tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74957865266410948042011-12-20T18:27:14.681-08:00Atelier's ClosetPersonal Style Diary of A Girl Who Wants to Raid The Atelier. atelier: n. studio or work shop; a designer's work room where designs are created.Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.comBlogger1801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-18073054842935790382011-10-19T19:30:00.000-07:002011-10-19T19:30:25.515-07:00Old ThingThis is what I wore today: Before I realized that it would rain. And this is why I love this dress, which I also accidentally wore to the sweetest wedding on Friday, then to Work, on Monday with black blazer, cardi, stockings, and shoes and today with a lighter note: And this is why I came home with wet feet: Kisses, -The GirlMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-14667277813506166742011-10-13T20:37:00.000-07:002011-10-21T21:55:00.293-07:00Direction Yesterday, j'ai vu la long pleated skirt most perfectly beautiful. Je thought, "Oh, if it were only available... Oh, wait! There is this long and nice silk skirt inside ma garde-robe since junior year (of high school!). In fact, said skirt has only been worn a handful of times. Why would the idea of buying one be so automatic? Holy geese!" Well, "Holy geese!" it is was. Some of my most admiredMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-48703651815448840752011-09-28T05:22:00.000-07:002011-09-28T15:19:16.402-07:00Blue dress A post by, perhaps, my favorite blog(ger),OneSleeplessNight, who was in turn inspired by Ines de la Fressange's Parisian Chic, is the perfect backdrop for the following list. Said list was actually inspired by an article from Vogue Nov 2007 title "On Having Enough". This is what I am wishing, right now, to make of my wardrobe: 1. A handful of tailored blazers in dark colors, one or two in a Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-68087859860431377822011-09-26T18:27:00.000-07:002011-09-26T18:29:20.870-07:00Sent me away with the words of a love song The ballad of a dove Go with peace and love Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket Save them for a time when you're really gonna need them. -The Band Perry, "If I Die Young" xMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-87525238556359401952011-09-22T19:04:00.000-07:002011-09-22T19:05:24.180-07:00Equanimity "Of all the things you wear, your expression is the most important." -Janet Lane Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-19425786753102230672011-09-21T20:39:00.000-07:002011-09-21T21:39:03.726-07:00Today's Outfit This dress exemplifies a rather unusual behavioral pattern pour moi; an impulsive luxury. This dress may very well be my only impulsively chosen luxury item. It is an example of subconscious changes leading to behavioral changes. It was acquired along with a very couture leopard silk cropped jacket. The jacket went back to the store in one day. I still wonder if I should have kept the jacket. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-18407316077706176882011-09-21T04:47:00.000-07:002011-09-21T21:40:47.448-07:00On TrendSources for all collages on this post: The Sartorialist, jcrew.com, Parisian Chic, The Glamourai, Altamira: Models Off Duty, Closet Visit,  StockholmStreetStyle. If I've missed a source, please let me know. It catches you almost by surprise, the idea of radical change. Peering into your reflection is almost like peering into a window almost voyeuristically. There, the object of voyeurism person Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-73914326396460293542011-09-18T16:31:00.000-07:002011-10-19T19:31:56.252-07:00Additive 30X30, 21-Day Challenge, One-Year Wardrobe Reformation: Month 1 - Week 3 - Mix fancy and casual This dress is actually more of a gown from the Nanette Lepore's collection for Spring 2008. I've had some some time, but did not wear it until my absolutely most stylish friend in college came to my closet one day. She pulled the dress out, laid it on my tiny dorm-room bed, and eloquently explained the many, many ways to not let this precious item waste away inside a closet. It has beenMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-65294497462612430492011-09-16T20:01:00.000-07:002011-09-17T20:14:27.989-07:00Additive 30X30, 21-Day Challenge, One-Year Wardrobe Reformation: Month 1 - Week 3 - Remix an Item Remixes While being far far away, started making lists of things. It is rather odd to find myself writing things just out of my head right onto a notebook with no clear purpose. I started to seem that a list of items might really help simplify the task of developing a suitable wardrobe and perhaps help with the upcoming task of moving into a small apartment closer to work with a roommate. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-62967257485241927602011-09-15T18:48:00.000-07:002011-09-16T22:12:05.605-07:00Additive 30X30, 21-Day Challenge, One-Year Wardrobe Reformation: Month 1 - Week 3 - Closet Orphan  This is la première runway dress que je purchased with my own self earned money. Although in consignment shop, it was still too steep for my high-school budget. OK, fine, that was after all the leisure funds were spent on some Ferragamo cashmere, a Via Spiga trench, and a fancy suitcase that was way too heavy. But I digress.   Bisous, bisous, -La Copine qui porte la robe de designer lambeaux Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-38505658465548727732011-09-14T00:17:00.000-07:002011-09-14T00:17:53.506-07:00Additive 30X30, 21-Day Challenge, One-Year Wardrobe Reformation: Month 1 - Week 3 - Wear a dress or skirt This is, perhaps, my favorite outfit this summer. Perhaps this speaks to the items that I should be keeping and the ones that should be purged. This dress must definitely make it to the 30 items being kept this month.   