7.10.2015

Femme Favorite: 5 Things I've Learned from Gilda Ambrosio






1. She Isn’t Afraid of a Powerful Pant: 

  I must say, one of the things I admire most about Gilda are her long, lean, legs; which she isn’t afraid to drape in bedazzled denim or bell bottom khakis. She takes the pant most people hate and make them great, and I love her for it.


2.  Coats Always Have a Place:
10 Coats? Normal. 20 Coats? Crazy. 30 Coats? You need therapy.

Well not according to Gilda. Her collection of oversized, weather shields makes me want winter to come early (kinda….) Being that NY becomes a frozen tundra for half of the year, a girl like me needs to be prepared. I welcome all suggestions as to how I can better incorporate a coat (or 2) into a fashionable outfit and Glida is the best guide a girl can ask for.  



3.  Layers are Perfectly Legal:

An ankle length trench, a white cable knit sweater, bomber jacket, smart pencil pants, leather loafers and a Hermes bag.

Yup! That is all in one outfit. Layering is not a crime and you should embrace your layering abilities, even if that means 2 coats in one look. NO RULES, FUCK THE SYSTEM! ;P






4. Sneakers are Smart and Always Will Be!

I’m an avid sneaker wearer and tend to feel that I can only wear them with specific looks but, Gilda came to my rescue to change all that close-minded thinking. Wear sneakers with what ever you want. If you want it to work, make it happen.

Evening Gowns, ruffles skirts, patchwork ponchos? No garment is safe from the coupling of a sneaker.




5.  Have Fun with your Clothes but, Keep that Hair SHARP!
No need to explain.



In reality, Gilda’s style is not for everyone but it is definitely an inspiration. She seems to be a more sensible version of the Man Repeller but, a quirky Alelia May (who is also one of my favorite Femmes). After researching more about her and stalking her instagram a bit I found this!


Their middle parts are always on point and their sneaker closet is a sneakerhead’s wet dream.





Gilda’s style is fun, quirky and piercing in the best way possible. She makes me want to rework those jeans in the back of my closet and figure out a way to make them work. Its seems that she could make any item stylish with the right layering equipment and perfect accessory in hand. Her style is memorable and I love her look. 
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7.02.2015

Down By The Sea: Fresh Scents For Summer




During summer, I try to stay away from very sweet, fruity scents and instead lean towards a clean and fresh smell. Recently I discovered the Sea Island Cotton line by Bath and Body Works and I must say, I'm in LOVE! The scent lasts all day and gives just the right amount of perfume. (Also, using the spray is a great way to freshen up linens and bedding.) 

The sea salt soap by Havssalt Tval has been a staple for a while and offers a strong sea salt fragrance with a mild exfoliant. It gives a great lather and it good for sensitive skin. You may think because it has salt in it, it dries out the skin, WRONG. It leaves the skin feelings squeaky-clean and smooth as a baby's bum.





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7.01.2015

Handy-Dandy Sidekick: Bradshaw Bag Want Les Essentiels de la Vie






After class, I decided to take a look into the Maison Kitsuné shop conveniently placed directly down the street from my school (go figure?). I initially went in to check out the Kilo Kish collection but instead, I got sucked into the 50% sale section!

From neoprene co-ord sets to low-top lace up sneakers, mostly everything was on sale. Of course I could not leave empty handed. I decided to pick up the Want Les Essentiels de la Vie Bradshaw bag in the color Rosewater. The color just spoke to me and the clean, sleek design was just what I needed in my wardrobe (that is what I told myself at least...) 

Since the purchase, I have been putting this bad boy to work. It is the perfect purse add-on. When traveling to school it is nearly impossible to carry just one bag so the Bradshaw serves as the 'Handy-Dandy Sidekick.' It holds my metro card, keys, headphones, lip balm, phone and any other little important item I need at a moments notice. No regrets :)













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