WONDER WHERE WE LAND

There are few things I love more than fall in NY.
Cheesing around this city + currently crushing on:

le usual, a mix of sportswear mixed in with tailored menswear pieces:

absolutely loved Public School's Spring collection, and have it heavy on my mind when I'm getting ready every morning, (cuts down on how long it takes to get ready... the PS-NY woman is a no-fuss, minimal, bossy beeyotch.)

finding it hard to listen to anything but the Childish mixtape right now - from start to finish, the samples on this thing are craaazy (!) such late 90s - early 2000s vibes. so good.

so many 10s on SBTRKT's Wonder Where We Land with all my favorites:

Sampha, Jessie Ware, Raury + my new love: Denai Moore

if you know me, you know I'm an ENORMOUS Erykah Badu fan.

I was so excited when she was first announced as the new face of Givenchy, and love to see her relationship with Tisci grow. She is such a constant inspiration not only aesthetically but spiritually - I could listen to Badu interviews all day !

EB: "But art is art to me. There's nothing new about cross-pollination in art to me because it's all one thing: an expression of who I am. I've always directed all of my videos and been in total control of my image. I write all of the lyrics, stage and produce all of the shows. It's something that comes very naturally to me. It's therapy. It makes me feel awesome, happy, centered and balanced when I can turn out some piece of art -- whether the world sees it or not. It's what keeps me going and breathing." 

- ERYKAH BADU IS FASHION'S MOST IMPORTANT NONCONFORMIST, Paper Magazine

POST TROPICAL

VARSITY

really loving the fall Balenciaga campaign + Wang's message behind it 

current vibes :

OPENING CEREMONY VARSITY JACKET / LPD TEAM PHILO CREW / GREY NIKE SWEATSHIRT VIA SWEATTHESTYLE / V FILES SPORTS BRA / V FILES SPORT LEGGING / T BY ALEXANDER WANG LEATHER NEOPRENE VARISTY JACKET / ADIDAS ORIGINALS BLACK TRACK JACKET / KITH NASSAU SAILING JACKET / OFF-WHITE BY VIRGIL ABLOH WHITE WINDBREAKER

JEWELRY:  BIANCA PRATT GOLD #2 NECKLACE / ALISON & IVY BOLD NAME RING / JENNIFER ZEUNER JAYDEN INITIAL RING  - always had a thing for manly rings

BAGS: OFF-WHITE BY VIRGIL ABLOH STRIPED BACKPACK / GIVENCHY MEDIUM LUCREZIA BOWLING BAG

SHOES/ACCESSORIES: BEATS BY DR. DRE BEATS STUDIO HEADPHONES / NIKE AIR FORCE / NIKE LUNAR FORCE 1 HI SP "LIQUID GOLD"   - love at first sight (!!!) at the HBA fall runway show / NIKE GOLD TROPHY PACK ROSHE RUN / NIKE BENASSI SWOOSH SLIDES - can't take these off

READY SWEAT GO

1. TOKYOMILK, Tainted Love No. 62 I hate the idea of wearing a scent that everyone and their mother are wearing (see: Mugler Angel, Burberry Body, Dolce The One, etc.) I recently discovered TokyoMilk - all smells are deeelish + long lasting, ridiculously inexpensive and the perfect size to throw in your bag. I was instantly drawn to Tainted Love - Notes: Dark Vanilla Bean, Orchid, White Tea + Sandalwood

2. HOOD BY AIR, Long sleeve logo tee

3. KITH beanie, (also loving the army green color)

4. Flandana, a recent present from my sister. Reminds me of what Tupac + John Wayne's lovechild would wear if he/she was born in a cozy Aspen ski house. Obsessed.

5. Sweatthestyle by Adrienne Ho, my recent workout inspHo. Adrienne Ho's new site covers everything, "a fun community to stay fly, strong, nourished and most importantly hydrated." A quick daily browse is the kick in the ass I need to git to the Jim. This woman is a boss.

