STYLE | fun ways to layer black

A lot of black. A little edge. A little mess makes for a perfect background.

Lately, I've had this very laissez faire attitude towards picking my outfits- so wearing black sits very well with me. It feels a lot like 'paint by numbers'. It never fails me especially when I am having a 'what the hell is going on with my hair and make-up' kind-of-day. Not to say there is no thought behind the final look- but even with little effort, you can't really go wrong with it. 

Black.always.makes.you.look.good.

In fact, my take is this- go nuts with it!  A stark color deserves some good layering. l love mixing different textures, leather and accents when I am going for a little more sass. And of course when you have shoes like these....a little attitude doesn't hurt. 

{hard to see in images but the pants have a floral pattern with texture to them}

leather jacket: oldie - similar here

pants; shirt : zara

shoes: bcbg

sunglasses: ray bans

jewelry: tiffany & co. and dogeared

lips: mac 'good to be bad'

XO,

STYLE | polka dots

Today's post is summer inspired. Suffice it to say polka dots are a timeless pattern and one of my favorites. I love its versatility hence why I mix and match this often. It's dressy when I pair it with black trousers or a black pencil skirt, but looks so chic even when I downplay it with jean shorts. 

I'm so all over chunky sandals right now which I think tied the whole look together. Add some chunky accessories, a bold lip and you're done! 

Thanks for reading...

XO,

ART | nwblk

{Graffiti wall as you pull up}

I cannot process that we are now in August! Anyhow busy as ever- but was inspired by one of my favorite designers, Steven Miller, during our meeting yesterday at his showroom, The Nwblk.

How I've never been here before? I do not know. But I was impressed. My brain pretty much functions as such : From utterly obsessed to uninterested. And this was for sure...obsession. Picture a grand scale industrial warehouse comprised of two floors with carefully curated furniture, lighting, art and a design studio. 

Everything was minimal but well thought out. I would say my two favorite picks would be the graffiti wall that greets you as you're pulling in and the phonetic wall as you enter. I admit I did have a bit of a challenge reading it- but was so creatively done! Nwblk I couldn't agree with you more! They just rock the design world. They are "utterly" perfect.

Can you read it? 

 {Yaffe Mays Cradle Chair - Nwblk}

 {This BBC Chair is not only cozy but swivels! -Nwblk}

{Can you deal with this origami made of copper

XO,

STYLE | a simpler time

Forget carrying around a big camera and wearing a great outfit to create the "perfect" post. 

Sometimes life is so much better when you unexpectedly find yourself nestled amongst trees while living out your day in jeans and a knitted sweater- only to be caught in a pure moment. 

It makes me feel like one of my favorites songs by Van Morrison "Into the Mystic". I love simple things. 

{" I wana rock your gypsy soul"}

XO,