Good afternoon, Friday. Lovely day in the Brooklyn today- went back to the gym this week (sometimes you need to stand still to get moving- life is funny that way) and hung out today with a dear friend and strolled the neighborhood. And with 2014 around the block, the need for clarity has never been more important to me. Perhaps that's why I'm gravitating towards a transparency not just in what I want to accomplish next year, but also in what I wear. I adore Alex Wang's new site- a fabulous use of digital and LOVE the "Exposed" series in the gift guide section- where everything you need for a week in the tropics or time with the in laws comes in an easy to see map of X Rayed goodness. I dig a what you see is what you get kind of vibe right now- so why not put it all out there and show the world what you're holding for a change?
I was in Bloomingdales this week and loved the Furla (yup, Furla) candy satchel in rubber- it's clear and comes in candy coated colors and is a super fun bag to pack for sunny days somewhere warm- clear for takeoff if you will. It's really really cute and fun and a great for us oversharers out there who want the world to see what we're all about. I just had to go on the Furla site and see what else there was...lots of cute and clear pieces, loving the backpack below.
But if showing the contents of your purse leaves you cold, don't worry- there's plenty of other ways to get clear this holiday season. Here's a few of them- at all price points, with some bags to see you through the New Year:
Oliver Peoples Bradford Clear glasses, $340 at Neiman Marcus- love these glassy frames that let your eyes do all the talking.
Jeffrey Campbell Ondine Clear Bootie, $122.50 for the blue and $175 for the clear at Nasty Gal- I mean. If you can do the blue ones, you're my new hero. Fabulous for Resort Wear- I can so see rocking these HARD in a place like Miami.
Charlotte Olympia Pandora bags, various, at Neiman Marcus- can't get enough of Charlotte Olympia and her amazing wit. Love these bags- they're a small fortune but that one below that comes with three little pouches inside and a flowered top? Come on. Oh and the postcard bag is pretty much the bag we all want when on vacation. So great and not too serious, even though it's a super luxury buy.
Tory Burch Maja cuff, $195 at Tory Burch- so nice on a tanned arm. That is all. Yes I'm all about Tory this week. And?
Lucite clutch, $59 at Meg
I saw this firsthand today at the Meg shop on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn- adorbs. Perfect for holiday parties and New Year's eve. Stuff it with confetti and a good red lipstick and you're good to go.
So there's a few choices to keep it all transparent and real at the end of this very weird year and to toast in the beginning of the next. After all, what do you have to hide?
Cause that's what's up this show what you've got to get what you want kind of Friday in the 718. Don't be ashamed of your baggage- show it all to the world with these lovely pieces. Are we clear? XO