back to basics

i have been looking for some fun variations on the basic white t-shirt and topman has a great selection of white tees with a twist. here are two of my favorites:

jw anderson raglan t-shirt for topman

philip lim pleated t-shirt for topman

walk this way

i am in need of some new sandals badly. my basic flip flops are starting to fall apart and i want a pair that are stylish and versatile enough to compliment any outfit and can be worn casually walking down the street or to a fun summer party. here are some the pairs i have been looking at and have pulled inspiration from to help me find my dream pair.

clockwise starting from the top left: prada black leather cross strap sandal, topman rope sandal, gucci black leather gladiator sandal, topman white patent calf high gladiator sandal

sheer genius

this look is something i want to try. sheer is something i am kind of getting into and lately i have been buying more and more sheer tanks and tees from american apparel as layering items, but now i want to try using it as more of an everyday shirt. this outfit from marc jacobs spring/summer 2009 is the perfect mix of classic style with dark sex appeal.

computer blue

i was looking around at the menswear collections for spring/summer 2009 on style.com and i found this outfit. the bright color combination, amazing fringe high tops, and electric blue spring jacket ....my idea of a great summer look....

minty fresh

lately i have been dealing with a lot of new things going on in my life. i went living alone in a studio to living with two of my friends in a small house just a stone's throw away from the saint paul border. i have a new bike that i love (a candy apple schwinn) and seem to be just adopting a new, fresh attitude in general. this outfit may be a perfct reflection of that change. gone are the dark greys and navy and in are the pastels and light neutrals. hopefully this positive change will continue. one can only try...

on me: h&m khaki cropped trench coat and brown leather bracelet, american apparel mint sheer jersey deep v-neck tee and off white corduroy west short, jimmyz brown studded leather belt, bedstu khaki colored felt boots from urban outfitters

preach

"fashion is all illusion. appearance is all illusion. and this moment of perception of beauty is what matters most."

- tom ford