I know it’s been a while since I posted and a lot has changed since my last post. For instance, I moved again this time to NYC for graduate school and I started a furniture company fern (more about this later). Am I currently drowning in work as I write this post? Yes. Am I probably a little burned out? Definitely, but retail therapy is great, and online window shopping is all I can actually do right now. I would feel too guilty physically going shopping right now given the amount of work I need to finish, so I’m doing the next best thing as a little break from actively designing next another space or object by online window shopping! Check out what I’m currently loving in terms of clothes.
Talitha Beaded Sequin Mini Dress (Onalaja)
I fell in love with this dress the moment I saw it on the folklore’s website. It’s gorgeous and even though I currently have no place to wear it to I would 100% buy this and just wear it whenever I felt like it. It is also the perfect New Year’s party dress. This is dress would be a completely irresponsible purchase but you know what sometimes it is okay to be irresponsible.
I love this concept, don’t fully love the color, so if I were to order this I would probably get a custom color (and it’s also part of the reason I haven’t ordered it). I love that you can order custom colorways from Elexiay, I’ve really fallen in love with the custom option because it allows me to truly craft and curate a closet of clothes I love. I’m currently considering getting this in a light blue or even a strong blue but I also have a cobalt blue sweater that I personally find a hard time styling so I haven’t settled on a color yet. A soft pink similar to the color of things dyed with avocado pits is also an option.
Lara Black Lux Sequins Knitted Bra (Maison Cleo)
I own a vintage mustard blazer (don’t really remember if I thrifted it or stole it from my mom) that’s one of my favorite pieces. It has a tux feel to it thanks to the pleated black collar and buttons so it’s a little more “masculine” so I like trying to balance with more “feminine” pieces and I think this with a high-waisted black pencil skirt (or even a mini if I’m feeling scandalous) would be super cute. I really just want more things to wear with the blazer since I really love it.
Oana Pink Thick Striped Woold Skirt (Maison Cleo)
I used to own a bright pink skirt like this but I didn’t really love the cut. I bought it when I went on a weird clothing binge and bought a ton of stuff I regret buying. I like this one because it’s wool, it has this nice slit, and 2 pockets, plus this color is very bright so it would color block well. Sadly it is currently sold out but if I find this, I’m definitely buying it.
Maya in Tobacco Braid (Lutz Morris)
Do I love this bag because it matches a pair of my shoes? Yes. Do I love both of these items because of the texture? Yes. There are about 5 different bags by the German brand Lutz Morris that I want (including a custom one that I haven’t designed). I’m in dire need of a new everyday bag because I’ve literally been carrying the same vintage Dooney & Bourke since high school and I want something more adult sophisticated. I really want a simple bag similar to this one in terms of shape preferably vintage but painted by an artist, but I haven’t worked out all the details on this creation.
That’s it! I actually found this really fun, so I’ll probably do it again. I don’t actually purchase things that often because I’m hyper selective, but I do enjoy a good scroll or stroll through different shops and discovering new designers. I really love supporting smaller more independent designers so if there’s someone I should know tag them in the comments or send them to me on Instagram!