simple natured

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dress <ann taylor loft>, heels <aldo rise: preen by thorntonbregazzi>, jacket <matty m> clutch <target>, bracelet <the limited>, necklace <from blue seven>

structured minimalism was once again seen on fall 2012 runways.  the silhouette of this dress is very simple and the architecture of this shoe is as well.  decorated with a digital print (yet another fall 2012 runway trend), these heels have some interesting appeal when paired with the color-blocked dress.  i love a shoe with a print!  with leather, vegan and authentic versions, continuing to reign our seasons, this is truly a fall look. it’s simple-natured, yet elegant and sophisticated!

a special day

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tank <vs sport>, chambray <banana republic>, shorts <ann taylor loft>, sandals <sam edelman>, bag <kate spade>, sunnies <bcbgeneration>

most recently i took a trip to philadelphia to visit my family.  my luggage was lost for 2 days. this was the first day i had “clean” clothes!  but, that isn’t the worst thing that’s happened this year.  in philadelphia, my 2 year old darling nephew was amidst proton therapy treatments for brain cancer. i went to help with appointments while his mother (my sister)  had yet another precious baby boy.  while i don’t typically write about personal matters, this turn of events have changed my life and was year-long emotional battle for my family.  while i was in philadelphia, my family and i went to lunch at the white dog cafe.  we enjoyed mushroom sliders and iced tea: something we’ve been unable to do as a family for months!   i am so proud of my sister and her family for having the strength to get through this tumultuous year.  i am happy to say that today marks a special day for my nephew.  he will ring a bell indicating his last proton therapy treatment. wish i were there!

little treasure

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dress <treasure by amanda pleet>, booties <miu miu>, bag <antik batik>, bracelets <j.crew and the limited>, ring <ann taylor loft>

my most treasured possession are these miu miu booties.  typically, i’m afraid to wear them.  they should be put in a glass display box at a museum.  besides being a work-of-art, they are extraordinarily comfortable: an attribute hard to find in a well-heeled shoe!  i just had to wear these out for dinner in nyc.  i couldn’t argue with myself!  when i found this dress, i knew it would be a perfect combination with these booties. the colors play off one another perfectly.  it’s rare i actually look for a dress to “go” with my heels.  it’s certain; these little miu miu booties will forever be my little treasure!