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.

Mari's Janes

These have been sitting in the closet for a while. I decided to put them on with a pair of sheer grey socks and jeans. It's freezing here in New York. I have 3 layers on and a heavy winter jacket. Shoes were my only chance at a somewhat chic outfit today.

Do you also find it difficult to work your look around Mary Janes? Any stylish solutions?

The Cosy Factor

Heading to Lord & Taylor to check out the windows and the sales. Looking for a simple black cloche hat for under 100 dollars. Wish me luck!

"Enwraptured" editorial via howtospendit.com 

A Few of My Favorite Things

1 - Bally shoulder bag in alligator skin
1 - Shimmering gold and black zebra-printed chain purse
1 - Diamond clasp, stretch-fit belt (that I promised to share with you a while back)

When I want to give my outfit that something extra special, I grab something from the vintage part of my closet; and it oddly feels new every single time.

Polyvore Packing

I was invited to Salzburg, Austria to stay with my uncle and his wife for a few days in January. He lives in a beautiful three-bedroom apartment that has a sprawling view of the city and castle. (It better be a beauty - he spent two years renovating!) I think I may go. I need a break. The women in Austrian cities are very fashionable and they don't get enough international street cred. Influenced by both western and eastern Europe, their style is unique. When I'm on a trip, I always bring options. This time around, I'm experimenting with some visual inspiration first:

Welcome December

My boyfriend and I decorated the tree Sunday night. Lots of gingerbread lattes and comfy x-large Alexander Wang knits ahead of us :)

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. 

image via atlantisdrygoods.com

Stella McCartney... sneak peek

Finally wearing my peplum top by Stella today. Been safely tucked away in its box waiting for its moment to arrive.