brilliant

today was gorgeous outside. woke up exhausted, but trying to bring things into focus and perspective. this pants are incredibly bright on a sunny day. they're a size too big, but i got them for cheap on ebay and my broke ass couldn't bother trying to send them back or sell them cuz i looked for months. maybe in a few weeks though. anyone having luck selling items on ebay? my store is looking quite abysmal these days.

i have all this stuff that i'll either have to donate or dump. i've heard that buffalo exchange sucks ass on the east coast; they reject things pretty much based on whim, lol. don't think i've got the designer duds to drop at tokio7 either, soooo...leaves me with a cluttered closet of stuff i'll never wear. anyone up for individual donations?

coat: joseph
sweater: ralph lauren
shirt: rvca
jeans: earnest sewn
boots: frye
snood: h&m

new muse

Alessandra Colombo




Job?
Fashion designer

Best Sartorial advice from your parents?
When I was twelve my mother took me to get my first custom made jacket and shoes – she gave me the essential basis of a perfect wardrobe

Style Icons?
Loulou de la Falaise, Frida Kahlo, the Gainsbourg-Birkin family.

Describe your personal style
It’s usually quite androgynous with super feminine touches.

Personal Style quirk
I always buy trousers (with creases) at least two sizes bigger than my size - in order to style them my own way.

Favorite designers
Forever and ever: Monsieur Yves Saint Laurent

Most underrated item in menswear/womenswear?
The hat; we should all wear a hat more often!

Your next "must have" purchase?
A vintage yellow gold Rolex chronograph

Favorite Book?
Alice in Wonderland

via the sartorialist

she takes menswear to a different level. love this. this is my aspiration re: menswear, which is my fall-back style, i guess. i'm still tailoring my wardrobe to fit my new lifestyle and approach to style and fashion. i think a few good, well-placed staples are very important in any wardrobe and will give me (or my closet) the flexibility to move and change and adapt to new sartorial interests.
SO! who's got turkey to look forward to?