Breakfast at The Cream Pot. Lovely. -La Copine Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-1704312744574363772011-09-09T10:41:00.000-07:002011-09-16T22:12:46.065-07:00Additive 30X30, 21-Day Challenge, One-Year Wardrobe Reformation: Month 1 - Week 3 - Wear something in an unexpected way Perhaps it is not obvious, but I tend to stay away from tying items of clothing. It turns out, with this cardigan, that the buttons were not the best part of the cardigan. A buttonoctomy took place. The cut looked much better after the aforementioned procedure. With this newfound freedom, the little piece had it's first buttonoctomy reaction, and it knotted near the stomach. Much to my relief, Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-40297387491847174442011-09-04T13:33:00.000-07:002011-09-16T22:13:15.779-07:00Additive 30X30, 21-Day Challenge, One-Year Wardrobe Reformation: Month 1 - Week 2 - Work it! Use all your newfound dressing confidence to put together a killer outfit that works for you! These photos were actually taken to last Friday. We spent so much time out and about the real world that I did not get around to post. I found them so suitable for today's prompt, that I wore the outfit today as well. This dress and shades definitely are added to the 30x30 collection. The photographs were taken by the wonderful AMA on the HighLine in NYC. Thank you AMA for your nearly Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-5087018014672812552011-09-02T04:10:00.000-07:002011-09-16T22:13:53.193-07:00Additive 30X30, 21-Day Challenge, One-Year Wardrobe Reformation: Month 1 - Week 2 - Wear something on your head(Black sunglasses, acetate, Burberry; Striped white navy ribbon, silk, thrifted; Green scarf, not sure; Gray blazer, wool, Ann Taylor; Pink chino pants, cotton, J.Crew; Blue top, silk, Diane Von Fursternberg; Silver shoes, leather, Miss Me.) Photos taken at 6am. Every single item worn today is being added to the limit of 30 items.  Bisous, -La CopineMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-18345608182276572632011-08-30T12:04:00.000-07:002011-10-15T15:31:42.283-07:00Sorting out likes and dislikes from "Cats Say Meow" Mes chers readers: Je suis desolais for the lack of recent posts. Je vou promets que the daily challenges from the 21 day challenges are taking place and that the reformation project is in place. However, by the time I leave home in the morning there is little sunlight, and by the time I arrive, there is also no sunlight. Oui, plenty of work. The outfits will be recreated exactly as they were Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-25608985809698644332011-08-29T16:49:00.000-07:002011-09-21T03:53:46.837-07:00High Line Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-5641762116757165762011-08-28T15:27:00.000-07:002011-08-30T04:15:23.820-07:00Additive 30X30, 21-Day Challenge, One-Year Wardrobe Reformation: Month 1 - Week 2 - Sunday: Copy-Cat  Today's challenge is "Copycat!". To re-create an outfit that I really like from a blog, magazine, etc. I chose to recreate the "Lazy Sunday" outfit by northwestisbest. I love her DIYs and her weekender outfits. Her pop of red with the tights is so fun! Like party-kind-of-fuuuun! But, I can't pull off bright colored tights. Also, I would not wear them to work. I go to work almost every day. ThusMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-4032959901316908002011-08-27T20:00:00.000-07:002011-08-28T14:21:58.495-07:00Closet Reformation: The PlanSome of us would do well with the now-famous Parisian minimal wardrobe method. My life-style involves a good amount of traveling, with a semi-nomadic history. There is always a home-base somewhere, and a notebook, pen, laptop, and toothbrush in my bag. Yet, my homebase is overflowing with things. Really. One girl: 4 closets/armoires + 1 big dresser + 5 storage bins + 1 small rack. Oui, ce'st Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-34226811584310904772011-08-25T19:29:00.000-07:002011-08-27T05:09:59.648-07:00Gloomy Rainy Day Oh, to live through a rainy day. I mean to really live it. To enjoy the perfect break from heat-waves in the summer. Just hearing and watching the water fall like a giant shower onto the city. Rain can be soothing. Safe, even. Rainy days also inconvenience. sometimes mildly and sometimes greatly. Have you ever arrived home with the uncomfortable feeling of wet clothes? Perhaps some of us do Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-17755957617750054382011-08-24T08:06:00.000-07:002011-08-24T18:51:20.001-07:00Office Appropriate White top tunic, Adrienne Vittadini, linen; Black skirt, Talbots, linen; Black shoes pumps, Salvatore Ferragamo; Fuchsia scarf, thrifted no brand, silk. Bisous, La Copine Importante au BureauMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12036768550225028350noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-76955093036832704872011-08-23T06:57:00.000-07:002011-08-23T07:01:59.945-07:00Summer Day Brown hat, Croft & Barrow (thrifted) ; Gray tee, Mossimo, Cotton /Modal; Purple/gray skirt, Banana Republic (thrifted), silk; Black shoes, Tahari (DIY), leather. Je suis en route to another city today for work. Being outside for couple of hours in the heat can leave a girl wilted. Or not. Let's see. Bisous, bisous, La Copine ChaudeMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-20279356973236195482011-08-21T17:14:00.000-07:002011-08-21T20:51:35.128-07:00Favorite Summer Outfit Lately there has been a lack of personal outfit photos. Well, I've been wearing some variation of this outfit. This is what I wore for an out-of-town work trip on Thursday, and the same that I wore to a different work-trip location on Friday, and on my way to the city with a necklace and a sweater. Then I ore this very outfit on Saturday with a cardigan and red galoshes to go out to a Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-28647387929513281922011-08-17T20:14:00.000-07:002011-08-21T18:53:02.562-07:00Closet Reformation: Proposal Young adulthood and economic freedom should come with warning signs, or at least big green banners like we