yes.

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.

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 that don't lea to the expected negative results but take you on a different path, so that you can move on. Or at least, results are unexpected. They frustrate you. So mad and confused, they put you back on square one, and test your creativity.

There was a certain fancy men's shirt. Perfection for a new shirtdress. It would be turned into the one. It was fancied and flirted with. A peek would be taken from inside a red duffel where it lived. Je would glance, bat eyelashes and pretend je was not looking. A romance was born. "Oh, oversized tuxedo shirt, you will be made for me.", je whispered. "I am all you want and more." it would smirk with a hint of shyness.

The time came when the measurements and the pattern. It stroked my hair and said,

because 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 function under sleep deprivation. It puts up a sign that says "Gone fishing" and hangs it right on the door to the place where I can make cohesive thoughts and not write run-on sentences like this one.

Therefore, today is a strange day in which bicycle riding becomes a hazardous and potentially lethal activity. And this girl was so excited to meet with her awesome Dr. research boss sir. Mhm. Mhmm. I hear ya. Mkay brain. Manana will be a new day, mmkaay?

Besos y abrazos,

The Girl who obsessed too much at The Atelier's Closet

Lavender 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 lady must look at the particular town from a different height?

Sure, the height can change with pretty velvet and wood heels. Or maybe through the airiness of the perfect floaty little chiffon dress. Or maybe with winged little swallow jewelry. But how about height that makes a lady happily more fit? Perhaps that height can also eliminate any gym membership (to open funds for shopping!).

Well, yes, mon amour, a new old bicycle has been acquired and repaired. Can you read me smiling? It looks something like this =D !!!

After the mandatory 2-hour bike ride that every new bike owner must demand... and the consequent fall, said old bike had to be repaired yet again.

Can you still read me smiling? =D. Yes, Je suis covered in bruises and feel more in shape, and love this this little acquisition. Of course a small town is much better on bike! This is a wonderful new perspective, indeed.

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.

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The Girl Unpacking at the Atelier's Closet