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Some of my favorite Kate shots.

I’ve gotten some fun things in the mail this week. Ashish leopard boots firmly attached to my feet. They are…precarious. My cats are very intrigued by them. Only a few days till New York and I’m trying to figure out a cohesive packing plan. Footwear seems to be threatening to take over all the suitcase real estate.

Kristin took this photo a few months ago when we were playing around with different ways to braid/flip/render asymmetry. Probably impossible to execute without enlisting another human’s help but most definitely a fun style to wear. The main reason I’m posting a photo of the back of my head though – I’ve gotten some questions about the way I’ve been braiding my hair lately, which I’ve been doing solely to get my bangs out of the equation because they’re at that infamous in-between stage. All it is is a small French braid that I extend halfway down and pin in place, either to one side or both. Seriously the easiest thing ever, I wouldn’t do it if it took longer than 30 seconds.

Related: fishtails, ropes, and creative seduction

(vintage slipdress and faux fur, H&M tights, Aldo heels, Alexander Wang bag, Clover web bracelet)

The other day after Target we were in the middle of making some guacamole when our friend Dave called to invite us to his dinner party and put his hotel room to use…I switched out the messy cardigan for this huge faux fur I thrifted a couple weeks ago, pulled on some tights, and re-braided my hair a little differently. As you can see Dave took a liking to the jacket, probably partially because the hotel was FREEZING and partially because the thing is amazing. There was a lot of overall petting. I’m glad I put it to use for a few hours because this heat wave hitting here right now is eliminating the option of bringing it out again anytime soon. The hotel had some pretty cool modern design going on but the coed bathroom complete with hidden stall doors impressed Colin and me the most. The perfect combination of being potentially awkward and kind of sexy.

(vintage slipdress, random scarf, UO men’s cardigan, Aldo boots, Alexander Wang bag, Pamela Love cross ring)

Something new, right? No really, we were going to get blog shots in after shopping for essentials..which ended up being way more than essentials..why is it impossible to get out of this store without spending at least $50? But then Colin had the idea to just go for it on the spot.

On just about the exact opposite side of the excitement spectrum from shopping for batteries and paper towels, I have the extreme honor of going to New Zealand fashion week after hitting New York in September courtesy of Front Row Diary..I’ll be tagging along with FRD’s editor Anna for all the excitement and meeting up with my friends from Stolen Girlfriends Club. And admiring nature’s bounty of course. Yes!!!! I am so excited. Though it’s looking like I’m going to have to find some actual dresses to wear next month. Time to start hunting.

(vintage studded sweater, RVCA slash tank, secondhand denim shorts, Brixton hat, Balenciaga cuff, Chanel wedges, Givenchy bag)

Been hanging out in the awful sweater department of the thrift store lately, what stuck out about this one was the extra long almost bell-like slit sleeves and geometric studs. We found this spot by a huge building reflecting the sun and had some fun playing with it…