Packing Light Challenge: 10

Silver bamboo necklace, flea market; Brown sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana; Cream blouse, silk, Rag & Bone; Black tights, thermal, The North Face; Black sleeveless long cardigan, cashmere, Vince; Men's digital black watch, plastic, my brother's; Black flat boots, patent leather and suede, Via Spiga.

It was a pretty cold and busy day. There was a lot of walking and lifting and climbing. Yes, today was the move! The new place is only a few blocks from my friend P.'s place so there will be lots of girl-dates. So excited! Thanks A and K for helping me move my life and all the heavy boxes from the dorm. You are the coolest, guys!

Bacci,

-The Girl Jumping in the Atelier's Closet

Second-Hand Bliss

From top to bottom: Coral pink pleat trim jacket, vintage fur collar, white tuxedo shirt, Lela Rose black pants. Green cropped blazer, Beyond Vintage off-white camisole, Lela Rose black pants.

Packing Light Challenge: 9

Silver bamboo necklace, flea market; Brown sunglasses, D&G by Dolce & Gabbana; Black tights, thermal, The North Face; Gray tee, cotton, Theory; Men's digital black watch, plastic, my brother's; Black flat boots, patent leather and suede, Via Spiga; Classic trench coat, London Fog.

Je suis totally in love with this trench. It was dangling at a tiny little thrift store in New England. The ladies there were so cute and there was acquired a gorgeous, impeccable Ann Demeulemeester blazer from her Spring 2005 collection. The trench was buried under a pile of huge coats and jackets. It peeked out, and called, "please lady, I am down here" it a raspy British accent. Oh, but how could a girl like me resist?

And now, off for a long walk, reading a book, and out with my lovely, beautiful friends P, and A.

Muah, muah,

-The Girl Sneaking out of the Atelier's Closet

Packing Light Challenge: 8

Brown sunglasses, D&G by Dolce & Gabbana; White tuxedo button-down shirt, second-hand; Black pencil dress, Express; Men's digital black watch, my brother's; Black patent flat boots, Via Spiga; Gilded bow necklace, vintage gift from my old boss's family estate.




The post office and the library may not be the most glamorous places, but a red pout tends to brighten a gray day.

Love,

-The Girl in the Atelier's Closet

Packing Light Challenge: 7

Silver bamboo necklace, flea market; Brown sunglasses, D&G by Dolce & Gabbana; Beige belt, patent leather, Club Monaco; Black tights, thermal, The North Face; Gray tee, cotton, Theory; Black sleeveless long cardigan, cashmere, Vince; Men's digital black watch, plastic, my brother's; Black flat boots, patent leather and suede, Via Spiga.

After traveling around for a week, a place has been found in town that will hold moi et all mon precious pieces. The move is tonight, so, let's get into that old dorm and let's get packing!

Kisses,

-TGatAC

Packing Light Challenge: 6

Brown sunglasses, D&G by Dolce & Gabbana; Men's digital black watch, plastic, my brother's; Beige and gray pumps, patent leather, Nine West; Red tee, cashmere, Lord & Taylor; Gilded bow necklace, it was a gift from my boss, it belonged to her great aunt.

There is something really special about antiques. There is something really special about gifts. Wearing something like an heirloom elevates and inspires an entire ensemble, making an everyday, mundane, perhaps chic outfit into something personal and substantial. It creates an aura of style and ownership. This is what this little vintage bow necklace represents. It was a gift from my old boss and one of the sweetest women there are. Although I no longer work at the library, this is a very special piece that symbolizes a lot of things and reminds me of her. Here is to heirlooms. Let us raise our glasses of fresh orange juice and say "Cheers!".

-The Girl at the Atelier's Closet

Packing Light Challenge: 5

Brown sunglasses, D&G by Dolce & Gabbana;
Gilded bow necklace, vintage gift was my boss's great aunt's;
Black pencil dress, cotton, Express;
Beige belt, patent leather, Club Monaco;
Black thermal tights, The North Face;
Black sleeveless long cardigan, cashmere, Vince;
Men's digital black watch, plastic, my brother's;
Black flat boots, patent leather and suede, Via Spiga.