see on the highway, telling us what exits and roads are nearby. One of my figurative highway signs should read "Clothes-Hoarding in 10 miles". Yes, it is much fun to be a clotheshorse and to collect nice cashmere, silk, wool, cotton, linen, leather, vintage, contemporary, designer, Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-39393311351151987422011-08-14T21:33:00.000-07:002011-08-15T14:23:51.487-07:00Wardrobe Staples: Silk Shirt Pt IIMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-38303419873737315512011-07-30T17:53:00.000-07:002011-07-31T19:23:38.619-07:00Black Pants: Part QuatreIf you read this post, you are already familiar with my praises for the perfect black trouser. Odd are, you are even more familiar with the wardrobe-builder, black pants. Specifically, clean, seasonless, well cut, well-fit black pants go from boardroom to ballroom. Perfect. Black oversized sunglasses with corner details, acetate, Armani Exchange;Printed black top, cotton, J.Crew; Skinny black Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-84177180644366072652011-07-29T21:29:00.000-07:002011-07-30T18:01:58.578-07:00Wardrobe Staples: Silk Shirt This skirt has gotten some non-stop wear since I started my quite terrific new job.  a colleague and I have been outside a lot while we are working on Project A. It arrived to my wardrobe in perfect time for the massive heat wave of last week. This skirt was a small gift from ma mere, promptly presented to moi, and after feigning disinterest, it was snatched and worn almost non-stop for a week. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-19783397408674831812011-05-21T21:28:00.000-07:002011-05-21T21:28:44.647-07:00Tentative weekend uniform II The early morning started with an outfit quite different from this. It was actually a repeat of this one. However, after a quick trip home to get some items for my niece, this is how the outfit transformed. The boldness did not turn into a regret at all (surprisingly), even after meeting an awesome med resident who reminded me of my super-missed friends now in med-school or recently graduated. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-56495268784530893552011-05-17T14:08:00.000-07:002011-08-21T20:53:55.244-07:00Weekday Uniform Lately  If you have, like most american women, ever told yourself that you have nothing acceptable to wear, you understand me. It was impossible to have a semi-decent look in 4-minutes. So, dernièrement, j'ai remarqué un certain comportement that is absolutely uncharacteristic que of moi. It seems like the items in the wardrobe as all great quality and fit well. That nearly, impossible goal was Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-25316135449066489192011-05-13T23:34:00.000-07:002011-07-31T19:32:44.356-07:00High-School ReunionImages from daily reads: golestaneh-streetstyle, Stockolm Streetstyle, Street Peeper, La Parisienne by Ines de la Fresange We have all received that wonderful invitation. As this summer approached, I am sure that you have or will very soon. The college/high-school reunion is that amazingly cool opportunity amidst a femme's tress busy life to meet up with the most amazing people from academia. TheMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-56296856967405429682011-05-01T21:27:00.000-07:002011-08-21T20:54:40.371-07:00Tentative weekend uniformKhaki silk shirt, vintage; Black wool cardigan, bcbg; Black/silver pants, Alessandro Dell'Acqua; Black peeptoe leather shoes, very old. While we loved the beautiful maxi skirt and wide-leg pants trend, there is one classic that will always come to the chic girl's rescue almost unconditionally. This classic's underestimated style power has been reviewed previously on this blog: The skinny black Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-65672603335381092422011-04-14T03:29:00.000-07:002011-04-14T03:29:59.499-07:00Predicted Staples for May 2011 Mes chers lecteurs,  Here we have the predicted staples for the roller-coaster weather of the season. From left to right:  - Single-button blazer, black, wool, Armani (part of suit)- Knit pencil skirt, gray, angora, vintage (I6L classic)- 3/4-sleeve dress, teal, silk, See by Chloe (recent, sales)- Relaxed tapered pants, black, wool, Vince (last summer) - Vara mid-heel shoes, black, patent, Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-67228059782395101132011-03-12T14:32:00.000-08:002011-03-12T14:32:17.299-08:00I6L x 30 Recap I was just browsing through my old style notes... Oui, dès que j'ai décidé de prendre soin de mon appearance, the nerd in me started studying the books and taking notes in a notebook that  je garde toujours to this day. It is near incredible. It seems like it has taken me until 2010-2011 to try out the advice that I so carefully studied and annotated at the library on 11/24/2007. It would have Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-59195183866006515442011-02-14T08:17:00.000-08:002011-03-10T00:05:40.031-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 30 out of 30 - 5th Lundi Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-69965122244225196312011-02-13T08:16:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:35:47.439-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 29 out of 30 - 4th DimancheBlack Sunglasses, Proenza Schouler; White shirt/dress, ebay; Huge cashmere scarf around hips, on sale at some fancy store; Long baroque pearl necklace, consignment shop; Leopard tights, no idea; Beige wool coat, Vintage; Dark brown suede boots, Latitude Femme. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-62995710611929571632011-02-12T08:15:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:36:15.670-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 28 out of 30 - 4th Samedi There is that one accessory that makes you feel glamorous despite how man y hours of sleep you got last night, ho much work is on your desk, or how uncool you feel that day. Vous n'oubliez that pair of oversized Prada sunglasses, those gorgeous ferragamo flats, or the heirloom earrings that you wear all the time... The signature could be a color, or a haircut, or a silhouette type.  