in between

The last outfit shot of me before my big move out of NYC...

I'm sure the city has much colder weather that would deem my outfit inappropriate, but it works for current conditions here in LA. I tend to throw on a larger piece of outerwear over a spring/summer silk dress in a sad little attempt to mentally hold onto one last ounce of warmer weather.

Thin summer dresses with oversized jackets and shorts with thick chunky sweaters... May seem silly, but when the mornings and evenings have over a 20 degree difference sometimes it just makes more sense.

mesh, mermaids and pier 17

I promise there will be "autumn" related posts soon even though it's about 103 degrees fahrenheit here in Los Angeles (killing me!). I'm hoping it'll cool down so I can wear a little more than a thin piece of something that may just be recognized as clothing. In the mean time, I'm still in full swing of summer clothing mode unfortunately which will look outdated to anyone else in the Northern Hemisphere. And if any SoCal bloggers out there are doing fall weather posts, I don't think it's possible that they're wearing those outfits for more than a second because I'd literally be sweating through it (not cute)!

Now on to the main thing... 

Here's a set from Fulton, pieces of the Financial District and a new outdoor seating area adjacent to Pier 17. There's a full size lounge chair that fits a few people at a time which I thought was a pretty good idea for those cuddle sessions with a loved one, and the view of the BK bridge ain't too shabby at all!

It was one of those days that was blazing hot in the sun and nice in the shade, and I'm basically wearing pieces of mesh and a draped mini.
Oh, what I would do for some rain and under 80 degree weather!

Bear with me for this week on these post-summer photo diaries and I'm sure there will be some transitions into cooler more applicable posts.

bye nyc ii: Canadian Tuxedo & Ivy Leagues

I've spent so much time here that I can tell you all the restaurants and what time certain food trucks hit the streets of Broadway and Amsterdam. Lots of walks and wandering, bad food and warm drinks on a freezing day. I disliked it as a school but loved it as a landscape.

Here's a fashion faux-pas (the good ol' Justin Timberlake + Britney Spears days) that recently turned itself around as a trendy fad: denim on denim PLUS the sandals I overused (you'll notice) since all 10 boxes of shoes were packed away a month too early... 

Hello, Autumn. Goodbye, Summer

My birthday lands on the autumnal equinox. And not only does it make a hell of a confusion when it comes to my zodiac (virgo & libra)... But it always reminds me that the days will get shorter and cooler and the leaves will change. 

One of the biggest parts of New York I miss is the transitioning seasons and running/jogging along the Jackie O. Reservoir each day and noticing the leaves slowing transforming in color.

Anyway, my absence on the blog is due to a new job in LA that I've been constantly busy with, and this marks a solid month and half since my departure from NY. So, to utilize my stored photos from the last bits and pieces of New York, I'm going to spread them out for the remainder of this month and the first week of October as a slow and painful farewell to summer and NY, and a bittersweet hello to LA and autumn. Even though it's still about an average of 90 degrees in LA when it's technically fall, it's nice to see my favorite and oh so familiar and comfortable backdrops of New York while I do these posts. I got to play tourist for the last month I lived in New York and took my time taking in different parts of the city.

In this photo set: the flatiron building and district where I am VERY familiar with. I commuted everyday and worked about 2 blocks away from the famous architectural landmark. It never got old no matter how exhausted I was from work. Much of my time here was spent at Eataly (a bit religiously) with lemon sorbets in the summer and fig sorbets and coffee gelato in the fall sitting in Madison Sq. Park no matter what the weather said it was going to be. I walked down to Washington Sq. and down to the West Village to my favorite Swedish destination: SOCKERBIT. All time favs: raspberry hard candies and Mick Jagger lips. I took an extra large bag to take to the west coast with me...

Here I am throughout wearing the usual summer uniform of white shorts, muscle tank and silk neckerchief. Hair slick back in a full pony tail and minimalist sandals.

outfit no. 12 [ jules ]

& I'm baaaaack!

Well, sort of...

I got some sort of an internet connection, and thought I'd put up a really quick outfit post before I lose it.

Since I'm hopping around everywhere and trying to find a new place to live, my current wardrobe has dwindled down to white tee, denim shorts and flat footwear. To some (not me), it seems mundane... so I will spare you the current 'look.' 

So, while I wait for things to ship over here and I find a habitat, here's an outfit I wore on one of the hottest days in NY EVER. I remember, I had a gelato at Lincoln Center and by the time I walked 20 feet over to sit and enjoy it, half of it was soup. Plus, I have the searing sunburn in memory of this day. 

Anyway, enough of my complaining, and watch me under the blazing sun, as I justify wearing a bikini top as a viable piece of undergarment and silk drop crotch shorts (that I like to call my diaper poopie pants rather than a harem)!

p.s. Aran's last post of the hats, really really wants me to wear a hat with crazy hair. Mental note for future post!

outfit no. 10 [ jules ]

 sharkfin

I was at an artist & craftsmen fair at Lincoln Center a couple weekends back when these photos were taken. It was a lovely walk while listening to a violinist play and seeing all the wonderful works these men and women display. 

I'm not much of a normal blazer and collared shirt wearer. If it's a blazer, I wear it with a tee (the fanciest I'll go is an old band tee or something that resembles lingerie). And if it's a collared shirt it's either worn by itself in numerous ways or around my waist. I, on the other hand, enjoy play real-life dress up so I thought why not just wear something "not me." 

Plus, I love patches! If you can't tell by my previous post and my elbows and shorts... and every single button is mismatched.

I absolutely LOOOVE the little stitched fabric detail underneath the collar of little scotties in red and white, and they echo it in the lining! - swoon -

outfit no. 8 [ jules ]

Because I previously posted about menswear details...

I thought I'd show a nice mix-up of when girls wear boys clothes. & there should be NO boundaries!

Here's an outfit from several days ago while passing through the Comme des Garçons store on 24th St. and Chelsea Piers before eating dinner on the Hudson at the Frying Pan. 

Being from Cali, I love skate culture and couldn't resist taking some snapshots of the action at the skate park. I equally love and embrace the wear and use of men's clothing for women. I don't adhere to sizing charts or gender when I shop, and this is proof that something bought from a men's store can without a doubt be worn on a girl's body. I LOVE the suspenders on the flannel shirt and I plan to DIY this to some of my old oversized oxford shirts and/or dresses!!!

Worn with a black denim skirt and some leather boots for an easy and simple feel; it was great for walking around and taking photographs on the ol' manual.