LISA: QUEEN'S WARDROBE Lovely Wave shorts, H&M shirt, KIMCHI & BLUE bra, VINTAGE YSL belt, MISS SIXTY wedges, KENNETH JAY LANE snake ring, NYC STREET VENDOR coral ring, SHANGHAI STREET VENDOR panther head ring
MASS: ETRO shirt, NICO DI DONNA trousers and belt, LARDINI shoes, GIORGIO ARMANI sunnies
Took these pics right before belting our hearts and voices out at a karaoke leaving do yesterday.
I saw these scalloped shorts on the Queens Wardrobe website and decided to confirm my purchase when I saw them on a fellow blogger, Cupcakes and Cashmere. Though I couldn't find the same exact shade in footwear like her, I had to improvise with what I had. Decided to break out these wedges that I've had since...2004/5? Clearly I never throw anything anyway. You just never know.
ph by Janet
QUEEN'S WARDROBE back ruffle chiffon blouse, STORE ROOM silk shorts, NINE WEST shoes, CAMERUCCI scarf, SHANGHAI bag (in case you haven't noticed, I wear this bag everyday)
A few evenings ago I wore this outfit to a wine tasting. 15 bottles, 9 men and me. It was a blind, Bordeaux tasting and by the end of it I was not just the only girl, but also the only sober one.
Nevertheless, I learned a lot about all regions of red wine, but specifically the appreciation on Bordeaux. I also confirmed my theory that when men like something (be that basketball, wine, or cigars :)) they become obsessed with it.
LISA: FENTON JEWELRY by DANA LORENZ necklace, AA jumpsuit dress, BCBG belt, TOPSHOP shoes, RAYBAN sunnies, SHANGHAI purse (seen here)
MASS: NICO DI DONNA shirt/pants, LARDINI loafers, MARC JACOB sunnies
In celebratory spirit of the 4th I wore my blue and white with a dash of red ensemble. Ok, reality is, I never once factored in the 4th as a theme for my Sunday attire but happy coincidence right? This Sunday we covered all our main food groups: Chinese and Italian. Dim Sum at Princess Garden with fellow Canadians, and pizza/pasta at Portobello (seriously one of the best restos in ldn for pizza, near portobello market aka notting hill). In between was spent eating gelato at Cocorino and smoking cigars. Guess we really were in American spirit with all that eating :)
Just a tidbit about the necklace: on the day the previous post was shot, I was carrying a bottle of wine to a BBQ and it promptly ripped through the bottom of the gift bag and broke on the sidewalk of Oxford Street splattering my legs/feet with red wine. I stupidly tried to move the glass (because there were children around) and ended up getting a deep gash in my middle finger. Mass came running to my rescue alongside the entire first aid section of Boots. Soon after the mini-crisis we were buying a present for a friend's birthday at Liberty. In the sale section we found that amazing Fenton necklace (again, 75% off!). Made with gold and VERY heavy, it was the perfect statement piece to add to a nautical dress. I've worn in twice in the last 3 days. Not at all what I was expecting to do that day, but fabulous nonetheless.
LISA: THE ART OF THE BASIC silk dress from Paris, VINTAGE YSL belt from Paris, MARC JACOB sunnies, DVF wedges, MULBERRY clutch borrowed from Mass, CLUB MONACO gold necklace, KENNETH JAY LANE snake ring
MASS: NICO DI DONNA shirt/pants/belt, LARDINI shoes, GIORGIO ARMANI sunnies, UNITED COLORS OF BENNETTON blazer
I picked up the dress and belt from Paris. The dress shop was this independent shop specializing in silk pieces in their most basic forms. Couldn't go wrong with 75% off. I went to meet one of my good friends to go to Christian Constant's restaurant by the Ecole Militare station. This area was familiar because we stayed there for the week in February. I was early so I wandered around trying to find the amazing food stalls and farmers market we frequented daily last time. I soon became distracted with this small and crammed consignment boutique of Chanels and other various designers.
After trying on at least a dozen belts, I settled on the above piece, simple yet classic. I only wish I had more time in there (they were closing in 10 minutes from the moment I started browsing) and wondered how I could've lived up the road for a week without ever realizing it's location. The store seems cheaper too than most consignment shops in Le Marais, most probably because of its southern location beyond the river. Definitely found themselves a return customer.
Mass and I unintentionally matched that day. However not close to as cute as the Japanese tourists I shot below in Paris.
Oh and in other news: you can now access the italianese simply by writing www.theitalianese.com!
EDIT: Mass started his own cigar blog (he has a slight obsession), check it out! http://www.cigarando.com/
