the world according to sherimaven

Good morning friends. As I mentioned last week, the Met Ball is about to celebrate all things punk and in honor of such festivities, it would stand to reason to be inspired by anarchy, zippers, and general debauchery. I was reading up on Refinery 29 this am and came across some designers I've never heard of, but boy am I listening now. 

Max Fowles is a husband/wife duo based in LA that live quite the glam life, but they also make some fabulous clothes. I am obsessed with these electric blue waxed jeans- do they not scream Tripp circa 1976 or what? Love the short length, love the waxed denim, love it all. Here's to your new fav jeans- if you buy them, send pics! And yes, the profile on this duo on Refinery 29 is beyond pretentious and not very "punk" but oh well- all is fair in love and fashion...

Cause that's what's up this electric blue Tuesday in the 212. XO

http://shop.maxfowles.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/waxed-jeans

Good morning, Monday. After a glorious weekend eating fabulous meals and strolling through my beautiful neighborhood for hours avec Khan, today has been a tough one to wrap the head around. I woke up wayyyy too early this am and went to the gym (because my allergy attack woke me up, not because I woke myself up mind you) so now I'm tired. Plus, it's doom and gloom outside so meh. I wish I was back in bed with David and sweet little K. But onward.

And if you, like me, are feeling a bit aimless today, I give you one of my favorite new jewelry trends- spotted high and low and on fashionable necks, ears, and wrists all over town. The humble arrow- symbol of direction, wayfinding, and captured prey. I am a huge fan of this icon and thinking maybe a little thatta way ss what I need on what feels like a bit of a rudderless afternoon. Love.

Here are some of my favs:

Jennifer Meyer rose gold arrow pendant, $1200

House of Harlow Nomadic Warrior arrow necklace, $110.00

Diane Kordas 18 ct rose gold & diamond ring, $1,109

Eddie Borgo rhodium-plated Swarovski arrow earrings, $120 (I prob have to have these. Just saying).

Yea they're going to shoot a hole right into your rent check but don't you just feel like you may need a lil point in the right direction today?  Cause that's what's up this lost now found kind of Monday in the 212. Pointing my arrow forward, onward, and upward. XO

Good day, Friday. Wow. New York. NEW YORK. You are gorgeous beyond belief, baby. I'm crushin' on you so hard today. There is something that makes me feel so incredibly grateful about living back in a place where the seasons change- the promise of Spring and it's beautiful bloom does wonders for the mood and makes me realize I'm a lucky girl to live where I live, love who I love, and do what I do. 

And something I do better than most is shopping. Yea, it's true. I'm good at it. Very, very good at it (much to the chagrin of the aforementioned man who I love). I've been reading loads on Spring fashion and everyone's all about this new bohemia- think of it less hippie dippie/fest fash and more about a polished and ethnically inclined silhouette that goes beyond peace and love. The way to get the look is to nip and tuck- think of your fav summer hippie dress cinched in with a motorcycle jacket, or your fav sleepy denim shirt with a fitted and printed pencil skirt and some fringed sandals, high or low heeled, your choice. My bet to make this look shine? White, white, white. I love head to toe white in the warm months- and lest you're worried about looking too pure and perf, toughen up the look with black accessories and sexy heels or ethnic pieces like a fringed bag or funky necklace.  And I still love a cool rock tee- but do it with a fitted blazer and jean shorts and suddenly it's less Woodstock and more well done. I also think it's cool that with "The Great Gatsby" about to grace us with its cinematic presence, I love the idea of boho not having to be about a 60s or 70s moment, but a 20s kind of Zelda in Paris moment a la the Zara dress below. Bathtub gin, anyone?

And if you're slightly bored with the maxi dress thing, go graphic and try the black and white thing, as shown on the DVF dress below...so good and fresh and perfect for summer nights, even if your'e not about to douse yourself in patchouli and dance to "Sugar Magnolia", though I may.

Oh, and don't worry- I've done the work for ya. Below are links to some of my favs around- enjoy the weekend and the new bohemia and being a hippie, or not being one for that matter. Just be here now because it's a wonderful time to do so. And that's what's up this free spirit of a Friday in the 212. Ah, Spring! XO

THE PRINTED PENCIL SKIRT

http://www.isabellaoliver.com/baukjen/us/600/skirts/SK489.html?utm_source=LinkshareUS&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=10&utm_content=1&_$ja=tsid:35426|kw:J84DHJLQkR4&siteID=J84DHJLQkR4-cM8vZzFVqjEW0l4.KriUyA

THE FAVORITE DENIM SHIRT

http://www.madewell.com/madewell_category/DENIM/shirtstories/PRDOVR~25240/25240.jsp?TCode=MWGGBS00002&sisearchengine=197&siproduct=25240&noPopUp=true&origin=pla&cagpspn=pla

Good morning, Thursday. It's magically delicious outside so I'm a happy girl...highs in the mid 60s is just right. Love it. 

