light & shade [sandals & socks]

[Champion shirt, Club Monaco shorts, Richer Poorer athletic socks, Camper pelotas sandals, Warby Parker Evertt in Marine Slate, ONLY NY leatherback]

I'm not quite sure how, or when really, it happened. After a hiatus from any sort of open toed shoe, Summer or not, the idea of sandals isn't an easy one for me. But the minute I got these Camper sandals, I knew I had to find the perfect sock. Welp, Richer-Poorer seemingly read my mind and and even color coordinated for me! 

Photos by Madeleine Kathleen

the short of it [printed swim suits]

I've never been a fan of the board short--- EVER. I just can't get with a thin, sans-lining suit dragging below the knee as you get out from a swim (much less the cargo pockets typically found on the side and always filled with water- not the best look). Call me old fashioned, but I much prefer a shorter, slim cut a la the iconic Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief (below). 

After an amazing first weekend at the beach for Memorial Day, here are some of my favorite short swim options (in prints naturally) to dream of until the next beach day.

[From top left: Paul Smith, Richard James, Frescobol Carioca, Dolce & Gabbana, Dan Ward, Saturdays Surf NYC, Bluemint] 

M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I [film]

[Vintage Future Farmer's of America Cord jacket from Fox and Fawn, Vintage Dior shirt, Vintage collar bar, ASOS pants]

At last week's Timberland event, Kimi, from Tan Camera, was there capturing all the moments on Fuji Instax for the party goers to take with them. Naturally, I used this as an excuse for a mini photoshoot of my new favorite vintage piece from Madeleine's closet. 

Photos by Tan Camera

cosmic print

[French Connection Jets Sons Peach Pie Jacket, What Goes Around Comes Around vintage pocket tee, What Goes Around Comes Around vintage 501 Redlines, Richer Poorer socks, Adidas sambas]

I got 99 problems, but a print ain't one. The absolute latest and greatest of print game is most certainly the space print jacket from French Connection. While we already know I can't get enough of a good print, cartoon-y versions are always at the top of my list. Plus the jacket is the perfect weight for these chilly mornings here in NY. 

Photos by Madeleine Kathleen

clogs: my new summer shoe

[French Connection floral shirt, Levi's 510 denim, ASOS socks, Dansko Professional Oiled Leather, Warby Parker Everett in Marine Slate]

I'm not huge on what one might call a summer shoe. In my humble opinion, no self respecting person wears flip flops in NY (you might as well sleep on the sidewalk, right?). And while I haven't jumped on the Birkenstock trend (yet?), I see, and have lived, the negatives of wearing high tops and boots all Summer long.

This is where the clog enters. Open, but closed, utilitarian yet chic, the clog seems to be answering all my prayers.  Dansko has everything you need the clog department. I thinking all white is next.

Photos by Madeleine Kathleen