How to Mix Prints: Spring 2012

The Outfit

Target feather top

J Crew skirt

The Accessories

Vintage quilted crossbody bag

Forever 21 flats

Random bracelets galore

The Grade

A

The Commentary

As fall quickly approaches, I wanted to share one of my favorite summer outfits. Couldn't believe the luxe-looking drape and print of this top when I found it at Target. $19. Want to live in it.

Mixed it with the little dotted skirt I nabbed at the J Crew outlet. The reversed out look is mixed prints perfection.

Still haven't mastered mixing prints? Get on it. It's a trend that's STILL all over the spring 2012 runways at NYFW.

Vivienne Tam

10 Crosby Derek Lam---new line I'm LOVING

The Inspiration

 

What to Wear on a Date: Gay BFF Edition

The Scene

Lashes Lawyer is my work BFF. I have no idea how I managed to exist for three decades on this planet without him. He is smart. He is kind. And he is important :)




So important that we all turned out to fete his pert ass on his recent bday. 

Old friends and new came

Even one mama visiting from out of town!

I didn't stop laughing all night: See that JESUS LOVES YOU card?

LOOK at the inscription inside! Perfection.

Between cackles at LL's expense, we devoured steaks at Jar.

Not many carbs though. Lashes Lawyer doubles as my dietician during the work week. He is very strict. I am very not. **Hungry sigh**

We were allowed to snarf small slivers of cake though
(look at Mr. D's anxious eyes darting to LL as fat approaches the table!)

. After all a boy only turns 29 eight times ;)

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The Outfit
J Crew dress

The Accessories
Faux Van Cleef earrings
Me&Ro necklace
Alexander McQueen heels
Vivienne Westwood clutch

The Grade
B

The Commentary

I've been with Mr. Diabolina for 98% of my adult life. So admittedly, I don't know much about dating. I figure the closest I get are my nights out with my gay BFFs.



And if you think about it, going out with a gay man tends to be more sartorially daunting. Most straight men just want to get clothes off of you , right? Whereas most of the gay men I love will actually notice what I'm wearing. They will comment on my fashion choices. They actually appreciate all the effort. Case in point: Lashes Lawyer and I planned our outfits together during the work day via IM. And he immediately demanded pictures with me the minute I walked into the restaurant. That's his sign that I've done good. 
 

After going through a few options, I ultimately decided on a summery, flirty J Crew dress. I recently found it at the Cabezon outlets after stalking it in the stores for months. Adore that watercolor print and the Jessica Rabbit shape. It somehow feels retro but classic.   

I wore it because it was occasion appropriate and I know LL loves uber femme looks.  And, let me tell ya, it doesn't get more femme than a strapless dress where your boobs threaten to peek out all night! F.

But I guess nip slips are fun for everyone---boy or girl, gay or straight, 29 or 37.



Actually 29 year old nips are more fun but what can an old boob do...



The Inspiration

Inspired by Valentino Flowers

The Outfit

H&M dress

Banana Republic coat

The Accessories

Manolo Blahnik heels

Marc by Marc Jacobs clutch

JCrew belt

Karen Walker sunglasses

The Grade

B

The Commentary

Started the day with my favorite boy and pancakes.

And ended it with my favorite mommy and cheese plate.

Donned my fave new dress. From H&M. $40

The little fluttery appliques make me BANANAS happy. They move and flit and feel like feathers. Remind me of Valentino, Chanel, Burberry and Marchessa.

That's why I got it in cream too.

The Inspiration

p.s. This is what my stairway to heaven looks like. Chanel heaven.