a tale of oxford smarts

Last weekend I had every intention of replacing my phone with something that, at the very least has a working 'A' key, is able to answer a call & can access the internet. My blackberry has been 2 steps from the grave for at least a year & whenever someone asks how I live without a smart phone, I remark that I'd rather spend my money on shoes. 

Hilarity always ensues but little do they know that I'm not kidding. Phones are lovely and all, but they're a dime a dozen; my feet however, are a different story. Somehow they found themselves stepping on over to p45 for their 15th birthday bash. 

Photos © Brian Sorg

The tale they're telling here is that I am one smart cookie who chose wisely to partake in the celebrations. In the meantime, if you need to reach me, I can be found on the roof (the reception is much better up here).

oxfords x mm6 via p45, sunglasses x karen walker, blazer x splendid, tee x zara, shorts x jcrew

neutralize

neutral [noo-truhl] adjective (of a color or shade): matching well with many or most other colors or shades, such as white or beige

I like this outfit because it reminds me of a recent girls' trip to nyc. After tragically leaving my favorite karen walker's on the train, we headed straight to barneys to replace them. I was drawn to the shoe department, and walked out of there with sneakers, instead of sunglasses. The sweater was the result of an inability to properly read my mom's iphone, fortuitously resulting in us stumbling upon a gorgeous boutique in williamsburg, brooklyn.

photos © Brian Sorg

If you happen to be in williamsburg, be sure to check out joinery, where you will be greeted with a smile & beautiful handmade, locally designed items, in a rustic space.

sneakers x isabel marant, skirt x elizabeth & james, tank x splendid's layering line, sweater x wool & the gang (a really awesome fair-trade, ethical company)

sun (spots)

Nothing is prettier than natural light & I'm quickly learning when those magical moments are. After a lazy saturday afternoon in sweats, I pulled it together for a tasty dinner at chilam balam (only to revert right back to my sweats for a movie after).

This leopard blouse is a size too big (scored at a Krista K sale), so I compensated with painted-on flares & tied it up, 80's style.

Photos © Brian Sorg

flares x rag & bone, blouse x graham & spencer, tank x splendid's layering line

on layering

The temperature swung from 41 degrees to 70 degrees over the course of the early am to mid afternoon yesterday. The only way to dress for this is to layer (and accept the fact I will still only be at an optimal temperature half the time, if I'm lucky). 

Nothing is easier than a solid black palette with a long-sleeved something tossed over. Splendid's layering line carries a variety of neutral solids in varying styles. Always my go-to for tanks & tees to layer with.

photos by Rex Waters 

( I sprung it on my dad that I wanted him to take photos outside causing minor anxiety & slight overexposure, but I like the variety )

skirt x zara, boots x jimmy choo, tank x splendid's layering line, sweater x jcrew men