Lean Back

| Blouse: Forever 21 | Harem Pants: Thrifted | Booties: Thrifted |

| Bracelets: Vintage, MR Dannijo | Rings: Vintage | Lipstick: Laura Mercier |

It seems to me that the instant accessibility of trends has stunted the progression of people’s individual style. For example, cut off shorts, which stereotypically say: I’m a ho, but I’m edgy too. I like my coffee black, and food? Vegetarian. (Kidding…?) Everyone and their mother have found a way to look good in their dad’s cut up jeans. So, I’m not gonna sit here and post about how fashionable I look in trendy shorts that I got for $9.00 in a dirty bucket of old clothes. You get the idea.

Simple trends are the most accessible, but if we put more of an effort into what we purchase, we can truly find things that speak to us without breaking the bank. A bit of humor should be injected into every outfit as a reminder to not take everything so seriously.

Now, I don't know why pants with a huge crotch spoke to me, but I've always liked the silhouette of harem pants. They perfectly accent a woman's curves... even though some of us, like me, don't need any more curves in the bottom area. This particular pair with excessive folded over maternity fabric just did it for me. I'm not quite sure what message they send out, but take it as you wish. The art of fashion (and a good sense of humor) is an amazing thing.

It's Kinda an Obsession...

If I could wear anything in the world today, it would be this:

| Bra: La Perla | Tank Top: Ann Demeulemeester | Skirt: Rachel Zoe | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Handbag: 3.1 Phillip Lim | Bracelet: Dannijo | Shoes: Belle by Sigerson Morrison |




Also, don't forget to enter the Skinny Dip giveaway contest on my blog, here!

Skinny Dip (Giveaway!)

As you may or may not know, I'm the official blogger for the youthful, All-American clothing company, The Skinny Dip Shop. I also help run the Twitter, Instagram, Facebook...etc. (So make sure you follow!) I'm so proud to be a part of the creative effort, and even more proud to announce the latest collaboration. 

Created in 2010 in NYC by Kelly Shami, The Skinny Dip Shop represents the youth in all of us. The new Tandem Label is a collaboration of Kelly's creative designs and her twin brother Mark's background in pop music. This is not the first time that the two have worked together; Kelly has also been known for designing the shirts for Mark's band, Action Item. Find out how to win this tank below!

| Tank: c/o Skinny Dip Shop | Shorts: Blank NYC | T-Strap Sandals: Miu Miu | Sunglasses: Gypsy Warrior | Necklace: Vintage | Bracelets: MR x Dannijo, BCBG, Vintage | Ring: c/o Argentino Vivo | Belt: Necessary Clothing | Lipstick: Laura Mercier Tangerine |

Photos by Kelly Shami

Win this tank!

How to enter:

1. Follow @skinnydipshop on Twitter & RT the contest

2. Like Skinny Dip Shop on Facebook!

3. Leave a comment below saying you've completed the above (or anything nice!)

(You can also leave one on Kelly's blog to double the chance!)

American Girls, They Want the Whole World

| Denim Pants: Blank NYC | Tee: Vintage | Denim Shirt: Zara |
| Sunglasses: Gypsy Warrior | Necklace: Vintage | Shoes: Vintage | Rings: c/o Argentino Vivo |
| Bracelets: MR x Dannijo, BCBG, Gypsy Warrior, Vintage | Clutch: Vintage Louis Vuitton |

It's been quite some time, thank you hand surgery, and there's no other time I'd rather return to blogging than on the Fourth of July. A while back, I created a version of this outfit in a "Wear It One Way Or The Other" blog post, but I've been itching to get a true visual version out for ya - sadly, sans the beautiful Proenza Schouler canvas PS1 that I included in my dream version. Sigh...

It's unlike me to post something without any commentary; writing is just as much of a passion of mine as style. But let's get serious, how can you fuck up dressing yourself for the 4th of July? 

American girls, they want the whole world. They want every last little light in New York City.