major wardrobe purging

pam's lina rennell top

ratita's tsumori chisato top


carissa's repetto flats

genevieve's corso como riding boots

pam's T by alexander wang dress


laws of general economy has a ton of awesome items available nowadays from a lot of our favorite designers including a.p.c., dace, repetto, lina rennell, mociun, and T by alexander wang.

i am also in the process of ruthlessly cutting my wardrobe down to size. as much as it hurts me, if it doesn't fit or isn't being worn, it's time to say goodbye. pieces include the dace molly rain jacket, mociun ikat tie-front dress, two a.p.c. dresses, and a skirt by uniform studio.

makie striped dress on sale

this dress is now $88 at makie. i would say it fits true to size. i just tried on the 1 (S/M) and had room to spare in the waist and chest. The shoulders fits me perfectly, and there was enough wiggle room in the hips. it's very nautical and summery. i only wish the black was on sale, too!

wiksten mini shop update

speaking of prints, here's a lovely skirt for sale right now in a size 6 ($95). as always, i love seeing jenny's new creations.

we're back and running

maybe it's because i was taking care of leon, but i didn't buy a single thing while in southern california. i did, however, try on the Steven Alan silk Soma dress, which is now on sale for 50% off (ron herman and SA). first off, i love the fit and print. it has zippers at the shoulders, along with a side zipper. the waist is very fitted around the ribcage, so i would have been better off in a medium. also, the dress is quite short.

no new clothing, but i did enjoy more than a few servings of pinkberry green tea frozen yogurt. not too bad as a consolation prize.

from totokaelo

california, california

we're off to socal tomorrow morning for ten days of fish tacos, banh mi, and bulgogi. i wish i had bought two Tina shirts at the Steven Alan online sample sale. they now have a blue plaid version, but this red/yellow/blue madras makes me unreasonably happy. i'm looking forward to going to the Steven Alan, Opening Ceremony, and A.P.C. outposts in LA.

happy mother's day

steven alan sample sale (online)

i hope there are button downs that i like. i need to stock up for summer.

church and state dix dress

my church and state dix dress arrived this morning, and i'm in love! i ordered it from frances may, which is fast becoming one of my favorite shops. i used a style bite coupon for 15% off and ordered it in a size 6. in terms of fit, it really doesn't accommodate larger bust sizes. i'm a 34B right now, and there's a tiny bit of wiggle room, so probably a full B would be ok, but nothing larger.

i can't find any more 6s online, but here are the measurements for reference:
chest--17"
empire waist--16 1/2"
length--40" (just below the knee)

apparently the 4 is 32" in the chest, but i think if i weren't nursing, i could fit into it. my only complaint about the dress is that it doesn't have pockets, but that's only because i love having pockets in all my dresses! i think it will be so perfect with a long-sleeve tee in the fall, too. it's definitely one of those workhorse dresses that can be dressed up. the intricately pieced bodice and brass buttons, plus the loose and swingy waist, definitely makes this one of my favorite dresses.

Frances May, $320 plus 15% discount "xostylebite" (sizes 2, 4)
Le Train Bleu, $352 plus 30% discount "mayday" until May 5 (sizes 2,4)

Sotto Boutique might be getting a few Dix dresses in navy and stripes, so it might be worth contacting jocelyn.

EDIT:
well crap, now i feel stupid. there's a new coupon for 25% off at frances may (FMCANDY).

creatures of comfort sale--rachel comey and maria cornejo

rachel comey bullseye ruffle halter, was $311, now $155

rachel comey striped cut out shoulder sweater, was $299, now $150

zero maria cornejo blue op ruched dress, was $390, now $156

alas, i wasn't in LA for the creatures of comfort blowout sale last weekend (up to 90% off). but luckily for me, they've put a few more things on sale including these lovelies. i am saving my pennies for the church and state dix dress, however....

bensimon for walking in the city

slip-ons at creatures of comfort, $80


la tennis lacet at aqui, $52 (free shipping)

now that boots-season is nearly over, i am dreading my footwear options for the warmer months. sandals are great, but what i really need are lightweight walking shoes for our NYC trips. i used to wear converses, but i haven't found them to be as comfortable as i remember them being in elementary and high school.

does anyone own these? i know they've been circulating on various blogs, but i was wondering whether they ran true to size and were comfortable for all-day walking excursions.

petit bateau marinieres top

yesterday i received two striped petit bateau tops, one for me and one for leon for when he's a little older. don't be surprised to see us walking around like twins in a year. sara, who lives in france, was kind enough to pick them up for us.