Some Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-9103380241174680012011-02-11T08:14:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:41:23.184-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 27 out of 30 - 4th venerdi  Ma mere took this photo of this day's look. It was a nice break from the self timer. The vintage hat was such a great deal from this amazing shop in a tiny, tiny, tiny town in Massachusetts.  Also, I've worn this sweater/dress/coat so much that it's piling all over. I find that Vince cashmere can be the softest but not the most durable. The J.Crew black sweater, conversely, looks much better Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-79229267184146613432011-02-09T08:13:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:37:20.261-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 25 out of 30 - 4th Mercredi Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-37742547487150057362011-02-08T08:12:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:41:23.185-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 24 out of 30 - 4th Mardi  Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-70936749788196013962011-02-07T08:11:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.599-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 23 out of 30 - 4th LundiMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-80280930657567249892011-02-06T08:10:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.600-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 22 out of 30 - 3rd DimancheMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-16751095994192057782011-02-05T08:09:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.601-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 21 out of 30 - 3rd SamediMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-52169199947983122772011-02-04T08:08:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:24.845-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 20 out of 30 - 3rd VenerdiMes chers lecteurs, Pardon for the past few days lack of posts. J'ai pris des photos de la plupart des outfits and days, but have been busy with other endeavors and have not posted them. Here is the very fun photo shoot of Friday morning. In the afternoon, Je portais une longue jupe en vertu de minidress for the sake of modesty, but was happy to run around in my cozy tights and mini dress and Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-84453077838225160382011-02-03T23:19:00.000-08:002011-02-03T23:20:06.000-08:00Simarik What would one be doing at this hour? Well, a reasonable person would be sleeping. I am joyfully and quietly singing love songs in different languages just because the house is all mine tonight. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-16052724198886957062011-02-03T10:22:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.602-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 19 out of 30 - 3rd Jeudi Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-74081437716025705322011-02-02T11:46:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.603-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 18 out of 30 - 3rd Mercredi Don't be fooled by how low the snow looks. Behind the house it is about a foot and a half taller. The boots are my feet's saviors. Without them, my toes would literally be numbed beyond pain. But, actually, they are toasty! Thank you fur-lined boots even though you are, technically for après-ski. And with this short post, a girl goes to work her 8-hour a day job. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-11210113077726937192011-02-01T11:14:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.605-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 17 out of 30 - 3rd Mardi Please pardon the absense of posts. For the past few days, the outfit has been house/sleep-wear (i know, gasp!)  due to the worst cold of the year. But we had enough of that silliness, no? Some of the comfort remains in my Dansko heels. They really are way more comfortable that any flats I've ever owned. Luckily, they are not chunky or granny-like in any way. Here is some free publicity, DanskoMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-39278741356065498482011-01-26T10:10:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.606-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 11 out of 30 - 2nd Mercredi So, this is a quick outfit post given that I've had a cold for the past two days and would rather be in bed drinking soup, tea, and orange juice... all day. Well, this is the price one pays for karaoke with the coolest older brother that one could ever imagine. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-86813762802906339922011-01-25T09:54:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.607-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 10 out of 30 - 2nd Mardi Gold square aviator sunglasses, Armani Exchange; White shirt/dress, ebay; Gray angora skirt, Vintage; Leopard tights, no idea; Brown Merino socks, dkny maybe; Beige wool coat, Vintage; Olive green suede and shearling boots, Latitude Femme. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-84097364413028083922011-01-24T11:55:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.608-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 9 out of 30 - 2nd LundiBlack acetate sunglasses, Prada; Golden necklace attached to sunglasses, my mother's; Blue silk scarf, old; White shirt/dress, ebay; Black tights, DKNY; Black flats, Tahari diy-ed deconstructed; Navy silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold. -La Copine Minimaliste dans le Atelier's ClosetMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-73675350763227831262011-01-23T11:57:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.609-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 8 out of 30 - 2nd dimanche Quite simple. The Vince cardigan dress with the wide-leg jeans.Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-88548430113459382092011-01-22T17:53:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:24.853-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 7 out of 30 - 1st Samedi Black square sunglasses, Burberry; Black silk and leather sash, not sure; Black tights, DKNY; Blue silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold; Black leather shoes, Frye.     Bisous, -La Copine derrière l'Atelier's ClosetMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-19954122814016919212011-01-21T11:23:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.610-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 6 out of 30 - 1st Vendredi Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Camel wool hat, Vintage; Pearl studs, very old purchase from high scool; Gold necklace, mom's; Beige belt, Valentino; Red leather purse, very old thrifted; White shirt dress, ebay; Blue silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold; Black and camel fur and patent leather shoes, Franco Sarto.   -La Copine qui a une belle liaison avec le minimalisme derrière l'Atelier's Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-44376659929711428622011-01-20T09:01:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:24.855-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 5 out of 30 - 1st jeudi Black acetate sunglasses, Proenza Schouler; Yellow silk scarf, worn to death Oscar de la Renta; Blue jeans, very old Ann Taylor; Blue silk dress worn as blouse, Mint by Jodi Arnold. So, instead of putting together a coherent few sentences, which may not happen in the current state, here is part of the lyrics to the current hit "Little Lion Man" as performed by Mumford and Sons.  Little lion Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-84240978652127901782011-01-19T11:20:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.611-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 4 out of 30 - 1st mercredi     Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-76445430711434036062011-01-18T09:10:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.612-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 3 out of 30 - 1st mardi  Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Tiny shiny earrings, Israeli?; Red silk scarf, old; White cotton shirt/dress, ebay; Black wool/cashmere cardigan, Vince; Black tights, DKNY; Black pumps, Frye; Blue silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold. -La Copine Minimaliste dans le Atelier's Closet Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-10006117474676372432011-01-17T08:11:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:55.614-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 2 out of 30 - 1st lundi   Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Red leather bag, my mother's; White shirt/dress, ebay; Black tights, DKNY; Grey angora skirt, vintage Belgian; Black pumps, Frye. -La Copine Minimaliste dans le Atelier's Closet Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-65519470538438193732011-01-16T08:43:00.000-08:002011-03-09T09:39:24.859-08:00I6L - Six Items or Less : Day 1 out of 30 - 1st dimanche Black acetate sunglasses, Prada; Golden necklace attached to sunglasses, my mother's; Blue silk scarf, old; White shirt/dress, ebay; Black tights, DKNY; Black flats, Tahari diy-ed deconstructed; Navy silk dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold. It has been so exciting since last week to wait for the first day of the week to start. Yay for Sunday and it being a sunny day! (silly pun intended, soMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-82856029087372455282011-01-12T11:00:00.000-08:002011-01-15T12:37:24.629-08:00Proposal for The Minimalist Wardrobe Project: Pt. II - I6L Chosen pieces Hello! So, I spent the last 3 of my daily 6 waking hours per day making collages and trying things on. IIt' is a trange feeling when you are doing something and look at the clock and it's three hours after you thought you'd be done!The challenge is exciting but also intimidating. Yes. "Mari, decide only six items which you will wear for an entire month for all your various activities, Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-4314547282378782632011-01-08T18:27:00.000-08:002011-01-12T14:11:10.674-08:00I6L Clothing Challenge: 6 Pieces or LessSooooo. Hm. Imagine that your wardrobe is taken away for a month for some sort of inspection and you are only allowed to keep 6 garments other than coats and underwear, having no option for replacing the taken pieces, and these 6 had to last you a month, at least, which would you take? Hello, mes chers. We are doing it! Oui, les six pieces have been chosen, mostly.  On the previous post, Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-49615644985953087002011-01-04T02:10:00.000-08:002011-01-16T21:00:41.430-08:00Proposal for The Minimalist Wardrobe Project: Pt. I Images via StreetPeeper, Altamira, and Elle Dear Readers, What would you think if I told you that I am volunteering to participate in the S6L (Six Items or Less) experiment? Would you think that this is a public fashion-suicide letter? Perhaps a plan to murder my dress-up and shopping excitement? It could be all of this. Or maybe better.  