Retail Therapy: Oak

Diesel tesci top
T by Alexander Wang heather grey tee
kaylee tankus asymmetrical tank dress
angg cowl jacket

grey leopard scarf

Jeffrey Campbell biz belted bootieDolce Vita marcy moccasin

Wendy Nichol three pyramid cuff

(from left) alex & chloe silver pyramid stud necklace, giles and brother safety pin charm necklace, giles and brother screw charm necklace

*all items pictured may be purchased at oaknyc.com*

And the Winner is...

McKey, Congradulations!(photo from Honestly ANTM)

*For those who don't know, iOffer is a treasure-trove of inexpensive designer shoes and handbags*

Menswear Influence

I'm so glad menswear inspired pieces are in style now - it's really a trend I can get behind. It's such an effortless look that channels the ever cool Annie Hall vibe. A more severe take on the trend is formal wear reinterpreted: the tuxedo. Black and white, crisp and cool, here are some pieces that achieve the look:

(For extra oomph add a leather jacket and fierce footwear)

Nu Collective blouse, Silence & Noise tank, D&G chiffon blouse, Urban Outfitters suspenders, JCrew classic oxford, Gap tuxedo vest, Jonathan Saunders for Target ponte pants, Alice + Olivia wide-leg trouser, Marc by Marc Jacobs pencil skirt with zipper detail, Miu Miu cut-out wool pencil skirt, Miu Miu belted pencil skirt, 3.1 Phillip Lim ruffle skirt, Miu Miu full mini skirt, Marc by Marc skull pendant, Miu Miu belt with crystal buckle, Bottega Veneta woven frame clutch, Marc Jacobs crystal cocktail ring

High Low Index: Extreme Cut-Out

After being featured in the Sex and the City movie, the Dior extreme cut-out sandal became the shoe of the moment. The popularity of the shoe led to hoards of copycats. The similarity between the low, mid, and high grade footwear is striking. When it comes to copycats, do labels dictate quality?

(photos from gojane, aldo, bergdorf goodman, allmoviephoto)

Fall/Winter Wishlist

tops, jackets, pants and shoes

See by Chloé blouse, Luxury Jones tee, M.I.A. president tee, Bona Drag motorcycle jacket, Rachel Pally skirt, JCrew chinos, Gryphon jacket, Jasmine di Milo leather jacket, BDG denim jacket, Steve Madden platform mary janes, Gucci studded bootie, Bakers platform oxford, Nine West lace-up boot, Urban Outfitters ruby lace-up boot, Prada ruffle pump

dresses and jewelry

'Shrimp' doorknockers, Han Cholo vermeil ring, Lucky Loo Loo earrings, Topshop checked strapless dress, Topshop tiered tank dress, Moschino upside-down ruffle dress, Whistles wave scallop dress, Whistles Watergarden full skirt dress, Zoe Chicco tear double necklace, Arielle de Pinto web necklace, Mended Veil spectacular array necklace, Betsey Johnson multi-bead layered necklace, 128: reminder bow necklace

Retail Therapy: Intermix

Retail Therapy: Feathers

(photos from website)