Posts tagged ‘Forever21’
Viva Mickey!
I am officially convinced that fashion is regressing and I mean that in the most progressive way. Between the graphic tees, the overalls comeback, and even the foray into fur-lined Birkenstocks, it’s pretty obvious that designers are looking to some of the worst trends of the past and making them relevant for the streets of 2013. This could also just be me having the same response to the trends I now regret, so maybe in a few years I’ll look back and say “what was I thinking?” but I’m not going to get ahead of myself. Live in the moment. Breathe it in. Wear that ish.
When Marc Jacobs sent Mickey Mouse sweaters down his Spring 2013 runway, all I wanted to do was run backstage, hug Marc and say, “You get me! You really get me!” Anyone who validates my love for all things Disney — even if it involves a weird sounding mischievous mouse — gets a gold star. And though I don’t know Marc Jacobs and he probably doesn’t give two mouse ears about a gold star from me, I’m going to go ahead and hand it to him anyways. Badabing badaboom.
Of course Marc’s actual embellished Mickey Mouse sweater costs way more than anything you might find at Disneyland, but the inspiration is there and luckily finding a Mickey sweater is easier than finding a clean pair of underwear to wear on laundry day. If you don’t live near Disneyland or a Disney store, then trend-seeking megastore, Forever21 is probably your best bet for mousey goods. And actually, since amusement parks and theme stores are as notorious for overcharging as the airport, Forever21 is probably the cheaper route as well. Which is both economical and realistic as I can’t imagine that Mickey will stay on the forefronts of our shirts for much longer than a year or two. I hope I’m wrong though. Viva Disney forever!
P.S. Mickey’s iconic stance is harder to mimic than it looks. It took me several takes to get as close as I did in the above left photo, and the right photo is of my failure disappointment. Just FYI. Ok, bye.
Schott jacket | Forever21 sweater | Anthropologie trousers (similar) | Stuart Weitzman heels | Celine sunglasses
// photos by Emily Malan (durrrrrrr)
On Mixing Prints, Again…
This has been one of those weeks where all my clothes end up on the floor because I can’t decide what to wear (read: sick of everything I own). Normally I would just grab a dress or plain shirt and jeans and call it a day, but this week I can’t stop pairing prints!
There really is no rule of thumb when it comes to pattern mixing — at least in my opinion. People say you should find some kind of similarity between the pieces (i.e. color, shapes, etc) but really it’s a trial and error process for me. Does this plaid shirt look good with these polka dot shorts? Can I wear a horizontal stripe skirt and vertical stripe shirt? It’s really just like a puzzle and trying to find the right pieces that go together. And maybe sometimes I look like a five year old regurgitated out of the sale rack, but I’m ok with that.
Topshop blouse c/o & skirt (old) | Seychelles heels | Alexander Wang bag | Forever21, Odette, Tom Binns & vintage bracelets
// photos by Emily Malan
Brooklyn Standard
There’s something so low key about living in Brooklyn that all I want to do is wear comfortable and relaxing clothing. Lately, that means a maxi skirt, comfortable tank top, and bold accessories.
I’ve been wearing this outfit for the past few days now because I love how easily it can transition from day-to-night. That’s the thing about summers in NYC, it’s just as hot at night as it is during the day, so sundresses, tank tops, and sandals are totally acceptable no matter what time it is.
{ LnA tank top, Dolce Vita skirt, Ralph Lauren sandals c/o, Zara bag, thrifted hat and sunglasses, Forever21, 2Bandits, and Tom Binns bracelets, Catbird and 2Bandits rings }
// photos by Claire Meyers (@cmey)
Gingham and Daisies
There is nothing like the first moments of a new season. The change of leaves in the fall, the first crisp wind that has you grabbing an extra blanket in the winter, buds popping up at the start of spring, and the excessive sweat and pale legs on the first hot day of summer. This past weekend I went up to my family’s house in Connecticut to officially open it up for the season and it felt…perfect. I finished a book, watched Finn run up and down the lawn, snacked on fresh cherries, and got a minor tan.
In honor of the new season I doubled up on some festive gingham prints that I’ve since left on the shore for the weekends to come. And as for the daisies in my hand, well, expect to see lots of daisy chains on the blog in the next few weeks!
{ H&M shirt, Forever21 skirt, sunglasses from a random shop on Madison Ave. }
Sena Time
I have a love/hate relationship with maxi skirts — not to be mistaken with maxi dresses for which I am always a fan. Being a girl with a toosh, I’ve always been a little self-conscious that maxi skirts only emphasize the area that I usually try to cover up. And then this salmony Sena skirt landed in my fingertips.
Due to my fear of the maxi skirt posterior enhancement, I was initially a bit apprehensive about wearing the silky number. But then I put it on. Rear fear went out the window. Flattering silhouette came billowing forth. A new favorite has entered my wardrobe and it’s not in the shape of skinny jeans, ankle boots, or anything black. Sound the alarms!
And if that’s not interesting enough for you, then perk those ears forward because Sena is offering one of you readers a skirt for your very own sidewalk trotting! Oh, but it gets better. If pink isn’t your color then perhaps you’d like to choose from the nine other colors it comes in!? You lucky duckies! Here’s what you gotta do to enter to winny binny.
- Like Sena on Facebook.
- Show me some Like love, too.
- Leave a comment below with your favorite TV show growing up.
{ Zara blazer, vintage shirt, Sena skirt c/o, Forever21 sandals, Proenza Schouler bag, 2Bandits bracelets & ring c/o }
// photos by Emily Malan
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
CONGRATULATIONS SARAH! You won the Sena skirt! Please email me with your address, size (2-10), and color choice!
Thank you all so much for participating! I have now watched so many throw back tv shows on Netflix. I think my favorite was Hey Dude or Care Bears, which I’m not ashamed to admit I continued to watch well-through middle school.
More giveaways coming soon! STAY TUNED!
