In my last post I may have made a remark about frilly lace collared dresses, well nothing was more - Cydney what are you doing- when realizing that, post-hand-stitching the lace around the collar on this dress. I think this just goes to show how much my style varies dependent on my mood. While working 40+ hours per week I'm knocking down frivolous frocks and bright hues, then suddenly a week later (after my last day working for the summer) I'm making a hot pink silk dress with lace detailing... Regardless, I made this dress after debating between two Free People dresses, one of which was too long, and the other almost too short, thus it was time to DIY. 

New York Skyline Ring - Etsy, Spike Screw Ring - Forever 21, Latin Script Ring - Marc Jacobs

Hallelujah ~ I finally found a decent faux Balenciaga Ring Set via Forever 21

Black Slip - H&M, Halogen felt hat - Nordstrom Rack, Sunglasses - Nordstrom 

Alexander Wang Donna Bag - Barneys,  Sandals - Rag & Bone

In addition, please vote for me in H&M's 50 States of Fashion Contest! 

A new bag is much like a newborn baby: You spend months pondering your purchase, literally pregnant with desire for the bag. Once he is delivered, typically via Fedex, he arrives in a carefully taped and packed box, just yearning to be unwrapped. You let him free, and he wants to be held, he wants you to carry him around. He never wants to leave your side. This two way train of over the top affection only lasts so long, and then he wants you to show him off, "Instagram me, feed me, take me to dinner, take me shopping" And as a proud owner of a new 3.1 Philip Lim Pashli Satchel, I could only do those things. 

 So upon Phil's (so fondly nicknamed by my mother) first day of living, we headed to the park. 

 You have to keep him safe by your side. You have to worry about what he's touching, what he's sitting in, what he may or may not be allergic too, when you have to change his diaper shoulder strap...

(From left, Marc Jacobs, vintage,  Lulu Frost, watch - from BP at Nordstrom,  and two skinny vintage cuffs)

And then, Phil got a little tired and decided to plop down on the swing to take a rest. He whined about how hot it was and then wanted me to push him. (He wanted to feel the breeze through his handles as he held on for his dear life via his zipper pulls.) 

In addition, I've always been intrigued by the timing it takes from obtaining a new bag, treating it like a precious gem, and then becoming so familiar with it that you throw it around as if it were never a small child. Is this truly the lifespan of the bags childhood into adulthood ? Or in a more realistic sense, I suppose we become so accustomed to it that it no longer seems to need any special treatment? 

I'm wearing a black tee from Target, Zara faux denim linen shorts, Forever 21 sandals, and an H&M leopard scarf (that I DIY'd by sewing pom-pom trim on the edges)

Phil is wearing a 3.1 Philip Lim Pashli Medium Satchel c/o Otte NY

I wore this outfit a week ago to a user-feedback session at Refinery 29, and then over to the Erickson Beamon sample sale at Showroom Seven. It was a nicer than average day, the spirit in the air, the pep in my step, along with my red tights and pleated skirt left me feeling a bit like Blair Waldorf; As I am still mourning the shows dreadful end, and still have yet to fully recover from there termination.

On another note, this is me standing by the pseudo Empire State building in Chelsea.

Jacket made by myself circa 2013, Trouve sweater from Nordstrom, Topshop pleated skirt, Vera Vera Wang red tights, Forever 21 Glitter oxfords, Anthropologie necklace.

 No socks, no laces. YOLO.

 Whether this once held bird seed and nourished the pigeons inhabiting Chelsea, or if this was for sole decoration we may never know.

What could be more inspiring than this Garden of Inspiration? Flourishing with greenery and life.

As stated in my previous post, I'm currently obsessing over bomber jackets. This here is the first of the two jackets I've made over winter break. We (being the jacket and I) had quite the little jaunt today, exploring this abandoned Christmas Village and canoodling with my latest love interest.

Chillin' in the Candy Shop, cue 50 Cent

The sales associate at Joann's fabric mocked me for choosing this bright orange polka dot lining for my jacket, but you know what, lets not be dull theres nothing wrong with a little pop of color.

My latest love interest. Yes, he's a bit older than I, but he's not going anywhere any time soon.

His and Hers shoe details.

The jacket I constructed with fabrics from Mood, Golden D'or, and Joanns, T by Alexander Wang french terry pullover, See Thru Soul jeans found at Nordstrom, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, Forever 21 glitter and nude oxfords (Similar here), H&M aviators.

In all prints, colors and textures please. I'm actually in the process of making my second bomber (I've had way too much free time this break) You'll see both of them hopefully soon. But until then, let bombers galore fill your hearts. I also ordered this gem for a steal at Forever 21. I practically payed more in shipping/tax than the jacket itself. (All clearance you take an additional 50% off!)

T by Alexander Wang Neoprene and Jersey Bomber, Rag & Bone Floral and Leather, Topshop Mesh Sleeve Jacquard, Topshop Paisley Contrasting Sleeves, She Inside Floral Dip-Dye Bomber, French Connection Leaping Leopard Bomber Jacket