Blue Monday

I have a love/hate relationship with navy blue. I don't buy it because I think I won't wear it since it clashes with black.  But I don't wear black that often so that's a silly reason especially since you can mix navy and black as you can see here. 

Cartier Love Bracelets

Chloe Navy and Black Flat Ankle Strap Sandal

Everlane Navy Cashmere Sweater 

The Old Man and The Sea

Everlane Men's Navy Cashmere Sweater

J.Crew Majesty Peacoat

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On Sale

I have a bad habit of falling in love with very expensive sandals. Since you only get to wear them a few months of the year, I can't justify paying full price.  Lucky for me, a pair of Chloe Sandals I was admiring just went on sale at Barneys. It's a great time to take advantage of the after Christmas sales at Bergdorfs, Net-a-Porter, and J.Crew too. 

Bon Weekend!

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Splurge vs. Steal

Speaking of skirts, I had my eye on the Chloe Inverted Pleat Skirt (on the left) at Barneys for a while.  But $850 seemed a bit much to spend on a tan skirt that I would probably drop gelato down the front of on the first warm day of spring.  (Have I mentioned there is a GROM truck parked on Fifth Avenue and 72nd Street now?!) 

While perusing the website of my new favorite retailer Massimo Dutti, I spied a similar tan Flared Linen Skirt for only $98. I walked over to their store on Fifth Avenue and 54th Street and picked it up today.  While there, a blog reader visiting from Brazil (Hi Ana Carolina!) recognized me and said hello.  What a small world! 

Anyway, I've been keeping my love of Massimo Dutti on the down low but it's definitely worth checking out.  I bought two really great coats there over the winter, a ring that looks like it's from Bulgari, a great blue shirt, and this Linen Pleated Dress for summer. I described the look as the Zara version of Brunello Cucinelli which was funny since I found out later that Massimo Dutti is owned by Zara. And they even have men's clothes! Happy Shopping!

N.B. Nope, not paid for this post either. 

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Inspiration is Everywhere

I sometimes go to stores not just for shopping but for inspiration.  Often the paint colors and decoration borrow from home design so it makes sense. The new Chloe store in Soho is one of my new inspiring stores.  The pale grey exterior had me at hello but the brass rails, shelves, and light fixtures make me wish I had more room in my apartment. The pale colors of the clothes could not only fill your closet but inspire a neutral paint palette.  If you look hard enough, you will see that inspiration is everywhere.

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