Floral 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 addictive! Je have not made anything post worthy yet. lol. It can be rather embarrassing. But this is coming from the girl who burned water and now bakes amazing artisan breads. Ok, but they are edible. And people like my lentils. Are you there, P. and A.? Haha. Well, who said we have to be talented and pull a Martha Stewart on the first several tries anyways, huh? ...mmm... you do? hmm, well. Ok. Well, who said we have to be talented? lol.

Besos y Abrazos, mis amores!

-The Girl at the Atelier's Closet

Floral 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' acquisitions. Yes, Boston and Cambridge are, indeed magical. This dress is a size too large, but it was nothing that a sleeveless jacket could not fit, right? No? What? Butterfly?

Have you ever been addicted to hand-made looking things? Lately, DIY projects have taken this head by storm. It's addictive! There are already gifts for P. and some early HanuChrisKwanzaa presents even wrapped up in Martha Stewart-like formats. Hahaha. The ruffly belt here was a J.Crew-bridals inspired project from the ChicSteals blog.

XOX!

The Girl Getting Crafty at the Atelier's Closet.

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

(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 it had long sleeves. Quite often, actually. But then it goes with a cashmere black turtleneck. It is totally glam-night perfect and jammie-level comfortable. As if to be cozzied-in on an air-plane and then, right after landing, to a meeting with a blazer and heels or out to dinner with some diamonds, bare legs, and stilettos.

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

 
Black 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 called them the other day, "the party pants". Haha. Well, je suis in love with their soft, structured, vintage Ann Taylor silk goodness. And they are so comfortable. Furthermore, je found them after 3 hours of shopping at the local goodwill for $3.99. What, whaaat!

Kris et moi went to the park for a lovely picnic, involving a burrito and soda pop for her, and five delicious daifuku pour moi. Yum Japanese rice and red bean cake gushiness. =)




Hi Bella! Kris brought Bella from Korea in her last visit. Isn't Bella a total cutie...

Love,

-The Girl Having a Picnic at The Atelier's Closet

Inspiration from Marie Claire Magazine Jan. 2010

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.  

Art gallery reception: Richard Painter

Tonally Dandy

 
Black 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.

Packing Light Challenge Review

-Love
The Girl Unpacking at the Atelier's Closet

Watch it, love!

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

Hay amores que se esfuman con los años,
Hay amores que su llama sigue viva,
Los inciertos que son rosa y son espina,
Y hay amores de los buenos como tu.

Hay amores que se siembran y florecen,
hay amores que terminan en sequia,
Los que traen desengaños en la vida,
Y hay amores de los buenos como tu.

Mi amor, mi buen amor, mi delirio.
No pretendas que te olvide asi no mas,
Que tu amor fue mar cuando sedienta,
Me arrime a tu puerto a descansar
Que tu amor, amor solo el que un dia,
En tu pecho vida mia, me dio la felicidad

hay amores que nos llevan al abismo,
Hay amores que jamas se nos olvidan,
Los que dan toda ternura y fantasia,
Son amores de los buenos como tu.

Mi amor mi buen amor me delirio
No pretendas que sea poco mi penar,
Que tu amor fue luz de pleno dia,
Cuando toda era oscuridad.
Que tu amor, amor solo el que un dia
En tu pecho, vida mia, me dio la felicdad.

Bacci e abbracci a tutti!

-La Ragazza nell' Atelier's Closet

Packing Light Challenge: 12

 

Packing 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 necklace again! Thanks Marilyn, you are such a sweetheart.
On an unrelated note, there are some vintage watches that I've been dying to show you!

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.