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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Packing for Sunshine

Good day, sunshine, good day, sunshine. I've intended to implement a small installment called "Packing For" since the beginning of days. I'd never come around to it though because I'm never really packing for anything, I'm New York's most reliable piece of furniture. This changes right here though, I'm going to the sun this weekend and while my migration is of the work variety, I figured some of you may be escaping colder climates in favor of warmer ones just for the shits of it, so here you have it: a small collage clad in mid-winter summer threads that detail not neccesarily the outfits you will wear, but the layers you may want to pack. The trick of this little dude is that short of that blue leather jacket and a pair of flat sandals, I kept the suggested list of party contents to pack from a place of sale, sale, sale. because even though most of the interweb harvested sales seem to be coming to their sad closes, alas, My-Wardrobe's is in full throttle. It just feels too soon to blow loads on new spring wears.
I's pretty rad how many garments are slashed and yet still so on trend, see: citrus tree growing at right. But starting at left: an Acne leather jacket that's not on sale but you know, an investment for the ages. Layer that dude over Paul and Joe's floral print navy blouse to give your upper half interesting dimension and then include a little white mini dress so you're summer climate friendly. You will sweat, yes, but so what? Adds to the man repeller mystique. Next up: your beach outfit. Bikinis are for hot chicks and we are cold hens, don't underestimate the power of menswear. According to Proenza Schouler S/S12, tropical prints are a unanimous everything, according to every other spring collection so is the color orange. A Ralph Lauren mens bathing suit to fulfill this trend. Give it a Phillip Lim henley because beaches get cold and Malene Birger's checkered sunhat because sun rays can kill and print blocking is fun. The Zimmermann romper is an additional suggestion just thrown in for good measure because, well, I can't believe it's on sale. And finally: your night outfit. It's a warm climate so there's virtually nothing wrong with yellow pants, especially of the Easter Bunny variety. Emulate your favorite aforementioned citrus fruit with a similarly-hued Equipment blouse and splash o'lime a la Lim sandal. Arm party optional, just kidding, it's never optional.

52 comments:

  1. Love it!!! I'm loving yellow, bright green, and mint green right now. Your packing choices look fab. Have a wonderful time!!

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  2. loving the bright and bold colors, the powerful florals....

    i've been in a black rut. i am going nowhere, but, this is good inspiration.

    lacks some lady folds, but....

    http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

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  3. THE GREEN SANDALS ARE FANTASTIC!!!



    Maria Onorio
    www.thelastillusion.blogspot.com

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  4. very nice! love the white dress!

    nataliya
    sewniice.blogspot.com

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  5. Amazing, loving the printed shorts and straw hat!

    http://borrowedwardrobe.blogspot.com

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  6. I've been eying those Lim sandals, too! Loving the florals!

    xoxo
    Fashion Agony blog

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  7. Love the bright colors! Loving those jeans! Xo

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  8. That Acne jacket is killer!Also into those mint heels!

    http://lilylovelock.blogspot.com/

    x

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  9. Love the Phillip Lim Sandal! Sexy days of Spring ahead!

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  10. Great choice! Love all!

    Tanja

    www.modelovers.com

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  11. I am getting so impatient, wish some more colorful and fun spring- and summer clothes would arrive in the stores in Helsinki already! :D

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  12. The green shoes, oh my gaaaawd. Love! Great choices!

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  13. where are the flat sandals from? they're perfect!

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  14. that leather jacket is exceptional, a totally worthy investment piece. and the zimmerman jumper is just too cute!!

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  15. this equipment blouse is perfect, I just want to make it mine!

    http://brandnewbyanna.blogspot.com

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  16. I love that Equipment blouse! I definitely need more Tang-Orange in my wardrobe.

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  17. love all those colors! i need to escape to somewhere warmer too...

    style-extraordinaire.com

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  18. Yeah, I just had the delight of seeing that Acne jacket yesterday. I fell in love. It doesn't feel the same.

    Kate

    www.thrillofthechaise.com

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  19. Loved this. You're such a great writer!

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  20. Perfect ensemble for vacation. Pastel jeans and floppy hats are my standouts though I really like the Hawaiian shorts for my better half. Thanks for some more inspiration. Love this blog. Looking forward to my own travels...

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  21. Have fun in sunny Miami! Great selection of colors.

    xx Roxanna

    www.dissectmstyle.com

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  22. I'm a Miami blogger and attending The Webster Friday night, can't wait to meet you!

    www.wecanpretend.net

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  23. Love your picks and your comment about ny's most reliable piece of furniture- hilarious!

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  24. argh i love the green sandals. x

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  25. wonderful :-) I'm in love with the colours and what a cute leather jacket

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  26. Sandals, beach hats and bright clothes - please take me with you, wherever you are going.

    http://www.thegirlieblog.com

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  27. LOVE those flat sandals, the yellow Equipment blouse and ivory Henley!!!

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  28. Great Picks! Loving all of it. You are too funny. Have a great time. xx
    adahliavolk.com

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  29. Immediately attracted to the yellow Equipment blouse but mostly I love your take on the Ralph Lauren bathing trunks for the beach--totally great.

    xo Mary Jo

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  30. I need that bracelet and the flat sandals!


    www.thoreausdaughter.com

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  31. Is it Spring yet?!

    Love the leather jacket, flat sandals, and white dress. Great clothing choices for your trip!

    ~ Christina

    http://lapetitebelle-christina.blogspot.com

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  32. Yayy! Colors! ^_^

    http://thequietspaces.blogspot.com/

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  33. love it


    http://hfhyperactif.blogspot.com/

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  34. Great colors!!

    www.sweetandtenderfashionista.blogspot.com

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  35. love the printed shorts- total preamble to stella's ss collection!!!!

    xo
    Dani
    Sickcitywindows.com

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  36. gosh I love those philip lim sandals!!!

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  37. These are going to be phenom looks. Don't forget sunscreen.

    http://www.designers-artists.com

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  38. I bloody hate packing for warm weather which is hard when you like the beach. Love those little shorts.

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  39. Hahahahahaaa "New York's most reliable piece of furniture." I died. Have a great time in the sunshine, get your vitamine D on before seasonal depression kicks it. It's no wonder people get so moody in February; to think it was because of their lack of love on Valentine's.... is sooo novice to us science geeks. [Probably because we don't get any action. Period. #reliableexcuses]

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  40. Give me sunshine! Need outfits and the sun!

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  41. Pieces look lovely ! :)

    xx
    Pita
    Romwe $20 giveaway at http://midafternoonlush.blogspot.com

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  42. Sweet Indigo RoadJan 13, 2012 12:28 PM

    these are great!

    http://www.sweetindigoroad.blogspot.com/

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  43. I love everything!

    http://www.atitelavoyacontar.blogspot.com

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  44. I am in love with the powder-blue Acne leather jacket! It is so unexpected and different - still edgy, but now also sweet and girly :)
    -Sophie
    http://highfashionhighschool.tumblr.com/

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  45. Very cute idea for a post. Love that yellow blouse. And surprisingly I even thing that blouse would look cool with the lighter yellow pants. The white lace romper is beautiful as well. Thanks for showing off some great sale items! Who doesn't love a great deal.

    www.qacreate.com

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  46. Great picks, gorgeous colors!

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  47. so incredibly jealous. i wish i was going on a sunny vacation! this looks so nice.
    xx, http://wordbyjessie.com/

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