I found that the Dillard's "Celebrate Dad!" Ad, was the perfect place to transcribe my thoughts on the many resort collections I looked through. Relevant no, but some how my scribbles praising the various designers juxtaposed with Dad golfing in the background provided a great mix. The collections, some with vast differences, and some with many similarities, were a clear indication of whats to come, stay and grow.

(Left 3.1 Philip Lim, Right Christian Dior)

A certain blue and orange (complimentary colors bold enough to make any middle school art teacher proud) color scheme was seen at 3.1 Philip Lim and Christian Dior. A moment of silence for Raf as he transforms modern femininity to a whole new level, yielding power through confidence. Secondly, a shout out to Philip Lim, boasting metallics with outer pockets, and proudly proclaiming "I am CFDA Accessory Designer of the Year" through his sleek new backpacks.

(Left Lela Rose, Right Altuzarra)

This round I also found myself drawn to pants. (this is a rarity). We'll start with Lela Rose which offered many of the printed variety some were cropped, fitted, flattering etc. And then We'll check in on Altuzarra, where a certian brand of slouchy loose fitting pants were born, unlike any before their time. Aside from these game changing pants, Altuzarra offered up tasteful cutouts that not even the fastest of fashion -I'm looking at you Zara- could mimic. In addition gold lame skirts, jumpsuits and gowns, that would make even P'trique proud.

(Left Marc By Marc Jacobs, Right Rag & Bone)

Coats Coats More Coats. Marc Jacobs re-captured my love through Marc By Marc Jacobs. A multitude of houndstooth, oversized, grey wool coats all proved to be functional for layering during those brutal winter months. While the multi-zip coat at Rag & Bone -reminiscent of a Burberry coat I still regret not purchasing at super discount via Nordstrom Rack- well, I didn't think coats could get much better than this, but it did when I saw said Rag & Bone coat - in red.

(Left Jill Stuart, Right Moschino Cheap & Chic)

Lastly, can we chat briefly on the Flower Power happening at both Jill Stuart and Moschino Cheap & Chic? Textures bloomed through the crop at Jill Stuart (har har flower puns) in the most perfect shade of pink. While Moschino offered a different Cali-cool-flower-power (never never say cali cool) through faux tie-dye and leather skirts (similar to those of Alice & Olivia), and a daisy print playful enough to match the Marc Jacobs fragrance, Daisy.

All photos from Style.com

The only bad thing about working for free is the whole not being able to figure out what you're going to buy thing, seeing as well...you can't really buy anything. So am I already figuring out what I'm going to buy via my summer job? Absolutely.

First on the list: (in no particular order) Isabel Marant Patchwork Denim Jacket, (pictured above Etoile Isabel Marant Denim Shirt) It's not the same gem that I turned down at Beacons Closet, and I'll continue to ask myself why, why was I that idiot that turned down a $54 Isabel Marant jacket? Any who the Alexander Wang Kori Booties are perhaps at the tippytop of this wonderful list, as well as this collection of Rings ASOS, Tom Binns, Dannijo, Kenneth Jay Lane, and ASOS(again)

Okay. Okay. I know what you're thinking.

 Am I actually considering paying over $500 for a pair of slightly distressed sneakers? yes. 

LOOK AT THEM. Those beauties have dots, stripes, AND stars, and there is no price too high for patriotism. Sure, they better live up to a certain level of walking on clouds comfort, but really I can't get over the effortlessly perfect aspect of these Golden Goose Tricolor Sneakers. 

In other news, eBay has further proved that it knows me perhaps better than I know myself. Case and Point, randomly suggesting this Rick Owens jacket to me. Dusty grey and olive ribbed velvet, with a dose of exaggerated collar pure perfection. (shown above is also Rick Owens via Pinterest) 

Dannijo Marilyn Bracelet. I'm particularly intrigued by Dannijo for their offerings of both short and long bracelet lengths. As a lad with small wrists, a few of my greatest fears consist of my bangles slipping off, breaking, or landing into a subway grate, all of which are very tragic.

 A shorter length would simply wash away my fears. 

Not only are these Alice & Olivia high waisted shorts, my current brand du jour but I feel like they would benefit multiple pieces I already own (see denim crop top, Prabal Gurung for Target wedges)

As Lana says "Money is the anthem to success"