Good afternoon, Monday. Lovely weekend spent celebrating birthdays and spring time and Game of Thrones premiere- all in the company of some of my very favorite people. Tu know who tu are. Mwah.
So it's inevitable in my freelance career I feel myself on edge from time to time. Because although the promise of steady work is simply beyond a blessing, one can't forget one's rogue status for too long, or one will go, well, bananas.
So today I woke up feeling a bit of the wanderlust- when seasons change I find myself restless, in a good way, to see or try something new. Right now I'm feeling the call to travel- it's been a long, long winter and I'm ready for a change of scene for a week or two. And with no vacation in my imminent future, I'm going to have to just dream one up on these here pages. And of course, one can't think of vacation without thinking about what to wear. And since I'm feeling VERY open minded on where to go, I'm inspired by my ongoing obsession with all things spare/minimal to pack a bag that is simply suited for anything and everything. I'm thinking I'd like to go to another city, explore some museums, sit in some ancient cafes, read a good biography of an artist like Franz Kline- his epic use of black and white is pretty much what I'm all about these days. So with an arty city locale in mind (Rome, Tokyo, London- you name it) and long days wandering around and Spring evenings filled with wine and food, I came up with a perfect little suitcase full of goodness. The accessories would be very minimal as well to highlight the simplicity of the clothes- but I tend to always wear a little something- like a Miansai hook bracelet (rose gold) or a wood beaded necklace that serves as my protection from any bad juju. Even though Spring is blooming, I am loving the feeling of balance I get from black and white- love all of the images below (adore photographs of natural elements like flowers and feathers in black and white)- and my perfect little vacation house would be just away from the action, and gorgeous like the ones below. And yes- that's Rei Kawakubo. Just because she's a constant inspiration and I have been obsessed with her from way back in the day and adore her style.
First I'd absolutely bring this coat from Emerson Fry to top things off- I adore the simple yet somehow anything but boring pattern- and it goes with everything and is a chic topper for chilly plane rides.
I'd go with a simple tote from Les Wants, and stash a few of my favorite Claire Vivier pouches (which are great to pack) in some sort of texture like the black and white numbers below, and of course, a splash of metallic never hurt anyone. So I've got to go with the silver for a sort of Warholian moment.
For shoes, I'd pack this Sam Edelman flat sandal (comes in white too), as well as this Vince heel, which also comes in nude. I'm in love. I also might find a place for this simple high top from Superga. I gotta bring sneakers.
Oh and this McQueen graffiti scarf goes well with my arty theme- nice counterpoint to all the simple pieces. Love it.
In terms of what to wear, I'd go with this amazing slip dress from DKNY that is just everything great about the 90s in a dress, I'd have to get down with a pink version (my new neutral) of my beloved slip dress with this John Patrick Organic wispy number, and no minimalist pack job would be complete without some iteration of jumpsuitedness. I'm all about this Isabel Marant one- worn with either sandals or heels and some red lipstick and you're all kinds of good. I'm also loving these Alisdair silk pull on pants, an Everlane silk button down in grey, and some basic tanks, and of course, a great knee length skirt- my new (old) favorite thing- this one here also from John Patrick Organic. I also love that 3/4 sleeve top- very useful with pants or over anything you want. And how can you not love a cream blazer to put over all of it and serve as a respite from your favorite LBB? (little black blazer).
And of course at the end of the day I'm going to need to cozy up in some silk pjs, like these from Sleepy Jones.
I also adore these fab "vintage" sunglasses found at the Dreslyn. Love. I adore tortoise frames and like this rounded shape- it feels new yet somehow old, in a good way.
So that's what I'm bringing on my urban zen Spring adventures. Who's with me?
Cause that's what's up this packing for trips in my mind kind of Monday in midtown Manhattan. Yours, in simplicity. What you packing these days? XO