je ne sais quoi

I picked up this this leather jacket before a trip to paris with my mom three years ago. She told me everyone wears black & no one wears jeans (& of course they're all effortlessly chic). This oozed parisan cool to me & it was one of the best investments I've made.

Some things aren't worth an investment, like these tights that allegedly got bleached w/my whites. I think this needs further investigation, because I am a very meticulous washer & those who know me would agree that it's highly suspicious. 

Kenna-T says it best, describing their pieces as 'body-skimming, shrunken jackets designed to fit more like a tiny cardigan than a bulky leather jacket'. Because while the late, great Michael Jackson could pull off a jacket with shoulders that stand on their own, it's a look best left for MTV. 

Photos © Brian Sorg

jacket x kenna t, via nordstrom, cutoffs x marc jacobs, lashes curled x shu uemura

skylines & skylights

I rarely wear maxi dresses or anything printed as they tend to overwhelm my frame, but it's good to step out of my comfort zone on occasion... 

while wearing sky(line) high wedges of course.

Photos © Brian Sorg

maxi dress x three dots via nordstrom, wedges x jimmy choo

Scents & Scentsability

I have never been one who enjoys testing perfumes, although I love the idea of having a 'signature scent'. Unfortunately, I'm just too lazy or overwhelmed by endless, unidentifiable scents at Nordstrom. For that reason, I tend towards classic & easy, finding it impossible to go wrong with Chanel Coco Mademoiselle Parfum.

Perfume to me is two-fold...does it smell good (as in, can I wear this everyday without feeling nauseous or offending the noses of those around me) & does the bottle look pretty on my counter (arguably the most important factor).

For this reason I used to wear Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Parfum, because it speaks to both categories. So much so that I am considering bringing it back & starting a perfume rotation if you will...so wild, I know.

Also, my counterpart recently picked up Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb Eau de Toilette, & nothing says true love like matching bottles. Kidding...now I really am feeling nauseous.

Photos © Brian Sorg