This letter may, however, be more similar to a Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-70577724877363430072010-12-27T20:32:00.000-08:002010-12-29T11:55:08.145-08:00Pretty Happy Duster It was summer in Tucson, AZ and I was bicycling out without sun protection (shame on me). I stopped for cold drink and next to it, there it was. The perfect little vintage store was next to the restaurant and this little duster was misplaced right near the door by the Mexican day-dresses and the Guatemalan cloth-belts. I am considering having it lined or sewing buttons to go with my tench coat'sMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-84777992147909448002010-12-19T22:38:00.000-08:002010-12-27T20:38:31.433-08:00Blue Sky Gaviotas en el Aire This is another take on chambray. It seems to pair with this skirt that Mom and moi thrifted a few weeks ago. It has the prettiest seabird print. It is reminiscent of the country club in the caribbean where we used to throw all of our parties. As kids we were too bored to stay inside, so we'd go out to the beach area and count the birds, scare them, and play with the little crabs digging holes Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-6690543833230628332010-12-10T11:15:00.000-08:002010-12-27T20:38:57.277-08:00Fur and Chambray This is the chambray adaptation to be more moi. I added the fuzzy soft collar and stole for warmth because its chilly and layered a silk blouse under. It does look much less Americana grunge, ne pense? =) Je suis happy with the idea. However, this is not the most work-appropriate look. It might be overdone. Shall we switch the cream trousers for navy gabardine and the stole for Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-24582645895411146512010-12-08T16:20:00.000-08:002010-12-27T20:39:20.903-08:00Curve-ball: Plaid Flannel and Chambray ConundrumHello Everyone! While the Sunday night blues started to set in this weekend, a mild desire to indulge will take some of us to gilt-ridden delicious food, anything luxurious or anything good and in excess. The Sunday blues is also tempered by a curve-ball from ma cherie mere. Perhaps excited about mon new job prospects, she handed me over a dozen new button down shirts all in different Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-13803995848170270032010-12-01T01:13:00.000-08:002010-12-27T20:39:45.156-08:00It is not you, c'est moi! So, A few weeks ago, I dropped mt dearly beloved laptop. If you ask me, it is a sturdy one, since it did not give in until the second time it fell from my one-armed attempt at opening my house's entrance double door down the solid concrete entrance steps. I managed to temporarily fix the screen, but, of course, it was a matter of time. My apologies for the absence. Also, seem somewhat fixated Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-34429407060581213552010-11-16T06:17:00.001-08:002010-12-27T20:40:26.756-08:00Black Pants: Part Trois Mes chers lecteurs, La vie est tress stress and busy suddenly with work and a flurry of entertaining occasions. However, what fun is life if one does not have, well... fun? So, while my favorite aunt was staying with us, representing her university to sign an international studies program with one in the USA, she took mom and I thrift shopping! "Why so excited?", you might ask. "After Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-47844743535739213872010-11-02T21:27:00.000-07:002010-12-27T20:40:59.228-08:00Juxtaposition Yes, je confess, je suis still obsessively into the minimalist trend, epitomized by that pair of perfectly-cut black pants. Je vraiment covet all things Jill Sander-esque, and have a career wardrobe to confirm this. But, at times, [ok, mor often lately] minimalism is starting to feel like baking/admiring the perfectly made plain bagel in comparison to the panettone, brioche, and Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-19983234651572364092010-08-21T19:09:00.000-07:002011-01-09T00:00:07.920-08:00Oh Miu Love! So these shades quietly exacted my ownership from their little pink box behind the glass. I strolled by, feigning disinterest. She winked knowingly. I came back and pretended to look at the sales part next to it. She flirted in a pretty, powdery, eyelash batting way. She had the polished chicness of a Parisian and the softness of a southern belle. My face turned away gently, but the gaze was Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-56861600204832456472010-08-15T15:04:00.000-07:002011-01-08T23:54:44.752-08:00Current Obsession: The Skinny Black PantWhile we have all seen and loved the pretty and feminine trends of summer, the warmer diet of pretty and soft has left some of us are ready and maybe on time for a more utilitarian and cleaner approach. La fille writing to you now is an absolute fan of the little silk dress. I live in them because they are such light travel pieces and surf through the summer with an extra pair of shoes and a Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-46080537237541840452010-08-11T20:39:00.000-07:002010-12-27T20:44:04.822-08:00Summer Fever and Giveaway! While a good number of us are already concuspicently taking in this falls gorgeous collections, this little finger is still grasping on to summer like a lover to the letters from the object of her affection. Why, yes, summer is the way life tells moi of her love and winter is like a yearly breakup letter.  Of course, winter brings the richness of fall's pieces: lush cashmere, leathers, velvet, Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-1708623118285740572010-07-19T16:51:00.000-07:002010-12-27T20:43:35.925-08:00To mock a mockingbird Black sleeveless blazer, Alessandro Dell'Acqua; Blue ruffled dress, Mint by Jodi Arnold; Peep-toe pumps, Nine West; Red lipstick, Urban Decay, Silver dragon ring; from Bankok. Monday may be an awful way to spend 1/7 of your life... Unless you wear heels and red lipstick to the library, the post office, the book store, the fabric store, and the local farm-stand. So happy Monday! Not as theMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-81177481440181430702010-07-16T14:26:00.000-07:002011-01-06T22:33:42.745-08:00But if I loved you Yellow shirt-dress, Escada; Caramel stilettos, Miss Me; Red lipstick, Urban Decay Hello dearest readers. After a while of travel, moving, and living as a modern nomad, repelling men and reading huge history books... well, where was I going with that? Hmm, let's resume documenting the reasons why people in this tiny town have a tendency to stare a lot. We might argue that my personal and sharedMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-76195847654249504062010-05-13T04:32:00.001-07:002011-01-06T22:35:16.792-08:00yes. Blue larimar cocktail ring, from Israel; White leather and mesh dress, Poleci; White grossgrain headband worn as cuff, diy; Brown strappy sandals, Kenneth Cole; Black Sunglasses, Yves Saint Laurent. Spent all night baking. Who knew one could not stop making muffins and loaves after the first batch. All family very happy. Even gave kisses and cash. Very nice. Must nap before trip. