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 In the mean time, I'm still in full swing of summer clothing mode unfortunately which will look outdated to anyone else in the Northern Hemisphere.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.

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. 

let's talk: NYC streets & the runway

Image taken by Jules (top) & Suno Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Valentino Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (top) & Karla Spetic Fall 2012

Image taken by Jules (left) & Lanvin Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Mango lookbook

Image taken by Jules (top-left) & Zadig & Voltaire x Erin Wasson ad (top-right)

Tibi Resort 2013 (bottom left & right)

Image taken by Mike C. (left) & Valentino Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (top) & Prabal Gurung Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Erdem Resort 2013

Photo by Navid Baraty (left) & Lanvin Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Celine Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (top) & Balmain Spring 2012 (bottom-left); Balmain Fall 2012 (bottom-right)

Image taken by Jules (left) & Marc by Marc Jacobs (right)

Image taken by Jules (top) & Karen Walker

Image taken by Jules (left) & House of Holland Resort 2013

Image taken by Jules (left) & Celine Resort 2013

caution: I haven't done an inspiration post in quite some time, so this will be a longer one.

I was out for a day of walking around the city with a friend and observed all of the transitions from neighborhood to neighborhood. By the time I got to the west side, I snapped a few photos to do a little comparison between the streets of New York (some neo-gothic architecture & street art) and runway fashion. Whether it's a match-up of colors or motifs, the same effect lace gives on the body as cut-out segments from an old weathering cathedral or large segments of paper peeling from the walls mimicking the result of thin white chiffon on bold and heavy patterns, it sparks an interesting & lovely conversation.

It reminds me of how art & design in any form whether it seems as substantial as a building or as thin as a swatch of lace, all pieces are transient and ever-changing. 

I hope you enjoy this 'little' visual dialogue as much as I do!

Oh, and how awesome is this view of the back of St. Patricks Cathedral (Most see it from the 5th Ave end), and the surrounding areas?! including the famous 620 loft & garden on the middle left.

Taken from high ground at the New York Palace on Madison

images via: Fox&Minx, Style.com, Honestly WTF