hamptons cool

It's officially summer here in New York. Hot, humid heat in a city full of buildings and concrete is not cool. Ha! So being the New Yorker that I am, today I escaped the heat to the Hamptons. East Hampton in fact. So que this breezy baby doll dress that can withstand the humidity while simultaneously looking both chic and effortless, AND with hopefully just enough sparkle to distract from the too hot to wear down hair do! (Couldn't live without the top knot in this weather!) Add some simple silver accessories, like this DVF clutch which I currently have on high rotation, and it's the perfect outfit for both sight seeing during the day yet fabulous enough for cocktails come sunset! I'm not going to lie I even threw in a clambake for dinner just so I could pretend my life is straight off the set of Revenge! Hamptons bliss x K

Dress All Saints, Shoes House of Harlow, Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs

Clutch DVF, Ball Bracelet Tiffany & Co.

Sunglasses Chanel

drape perfection

Every now and then I stumble across something that I think is perfection. Today, it was a piece by Helmut Lang thanks to his boutique in Soho (and I die that I could walk there from "home"!). He truly has achieved something fabulous with his amazing range of jersey skirts. While each one drapes just perfectly over your curves, I love that fact that they are so versatile. The twist front version (other versions can be seen here and here) is  perfect to wear out at night, think on your waist with glammed up shoes and accessories. But!!!!! It can be easily styled for the day by simply lowering it onto your hips for a more casual feel. The only question now is can I resist buying another one?! I suggest you hit Shopbop now before they are all gone! x K

Skirt Helmut Lang, TShirt Vince, Bag Chanel
Shoes Zomp, Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs
Necklace Allsaints

P.S How amazing is this graffiti wall? It is just right by our place on Houston St. and I couldn't resist taking photos in front of it. Fabulous!

bright lights big city

Two amazing things have happened to me. Firstly, I saw Ricky Martin. Ok so yes it was in Evita, not dancing in some club, but still. Ricky Martin! I'm thinking that's a pretty good celeb sighting (which is only probably trumped by once seeing Posh Spice getting off my plane, and stumbling across the Sex and the City 2 Movie being filmed in Morocco!) And secondly, I fell in love with this dress. Quite frankly it holds the key to my happiness because it ticks so many of my current fashion prerequisites. Photo print. Check. Sequins. Check. Oversized wear with anything and can hide a "feeling fat day" silhouette. Check. In fact, I really feel fabulous, not only because I'm standing in the middle of Times Square about to watch Ricky Martin, but because I have this dress on. Oh and a blow out (yes blow wave here in the USofA) helps too. I am loving so many different looks this season, so I ask you, what are your fashion prerequisites for right now? x K

Dress Allsaints, Watch and Bag Marc by Marc Jacobs
Shoes Zara, Braclets Ippolita and Tiffany & Co.

all that shimmers

I love everything that shimmers. From metallic shoes (these are on my NY dream list) and sparkley clutches that go with any outfit (this one is hello amazing), to amazing beaded flapper dresses that never go out of style (if only I could afford this Gucci). And with embellishment all over the latest A/W 13 catwalks, glitz and glamour is set to continue into the new season. So for an easy spin on the trend, I am loving luxurious fabrics that shimmer gloriously in the rare autumn sunshine. This nude glitter dress, although simplistic in shape, is made from fabulous fabric makes me feel like a million dollars. Sparkley enough for day, glamourous enough for night. And while teamed back with black is perfect for the cooler months, a nude heel will be equally fabulous come spring. I know every girl loves a bit of frosting, so try it. x K

Shimmer Dress, Tights, Shoes TopShop
Sequin Cardi Panaji Tokyo
Watch Marc by Marc Jacobs
Necklace Allsaints, Sunglasses Chanel
Bag lie down i think i love you