Isabel Marant - Etoile print SS13

Photo courtesy of Heist

I am have been flat-out OBSESSED with this print since it came out. And because every piece is in the $200-range, it has been hard not to act. Things are selling out quickly of course for this reason...

It comes in black/white, red/white or blue/gold. Personally, I prefer the black/white. Hands down. As for the style, it comes in the Shiso romper, the Sid pants, the Seth jumpsuit, the Stacy tunic top (not picture here - I have a rule against flowy tops), and the Salina dress (also too flowy and not pictured here). Oh and there are shorts, the Salome. You can see them here.

The Sid pants are available at Bird and are $250.

The Seth jumpsuit in black is at Totokaelo but they only have a few sizes left. It is $290.

The Shiso jumper is in black at Barneys and in red (also cute) at La Garconne. $260. I prefer this one but am not sure if it's too much of a summer look. I'd like to say I'd wear it with tights but I don't know.

Sandal competition

After looking for months for a cute and wearable sandal, I think I found it today: the Quelques Shoes de Plus suede flat wrap sandal available at No6 for $245. Now I just need to decide which color....
Runners-up in the sandal competition were:

the Quorra sandal from J.Crew $150 in mink

the Kork-Ease Ava sandal available at Urban $135

Belle by Sigerson Morrison gold twist sandal $240 at endless.com

steven alan summer dresses

sometimes i find Steven Alan stuff a little too boring or maybe because in NYC it's so ubiquitous, a veritable uniform for some. i have a few pieces but have never been a big fan. well for summer there are quite a few fun, flirty dresses on their site that are rather affordable compared with everything else I've have my eye on (uh, like Isabel Marant).

Petiole Dress - $195

I'm obsessed with navy right now. anything in navy looks so fresh, especially worn with black. The petiole dress would look great with a simple black cardigan and black Worishofer slingbacks.

Fairchild Dress - $248

This print is amazing. Busy and colorful without being too much. The silhouette comes in solid colors also and doesn't look nearly as good as in this fun paisley.

Gaby Dress - $248

Loving the one-shoulder, especially because EVERYONE is doing stripes. And yeah they are great but it's nice to see them refreshed.

Spring Vivian Dress - $298

I love the scoopneck on this dress and the print that looks like it belongs on a tie. The vivian dress also comes in a bright orange, which with the right accessories (and right skin tone) could look amazing.