Watching You

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Jumper - Zara//Belts - H&M//Clutch - Lina Casale 

Went for a walk in the park and found this handsome, lively bull.
 He was attracted to my accessories and I, his multichromatic stare.  
Sparks flew and we became instant friends.

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Lina Casale is an artist from Colombia who paints gorgeous murals and large pieces on canvas.  She started using a new medium, shown here- leather & vegan leather clutches, and is now making tons of one-of-a-kind art pieces that anyone can wear and make their own.  I love the vibrant colors and characters she paints and encourage you to check it out too.  She is super sweet and clearly passionate about every piece of her work.  Find her art here, and her clutches in the above link.

A Walk to The Park

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T-shirt - Madewell//Shorts - BDG//Sandals - Stuart Weitzman
Bag - Rebecca Minkoff

Two of the best summer basics are denim shorts and a plain white tee.  A white tee can take you almost anywhere, whether it's paired with casual shorts, dressier skirts and pants, or layered under a dress or overalls.  It makes any look easygoing and casual-cool.  As for denim shorts, those are an obvious go-to for any leisurely summer day, where you may find yourself walking to the park, and exploring the quieter parts of the city.  The thing I love about these two pieces is that your options to accessorize are endless.  I picked up this headband at one of the many boutiques in Japan, where they are popular.  The gladiators are my shoes that will add some spunk to any outfit and keep things from looking plain.

PS- I was not harassing those children, contrary to what the photo may depict.  I swear, they were talking to me and telling me about the turtles that were skimming the surface of the algae-blanketed pond.  They liked me, really.

Day to Night

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Jumper - Zara//Sneakers - Converse//
Wedges - Stuart Weitzman//Necklace - H&M

This is another romper I brought for my Japan trip; clearly I am a fan of the easy one-piece.  The key to minimizing what you pack when traveling is taking clothes that work for both day and night.  A basic black and white romper and be easily transitioned for both looks.  After a day out seeing sights, all I did was swap my comfortable traipsing sneaks for party-appropriate wedges - which are dressy but still comfortable for exploring Japan the lively nightlife.  I added a pendant necklace and freshened up, and that's all- I was ready to head back out of the hotel in 10 minutes. 

What are your day to night tricks?

More Japan Fashion - Streets of Tokyo

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I finally am getting a chance to get my photos together of the street style I spotted in Tokyo.  Like I had mentioned, the fashion and styles in Japan are quite different from us in the western hemisphere- cute, daring, eclectic.  The looks are distinct but with a broad range, from Harajuku doll to traditional geisha to goth girl.  Some styles are quite obvious and some just show hints of inspiration from within their culture.  Seeing all of the trends that fill the streets on the other side of the world is so inspiring, and also a reminder to me of how small we are.  This is just another one of the many reasons I love traveling.  For the times when we get caught in the hectic schedule that life becomes, stressed about daily worries, for when we start to forget the bigger picture.  When I travel, I am reminded that my activities back home in my world, as important as they are to me, are not the center of the universe.  Traveling always gives me a refreshing and welcome change in perspective that we all need every now and then.

Do you travel? If so, what is your favorite part about it?  If not, how else can I convince you to? 

 

 

 

Vacation Look 3 + Colors of the Old City

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Romper - Topshop (similar here)//Belt - H&M//Sandals - Sam Edelman

Kyoto is the old city of Japan.  As soon as you arrive here, you immediately feel the sense of peace and calm that envelopes this city.  The centuries of history that are embedded in these grounds are palpable.  It is a place where you can get in touch with old Japan, and all of its forests and temples.  The surroundings narrate visual stories of a strong culture, rich with colorful art and beautifully crafted materials, and I wanted to share some of its beauty with you.
 

This romper is one of my old favorites, not only because of it's versatility, but also because I remember exactly when I bought it- the day Topshop came to the US and opened right here in NYC.  For that reason it's got a special place in my heart.  It's an easy piece to throw on for travel, and can be worn throughout the summer to city rooftop parties or more casual barbecues.  I'll usually belt it, which is necessary with a piece that's both loose-fitting and all print, in order to break things up and keep from looking frumpy.  

Do you have an old favorite that you like to wear all summer?