So with the much anticipated and tremendously fashpirational Met Ball coming up on May 6th (my invite must have gotten lost in the mail), I found myself thinking about what I would wear to such an event, where the pressure is beyond ON to be fabulous beyond reason. With the Punk show coming up at the Met, you can bet there will be some heavy duty nods to anarchy in the UK on the red carpet. I thought it may be wise to wear McQueen- and even though his show at the Met is gone, his amazing spirit lives on in each one of us, and below. Those last two are just right for me - nothing chicer than wearing pants to a gown event.

Can we all chill out now? XO

Good morning, Tuesday. It's gloomy and chilly in New York and for some reason I'm enjoying it. Perhaps it's my fear of exposing my winter gams to the world, or maybe it's just that I'm a fan of cuddly cold air. Before you all start freaking though, just know that tomorrow it's going to be 70 degrees in Manhattan, so there. Quit your yammering on about our endless winter...

I will say that as Spring seems to be in a bit of a holding pattern and current events being as they are these days, one of the best things about keeping this blog is to not only show you what's going on in fashion and beyond, but to be able to share a particular state of "mine" with all of you. Lately I'm having that old familiar wanderlust setting in, and as I cruised up the West Side Highway today, my brain went to my magical vacation to France. If I had my way today, I'd be drinking wine and eating cheap and perfect oysters. I came across a blog today called "Manger" all about- you guessed it- eating and living in France, in particular the Medoc region, home to lovely wine and fabulous oysters. Allow me to take you to another place right now, and please enjoy this lovely plate of oysters while you're there. Perhaps we'll run into each other. 

And that's what's up this Francophiliac of a Tuesday in ze NYC. XO

Good day, Monday. It's lovely in the city today and hopefully this week will be way better than last. I swear all of these events make one want to crawl under the covers with your loved ones, so it's a perfect time to shout out one of style/branding's biggest bad asses, Andy Spade, and his new line of pajamas called Sleepy Jones. As to be expected, it's the perfectly cute combination of vintage flair with a modern/preppy mystique. And lately I've been thinking of the pj's while watching the new season of "Mad Men"- as dirty as Draper is, he always wears pajamas to bed. That says something I suppose. 

I'm a girl who likes to sleep in nice things, and I'm even prone to spritz on a bit of perfume before bed- feeling fresh as one hits the pillow is a noble thing- besides, as a textbook insomniac it somehow relaxes me to feel a bit together when I'm looking to shut my eyes for a spell.

The collection enlists Liberty prints and lovely piped details- I'd not be against wearing one of their pajama pants with a pair of jeans or some cute short shorts to a summer brunch at the beach or in the BK. Like everything Mr. Spade does, I wholeheartedly approve. I've often said I'd work for him for free, because he's just that good. Huge fan of his ability to know exactly what we need, and when- what is better than staying in your pajamas all day?  Oh and those men's Wes Lang rock and roll boxers? I'll take those too...and share them with mon amour.

Because at times like these, making a teepee out of your bed (or climbing into a teepee for that matter) calls for some stylish solutions to sleepwear. Now if only I could go back to bed...

Cause that's what's up this lullaby of a Monday in the 212. Sleep tight. XO

Good grief what a week. I was prepared to wow you with fashion goodness today but damn if I'm not feeling scattered by all of the horrible events in Boston and Texas and Washington and who knows where else this week. According to a good friend of mine, we're up the creek astrologically until May- warring planets in full effect and retrograde on steroids. I'm feeling disjointed and out of it and generally confused. I'm not sure what I want right now besides escaping to England in the 1920s and finishing up Season Three of Downton. A return to a (supposedly) civilized society would not be so terrible would it? Enough of the pins and needles and endless bad news.

I hope wherever you are today you are ok and feeling peaceful, though somehow I have a feeling this is challenging for all of us. Perhaps being in touch with the universe can help us through this? I accept your apology in advance if you're moody today- I'll see your moody and raise you with my own gestalt. Cause that's what's up this what does it all mean kind of Friday on the isle. Prayers for a better weekend. I just don't know what to do with myself. Apparently the world feels the same way. XO

Good morning, Thursday. I was going to tell you about my fav new jewelry collection today (you'll see it tomorrow) but needed to riff with you on something else instead.

I don't like to talk politics but I have strong opinions and I can't help myself. e As the events in Washington unfolded yesterday regarding gun control, one thing became abundantly clear to me. In all of my years on this Earth, I have never once needed a gun. I have managed to get married, have a career, pay my bills, and maintain reasonable health without one. In fact, I can't think of one instance in my life that requires a firearm, and I bet you can't either. Now I know to some I am some sort of bourgeois  city dweller peacenik, but I'm like the rest of you- I love this country, I am all for freedom, and I appreciate and respect our President. But unless you are living in an era where we need to hunt and kill our food to survive or are looking to recreate the wild west, YOU DON'T NEED A GUN. FULL STOP. And according to recent polls, 90 percent of my country folk agree with this, so WTF?

