[Summer in the City] Lower East Side Love 

Shirt Alexander Wang Tank Velvet Shorts Levi's Belt Uniqlo Bag Topshop Boots Luxury Rebel Sunglasses Karen Walker

I shot my friend Chrissy around the Lower East Side, New York on a bright and sunny day (much unlike NYC's current disposition). Her look is very downtown; easy, comfortable and with pieces that can transcend trends and seasons. While I will spend ages trying to look like a girl about her fashion wits, she is just so effortless. Maybe I will take a cue from her going into the new year. 

Be sure to check out Chrissy's new fashion blog here. 

[Broke in the City] Nightcap Victorian Lace Dress

Images courtesy of Free People 

Nightcap's Victorian Lace Dress is providence realized. After trying the dress on some weeks back at the Dolce Vita shop on the Lower East Side, I was absolutely smitten. The blush color accented my skin perfectly. Unfortunately, the price tag did not agree with my bank account. The dress continued to haunt me during a recent meet up with a female friend only this time, in black. I knew I had to have the dress. Fortunately for me, a website which shall go unnamed, made the mistake of posting the dress in a heavily discounted section. I couldn't resist finally owning the lace dress of my dreams, at the price that it was being offered at! After my purchase, the site in question almost immediately corrected their mistake but allowed me to keep my dress at the unbelievable price. I seriously cannot believe my luck!