{ block party }

{ block party }

{ karen walker sunnies, kelly framel necklace, nümph sweater courtesy of modcloth, stella mccartney corset, dedegumo watch, coach classic duffle, banana republic socks, alexander wang shoes (best seen HERE) }

had a pretty spectacular week, but man am i ready for the weekend! slouchy dresses are my jam for the next few days.

{ lag time }

{ lag time }

{ lanvin for h+m sunnies (i recently put lighter lenses in them & now love them MORE THAN EVER!), gifted ralph lauren denim + supply jacket, cecico top courtesy of modcloth, dedegumo watch, alexander wang shorts (no, your eyes do not deceive you; i love my black pair so much i just bought this second set in olive green), corello bag & shoes }

i ducked out of milan a day early, rushing back to new york for a styling gig. since arriving i've been running around prepping for that ~ and let me tell you, jet lag is for real. also lagging? the arrival of fall!! i've been wearing sweaters and jackets anyway, even though it's officially 5 degrees too hot to do so. oh well, FASHION FIRST.

{ the very next day }

{ the very next day }

{ forever21 sunnies (last seen HERE), helmut lang jacket, marni knit top, forever21 pleather skirt (i picked it up in their times square store last week), dedegumo watch, coach classic duffle, j.crew sandals }

ran around in this comfy costumery last friday; i haven't had a day off since fashion week ended on thursday, but have at least been giving my feet a break with flat sandals. i have a huge project currently on my plate ~ as soon as it's cleared i'll get to work on a big fashion week photo diary for you all. fingers crossed that happens before i head to milan!!

{ disco dream }

{ disco dream }

{ kelly framel necklace, primary silk dress, dedegumo watch, khirma eliazov cuff, tiffany & co clutch (last seen HERE), yves saint laurent shoes }

wore this dress to shows on saturday, then snapped these photos upon my return to the w hotel ~ my fashion week home-away-from-home for the second season now. more on that coming soon!!

{ after } the storm

{ after } the storm

{ vintage umbrella, kelly framel necklace, helmut lang blazer (last seen HERE), rachel rachel roy blouse, alexander wang shorts (last seen HERE), kelly framel wrap bracelets (coming soon), dedegumo watch, gifted tiffany tiger's eye clutch, chloe sevigny for opening ceremony boots }



in the end, hurricane irene passed rather uneventfully through new york ~ for which i am quite grateful (so many other cities were less lucky). also feeling pretty giddy about: this so-gorgeous silk clutch, scoring 3 great pairs of shoes at the barneys sale (these boots included!), and the fact that today is my birthday!! and my blog's almost-anniversary ~ you see, three years ago today, at my 25th birthday celebration, my friends dubbed me 'the glamourai' (they all got party names too), and the basis for this whole blog project accidentally began. who'd have thought we'd all be here today?! what a ride.

{ fireworks }

{ fireworks }

{ karen walker sunnies, jean paul gaultier top (previously seen HERE), corello belt (last seen HERE), dedegumo watch, juicy couture cuff and linen shorts, vintage clutch, alexander wang shoes }

i have now worn this exact ensemble twice this month (changing only the belt). the first time was for the fourth of july ~ it just seemed so appropriate for fireworks-watching!! and i enjoyed that evening so much that i decided to give the look another go this week. meanwhile, it's been almost a year since i first wore the top ~ it seems apropos only in the extreme height of summer, and then it's just right.

{ arm party }

{ arm party }

my summer staples // as seen together HERE { gifted juicy couture bracelet + dedegumo bracelet & watch }

{ introducing } dedegumo

{ introducing } dedegumo

recently, i was introduced to a brand so special that i just had to share: dedegumo, a watch shop founded in kyoto and recently brought to new york city by a very sweet southern family.

each watch is carefully handcrafted by a highly specialized japanese artisan in the brand's orchard street store; one individual sees each watch from start to finish, and they take a lot of pride in their work. indeed, these watchmakers delight in talking you through the inspiration and history of each piece, or making any alterations your own imagination may dream up. it makes shopping for and buying a dedegumo watch a truly exceptional experience!!



dedegumo really believes in the input of their artisans, allowing them license to create whimsical, surprising, and super-chic designs (like the delightfully tiny chair, below!). no two pieces are exactly alike, and each is numbered and signed by its maker:


their wrap-around bracelets have quickly become a staple in my personal arm-party. they're the perfect addition to this summer's layered look:

because i am hosting an event with dedegumo in august, they generously let me pick out a piece of my own. i fell hard for the ruby beauty below, but had mitsue, the watch's creator, swap the red frame on its face to white, and add a crimson second-hand in place of the original black:

once each piece is finished, it's set inside a square, wooden box called a masu, then wrapped in a traditional cloth called furoshiki:

stay tuned for a detailed debut of my new beauty!! and CLICK HERE to see many more dazzling dedegumo designs.

{ another great day }

{ another great day }

{ karen walker sunnies, fit dress, dedegumo watch + leather wrap bracelet, juicy couture tiger's eye studded cuff, gifted corello bag and shoes // photos taken outside the hotel unique ~ if you're ever in sao paulo i highly recommend it! }

i'm writing this post from the airport lounge, sad to be on my way out of sao paulo. i had such a wonderful trip! so many lovely experiences got packed into a few short days, and i am determined to be back again soon. speaking of packing, i was forced to acquire a second suitcase after looting the city's supply of bags, dresses, and shoes. my lovely hosts made sure i only stepped foot into brazilian boutiques, and as a result i was thrilled to discover a surplus of new-to-me talent. each piece will remind me of this wonderful week with every wear!
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in other news, i'm excited to announce that we have a winner in the primary giveaway. click here to find out if it's you!!