the jealousy theory

always, when I don’t know what to wear I like to imagine, what would make me envy my own outfit? entirely In the spirit of:

“it’s time to remember to imagine myself being jealous of myself again.”

it’s quite the foolproof technique let me tell you. and so I retrieve into my thought palace for the perfect imagery. here she comes, stomping through the revolving door, queuing, leaning, existing in my mind, the perfect pieces the Devine outfit, it’s hard not to watch her go by. white lace flattering through the draft. and I want it all. max mara headband!!! bc spring can be chilly.

mantras

wild spoiled only child approach to putting on clothes. yes honey, you do look presentable. now go put on real clothes.

I do not fear the critical perceptions of strangers.

holy shit, that’s cute!

the mini Jodie obsession continues. don’t know why. the wish list tho, I do:

charming combos

today was the very first warm day of the year.

a beautiful blue & lilac silk SCARF from hermes I’d bought in nyc LAST YEAR. promise to myself: I am going TO WEAR IT every other day. for the sake of nostalgia and timelessness.

coffe run outfits are the most important ones always. that’s when you get to demonstrate fashion power big time. browns pinks white and a good dash of western spice because that’s just always been me.

basics basics basics, talking browns pink white blue and grey, sturdy af jeans, sweaters for comfort. i have got to build my basics repertoire. must improve the concept, optimizing my basics so hard every finance bro micro-managing his portfolio pales in comparison. sorryyy

theres nothing quite like a mini skirt for spring. predictable, yes. playful and elegant and Devine? also yes. also, my favourite adjectives for spring.

killer legs

I’m looking for the perfect spring shoe. elegant yet chunky, as I need them to be. a heeled sandal comes In many shades of dreamy. making my legs so irresistibly long, boys boys boys they will be looking at my legs. with that being my sole motivation, i went and assembled the list. shoes so delicious, so powerful they reignite the spirit, hibernation has officially ended.

1 chanel tweed slingbacks. swiping for a pair of 1100$ heeled sandals felt like overdosing on insanity. I do not need a separate savings account for retirement, waiting on my inheritance anyways. yes, the very one that will pay for the rangie convertible. FEAR NOT – CHANEL may be OVERPRICED BUT it’s worth the outfit for salad and egg Florentines at brunch.

2 Christopher esber jo flip-flops. yes I have a feeling about them. I’ve been onto the Aussie beach town vibe for a while now and flip-flops go hand in hand with that anyways. and yes obviously, pictures from an Australian influencer getting juice holding them In her hand was my first exposure to said specific slippers. big time slide lover anyways. naturally, my interest got piqued instantly. so let me tell you, this will really be something.

2 valentino rock stud wedges. for the necessary edge and maybe I will even wear them with tights. credit goes way back to Paris fashion week ca. 2008 ? the one, the only Tavi gavinson, a very early inspiration of mine, would’ve worn them like that I’m sure. who remembers her raving about milk and cookies on her blog.

4 RIDINGboots & rainboots & bare legs. WHEN SUNLIGHT HITS THE LEATHER, the SOFT GLOSS, LOVELY, seducing, cheeky. and that’s what I wanna be forever and always. ugh I love me some good boots & bare legs.

5 ugg ultra mini platform, for the height and the comfort and the casual outing. they are like my pet dogs basically. require basic care. never misbehave, always by my side. morning walk, afternoon lattes. soft and slouchy. terrible for the knees but max adorable. who wouldn’t.

in short: wedges for the lift in any shape or form. suede or leather and boots boots boots. slippers, a slinky evening shoe and of course chanel because maybe I am shallow like that.

s’mores delicious footwear

the meet cutes

becausewhat good is a pair of shoe with no outside air, no purpose

scenario park: afternoon juice stroll. wearing my chanel flats looking fabulous, more walking, more juices, tracking my health both ways. don’t fear the park nor the lake. they paved the walking paths. strolling, straw sucking, slingbacks slipping, panthere purring it’s 2:24, counting on a meet cute with passionate dog owner. he will let me throw the ball.

“je prefere de boire mon petit-déjeuner”

scenario wag: cheering on boyfriend material tennis-pro in pink polo mini dress at the somewhere-open. going full support-mode with an appletini and dramatic blowout. wrist candy: grounds pass. shoe of choice: pending

“I didn’t mean to hit you with my smash ball. please accept this dinner invitation”

scenario gas station: pulling up in a ford pickup wearing the perfect white mini dress, particularly fond of Isabel marants creations, buying tubs of icecream and root beer.

scenario self: spring date of dreams, me, my bottega bag, an iced latte & a magazine fresh off the press. being basics smell good. so does the thawed lawn.

writes in journal “debating blonde money pieces” wearing the pondering face.

scenario thought experiment: do I own anything to wear to a dimly lit restaurant date if I do get lucky? turns out I do not. that’s tragic. that’s awful. that’s certainly not ideal. especially since spring-time opens up so many opportunities and luck favours the prepared or so I heard. thus I had to compose the must-own restaurant outing outfit list. here goes: versatile heel, preferably lace something, fitted denim, polo cable knits xtra small to show off figure and whatnot, trying to seduce my future husband here, please no judgement. and that’s it. my hair will carry the visual weight anyways. and I will order what I always do. green salad. filet and fries.

scenario Shakespearean fling: catching up on my reading, lifespan short, must absorb, wuthering heights since forever & the virgin suicides to end wintertime. xx will miss you.