today's outfit--waiting for the rain to stop so we can go out and play:
petit bateau marinieres striped top and my favorite agnes b. linen skirt. if i had to get rid of all but one skirt, this is the one that would stay in my closet.

hello spring.

leon, eight weeks old.

i think we've all been holding our breaths for too long, waiting. maybe it's safe to say it's spring now?

rainbow plaids

steven alan tina shirt, $148
a.p.c. madras skirt, $90
a.p.c. madras dress, $120


a.p.c. madras low wedge sandals, $180
(i'm not sure if i love these, but i kind of do. any thoughts?)

oh, and speaking of striped tops (when am i not obsessed with them?), this is the a.p.c. madras sailor top for guys. i'm sure an XS would fit most of us, and it's only $60!

sunja link raglan sleeve dress (for sale)

EDIT:
taken!

so my sunja link dress arrived the other day, and it's really lovely, but unfortunately for me, a bit too snug in the shoulders. with a small baby to look after, i need maximum flexibility when it comes to my arms, so this dress isn't going to make sense for me. i ordered it directly from sunja link, and she doesn't accept returns. sigh. when will i ever learn to try things on before ordering them from places that don't accept returns??

if anyone is interested, please email me.

details:
size--M (fits a 6 or small 8)
fabric--55% linen, 45% rayon, black and white weave (looks greyish). i think this fabric will become very soft with repeated wearings.
shoulders--15.5" (approximately, raglan sleeves)
chest--19.5" (best for smaller chest, probably no bigger than a 34B)
empire waist--17.5"
length--27" from empire waist

fit:
this dress will work better with someone with narrower shoulders. i am 5'5" and it falls slightly below the knees on me. the v-neck is quite deep, also, so i would recommend wearing a camisole underneath. it is such an easy dress to wear, you just pull it over your shoulders. so perfect for spring and summer. i would pair it with leggings and an open-front cardigan. it also works well with a long-sleeved shirt underneath.

price:
i paid $230, new without tags, asking $150, including shipping.
there's also an XS for sale (same price, $150, free shipping) on ebay.

easter outfit

a bitingly cold easter sunday, but it was my first opportunity to wear my nomia tunic dress out. the forsythia are finally blooming, and i'm starting to plan my spring/summer wardrobe. stripes and maybe a few brightly patterned sundresses....

more dresses, and a shoe question

it looks like a lot of us are in love with these dresses (frolic and unruly things).

frances may has the prettiest dresses. not only is their shop in portland a treat to visit, but their blog and webshop are equally charming. i wish i were back West so I could go to all of my favorite shops this spring. i love these new church and state dresses (also available at le train bleu).






leanne suggested esska as a possible shoe option for us flat-footed, prone to blisters girls who avoid heels and other pretty shoes. has anyone tried them on?

leon's announcements

the ever talented stephanie made these announcements for leon. she hand strung those tiny garlands, printed facsimiles of his footprints with a gocco, made envelope liners, and hand pasted every single line of text. i am in awe.

mociun tie-front dresses

ignore the socks, it's cold inside my apartment...

speaking of dresses, here's my not-so-new mociun tie-front ikat dress from beklina. it's a little too big on top, so i'm going to have to get it altered when i have the chance. as you can see, it's quite short on me (5'4"), so i'll have to wear leggings with it. matthew doesn't really care for the print ("too 80s"), but i think it's lovely. on a postive note, this is a perfect dress for breastfeeding, so i'm sure i'll be wearing it often this summer.

perfection

sunja link raglan sleeve dress
rachel comey bergen heel


sunja link dress
rachel comey heel
fox in mociun bag
lina rennell top

sunja link dress
rachel comey heel
fox in mociun bag
lina rennell top
nanushka sweater coat


this is pretty much how i would like to dress every day of the week. yet again, totokaelo shows me the way. the sunja link dress is very tempting, as are those rachel comey bergen heels (but you know my track record with her shoes...).

le bouton linen dress on etsy

this is the last time lisa will list her linen dress on etsy. there are 10 available, made to measure, in the color of your choice. it's $180 right now, but the price will go up when she adds it to the le bouton catalog. now's the time to order if you've been on the lookout for one.

i just ordered a bunch of things for leon, so now of course i'm feeling guilty and can't decide whether to order this dress or something from makie or matta instead.

laws of general economy--spring cleaning

i'm slowly going through my closet, looking for ways to streamline it (and justify new purchases). there are a few new things posted including three of my steven alan tops, a pair of radcliffe jeans, and an adorable marni bag.