the beauty

Super Sttyle

It was Topshop pandemonium this morning on Broadway as shoppers turned out in droves for their chance to grab at the British chain's cheaply-chic goods. The line did a 360 around the block with wait times of up to three hours, but it wasn't your typical waiting-on-line experience. Madewell gave out free coffee, Pinkberry handed out samples, and the smiling Topshop staff rewarded its admirers with totes, cookies, water, and complimentary gift cards. We pushed our way past the paparazzi, swarms of fashion students cutting class, and Kate Moss sightings to bring you the brightest young things who turned the spectacle into a full-on fashion show.

Above, from left: Model Gracie Carvalho in an acid-bright jacket; Gracie Carvalho again (outfit change!) and a male model posing for a DKNY campaign shot by The Sartorialist; model Coco Young was visiting friends at Topshop and "hoping to score free clothes."




Above, from left: Irina and Rosie, models at DNA, waited over an hour and gave up; on the line and looking tough in ripped denim; graphic designer/blogger Sarah Ancalmo had been waiting an hour and a half and was hoping to score "a killer jumpsuit."

Above, from left: Student/blogger Francesca was waiting for a Kate Moss spotting; actor Greta Lee said she had "nothing to do today so I thought 'why not?'"; NYU student Melody luckily had no conflicting classes this morning.



Above, from left: Model Camille was hoping to score some great schwag (and already had a free tote to show); LA-based student Molly Wurward rocked some electric orange; a Topshop employee decked out in the goods.



Above, from left: Stylist Signe was in the market for a blazer with skinny shoulders; German student/blogger Nicole said that the opening was a definite highlight of her trip; model Marsha said "the only reason I'm in New York is for Topshop, not!."



Above, from left: Madewell's Gigi Guerra is happy Topshop is their new neighbor; student Anna was not cutting class; Cayetana Echenique was vacationing in NYC and excited to check out the new store.



Above, from left: Student Lukas Thoms was on the hunt for "something awesome but had low expectations"; student Susannah Liguori was in town from LA specifically for the Topshop opening; a queue cutie waiting to check out Topman.

spring/summer

printed DIY dresses

blk/wht combo

mellow singlets and babydoll hues

white silk blouses and grey shorts

simply chic in grey, white, black

printed tees (one teaspoon pictured) and high waisted denim/blue toned skirts

printed dream palettes

the one shouldered look

floral dresses

the carefree, holidaying appeal

grey and black

silky, billowing prints

appliqued silk dresses

floral, butterfly sleeved dresses

toned down, white blouse

simple tee dresses and gladiator flats

white silk camis

basics and denim, never goes wrong

Waking up to blue sky, sunshine, and warm breezes. I've craved so long for. Getting up at 8am for Uni on weekdays in the past weeks, months, has been painful, not to mention a grudge. My ever so untouched goal of waking up at 7am for a morning run has been neglected all this time. Call it lack of motivation, cold weather and the gloomy winter mornings all prevented me from my weekly exercises. I think it has partly to do with my laziness.


This is a convo between me and my friend that occured in a department store a few weeks ago.


"I don't know what to wear this Summer!"

"Same. What did you wear last Summer?"
"Umm...lots AA, Sass and Bide denim shorts I won't wear again...etc etc, you?"
"Yeh, Alice McCall high waisted grey shorts, silk cami tops etc etc not to mention..some hideous fluoro that I won't touch again for a LONG time, eww."
"God I know aye, man I don't know what to wear this Summer!"
"*Sigh*...Same here"


So I've been pondering about what my Spring/Summer wardrobe would be like.. not to mention a list of to have items for the seasons.


floral dresses, white silk billowing blouses, lots of AA, lots of basics, more denim cut-offs, splashes of citrus colours, white/coral shirts rolled up sleeves,
white silk dresses, black/grey singlet dresses, tie-dye printed tops and dresses, subdued/mellow block printed singlets the list goes on...

may this be everlasting

The Gucci Spring/Summer 09 collection. Breathtakingly beautiful, yet so simple. So elegant. I love the blue maxi dress Donaldson is wearing. It seems to scream, sheer luxury.