Not going to lie, I was walking down the street and the halls of the office feeling a little MJ and playing "I wanna rock with you" in my mind.

Genetic Denim Shane Cigarette Jeans in Chain $220

Shop My Closet: Jeffrey Campbell Charli Platform Clogs

Thanks to Karl Lagerfield, I can barely turn my head in the shoe department without seeing tons and tons of clogs that were inspired by his Spring 2010 line for Chanel.  I love how he paired girly romantic frocks and classic Chanel tweed with the unexpected chunky, tall wooden platforms.

The pair of clogs in this photo retail for a whopping $1795.

And this leather brass studded pair retails for $995 and was shown on the runway in natural leather (off white) and black (above). 

So of course, the fashion collector in me totally wants a pair of the real deal Chanel clogs but I walked into the LF Store on Union Street the other day and they are carrying this fabulous knock off by Jeffrey Campbell.

Naturally, I could not resist so I picked them up in this tan color.  (Please note: tan runs a size small I usually wear a 7 and got them in an 8) They come in black, tan, and natural and are literally flying off the shelves (sold out at Nordstrom, pre-order online, sold out at Shop Bop - you get the idea). See what you did Mr. Lagerfield?

 

The little strap is convertible.  I wore them with tights the other day (black tights and a black dress) - doesn't look as weird as it sounds.

 

I was seriously concerned that I wouldn't really rock them around town - but SF got a full week of sunshine earlier this month (70 degrees everyday) and I literally wore them 4 days in a row.  I paired them with all the flowy, romantic frocks in my closet.  I love them so much that I'm now contemplating the black pair, maybe next pay check.

Jeffrey Campbell Charli Clog $150

Shop My Closet: Gemma Mya Dress

I've been having trouble getting dressed for work lately.  I always somehow feel sloppy and frumpy in skinny jeans and t-shirts so I wanted to build up a bigger work wardrobe of comfy, put together looks.  I thought this little number by Gemma would be a great addition to my closet.

I swear I will never tire of these basics.  I love that I can just throw it over my head - add a pair of black tights, a trench coat, heels and hit the road.  I am all about low maintenance style these days.

I like the idea of the printed necklace neckline - and also that I don't have to worry about accesorizing this look!

Gemma Mya Dress $163 on sale for $81.50
 

 
 

Shop My Closet: Deux Lux Handbags

The only time I ever shop at LF is during the "60% off Sale of the Season" - otherwise you have to be willing to pay extremely high boutique prices.

There was a rose gold clutch that was embellished with crystals and pearls that just screamed my name - but I passed because even at 60% off it was still totally pricey for a clutch that wasn't even real leather.  I also had never heard of the brand Deux Lux before.

So today, I made the fatal mistake of logging onto to a Deux Lux sample sale which I received via an online email blast from Hautelook.com.  

A little background about the brand - it was started by a mom and daughter team who wanted to bring more affordable handbags that were fashion forward to the masses.  Deux Lux is currently carried in boutiques across the US and Europe and in well known stores like LF, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters.

Unfortunately, the rose gold clutch was not included in the sample sale so I had to settle for this mini drawstring cross body bag.

I love the studs and the woven chain/ leather detail of the strap (yes, biting the style of the classic Chanel 2.55 bag). I also like to pretend that I go out to bars and such and that this little bag will make me a pretty hip bar hopper (truth is I don't have much of a night life.  I prefer TV and snuggling with my dog, Piccola.)

The drawstring shape is so "IN" right now

 And the lining is a very pretty purple satin (inner beauty).

Piper Cross Body Mini Bag $106 on sale for $53 on Hautelook.com

This larger Drawstring bag was also available shown here in grey.  It was 50% off to Hautelook.com members.

Piper Cross Body Drawstring Bag $124