On my very first trip to the very hot and very dusty state of Arizona, I stopped to visit the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, home to several families of cactus, succulents, and small wild life. I was excited to see the collection up close, but really I was just looking for a reason the wear my new denim dress. Enter my Alexis Marikka asymmetrical hem wrap dress with pockets. The garden covers 140 acres, so naturally I decided to wear my red patent leather Valentino Rockstud pumps. They weren't the best option for walking trails, but fashion doesn't have to be about utility.
Read moreFrom the Fashion Library - Brilliance and Fire: A Biography of Diamonds
Next from the Fashion Library is BRILLIANCE AND FIRE: A BIOGRAPHY OF DIAMONDS by Rachelle Bergstein, author of WOMEN FROM THE ANKLES DOWN. Having a fondness for sparkly jewelry and having been born in the month of April, I was doubly excited to read about the industry. (I would go on to learn that the diamond was added to the birthstone list by jewelers taking advantage of the diamond boom.) Unfortunately, as I read along, my excitement was short lived. As with Bergstein's last book, BRILLIANCE AND FIRE is well researched and I would soon learn I knew little of the actual business.
Read moreBoardwalk Empire
New York City is one of my favorite places to visit and so with my last trip to the Big Apple, I took the train to spend the afternoon in Coney Island. The weather was nice, so I wore my Zimmermann Esplanade Flute Romper. The silk piece features long sleeves, ruffled trim, and a cutout back. It's from the Australian based brand's Spring 2015 collection. An esplanade is a promenade, a long open level area usually next to a river or a large body of water where people may walk. It would seem that wearing this romper was a perfect choice for the day. I usually don't favor a floral print, but occasionally they speak to me and I oblige and take them home.
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