My Kids will Dress like THIS.

Srsly, I don't know if I want to be the parent who put this straw hat, striped shirt, blazer, grey jeans, chucks outfit together, or the child who wears it...

PS- You have no idea how much I am LOVING the straw hat. 

{picture from the sartorialist}

I really hope that I DO NOT spoil my children and buy them Chanel at age 6 (this girl looks so young!). I'd like to think that I'd be more pragmatic. ...But if any of my friends should perchance be the next top designer or fashion editor...I guess that'll make my child the coolest kid on the block to be able to wear the loveliest clothes. 

Chanel with a scooter, beyond adorable. 

{pic creds: altamaria nyc}

... you don't need a purpose in life

Never mind that he failed to know very basic fashion trivia...

Who Mario Testino is?

The color sole of Christian Louboutins? SERIOUSLY EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW THIS. everyoneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. 

Who Jason Wu is?

Let's just stop and cream at his accent. 

REALLY. I just did. 

As Robert Pante says, "If you look good and dress well, you don't need a purpose in life." 

But, srsly, I bet he doesn't know all this fashion trivia because he is so worldly and read books. 

yeah. 

A girl can cream. 

...I mean, dream. 

PARTY FOR THE TREES!

Green Party: A night of free Brooklyn Brewery lager (organic beer drinking for a cause!); fashionable Way-farers-inspired shades; glow-stick headbands; and the usual ridiculous. 

We don't really need a reason to party, but if we did, this would be a good one. 

That's a HAWT line. (I promise to never say hawt again.)

Pola and Me, Euro-trip buddies Summer '09. LOVE!

Wearing: Lacoste polo, Theory jacket, neon green Replay belt, Ben Sherman jeans

I was bored that morning so I thought the neon green belt would intrigue.

Yes?

A.Sam, with a reversible "tablecloth-pattern" jacket; and Pola, with her hippie-esque glam

Both rockin' glowstick bands (Is that what they call that?), in very different ways.

 Which do you like better: A.Sam's exaggerated necklace (more like bodylace) or Pola's headband?

P.S.: Peace signs make every outfit work wonders. Unless you're Asian. In which, stop being a FOB. (jk, i srsly wished i were more fobby at times.)

"Popped collar? what's going on here?" -Alex Smash

It wasn't intentional. 

This whole Green Party was quite spontaneous, sorry if I wasn't totally dressed the part.

Yes, I disappoint...rare, but it happens.. ahah. 

(Oh, fun fact: I use to dress really preppy. It made my parents happy. You will be amazed how many Lacoste/Ralph Lauren polos I have. I also have different color slacks from Brooks Brothers. Yeah, I used to shop at Brooks Brothers, and I liked it.)

My homeboys: the Pats. 

Richie Rich, Pat D, Pat W

A party isn't a party until Richie takes his shirt off. Yes, he trimmed. 

Ben, A.Sam, Pat D. 

I adore them. And their different styles that works for each of them respectively.

Listening to: I LOVE COLLEGE-Asher Roth

Pic credits: A.Sam's camera

Random: Baconnaise

bacon-flavor+mayonnaise, but vegetarian. 

It was featured on Oprah today, and I fell in love immediately.

Nearly holy..because it's also Kosher. 

Random: Credit Suisse

well done, CS.

none of which is my doing, but i'm glad that the likeliness of me keeping my offer is HIGH...and that I will NOT be in debt come July...Even if I will have already pre-spent my relocation bonus on my Euro-trip.

HAPPY EARTH DAY!

"Every day should be Earth Day." pic from FeedYourInspiration@tumblr

Some thoughts:

1) Who knows good music? I know good music.

Remember how I was just RAVING and listening to Nothing to Worry About by Peter Bjorn & John on Monday...yeah, the Hills decided to open Monday's episode with that song. Seriously. I know good music--because anything they play on the Hills qualifies it as good music. Clearly.

2) East Japanese Restaurant on 3rd Ave and 27th street has closed.

Health violations.. Ali is probably thrilled. I, on the other hand, am disgusted yet devastated. I loved that place (my family eats at the various East restaurants around the city enough to pay for an "East card" ..for discounts.) There HAS TO BE another conveyor belt sushi place in Gramercy. Ugh.

3) My family really makes me laugh with their witty lines.

I had sent an email to my mom, my uncle, my aunt and some family friends (we are so close that they are practically family) giving them potential birthday gifts suggestions. I did not send my dad this email bc he never answers his email. Anyway, one of the suggestion was a leather Gucci bag that I want, alas cannot afford. The Gucci Chain Large Hobo Guccissima. It's not from the new season but it's simple and classic.

My mom's reply reads: "Why us? I should forward this to your beloved Daddy. He will take care of it."

my dad might kill me for even asking such a thing during a recession

My uncle's reply: "I think I bought something similar the last time I was in Burma. Will find it for you. Thanks for being so considerate"

knock-offs are just NOT the same. and making a wishlist is pretty freaking considerate

My aunt: "I thought there was no birthday presents after 21..."

where is this even written?

A family friend: "I already bought a present for you. A book called "Dhamma Talk" (about Buddhism). But I will rethink your choice"

i know material possessions are impermanent, but that's OKAY with me!

what sarcasm. LOVE THEM.

Listening to: July, July!- The Decemberists

Because June loves The Decemberists and is unpatiently waiting for July.

LookBook Gems

Lace and Power Shoulders.

Balmain-inspired jacket, harem pants and fringes. a compilation of the hottest fashion trends today. well-done. 

High-waisted, wide-legs: "paperbag pants" ...in white, mind you! so structurally beautiful! 

Because marginally different shades of grey works! note: amazing hat. 

white tights can DEFINITELY work! and a Chanel-inspired bag that isn't black is always refreshing. 

backless shirts are so hot. especially now that summer is coming soon (not soon enough...)

leather never looked so effortlessly chic. leather jacket, harem pants, studded boots.. too cool for school. 

i know they say the multiple chains look is soooooo 2 months ago, but i love it. 

big fan of effortless looks with the PERFECT accessory. case in point, this picture above. 

hippie-esque, and lovely. ethnic Indian-inspired(?) harems, with the most orgasmic criss-cross wedges. (really, need those shoes.) 

What gems. 

Listening to: Peter Bjorn & John's Nothing To Worry About 

oh, also check out their video on YouTube 

it really makes you smile.