6. COTE & CIEL Black New Flat Rhine Backpack, love the clean, minimal + boxy shape of this backpack. Perfect for the gym + beyond.

7. Nike flyknit racer, one look at these bad boys and it's #nodaysoff

+ my current go-to workout jams:

WHITE COLD

1. Annelise Michelson Carnivore Choker 2. Christopher Kane printed sweatfit 3. Joan Smalls in Gucci (cover) + Givenchy for ELLE January 2014 4. Rag & Bone Pre-fall 2014 5. Frends Taylor Headphones 6. Luxe Faux Fur Throw 

SAIL OUT

1. Nike Blazer Mid Foamposite Metallic Gold Black (I can't find them anywhere!!) 

2. Rihanna in Balmain Spring 2014 look 4 - slaytown, USA 

3. Balmain black and gold ankle strap bootie Spring 2014 

4. Isabel Marant pour H&M waxed biker jean

5. Zara Bliss & Glory Sweatshirt 

6. Rag & Bone Bonded Leather Pullover 

7. Stella McCartney Spring 2014 backpack

Miss Jhene Aiko killed this EP from start to finish. exactly what the rnb world needs right now -

 will be on heavy (I repeat, heaaaavy) rotation for weeks.

THE PLAYLIST : RINGS N' THINGS

...currently occupying the sh!tshow my mind.

More after the jump :

THE JONES : BECAUSE WHO DOESN'T

need a little mid-week summer inspo.
Only the first week of March and I've decided that summer sun, waves, Coronas and beach fires should start yesterday. A little old school + new school surf inspired moodboard :

Disclaimer : This post is pretty aggressive seeing that there's this thing called spring (?) that fits somewhere between today's date and where my head's at, so please proceed with caution (+ don'tchew dare say I didn't warn you.)

Isabel Marant Spring 2013

T by Alexander Wang Resort 2013

Confession : While everyone was busy hopping on the Kate Bosworth bandwagon, I was Blue Crushin' on Michelle Rodriguez style. She is SO I-lost-all-my-fcks-to-give surf, easy, tomboy-cool.

Phoebe Tonkin for fashiongonerouge/ Isabel Marant Spring 2013/ Bruce Usher Photography, 1969/ via Roxy instagram/ Yasmin Le Bon for Vogue May 1985/ Doutzen Kroes for Vogue UK January 2013/ T by Alexander Wang Resort 2013/ Daria Werbowy by Cass Bird for T Magazine 2011/ Leroy Grannis 1960s Surf Culture/ Michelle Rodriguez in Blue Crush

11 rude surf dude inspired pieces guaranteed to bring on seasonal affective disorder:

1. The Goddamn 2.0 hoodie by Winston Wolfe 2. T by Alexander Wang Mesh Swimsuit 

3. We Are Handsome (Top) - The Spirit String Bikini 4. Zimmerman Marigold Bikini (Bottom) 

5. Topshop Bracelets 6. See by Chloe tartan denim shorts 7. Samudra Moorea Sharks + Cold Coconut Pouches 

8. Le Specs Island Sky Sunglasses 9. Alexander Wang Flat Brow Sunglasses 

10. Maslin Zebra Hide Beach Towel 11. Alexander Wang Alek Beach Sandal

THE JONES : THAT SPRING THING

Because I'm over this winter bullsheet...

1. Rihanna for River Island Grey Marl Thigh Split Maxi Skirt. Hate to jump on any bandwagon but I'm really loving a lot of pieces from this collab. Craving the Thigh Slit Maxi, Painted Stripe Bra Top + Bone/Black Cut-Out Boots. So RiRi + so good. Available March 5th.

2. Creamy knit layers from Missoni Fall 2013. Freaking. AW13esome.

3. Chloe Mesh Knit Pullover + Cady Wide Leg Pants. My spring uniform inspo.

4. Ann Demeulemeester Gabardine Coat. Been dreaming about it since we met last weekend. Pathetic.

5. IRO Manela Wedge Sandals. Funky fresh mesh + so clean for spring (!)