More white shoes. I saw a girl wearing these last night at the Le Book thing, and they looked so good. Acne Jeans Ziara.

Get one now, the very structured bustier. This one is from Bodkin, a new line based out of Brooklyn, we can probably find some interesting ones on ebay. While you are at it pick up Dita Von Teese's book, The Art of the Burlesque. She is insane, I love it. I read it two years ago (and got it signed by her at Harrods!) When she wrote the book she was still married to Marilyn Manson, so it may sound outdated, but she really knows her stuff. It breaks down the make up techniques of each decade, and the style of dress of each era. I don't dress like her at all, but it was cool to see the line at Harrod's full of girls that looked like they just walked out of a Dick Tracy movie. Not to mention she gives a great historical breakdown of Burlesque dancing.

Photo by Tom Hines

I will be attending this tonight, even though I'm not really sure what it is, I guess just a networking thing. I have a lot of freelance stuff going on that I'm pretty excited about, and wouldn't mind meeting a few more people. I hope one day I can just work out of my apartment! I also wish I had made some new business cards...

I have been eyeing this book at McNally's for some time now, and I just might get it. Dressing the Home:The Private Spaces of Top Fashion Designers, its pretty much self-explanatory. DVF's ecclectic living room, Christian Louboutin's extravagant interiors, and Vanessa Bruno's Marais apartment, that is absolutely to die for. The images below are of the latter, but they are from an old British Elle Decor. I would never leave my house.

An image from the current exhibit at the Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin in Miami for Cary Kwok. Actually if you are Paris, check out the Aya Takano show. I saw it in Miami, and its amazing. I'm going to try to join my gallerina friend for their Paris opening in October where Pharell will be exhibiting his "chairs", should be a fun time!

I have only been to Milan once, so I really don't know what is where mapwise, but last time I was there I went to 10 Corso Como which is hands down my favorite store in the world. I just remember it wasn't in the center of town, which made an even more unexpected find. The own Carla Sozzani has a gallery (Galeria Carla Sozzani), a cafe, a bookshop, and the enormous boutique all in this semi-fort hidden under foliage. The compound also has a small hotel three rooms called 3 Rooms. Anyway, the store has everything, but well-edited everything, amazing jewelry, bags, shoes, books, furniture, and for me it is way cooler than Colette, yet doesn't get much hype. It helps that her sister, Franca, is the editor-and-chief of Italian Vogue. This is a MUST if you happen to be in Milan. I also love the hand-drawn logo, the whole store is black and white circles, dots, and designs. Apparently Carla's boyfriend Kris Ruhs did the logo.

The Alexander Wang/Uniqlo collaboration hit the stores this week, I picked up the black dress, but I need to get it majorly shortened..for some reason (aka my height) the hemline hits just below my knee lol...
photo from teenvogue.com

Fell in love with this Lyell "Tap Suit" at the store this weekend. This nice picture doesn't do it justice.

Carlo's early birthday present, so fun to ride, I think I want one too. We're just trying to figure out where to keep it, because its a bit bright to keep on the street, so unfortunately it would probably get stolen.

Picked up a lot of vintage this month..


From my last visit to Flamingo Plaza in Miami.

The naked lady carlo had to carry around all day hehe.

Carlo and I had a nice Sunday in Ft. Greene with Jenny and Soren, first stop at the Brooklyn flea, which was packed. Jenny picked up some dresses and a nice bag, I picked up a portrait for the apartment. Then we went for corn and too many frozen margaritas at Habana Outpost...followed by a visit to Jen at Bonita. Back in my neighborhood we hung out on the rooftop with the neighbors and had late dinner at Lovely Day. Great company!

I really like Alyssa Norton's jewelry.

Acne Guide dress and Rachel Comey shoes via Totokaelo.com

OAK is making markdowns....They just put out their second issue of their publication "oakazine". The art direction is cute, they hired some swedes to guest edit/design it but its not very original. Its like the urban outfitters copy of ACNE paper.

cute ring at steven alan. they also have nice vintage jewelry.

I pass by this shop all the time walking on Lafayette, and its so dark and intense that I find myself often intimidated. The funny thing is, I think this is one of the coolest stores in New York. Bess. It used to be a Keith Karing store but is now the home of Doug and Bess Abraham's amazing jewelry designs. He apparently is in charge of the Ralph Lauren jewelry collection, but you would never know bc this store is anything but waspy. Aside from the jewelry, they have vintage t-shirts, random posters and sculptures, and my favorite, their studded collection of jeans and shoes.They play good music too.

photo: Pierce Jackson for PaperMagazine

White Chukkas at Supreme ( along with red, blue, and black) on May 22nd. I like the red ones too.

Running out during lunch to the Steven Alan sample sale turned out to be a good idea....

Also today I was invited by Patricia from BobbleBee to meet some other bloggers including Jenny and Soren from Copenhagen Street Style and the host of the gathering, Craig from Altamiranyc. It was nice to meet you guys...

On sale at Nine West, the most comfortable shoes I've worn in a while. Get some!