note to self

Escape to...

Aloha! Escape to... is off to Hawaii!

A dream vacation of this magnitude would certainly call for the dream wardrobe, starting with... a Madewell classic v-neck tee ($19), some minty Madewell Hepcat retro sunglasses ($55), a "sunny" Rebecca Minkoff sunglasses case ($75), a great read, From Here to Eternity by James Jones ($12), a J.Crew ruffle bikini ($48) (I also adore the scalloped one-piece), this (ridiculous yet amazing) Vivienne Westwood Anglomania "Liberty" skirt ($448), a fun[ky] MINOX Classic Digitial Mini Camera ($249), an oh-too-perfect Marc by Marc Jacobs Top Chicret Cross-body bag ($298), Clinique SPF 30 sunscreen ($23) and finally, these adorably chic new eyelet Tory Burch sandals ($285)

Worth Noting

A few quick things that caught my eye this week:

|1| DVF is churning out some really interesting pieces this season. I love this drapey, textural blouse. |2| Hermés has launched a fun new Spring/Summer campaign: A Sporting Life! (found on Katie's blog) |3| Repetto, twist my arm why don't you? These stripey periwinkle flats are just plain darling. |4| I really wish my employee discount applied at Circa lighting, because I adore this painterly Lauren Ralph Lauren Home lamp.

Floral Footwear

Well, that was fun! (Case in point, re: previous post.)

1. Keds for Madewell sneakers $62 2. Loeffler Randall espadrille sneakers $195 3. Liberty London printed J.Crew Janey flats $248 4. Top Shop studded floral loafers $56 5. Ann Taylor stacked heel pumps $138 6. Liberty London print J.Crew Everly heels $275

 

Color Trend

  Scandalous!

BLACK & NUDE:

Diane von Furstenberg colorblock jacket $375 (ah-mazing) / Helena Christensen for Triumph bra $95 / scalloped ballet flats, J.Crew $158 / colorblock tartine satchel, J.Crew $325 / Feather Print(s) by Sarah B. Martinez, Furbish Studios $35 / silk bathrobe, Equipment $345

 

color trend

 

Blue and white for spring? I'm all about it.

1. Étoile Isabel Marant dress $550 (cheap but still chic blue and white dress: Top Shop $76) 2. Joie Daydreaming stripe loafers $175 3. Club Monaco cashmere-wool scarf $89 4. vintage ginger jar with lid $28 5. Tory Burch Eden swimsuit $220 6. Chintz sofa, One King's Lane 7. Kelly Wearstler moon-shaped pendant necklace $385 8. & 9. Brushstroke plate and ikat dot cocktail napkins from Oscar de la Renta's new Home collection (coming February) 10. Lulu Frost for J.Crew earrings $98 11. Steve Mono large striped clutch with chain $111 12. J.Crew Liberty London print collar striped sweater $125