Good morning, Tuesday. After a whirlwind week in London, I'm struggling to get back in the saddle at the office. I've got stacks and stacks of paperwork to muddle through, and for those who have done big productions you know how much fun that is. I feel so lucky I got to spend that time abroad with such an amazing team- we had an ab fab time and though I know some of my readers are London emigres, I'm wondering why you ever left such a fabulous town. I'm so very in love with it there- the wit, the style, the mix of pomp and circumstance and cutting edge. I love the wacky television, the great radio stations, the fact that, as a friend on said shoot said, "going overseas you can always hear the b sides of hit albums". I love that. London is so that- it's more B side than A side, though you better bring your A game when it comes to style, because the looks here don't quit. I love love love how people in Londontown dress for dinner, and I do mean DRESS. I've never seen so many fabulous people in my life- when we ate at Hakkasan I absolutely felt in the presence of Bond characters- villians, Bond girls, and sophisticates that have definitely worn a tux just for the hell of it, and because they can. One thing we really need to work on in this country is wearing clothes that fit. Every time I go across the pond I notice how impeccably well tailored everybody is. With this Made in America movement in full force, I'd say let's boost our tailoring quotient a bit so we can really compete. Don't you agree?
Well, onto other things. And though we may not tailor our clothes so perfectly, we do really know how to do the high/low thing exceedingly well. I'm obsessed with the Doru Olowu collection for JC Penney, Doru is a Londoner and native Nigerian and his magic tribal prints and colors have always knocked my socks properly off. I'd have to say this is one of my fav collabs of late- and I couldn't resist partaking in a bit of shopping to secure some of these lovely pieces. I am a huge fan of his, and I adore his boho/tribal/ethnic sensibility that is just so perfect for resetting those clocks for Spring. From the clothes to the accessories, I'm doing a maj happy dance from these cheerful looks. PS if you're in the market for a good carry on bag, how freaking cute is this one? And that umbrella? I'm in love.
The collection debuted this week and is going wicked fast, so go buy some of this amazingness (housewares adorbs too) and take your mind off of your paperwork and get lost in some prints- you all know how I adore a wacky print, and as I sit here and listen to my new favorite band The Vaccines (how good are they?) I'm dreaming of these looks which make me want to vacation, dance in the spring sunshine, and paint the town all at once. Cause that's what's up this pretty print of a Tuesday in the 212. Prints are the thing, darlings. XO
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