On Rompers

This romper phenomenon has taken awhile to catch hold of me. At first they just didn't seem to drape right. Then I started having flashbacks to my rowing days and memories of uncomfortable unisuits (because my torso is long and it took me too many years to discover that I could have an extra inch sewn in).

While perusing the Thursday Styles last week and analyzing an image of a Philip Lim jumpsuit, I suddenly realized the basis for my aversion - a photo at the end of my parents hallway. It is probably the summer in between fifth and sixth grades, so my sister is in second grade. A white cotton romper (that my mom thought was adorable) that was so uncomfortable because the torso was too short and I didn't know how to describe that uncomfortableness. Purple ribbon tied around the waist because the plain white belt was too boring. My chubby knees and thighs (because I am kneeling) stare out at me and still haunt me to this day. In reality I know that I don't have chubby knees, but this experience has somehow scarred my middle school self.

After I looked at this modern, grown-up version I suddenly understood. Rompers can be elegant, comfortable, effortless .. and still chic at the same time (and can also be found to accomodate my torso length).

Now that I will eternally regret having passed on the Mayle Josie romper, I am trying to decide between a few different versions. Any suggestions?

antik batik

I'm really drawn to some of these pieces from the new Antik Batik arrivals at la garconne. Maybe I am just homesick for the west coast, but somehow these pieces don't seem to fit in in the northeast. They make me want to hang out in Malibu and channel Joan Didion.

images via la garconne

Has anyone ever tried on esska shoes? I think these may be perfect.

anticipating spring

I am loving these new spring pieces from jackson, johnston & roe. The idea of a modern day trousseau sounds refreshing, especially these days when clothing is just purchased, worn once, and tossed. I'd like to think that these are pieces I would hold onto for awhile. They remind me of a modern day Katharine Hepburn feeling. Since it seems to want to alternate between snow and sun here in Connecticut, I'll just look at these and think about spring.

le bouton does it again

This is just about the most perfect outfit I can think of wearing as spring slowly awakens in the northeast. It would be even better in California right about now.

Over the past year I have ordered a few pieces from le bouton and have been impressed with the care and thought that goes into each one.

(via le bouton studio)

Mayle

An homage to the last month (we think) of Mayle. I plan to make a trip to the store toward the middle of March. The note was fairly cryptic, but it seems like they will be offering extremely limited editions.

(image via frockstyle)

I'm Back

Wow. I have thought of so many ideas and images that I wanted to post and share. Alas, I never realized how much time it takes to dedicate to a blog.