Saturday

she only reads love poems and fashion magazines.



chiffon, denim, braided leather, minimalist black dresses, simple necklaces, quirky sunnies, tight gloves, florals, choppy hair, multiple crosses, gold sequins, embellished eighties jumpers, velvet dresses, tailored trousers, crushed velvet blazers, little girl dresses, loafers & socks, tan satchels, sequined tops, sheer black blouses, laceup boots, kitschy graphic tees, bright patterned blazers, cameos, oxfords & tights, rhinestoned shoulder padded jackets, furs & sequined dresses.

just a bit of random inspiration for the weekend. i've been sifting through my folders obsessively lately trying to sort out appropriate outfits for two weeks spent in nyc; for my twentieth birthday soireé & for two la roux gigs. it's a lot to fit into one oversized balenciaga weekender & a vintage suitcase leaving enough room for whatever i decide must come home with me. & i have less than one week to figure it all out.

leave the names of places you think i must visit in the city. a favourite book or record shop. park or art gallery. cafe or tea room. my schedule needs filling with new unvisited places.

A.

29 comments:

Noémie K said...

really inspiring styles ! great pics
thx for posting this*

mia said...

crosses, la roux, black and elegance. what else?

Amy // The Girl In The Bowler Hat said...

Such inspiring pictures!
:)

xxxx

Emily said...

My favorite quiet park is Stuyvesant Square Park. I would also recommend Sundaes and Cones for good ice cream and atmosphere. My favorite little coffeehouse is Ost Cafe (Camille from Childhood Flames also visited when she was in New York).

Anonymous said...

that first outfit is amazing

Sophie said...

be sure to go to Sugar Sweet Sunshine on Rivington between Norfolk and Essex
they have the best cupcakes EVER!

Kelly-Ann Maddox said...

Inspirational stuff. La Roux's blazer is the kind of madness I thoroughly endorse.

Cristi Silva said...

Super awesome! I love the cat glasses!

ANDWHATELSEISTHERE said...

gala and jane birkin are the most gorgeous creatures.

ANDWHATELSEISTHERE

Rachel said...

I love these photos. they're all a bit romantic and lovely.

Marta said...

inspiring styles! but jane birkin is my favourite :)

http://iloveilovefashion.blogspot.com

jessica said...

omgomgomg photo PERFECTION overload .
thankyou ♥

& uhm, check out ina.
in soho, definitely a favourite .
google it for details .


& yeah ahah i agree, i have no "i love canada" tees !
sigh; the grass is always greener on the other side, isnt it .

JOWY said...

I adore this: an overdose on lovely beautiful stylish ladies!

One Love,
Jowy
www.iseejanemary.blogspot.com

Gegenstück said...

La Roux http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMBNZ6mDSYk
pls watch, it's one of the best videos, I think

Anonymous said...

theres a magazine store across from bryant park that i can't remeber the name of, but it has all the foreign fashion magazines you can dream of and more(:

Anonymous said...

lovely! i love that third picture. have fun in new york darling! visit topshop again, a total must.

A. said...

gegenstück,

that is my favourite la roux video AND song - EVER. it is just ah, so tongue in cheek. so silly. just perfect.

kinga burza, the music video director i posted about last month is the one who directed it!

check out the post here; http://tenseventen.blogspot.com/2009/09/im-obsessor-holding-your-hand.html

thanks for passing along the link! any excuse to watch it again!

hehe, X

Faith said...

i love these pictures.
they remind me that i need new hair,new dresses,new tights,new gloves,new shoes...
hmmm..not sure if that's good or bad.
&your plans sound preeeettyyyyy sick!
happy birthday!
oh&visit trash&vaudeville so i can live through you.
didn't get a chance to go when i was there.
oh and there's this thrift(or vintage?)shop on 3rd ave.
not sure what it's called.it's near the NYU dorm though.
has great oversized button downs&men's shoes&sweaters&sturf.

Sylvie said...

I'm absolutely hopeless at packing, so no help there, sorry, but I do ADORE Frida Gustavsson's street style!

sd said...

GEAT PICS-EXCEPT LA ROUX,SHE IS HIDEOUS BABE!!!

A. said...

sd,

each to their own but i think elly jackson (la roux) is absolutely bloody gorgeous! so excited to see her next week! i could scream.

anonymous,

east coast of america, love. but i left my heart in london & i escape to nyc for holidays as often as possible.


thanks for all the lovely suggestions everyone!

Unknown said...

I've been eating up the pictures of Frida & her little Ferragamos on Altamira!

Anyway, the Roebling Tea Room in Williamsburg is my favorite place & has the perfect little outdoor area. It's a snappy walk from the Marcy Av. metro. Plus: Fantastic tea, of course.

Kaela said...

great selection of images. x

Anonymous said...

amazing post!

Unknown said...

lol. nice collection. love the title.

Sophia said...

the first photograph is complete love for me. the blouse contrasted with the blazer and her nonchalance.

ps. love your blog. so much visual inspiration.

Anonymous said...

you always pick the best photos. so inspiring.

George said...

Interesting post... I can see that you put a lot of hard work on your blog. I'm sure I'd visit here more often. George from best love poems.

Somerset Wedding Girl said...

NYC is such an exciting city I hear! I haven't got any recommendations, but do remember to give us yours when you get back!