Working 9 to 5

So my 2nd day in NYC I landed a fantastic internship and I'm loving every minute of it! I think the only thing stressing me out about this new job is finding something stylish and chic to wear to work every day. This is especially difficult since I am not living in my own place yet and so all my clothes are in 4 very unorganized suitcases. Anyways on to the point of this post, while browsing through my favorite fashion sites last night I found two collections that I would love to wear to work. Unfortunately as I am only interning now, I will not be able to afford these clothes for a while, but at least they can inspire me when I get dressed in the morning!

Firstly I stumbled upon Chloe Sevigny's line for Opening Ceremony, which was designed brilliantly to be unisex. The collection is made up of clean basics that when styled together create simple, yet effortlessly chic looks for men or women. The black skinny pants are especially cute when paired with the pink plaid button down and I love the sleek look of the wide-leg pants as well. I also like the scarf pullover sweater, which shows influence from one of Chloe's favorite designers, Miguel Adrover. All these pieces can be easily mixed and matched with one another or other items in your closet OR even your boyfriend's closet, since as Chloe shows us here unisex is the new black!
The second collection that I would love to wear to work is a more affordable diffusion line from Swedish label Minimarket, adorably called Mini for Many! I love the colors incorporated into this collection, the bubblegum pink, silver, and rich orange combine wonderfully with the neutrals. There is also a great variety of styles including skinny pants, flirty summer dresses, sleek pencil skirts, and striped espadrilles. Oh and these images are definitely making me want to try out the equestrian cap! Overall I think Mini for Many is full of fun and sweet pieces that are still chic and smart enough for the 'fashionable' office.


(Pictures via Openingceremony.us and Refinery29.com)

Fly Away

XOXO

Back in May I posted my predictions for Anna Sui's collaboration with Target and now the pics of the actual collection are finally here. Overall I think my picks were pretty accurate and I can't wait to buy some of these pieces when they come out in September! Check out how Sui created 4 different styles inspired by Gossip Girl's 4 girls (click to enlarge):

BLAIR

I think this is pretty right on for Blair- the blue shirt dress would be great for school/work and the white lace number is so sweet!

SERENA
I really love the 2nd dress, the embellishment on the neckline is so unique and I also like the jacket and skirt oufit, I would definitely wear that! However I think this line could be more 'Serena', it needs some more color and a little more boho chic.

JENNY
I think Sui got it right for Jenny except I think Little Miss J would accessorize more to add a bit more edge. The lace dress with the diamond cutout is my fave and I like the layering of the 4th outfit.

VANESSA
These outfits are cute but I don't understand the sole use of autumnal oranges and browns. I think Sui could have mixed it up a bit more here to show Vanessa's eccentric mix and match style.

My Current Mood

help

Smile Upon Me

Oh yeah you're the best damn friend that I'll ever have
You'll always smile upon me when the seasons bad

You'll always make me feel best even when I'm blue
You'll always smile upon me and I'll smile upon you too

I don't know what are you now
Since everything has changed
If I did know one thing
Its me whose feeling strange

Yes everything is different
And I don't react well

The changes that come when
Your life's becoming hell

There's a place in this world
Where people like me are found by people like you
So find a place as this forever divine