On
Opening Ceremony's site just now I was surprised to find they still have a lot of spring stuff that's majorly on sale. Among the deals is
this Vena Cava dress covered with hand-stitched metallic pyramids and beads. This is one of those pieces you're guaranteed to rack up compliments on every time you wear it, and it's been reduced from $750 to $225—a totally justifiable price for something so beautifully detailed and special. I'm also loving
the sporty but sophisticated shawl collar anorak (I'd use this to add some edge to a floaty slipdress underneath—now $198 from $660) and
this sweet soft pink knit shift with a banded skirt, both by the store's house label ($87, was $290). Also not worth missing:
this pouffy, awesomely tutu-like mini by Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair ($95, was $315).
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A couple nights ago at a cocktail party someone commented on how the days are already starting to get shorter—summer always passes by way too fast, and the thought of letting go of the season always depresses me to no end. Since then I've been trying to remind myself of all the things I love about autumn, and have gotten as far as apples and sweater dressing. The latter lead me to poke around on
J. Crew's site for inspiration, and I've totally fallen for this
Maya cardigan. At first glance it's a straightforward, slim cut knit, but look closer and you'll see how the fabric gathers ever so subtly at the front placket, a detail that's at once arty, feminine, and high fashion. It's made of their merino wool, which is great for it's smooth, lightweight feel and lack of pilling, and comes in the prettiest shade of rose-tinged, goes-with-everything nude.
Clothing-wise, the specialty here in Ibiza is pretty, lacy, white resortwear. Poking around the local boutiques, I've found that the designer who does it best is Charo Ruiz, whose line can also be found stateside at New York City shop Sol de Ibiza. Several of the pieces I admired as I strolled through town earlier today happen to be on Sol de Ibiza's website right now, like this gorgeously detailed
tiered ruffle dress (
add those heeled espardrille wedges I wrote about for the perfect summer party outfit), and this
frothy strapless version that for whatever reason I'm picturing with oversize gold hoops (never mind the fact I don't actually have pierced ears) and a well-worn denim jacket.
Also on Luckymag.com:
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Sorry for the lapse in blogging—traveling these last few days with a busted laptop, coupled with internet issues throughout Marrakech, threw a wrench in my plans for frequent updates. I am writing now from Ibiza, where just about every other girl (and guy, come to think of it) on the street wears some kind of
espadrille. They're onto something: the woven soles have a way of molding to your feet so they're super-comfortable, and the cotton canvas uppers keep you cool in the heat.
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Click here for a slideshow of 5 more of my favorite discounted items from the site.One of the best destinations for chic, offbeat housewares, Jayson Home and Garden, is hosting a summer sale, now through August 10th. The aesthetic here gets at a really good blend of exotic-modern-glamourous-classic. Take
this handmade Suzani print box (was $225, now $135) for instance—I don't even know what I'd use it for (jewelry? makeup? desk supplies?) but I really like the idea of seeing this on my countertop.
You wouldn't guess judging from the name—which sounds way more like an animal superhero from a kid's storybook than a really stylish, Upper East Side boutique—but the specialty at
Roberta Roller Rabbit is resort-y, exotic imports from around the world. And despite the total chicness of her inventory, the prices are actually reasonable. I don't get to the store nearly enough, only because it's a good 70 blocks away from my apartment and I'm lazy, so I was thrilled to hear that they just took their goods online at
robertarollerrabbit.com. There's a huge supply of lightweight cotton voile tunics ($70) that come in a range of gorgeous prints—these would be especially great for travel, given that they pack well, go with basically anything, and can be easily dressed up (dangly gold earrings and slim white pants) or down (over a bikini and denim cutoffs). I especially dig it in
this slightly mod red and white pattern with contrasting trim.
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Click here to check out a slideshow of my other favorites from the site!
Auto, my go-to destination for gifts (both
for others and myself!), is offering a 20 percent discount on their entire inventory. I just spotted the
Tivoli radio I wrote about last month—this thing really is such a pleasure to listen to and look at. They're also a great destination for Epice scarves, which come in such pretty patterns and feel impossibly soft and light (like
this paisley cotton version in watercolor-y aqua, which
also works as a sarong). I love
Ingrid Cusson's patterned suede checkbook covers,
and
this hand painted linen cotton pillow by John Robshaw is a tempting addition for my living room couch. The sale lasts until Jul 24th and the coupon code is "summersale09".
I’m crazy obsessed with all things by
British luxury goods company
Smythson. Yes, their stuff is totally pricey, but the materials are so exquisite and it’s all so beautifully constructed and timelessly chic it’s worth the investment. Especially now, since I just happened to log onto their site and noticed that they’re in the middle of a huge sale! My head is spinning with all the possibilities. Should I spring for
this lilac leather zip-around wallet (it would also make a fine little evening clutch—was $430, now $129)? Or, for
my upcoming trip, there’s
this handsome leather passport holder (was $170, now $51) and also
this bright lemon yellow version with a jeweled clasp (was $185, now $92.50)? Both have pockets to hold your boarding pass too, a detail I
really love. Or else there are
these correspondence cards with pink borders and matching tissue-lined envelopes (from $50 to $33.50 for a set of 10) which would be great to add to
my stationery stockpile.
There’s tons more to choose from, click
here for an overview of the collection.
The Soho fashion mecca recently kicked off a
major sale, and there's a lot to soak in. I'm loving
this Gaultier bandeau bikini—verdict's still out on whether or not I'm actually gutsy enough to pull it off, but the print is such a cool, original mix of stripes and intricately layered feathers.
From Proenza Schouler, there's this elegant strapless top done up in oyster-colored silk (especially chic with white jeans for a summer evening out), and I can never resist a classic French girl top, especially one made from cashmere as fine
and lightweight as
this piece by Lutz & Patmos. Meanwhile,
these Repetto flats with metallic polka dots 
are kind of nutty, but coupled with canary yellow suede they're so uplifting it's hard to resist.
I finally made some vacation plans for the summer—first stop
Nantucket, for 4th of July weekend, followed by a trip to Marrakech a few weeks later. The destinations couldn't be more different, and I couldn't be more excited. I've started hunting for outfit inspiration, and am in love with
this tunic from
J. Crew, which is somehow totally perfect for both places. It's pulled together but laid-back and breezy enough to wear with
cargo shorts for a beach barbecue, and a blue and white palette always seems fitting on an island. I'm a big fan of the exotic print, and it's sufficiently covered up for traveling in a Muslim country, but since the cut is roomy and the material very thin, it'll also keep me cool despite the extreme mid-summer heat in Morocco.
PS: I'm also obsessed with
these striped shorts the model happens
to wearing in this photo—though can't seem to find a link to buy them on the site. Such a tease! Does anyone know if they've already come and went??
