1. Current favorite summer dress:

This light and breezy dress from Urban Outfitters is on heavy rotation this summer; luckily, I have four different versions of it (two sleeveless, two with short sleeves as seen here).  It’s only $60 and has a kind of feminine grungy vibe I’m loving right now– plus it can we worn with sneaks, sandals, or heels, and with booties and a moto jacket come Fall.  Linked here and here.

2. Finally picked up these Schutz Lace-up sandals!

Literally, couldn’t resist. I’ve worn them for 3 days straight, taking them off only to sleep. Pick them up here.

3. (It was a big week, shoe-wise)– ASOS Pointed Toe Loafers:

Pointed toe loafers are going to continue to be huge for Fall, and I couldn’t be happier.  I’ve never been a huge fan of ballet flats– too feminine and cutesy for me, personally (although I do love how they look on some girls)– so in the flat/comfy shoes department, I rely on classic sneaks like Converse, or a sharp, masculine but funky pointed toe loafer for when I don’t feel like or can’t wear heels.  These Celine loafers are THE DREAM, but since I’m not ready to shell out that kinda cash at this point, these two pairs from European online fashion retailer ASOS will do the trick perfectly…shop both, under $100 here and here.

4. A Fashionable Heritage:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is running the China Through the Looking Glass exhibit in the city through September 7th, showcasing “the impact of Chinese aesthetics on Western fashion”.  Since I’m a proud fashion-loving halfie (half Chinese, half Caucasian) <3, I can’t wait to see gorgeous creations like this Jean Paul Gaultier above, live and in person. Link for more information on the exhibit here.

5. The BEST summer soup in the city:

Tim and I went to Cookshop in Chelsea last weekend and has the most AMAZING chilled yellow tomato, jalapeno and cucumber soup…and the cheddar cornbread on the side only added to the deliciousness.  I am a huge fan of tomato soup in general (lol at that sentence!), and this cool summer iteration could not be any more perfect for a warm sidewalk summer brunch.

xo, ❤

Christine

Grey mock neck tank: Urban Outfitters|White distressed denim cutoffs: One Teaspoon via Shopbop | White Converse via Shopbop | Plaid Flannel: Madewell (sold out)| Tortoise Aviators: Wildfox Couture | Bag: Loeffler Randall (exact one sold out, similar here)

I wore this 90s inspired look to the Great South Bay Music Festival on Long Island this weekend…we went to see The MightyMightyBossTones and 311 (commence flashbacks!) …so this outfit was a natural fit & gave a nod to the grungy era as well! I didn’t want to go typical festival- flower-crown-boho-fringe (although you guys know I LOVE my fringe!) this time, so I paired these One Teaspoon white baggy cutoffs, (perfectly distressed, not too tight, most flattering cut ever!!!) with this mock turtleneck tank from Urban Outfitters (who thought mock turtlenecks would ever make fashion blog status!?! Well, guys…prepare yourselves, because you’re going to be seeing A LOT of this 90s cut EVERYWHERE!!!)…The flannel gave the look an extra grungy touch (and kept me warm once the sun went down–and until then, stayed “perfectly tied around my waist” as my husband lovingly described <3)…and white Converse kept it sporty and classic.  Click the links above to shop this whole look!

xo,

Christine