What Should Fifi Wear Today?

Hi everybody! I’m sorry I don’t have a more organized post for today. The move was long and exhausting but overall, really really good!

Last night, after unpacking about a million boxes and assembling soso much Ikea furniture, I finally started to feel like we were at home at last.

I’ll be back tomorrow but in the meantime I wanted to share this adorable illustration from the What Should Fifi Wear Today contest over at one of my favorite blogs Fifi Lapin!

Isn’t this look just to DIE for!? It is definitely getting my vote! So many cute pieces to choose from, Fifi could wear about a million great ensembles from this look!

Take a peek at the contestants and place your vote right here! (I think you know who is getting my vote: B, B, Beeeeee!)

The Bucket List

I’ve currently got the hots for Alexander Wang‘s Diego Bucket Bag. You’ve got to admit, the man makes a mean handbag.

It’s a perfectly-shaped satchel. Great for toting everything you need in one convenient, easy-access compartment–and really, what’s more important to a girl on the go?

I noticed that I am not alone in my crush on this style, there are tons of buckets out there so you can pick your favorite! (mongolian lamb, anyone?).

Clockwise from left: Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag (via Opening Ceremony); Marc by Marc Jacobs Lil Mia Drawstring Pouch (via Saks); Forever21 Quilted Drawstring Shoulder Bag; J.Crew Mongolian Lamb Tote;  Madewell Cinched Suede Bucket Bag; Kettle Black Military Drawstring Bag (via Shopbop)

Hot Wheels

Well, today is the day, today is new bike day!

I’ve been riding secondhand cruisers for years until recently Andy started lapping me on our rides around Prospect Park…clearly time for an upgrade.

Here it is, the Roadster Classic from Linus Bikes. I love the clean simple lines (and adorable accessories). I took it for a test spin last weekend and it rides like a dream. Today I am making the total commitment! Look out for me riding by this weekend!

Linus Roadster Classic available in NYC at Bicycle Habitat and Adeline Adeline as well as many stores across the US; Basil Memories Front Basket can be purchased in the Linus Shop.

Forget Your Troubles C’mon Get Happy

When I got home tonight I was in need of a major pick me up. Thank goodness for beer and pompoms! (And Andy, the man is a moving powerhouse. I don’t know where I’d be without him.)

There is nothing more fun or feminine than a pompom. The Ban.do hairpieces always put a smile on my face. Especially this flirty frilly pouf from their Black Label, it’s a showstopper.

Now, pair it with some of these lovely made-to order crepe paper numbers from Etsy and we’re totally ready to throw a party. I’m game if you are!

Feeling Blue (and yellow, and pink…)

I know that this might offend some of you but I have to admit, I find a lot of mainstream American fashion photography to be downright boring.

So often it is just about a pretty photo of a pretty outfit (or an edgy photo of an edgy outfit). To me it is so much more interesting when the photographer takes things somewhere new and unexpected.

These awesome photos taken by LA-based photographer Sarah St. Clair Renard for Yen Magazine. When I saw them they just took my breath away. I love the way they add an editorial element to their makeup spread. Really exciting, don’t you think?

All photos by Sarah St. Clair Renard (spotted via TrendLand). Check out the cool making-of video here.

Here She Comes Again

Remember how I was coveting that black dress from Brooklyn designer Dona Monroe a few weeks back?

As fate would have it, just when I thought I had finally found the perfect dress, Monroe’s Fall collection went live on her website and of course, I want it all.

In a riff on the same sexy meets city little black dress basic, the Fall collection is updated with new shapes for the season and some luscious jewel-toned colors.

It is mysterious and elegant and sexy and poetic, all of the things you want to be this Fall (or at least I do).

And, to make the temptation even greater, all of Monroe’s Spring/Summer styles are currently on sale on her website! So there, I dare you to stay away, just try it!

As I mentioned before Dona Monroe can be purchased at In God We Trust here out East and Frances May on the West Coast.

I’d also like to welcome Dona as a sponsor to LGTM! It seems we have a bit of a mutual admiration for each other and I am pleased to feature her on the site!

Here are some more covetable images from the lookbook.

All images from Dona Monroe.

Framed!

I loved Vogue’s roundup in their August issue of heritage brands that are making a comeback.

Via designer collaborations (Pendleton + Opening Ceremony) or as a solo act (Hunter boots or Saint James striped tops), old is becoming new again!

Today I did my own little heritage brand revival.

Sadly, my baby blues have become quite nearsighted (one more sign of ever advancing age!) and so off to the eyewear shop I went!

Moscot has been making and selling glasses in the East Village for over 100 years. Walking into the shop is like taking a step back in time.

My new pair, the Miltzen dates back to the 1930s and was worn by the likes of John Lennon, Andy Warhol and Gandhi. It’s like rubbing elbows with some of history’s elite every time I wear them. Perhaps they’ll even promote me to some realm of greatness (or at least visual clarity, right?) as well.

For Vogue’s roundup of heritage brands, click here.

Here are some images I took at the Moscot shop I thought you would enjoy. Those are my Miltzens second from the left!

Summer Wind

I’m going to hazard a guess that a lot of time has passed since you last wore a windbreaker.

Hm, second or third grade perhaps? Maybe fifth on your class trip to Washington D.C.? Either way, it’s been a while.

Unless you are an avid outdoorslady, windbreakers probably don’t factor into your daily attire. That is, until now.

Quietly gaining steam over the past few seasons, the windbreaker/anorak/parka/what-have-you has officially become the topper you want to be wearing when temperatures start to cool.

But unlike your fifth grade-version, these new styles are sporty and feminine. They are perfect with some of the preppy miniskirts and silk dresses we’ve been seeing lately and I think they’ll definitely stick around through Fall!

Here are a few of my current favorite styles, so many to choose from!

From left: Reed Krakoff – avail Resort 2011 (via Style.com);  Current Elliott (via Shopbop); Edun (via Net-a-Porter); Ann Taylor Loft (yep, that’s what I said) & J.Crew

Leifsdottir Fall 2010 Lookbook

It may be about a million degrees outside but when the girls at Leifsdottir sent over these images from their Fall lookbook, I just had to share them with you!

Andy and I went to Barcelona for our first vacation together and we both fell head over heels for the city. I am loving the flamenco-inspired looks in the collection. There is such a beautiful sense of drama and femininity with menswear elements mixed in.

Even though I’ll be sporting shorts in the heat today, in my mind I’ll be wearing red ruffles in Barcelona.

Here are some of my favorite looks from the collection.

Me and My Shadow

First of all, thank you all for your support and good wishes about Andy’s and my engagement, it’s all just so exciting!

And, while we are on the subject of excitement, let’s talk about something else I’ve been known to get excited about: striped shirts!

Specifically cool shadow-stripe tees from LA label Lanston.

When these babies arrived in my mailbox, I knew it was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. The fabric is super soft and drapey and the shadow stripes are sort of there but not there in a way that is just dead sexy.

I also love how the shapes are a little bit cooler than your average white tee so you can wear it from morning to night into the morning again (smirk!).

I absolutely depend on a good tee or tank top to get me through the hot city summer. I definitely know what I am going to be reaching for this year!

Lanston Stripe Asymmetrical Racerback and Boyfriend off the Shoulder Sweatshirt both available online at Revolve Clothing.