Another Fab Collab

Julian Louie + ALDO SS2011

The latest edition of Another Fab Collab comes a few weeks, or actually a couple months later than planned.  But what can I say, I have been swamped.  For those of you who know me, you know I am a sucker for shoes.  I first fell in love with these tribal print wedges on a new friend's blog, The View From 5ft2.  We discussed their overwhelming appeal, while editors, bloggers, and customers began to swoon over the collection.   I anxiously awaited the release and walked through ALDO's door within a few days of their arrival.  Designer Julian Louie + ALDO = stop you in the street shoes.  Literally.  Just the other day I was wearing my orange Deannas and I was stopped in the street by a man who just wanted to tell me "how amazing those shoes are."  And trust me, in NYC, it takes an exceptional shoe to grab one's attention.

Deanna

This collaboration has produced a gorgeous and unique collection of the perfect wedges to pair with a much more subtle ensemble.  I tend to wear alot of neutrals, mainly black, so Julian Louie for ALDO Deannas are a nice breath of fresh air to my neutral palette.  There isn't one pair in the collection that I wouldn't love to have.  While they are the perfect addition to your spring ensemble, these shoes are more than appropriate year round when paired with the right counterparts.  The photos and video speak for themselves.  These shoes are sensational.  The nude Sobeslavas are next on my list and at $125 a pop, pair #2 is totally doable.  A few pair are sold online, and the rest in select ALDO stores.  It would be a shame to miss out on this amazingly affordable and uber chic collection by Julian Louie for ALDO.  My hats go off to Julian Louie for perhaps my favorite fab collab to date. 

Sobeslava & Deanna

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT

3.1 Phillip Lim "Dwayne"

Please excuse my lapse in posting, but a much needed trip back to NC halted my time spent behind the computer screen.  Since moving to NYC last September, we had not been back to our roots, and I have to say it was a fantastic feeling to be on North Carolina soil.  Upon arriving in Wrightsville Beach, NC (stop #1-my hometown) we immediately threw our swimsuits on our NYC-pale bodies and ran to the beach.  Literally.  We managed to get a couple of days in the sun, unfortunately not enough to give me any color to bring back the big city.  I'm still eye-blinding white, a trait that I have yet to get used to.

3.1 Phillip Lim "Emm"

While home, I of course had to stop by shopping hotspot, Beanie + Cecil.  My old stomping ground that always manages to get me in a little trouble with my bank account.  Ooops. I blame it on the owner, Kellie, who has a fantastic eye and always fills the racks with pieces I just HAVE to HAVE! 

Perhaps it was that I hadn't seen ample sun in months, but I felt my current specs just weren't cutting it.  Behind the glass of B+C's display case, I spotted the solution to clearly, a massive problem.  Beanie was now carrying 3.1 Phillip Lim's sunglasses?  Fabulous.  Three pairs caught my eye but ultimately the Dwayne left the store, proudly sported on my face.  An essence of wayfarer, a personal classic long before it became "the cool shades to have," beautiful matte tortoise shell frames, (for a not-too-harsh-look on this pale blonde), and a metal bar at the cutout bridge that gives it an extra oomph.  Clearly a much needed accessory, I was excited that my face had been properly updated to be on point with current trends.  Don't worry New Yorkers....they ship!

3.1 Phillip Lim "Marceau"

Sunglasses are a necessary addition to your wardrobe.  Changing this facial accessory changes your entire look, which makes it vital to keep this statement piece current.  The proper pair pulls everything together.  My suggestion for this spring is undoubtedly Phillip Lim's glasses.  Each pair is uber cool, sleek, and definitely lust-worthy.  With reasonable prices, updated takes on vintage and classic looks, and the cutest damn case for your glasses to call home.... this line is out of control.  The only question left is, "how long can NYC hold onto this sunshine?"  I have new glasses to wear Mother nature, so please be kind.