Vogue's 10 Best Dressed Choice - 05/23

I loved Kirsten Dunst's gown as much as Milla's shown here. However, I feel Milla's hair and make up lifted the Prada dress, whereas Kirsten's beauty-look did the opposite for her Chanel couture gown. So I'll have to give my kudos to Milla Jovovich.

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The No-nonsense Wedge

Delivered yesterday. Made in Italy. Supple leather and comfortable arch. Meet the No-nonsense Wedge.

Dishing It

Even though I assured myself that I wasn't going to buy a pair of new wedges this summer, I succumbed. My mind got carried away thinking about all the upcoming hot and sticky days where I'd end up cursing at the sky for not buying a comfortable shoe to walk around the city, that would also work on weekends outside the city - a no fuss shoe. 

I experienced difficulty finding a pair of wedges that fit my personal style for the low budget price I was after. Have you noticed that so many shoes these days are too ornate? I need my ornate shoes and then I need my basic shoes. Major shoe chains tend to think that if they add a buckle, a flower, or a cut-out here or there or everywhere, that will give the shoe high-fashion appeal. But it doesn't look good at all. When I want high fashion I buy high fashion. When I need a basic shoe, I don't want a sorry attempt at a designer's creation - no knock-offs! 

I found the best quality I could for under 200 dollars without all those heinous bells and whistles. They are simple and made in Italy. Now I just hope they fit.

PS. How gorgeous are the teacup and saucers above? They were featured yesterday on Vogue and are available for pre-order at wedgwood.com

Rounding Out My Summer Wardrobe

I love the idea of layering different textures during the summer when you are working with an all-light or neutral ensemble. What's essential to my summer doesn't necessarily speak to yours. Aside from the occasional trip to the Hamptons and upstate New York, I will be experiencing an urban summer (pavement, museums, restaurants, offices.. you get the idea). I need to work on this list over the weekend. What do you think of my last minute must-haves?

White Hot

Just in. Can you believe this is my first pair of crisp white denim? Eeeee!

From my iPad

I am pleased how with each day this closet feels more and more like me. It is sometimes difficult sharing a closet with a boyfriend - splitting half a closet may be fair, but it's not enough to make that space your own. Little by little I've been working with the space I do have, so that when I open the doors I can feel inspired again. All organic things take time...

Progress captured by the iPad.

...Things that shouldn't take too long however, include waiting for one's Celine sunglasses to clear security at the airport. See below.

Lady Marmalade

all photos via howtospendit.com

This editorial blows my sartorial-centered-mind. I need an orange skirt ASAP.

Twigs

I stopped by Saks yesterday afternoon and this Diane von Furstenberg dress was calling to me. I love green and white together. I wasn't as sure about the print, but after I finished wrapping the dress around me, I felt amazing. Such a simple throw-on piece for any event anywhere in the city during summer months. I plan on having a tailor attach a small fascinator at the top of the dress near the decolletage, which will allow me to control the plunging neckline. I can hook up for work and undo the hook as soon as I'm ready to leave the office. I would even play this dress down with neutral boots on the weekend.