Meatpacking NYC

I have really been loving this brand SWF since I discovered them- they have some really cool, simple designs, including maxi dresses, structural crop tops, and some great jumpsuits. I especially love this turtleneck ribbed maxi dress, which is so versatile and can be worn in such a variety of ways! I styled it here with just a simple vintage denim jacket and some low peep-toed booties for a casual day wandering around Meatpacking, but I can definitely imagine dressing it up for a holiday party as well as layering it under a chunky  knit sweater and warm coat for the current 30 degree weather we have now.

Dress: SWF clothing / Jacket: Vintage / Sunglasses: Miu Miu / Booties: &Other Stories

Olive

One of my favorite colors to wear is olive green. Some people can't stand the color, but I find it to be subtly beautiful. I think it is such a great neutral, and especially ideal for Fall. This drapey olive dress by S.W.F. Boutique is so perfect as we transition from summer to fall. It's length offers slight warmth, and the style looks amazing when paired with a fringey suede Ralph Lauren belt and western-style hat (although I generally think most things pair well with a western-style hat ;) ). I also look forward to wearing it even into winter, perhaps with some thigh high boots and a cozy over-sized coat to keep warm. I highly recommend checking out S.W.F. for their great selection of simple styles of dresses, tops, and pants with cool necklines and silhouettes that are so easily styled with everything.

http://swfboutique.com/

Hat: H&M / Dress: S.W.F. Boutique / Belt: RR Ralph Lauren / Booties: And Other Stories

Photos by the wonderful Lizzy Halberstadt

NYC with a Touch of Southwest

Now that we're having an occasional warm day from time to time here in New York, I take every opportunity to wear ensembles that don't involve 700 layers of clothing. So I used this day to finally wear the little printed Blu Moon romper I got at Planet Blue in Malibu forever ago. 

I'm looking forward to wearing lots and lots of easy summer rompers and dresses in the upcoming months.

(Photos by Theresa Balderas)

Romper: Blu Moon / Shoes: Aldo 

Sporty

As a wise man once said- "Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants."

Well good ol' Karl may have a point, but he definitely wasn't talking about these buttery leather Vince track pants. These are so comfortable and chic at the same time. Definitely one of my favorite items in my closet.

Especially when paired with these pointed toe color block Lims, which for some reason I feel like also have a bit of a sporty vibe.

Jacket: Helmut Lang / Sweater: A.L.C. / Bra: For Love & Lemons /

Pants: Vince / Shoes: 3.1 Phillip Lim / Sunglasses: Ray Ban

Neutrals

I can't get enough of this Isabel Marant roll-necked sweater. It is so soft and cozy, the perfect winter layering piece. Same with my trusty camel Zara coat- it never fails. I've really been into flatforms lately, as they are comfortable enough for all of the New York walking I do, but still add some (much needed) height. I love this pair by Circus Sam Edelman. 

Coat: Zara / Sweater: Isabel Marant /

Hat: H&M / Skirt: H&M 

Shoes: Circus by Sam Edelman

Suitcase  Bag: Zadig&Voltaire

Wrap Scarf: J.Crew

photos by: 

http://lacsanahaboon.blogspot.com/

Cafe Gitane

                                

Between work, and... laying by the pool... we must admit we've completely neglected our little bloggy. But we've been a little bit inspired to pick it up again, so hopefully we can stick to it and bring some more summer posts soon. Until then, I have a few shots tucked away from New York, so here is a look that Lacsana and I took right before coming back to the west coast for summer. 

On this sweltering day I wore my striped silk L'agence top that I got at Owen, the super cool boutique that happens to be just around the corner from our Jane Street photo location. I paired it with tan leather track shorts, and simple black flats, which were perfect for a day of walking all over the city.

Top: L'agence / Shorts: Joseph / Bag: Botkier / Shoes: H&M / Sunglasses: H&M

Black&White

As one of the few places in Manhattan that you can go to get a taste of nature, we planned to have a picnic on the Highline as soon as our iPhones showed us that little sunshine we hope for every time we open the weather app. Equipped with our bags of Duane Reade snacks, we sprawled out by the grass on the railroad-turned-long-skinny-park in hopes of getting rid of our pasty winter paleness. Shorts are one of my favorite things to wear, so I was super excited to break out this little leather, athletic-style pair by the brand Monday to Sunday, along with my short sleeved men's button down and sandals!

Shirt: Gap / Shorts: Monday to Sunday / Sandals: Zara / Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs /

 Sunglasses: Ray Ban / Bracelets: Madewell / Ring: Verameat