Good Fortune

I just bought a pair of the highly covetable Celine sunglasses in black! All the stores state side have been out of them for months, let alone in black. They are coming from France, so the shipping and tax is pretty hefty, but I didn't think twice. To say that I am ecstatic is an understatement. Have a great spring weekend all!

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Hats Galore

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I am so into anything that keeps me dry. We get terrible cold wind and rain in NYC. And NOTHING is worse than feeling like a wet dog in your outfit with a matching damp head of hair. I had never heard of Sensi Studio before, but when I read the details regarding their hats, I knew I had to buy at least one. 100% felted wool, water repellent, and made in Ecuador by designer Stephany Sensi. Can I repeat - water repellent. I pre-ordered one of these earlier today. Can you guess which one? Will suit me perfect in the fall. 

Valli Two-Tone

I'm obsessing over the satin two-tone boot by Giambattista Valli on Moda Operandi. With all of these over-embellished, caged, multi-print heels that look like they are going to bite - these are by fair the chicest pair of shoes I've seen in quite a long time. Always a tough decision, purchasing something you won't see for months. But they're worth it?

Sorbet

 I can't get enough Equipment. I just bought this blouse in Sorbet, which is such an amazing color almost because of its lack of color? Make any sense? The blouse radiates summer and will look super fresh paired with black and white separates and accessories. The anticipation is killing me!

What's in Mari's Shopping Basket - 3/18

Manolo Blahnik cut-out booties: Office friendly and off-duty cool.

What's in Mari's Shopping Basket - 3/10

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This pair of Oscar de la Renta Mosaico Button earrings. They can add a great vintage feel to more modern outfits.

Sweet Success

Just made my first big ticket item purchase of the summer! I have been waiting for this blouse to pop up online since October (when I saw it sashaying down the runway)...  and it sold out minutes after I snatched it - what a rush! It made it onto my spring must-have list (which I'm posting soon, I promise). I'm soo f-in excited! (Can you tell?) Sneak peak above.

UES v. LES

Complete the uniform wearing any of the following pieces:

Upper East Side

Tom Ford cat-eye sunglasses

Proenza Schouler cropped tweed jacket

Isabel Marant Poppy bow-embellished suede pumps

Lower East Side

Victoria Beckham D-frame sunglasses

Michael Kors cutout sweater

Acne boots

What's in Mari's Shopping Basket - 1/31

These striped mid-rise jeans are too cool. My mind is reeling with possibilities. 

Étoile Isabel Marant

You can find these on net-a-porter.

All in The Family

Which shoe do you prefer? They are so different, still I can't decide and could reallyyy use some help. 

What's in Mari's Shopping Basket - 1/19

Reed Krakoff canvas Oxfords

I hardly ever wear flats because I never find a pair that I like. So it's no surprise that the first time I find Oxfords to be semi-acceptable, they have a heel. I always thought Oxfords were kind of a model-only thing. They shorten legs because of where the shoe cuts off at the ankle. However, since this pair has a small heel and the canvas material comes in a light grey (friendly to paler legs), I'm rethinking my boycott. These would wear perfect downtown or in East Hampton. Not to mention they are are Reed Krakoff - that doesn't hurt either.

Peachy-Keen

via  net-a-porter's online magazine - "A Privileged Life" editorial

I was browsing and found a beautiful polka-dot silk crepe de Chine blouse by Miu Miu carried by net-a-porter. But it is sold out! The one in green as well. What's a girl to do...

Night and Day

Can you tell?

 These two pairs of Giuseppe Zanotti sandals work for either night or day, I'd say.

What's in Mari's Shopping Basket - 12/30

Some pieces I could not wait until spring to purchase:

Clare Tough cable-knit cotton sweater

Stella McCartney botanical-print mini

Vanessa Bruno weekender

Blue Bloods

Blue always works as my "black" - my go-to neutral - for the early spring and summer season. 

Richard Nicoll silk crepe de Chine and tulle T-shirt

Ippolita gold topaz drop earrings

Richard Nicoll belted maxi skirt

Proenza Schouler striped tweed wrap skirt 

Après-ski

My ski clothes are German and Swiss, my skiing equipment, Austrian (Fischer), but I'm due for a new après-ski ensemble... French, perhaps? I came across these goose down jackets by Moncler whilst salivating on Département Féminin: one, is a shiny black, the other, a less flashy gray flannel. And the selling point: they are machine washable. Yes, machine washable winter outerwear.

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What's in Mari's Shopping Basket - 12/08

Alexander Wang Noemi peep-toe leather boots

Alexander Wang ribbed roll-neck sweater

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel high-waisted stretch-twill skirt

Special Delivery

First and foremost, my apologies for the crappy MacBook shots, but I couldn't contain my excitement. The jewelry has already arrived! I had to try it on immediately and show you. I am so pleased with its condition and weight - it's a solid piece. At the very bottom of the package was a note from the women over at Atlantis Dry Goods, which reads: "We hope you have fun wearing your choker!" Thank you, Karen & Co. for the lovely thought... your piece is in good hands. A friend's birthday celebration is coming up and it is the perfect opportunity to wear the necklace for the first time.

Atlantis Dry Goods

I ordered this vintage modernist choker off of Atlantis Dry Goods, the e-commerce shop launched by designer Judy Aldridge of Atlantis Home fame. I've been looking for a heavy duty yet elegant necklace such as this one for quite some time. Did I tell you I was under the weather? The gold metal links are just what the doctor prescribed. 

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The Shirt Off My Back

Suede button-up by Joseph

Corduroy button-up by James Perse