spring sprang sprung

Helmut Lang sheer pebbled top, Helmut Lang printed top, Alexander Wang cross-back vest (front and back views), VPL hook-and-eye top

Spring styles over at SSense. That A. Wang vest gives me a pang of longing in my stomach every time I see it. It will be mine, oh yes.

black and white prints

Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang, Helmut Lang, Alexander Wang, Helmut Lang, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Balenciaga, Zimmerman

the slow introduction of color

from top left: natalia brilli necklace, vpl insertion bra, alexander wang sunglasses, helmut lang cotton moto jacket, lanvin tulle and pearl ring, repetto oil slick flats, proenza schouler metal cuff, delfina delettrez rubilie stone hand ring, marni top, givenchy brooch, nicholas kirkwood x rodarte heels

I tried on that Helmut Lang jacket at Bloomingdales about a week ago, right before I came back from break and I nearly swooned in the dressing room. It is so soft, the collar draped perfectly (not pictured), it was like a hug from Herr Lang himself. But it's also $400, so I parted ways with it with quiet grace and dignity. BUT THEN I found a fairly similar black version, also by Helmut Lang, for about 25% of the price, so I went for it. I am most pleased.

Anyway, everything else pretty much speaks for itself. Yves Klein blue leather-covered necklace? Delicious and would look fetching on top of one of my many all-black ensembles. VPL bra? Sure, why not. P.S. their stuff runs TIGHT in the chest. Delettrez hand ring? You had me at hello. Lanvin tulle/pearl ring? It kind of looks like an opulent bird's nest, and it's made from a somewhat non-traditional (although not for Alber Elbaz) jewelry material, so yes, I'll take it. The Proenza arm cuff looks like slightly modeled asphalt, which I love, I'll wear anything Givenchy and spiky, and I pine for Rodarte and Kirkwood to such a degree that I make myself slightly ill.

I can't promise anything more than a thank you note in return, but if you're feeling generous, my wishlist is above.

hmm eeenteresting

right to left: sass and bide, alexander wang, ksubi, ideen, grey ant, all saints, jet tee (?), complex geometries, laeken, james perse, monrow, helmut lang

Everyone is going crazy with the black and white marble/acid wash/tie dye shirts lately. I already posted the Complex Geometries and Alexander Wang. I really like the Ideen and the Ksubi too (especially because the Ksubi has a cut out back, meaning you can't wear a bra with it, meaning I'll never ever wear it). I'm sure there are loads more out there, but I've grown tired of black and white prints.

I guess this is where the trend started?

Jil Sander Mens' Fall/Winter 2008

sources: shopbop, shopstyle, ebay, oak, oak, revolve, google images, complex geometries, oak, zoe, revolve, zoe