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-70743748035908990122010-04-20T22:02:00.000-07:002011-01-06T22:36:23.364-08:00 Golden cuff watch, Relic; Black watch, my brother's; White silk blouson, Beyond Vintage; White cotton shorts, Ann Taylor; Bracelet, vintage necklace wrappe Brown flap bag, Vintage Coach; Black t-strap shoes, Frye. Pense "no me mires asi" Ya se lo que quieres de mi Que no hay que ser vidente aqui Para un mal como tu no hay un cuerpo que aguante I thought "don't look at me Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-4189551327023917642010-04-16T13:46:00.000-07:002011-01-06T22:36:57.205-08:00 Black sunglasses with metal inset, Proenza Schouler, White tuxedo shirt collar, diy; Black silk tee, Jones NY; Blue stones necklace, gift from India; Silver branch necklace, flea market; Black t-strap wedges; Charlotte Ronson; Gray pepita "play" trousers, Acne. Sometimes a girl can get carried away by a seductive idea. But those can be the best mistakes. A good mistake? Yes. It's the ones Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-39018544478135997092010-04-12T11:49:00.000-07:002010-04-12T19:55:33.486-07:00because there was no "after"Tree bark print silk tunic, A Common Thread; Black embellished silk skirt, Robert Rodriguez; Men's black Leather band watch, yard sale; Silver branch necklace, flea market; Burgundy patent bag, Marino Orlandi; Black t-strap pumps, Charlotte Ronson; Brown sunglasses, Gucci.After spending way too much time researching on irrelevant topics... pffffff --there was no after.This brain does not Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-32930571129696539552010-04-09T12:23:00.000-07:002010-04-13T09:32:16.494-07:00Lavender chiffon dress, See by Chloe; Velvet on wood platform sandals, Nine West; Black enamel on golden ring, F21 (go baby!); Tiny silver vintage watch, Bulova; When a young woman thinks she's seen it all under the sun, the time has come for her to change her perspective. Fast. Especially if we refer to a certain town's sun. Say, if we live in a pretend-city kind of bigger town. Perhaps said Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-37143811449049883702010-03-24T22:01:00.000-07:002010-03-24T22:37:58.841-07:00Floral silk dress, Poleci; Brown patent handbag, Cole Haan; Turquoise giant ring, Made in Israel; Caramel stilettos, Miss Me; Black sunglasses, Yves Saint Laurent.So this is what I wore to... go to the library to get some ancient texts, to the post office, to the local fabric store, and to stay at home... sewing. Cutting. Hot-glue-ing. Ruining my mom's sewing machine. Hah. But the crafts are so Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-43085181101576043512010-03-19T18:22:00.000-07:002010-03-23T18:31:34.973-07:00Floral silk dress, See by Chloe'; Black silk blazer, Alessandro Dell'Acqua; Nude leather pumps, Timberland (oh yes); Ruffly belt, DIY.Sorry i've been such a bad bad blogger. Ah, I've been in Boston and the suburbs since the last entry. J'aime Boston! C'est tres cool et fun. The perfect break from super-industrial, surrounded by coal-plant cities, no? Well, here is one of zeee recent Chloe' Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-3220036836131156002010-03-07T21:17:00.001-08:002011-05-23T14:49:33.186-07:00 Straw fedora hat, Salvation Army; Silver frame sunglases, BCBG Max Azria; Beige silk t-shirt, my mom's; Gray overcoat, Vintage; Black blazer, Emanuel Ungaro; Black twill pants, Lela Rose; Black patent pumps, Pedro Garcia; Muah, -The Girl at the Atelier's Closet Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-27640690034423774552010-03-04T23:53:00.000-08:002011-05-23T14:50:31.436-07:00 (Black acetate sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana; Green jade and copper necklace, vintage; Black wool dress; Black cashmere vest, Vince; Black sports watch, my little brother's; Black patent heels, Pedro Garcia) As I look at these pictures, I realize how obsessed I've been about this dress. Something about the simple silhouette and the knit material is strangely irresistible. Sometimes je wish Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-53920459746644462432010-02-26T12:52:00.000-08:002011-05-23T14:52:01.642-07:00 The mood was very tomboyish, but these Frye heels were lifting puppy eyes, from the closet. They are so comfortable that it's easy to forget that they are high heels. It may be the hidden platform, but they sure do the trick =) Beige silk shirt, Brooks Brothers; Blue jeans, Taverniti SO; Black leather pumps, Frye. XO! -The Girl at the Atelier's Closet Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-58613604663069094982010-02-25T15:57:00.000-08:002011-05-23T14:54:26.938-07:00Black sunglasses, Dolce & Gabbana; Beige silk shirt, Brooks Brothers; Khaki cashmere sweater, Dolce & Gabbana; Gray houndstooth wool blazer, vintage from Goodwill; Red silk pants, Ann Taylor; Black leather pumps, Frye.It was so much fun to meet with my beautiful friend, Kri again! She is not afraid to wear fun colors and her fun sense of style can inspire a girl or two. Hence, as my date Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-5356561003883548272010-02-24T23:00:00.000-08:002010-02-24T23:01:32.269-08:00 Inspiration from Marie Claire Magazine Jan. 2010 Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-42190037698826410862010-02-21T23:46:00.000-08:002011-05-23T14:56:27.415-07:00 Khaki silk blazer, Liz Claiborne thrifted; Brown cashmere cardigan, Vince; Cream silk shirt, Brooks Brothers thrifted; Blue skinny jeans, Taverniti SO; Brown and khaki shoes, vintage men's; Brown sunglasses, Armani. Of all the trends that could be presented this season, the coolest is khaki. Really, it's not even a trend. It's timeless. It's neutral. It's... well, in your closet!  