Lazy Khakis

Photos by Greg

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Clubmaster
T-shirt: American Apparel
Khakis: borrowed from Greg
Bag: vintage
Jewelry: In God We Trust
Shoes: Berk's ages ago

I could say that this outfit was from this past weekend, but that would be a lie. Truth be told I have been swamped at my new job and haven't had time or energy for much else. Summer is here too, so I've been trying to spend more time out in the world instead of in my apartment with the AC blasting. Anyway, I'm here now little blog!

As much as I love it, I'm never prepared for summer. The idea of short skirts and bare legs always have me feeling self conscious, hence this lazy outfit consisting of a baggy pair of Greg's pants and a plain ole t-shirt. I'm also hiding a serious case of dirty hair under that panama hat.

I'm settling into this job and summer, so hopefully you'll be seeing more of my face 'round these parts.

In God We Trust S/S 2013

Photos courtesy of In God We Trust

As anyone living or visiting New York in the summer knows, it get's really damn hot and half the time you're figuring out how to get the heck out of the city. That urge for escapism is the inspiration behind In God We Trust's Spring/Summer 2013 collection, which hits stores and online now.

If you're not familiar with the brand, In God We Trust is comprised of men's and women's apparel, jewelry and accessories that are inspired by everyday life. The collections embody designer Shana Tabor's traditional New England upbringing, along with her obsession with collections, everything vintage, and her irreverent, often dark-witted humor. Best part? Everything is designed and handmade with love right here in New York, NY, USA.

I'm absolutely in love with hand drawn prints this season. The sunnies print is perfect and you can't go wrong with the feminine, tailored, vintage-inspired silhouettes. I've been a long time fan of IGWT, so I hope you enjoy the collection as much as I do!

Photography: Kirsten Kay Thoen
Styling: Shana Tabor
Make up: Danielle Hartnett
Model: Rebecca Mapes

Part & Parcel

Photos by Gillian Stevens of Part and Parcel

Jacket, matching top/skirt set: vintage
Bag: Madewell
Boots: Rachel Comey Mars Boots
Necklace and signet ring: In God We Trust
Opal ring: Catbird

A few weeks ago I received the sweetest email from Gillian Part & Parcel telling me she'd be in NYC for a few days. I'm a fan of her of lovely Vancouver-based blog, which she co-writes with pal Jennifer Moss. They document anything and everything that inspires them from style, food and DIY projects. It's all done so beautifully too, making Part & Parcel a joy to read and look at.

Gillian and I met at Van Leeuwen for a chat just before a torrential down pour had us fleeing for shelter. It's always a pleasure meeting such wonderful new people through this crazy thing we call the internet. Gillian and I live on opposite sides of the continent, but now those cities don't feel so far away.

You can see more photos from our coffee date over on Part & Parcel.