What I can't abide by is a government that is so short sighted and dismissive of what this country wants and needs because some insane freak show gun lobby is more powerful than not only our desires as a people, but our safety. Sure if you are a business owner that needs protection, well then have that. Hire a security guard or police officer to stand watch over your establishment. And if you're still in the camp that protecting your precious property means having a gun in your dresser, then you need your head examined. As we know, having a gun in the house is a stupid enterprise if you have children, and do I really need to mention how many horrible tragedies could be avoided if people who shouldn't have guns didn't? How is this even still on the table?

You don't need a gun to be a good citizen. You don't need a gun to be a good neighbor. You don't need a gun to be a good husband or wife. You don't need a gun to be a good father or mother. You don't need a gun to go down to the 7-11 and buy a bag of chips. You don't need a gun to do anything these days except to hurt people or animals, and that shit is just not cool. And for all of you literal types out there, the Constitution is an outdated document that was created before we had electricity, modern plumbing, and women's right to vote, among other things. THE WORLD HAS CHANGED. There is no reason our Constitution should not evolve to reflect that- I'm not going against its protection of free speech and some other freedoms we have all enjoyed for the last 200 and some years, but come on. If you want to still interpret the Constitution as a document that applies to our lives now, I suggest you go shit in an outhouse and then go churn some butter. In the dark.

I'm tired of America pretending we have better values than anyone else- the world has changed  and we as a nation need to change. How on Earth can we keep empowering groups like the NRA? What do they provide that is of use to anyone but a bunch of old white guys? Because no matter what you think, unless you are a police officer or security guard, you don't need a gun. We have always been a country and a people that goes against the grain, that makes up their own rules and embraces a rebelliousness that has made us all prosper. We have said no to persecution, unjust rules, and we have fought for the rights of people throughout our history. So why can't we rethink this gun thing and completely reboot the system? Am I being naive? I don't think so. And it's because I love this country that I say all of these things- there can't be another Newtown or Columbine or bell tower college rampage. I pray that this fight is not over, and we as a people need to speak out and make sure that simple things like background checks don't get (forgive the pun) shot down by a governing body influenced by a bunch of lunatics. And for those of you reading this and thinking "maybe you should just leave then", I'm not opposed. I'm so disappointed in this country and embarrassed by our ignorance. Because in my book, there's simply no reason for any of us to have guns, and I'm sticking to that. Cause that's what's up this let's rewrite the book kind of Thursday in the 212, which, by the way, has some of the strongest gun laws in the USA. That's the kind of government "protection" I don't take for granted. XO

Good morning, Wednesday. Prayers go out to all of the wonderful people of Boston and to the families of the victims of the great tragedy there. I was home sick yesterday and was so moved and overwhelmed by the spirit of Bostonians- it's beyond horrible that something like this must happen to present us with all the good humans in the world- but wow- what an incredibly strong town-  I do believe whoever is responsible messed with the wrong city.

So as I was home sick yesterday, I picked up my prescription at my local pharmacy and happened to pop into Goose Barnacle, an amazing men's store on Atlantic Avenue and Hicks near my home. A bag in the window caught my eye- a woven and happily striped number that turns out to be crafted by none other than Steve Mono, whose amazing bags for men have been in my style trajectory for a while now. As I was hunting for a men's bag for David a few seasons ago, I did a fairly exhaustive search of all of the best out there, and Steve's bags top the list. He works often in leather but I adore this incred tote handmade in Barcelona, according to the owner of the shop. I can so picture this bag for summer picnics, weekend road trips, and farmer's market jaunts on warm days. Nothing better than a good tote, and you already know how I feel about LL Bean totes for summer, so there....

And then it dawned on me that this bag was not just for the boys, but girls like me who want something low key and cool with a whiff of utility to carry around the city. I am a big fan of men's bags for girls- another standout is Jack Spade's fabulous Cordura dipped camo bag; a bag I'd be proud to wear (and share) with my hubs. Which brings me to an excellent and less expensive resource for such things- your local army navy store. I love those places (have loved them since a kid in the days of I. Goldberg in Philly) and find myself fascinated by military gear- from army jackets to helmet bags from the Belgian army, I can't get enough. This one caught my eye, and for $39.95, you can't beat the price. 

And now I must leave you since this sinus infection is kicking my behind and need to chill...whatever you're carrying today, may it help get you through your afternoon- cause that's what's up this totally toted Wednesday in the 212. XO