Ce'st perfectMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-30021807491179010972010-02-20T11:10:00.000-08:002011-05-23T14:59:09.741-07:00Art gallery reception: Richard Painter From the tiniest art galleries to the Taj Mahal, art has a fascinating ability to inspire other artists beyond materials and mediums. A sculptor can draw as much inspiration from this Richard Painter's exhibit as can a simple style aficionada as your writer. The lines between realism and the abstract are blurred in this minimalist richness. A golden silhouette and an intricate texture Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-6731469425477805212010-02-20T01:37:00.000-08:002011-05-23T14:58:19.874-07:00Tonally DandyBlack wool beret, Nine West; Jeweled headband, flea market; Navy blue boyfriend blazer, Ralph Lauren; Cream silk blouse, Ann Taylor; Navy blue cashmere sweater, J.Crew; Navy blue wool slacks, Viktor & Rolf; White/Black tuxedo shoes, vintage. We were taking pictures when P. called to meet up and have lunch with our friend K. It was a happy day at the Indian restaurant and then thrift Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-40643289868918059262010-02-15T19:16:00.000-08:002010-02-15T19:16:31.811-08:00Packing Light Challenge Review -Love The Girl Unpacking at the Atelier's ClosetMarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-58743446355680019672010-02-13T23:20:00.000-08:002010-02-22T01:01:17.061-08:00Watch it, amor... Here are some self-gifted presents acquired today. Je suis so happy! The vintage Brittania watched are erfectly worn in. They have the rugged, laissez faire feel. Perfect to balance out anything too pretty and precious. The cameo bracelet watch is like a gorgeous piece of antique jewelry.Feliz Dia Del Amor Gloria Estefan Mi Buen Amor Lyrics Songwriters: Salgado, Fabio Alonso Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-77265102984334408742010-02-13T09:42:00.000-08:002011-05-23T15:00:11.742-07:00Packing Light Challenge: 12  Hello!!! Welcome to the final day of the packing light challenge. Je suis quite excited to have done this. It really put shopping in perspective and made us see how much we don't really need. So, next time we find ourselves looking at a garment at a store, we can ask, "Would I this be a favorite piece that I just could never leave behind?". Of course, shopping is so much fun! And it should Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-44992332206114122522010-02-11T17:47:00.000-08:002010-02-11T17:47:54.061-08:00Packing Light Challenge: 11 Today is day 11 of the packing challenge. Yay! Although tonight was the first sleepover night at the new place in the city, the boxes are not all unpacked and there is absolutely no furniture. All the projects and presentations shall make this furniture issue wait. Je was rather excited to wear red-lipstick again today. It certainly changes people's reactions. and here is that heirloom Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-84274949608574582272010-02-08T21:29:00.000-08:002010-02-08T21:43:02.161-08:00Packing Light Challenge: 10Silver 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 Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-16548779249940061432010-02-07T00:10:00.000-08:002010-02-07T00:22:24.216-08:00Second-Hand BlissFrom 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.Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-75642810975066181702010-02-06T10:22:00.000-08:002010-02-06T10:42:14.732-08:00Packing Light Challenge: 9Silver 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 Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-29771942224104249462010-02-04T22:01:00.000-08:002010-02-06T10:21:40.195-08:00Packing Light Challenge: 8Brown 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 Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-62982338556537954222010-02-04T06:43:00.001-08:002011-05-23T15:01:20.754-07:00Packing 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 Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-31914268801591319052010-02-03T16:41:00.001-08:002010-02-03T16:58:30.812-08:00Packing Light Challenge: 6Brown 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 Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-30239304954861114642010-02-02T22:48:00.000-08:002011-05-23T15:02:54.576-07:00Packing 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. Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-81749126358153849402010-02-01T18:57:00.001-08:002010-02-03T10:10:30.258-08:00Capsule Wardrobe InterjectionHere are a few pieces acquired yesterday during mon voyage. Do you like! Je suis absolutely happy with this new temporary wardrobe. There will be lots of time spent at libraries, concerts, art galleries, and interviewing people. The project concludes in a presentation. There might also a job interview.clockwise starting from top left:classic wool gray blazer, tailor-made;empire waist silk blouse,Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495786526641094804.post-54860237084286721082010-02-01T12:09:00.001-08:002010-02-03T08:59:17.757-08:00Packing Light Challenge: 4Brown sunglasses, D&G by Dolce & Gabbana; Cream scarf, silk, vintage; Cream blouse, silk, Rag & Bone; Black thermal tights, The North Face; Men's digital black watch, plastic, my brother's; Black flat boots, patent leather and suede, Via Spiga.Some girls have been ogling this Rag & Bone top since it made its appearance at such an unlikely store. Some girls like moi touched it. Admired it. Tried Marihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13961593612937542901noreply@blogger.com0