one picture: my perfect spring '13 look

[image: harper's bazaar]

Such a simple combination in theory (pants + t-shirt + heels =  a basic no brainer!), but worn by Italian fashion editor/stylist Aurora Sansone, these statement making Miu Miu pants and reflective sunnies mixed with stark whites make for a surprisingly bold look. And you know that any outfit that works in wristfuls of friendship bracelets is A-OK in my book! I definitely plan on hunting down ankle-length trousers in a killer print to pair with a kids Fruit of the Loom tee all spring long.

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa

want this now: miu miu glitter booties

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A month and a half into my internship at InStyle's fashion department and I'm back to reality on this here bloggy-blog! I'll tell ya, working 11-hour days can really wipe you out. Nevertheless, InStyle is an amazing working environment and I love being there everyday.

My specific role as an intern is to work with two of the fashion assistants and our fashion market director in keeping track of the high-end designer samples we call in for shoots. This means I'm the first in the office to see runway looks from designers like Prada, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs. Pretty freakin rad. Though my market is specifically clothing, I've recently deduced that my real passion in editing lies with accessories.

The above photo is of my favorite piece I've come across all summer: the almighty Miu Miu glitter booties. They are the perfect specimen of feminine statement bootie and I NEED to make them mine. Firstly, they're entirely covered in silver glitter. Enough said there. Next, I'm still having a mint green moment and I adore the color paired with silver. Finally, the illusion of a strappy sandal over what would be your glitter-covered foot AND that curved heel?! Not to mention, they look pretty comfy.

A similar style is being sold at Neiman's for $890, so I can only imagine these are about the same price. A girl can dream, though. I did snag my Spring 2006 Miu Miu sandals for $60 at a consignment shop last summer. If my luck persists, maybe they'll be mine in another five years...

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa

all things neon: fashion month sightings

Fashion month neon spottings courtesy of STREETFSN

Peace, Love and Neon,

Marisa

recent acquisitions: summer 2010

While I have not been going crazy with the J.Crew purchases (most of what I buy is on sale even before my discount) or any purchases for that matter, I have picked up a few OUTSTANDING items this summer.

1. Panama hat, purchased at a gift shop in Sevilla, España

This hat goes with everything and looks good on literally everyone--even those claiming not to be hat people (cough cough, Alex Black). I love throwing on this baby with both casual and dressy outfits to add a special summer kick to the look.

2. Sequin striped sailor shirt, J.Crew

I posted this shirt on a recent NTP post as a J.Crew item that I was dyingggg to have--et voilà! Now it's mine! I found a returned XS in the stock room and made it mine that day! It's a good thing the shirt runs super big because the XS fits my Medium frame like a glove!

3. Embellished white fabric earrings, J.Crew

First of all, these earrings remind me of Prada earrings from Summer '08 when I was working at Teen Vogue. Those were black fabric with green stones and I was IN LOVE with them and their matching bib necklace. Like the sequin striped shirt, these earrings were probably a return and were on sale for $29.99 even BEFORE my discount! It's fate.

4. Miu Miu Spring 2006 sandals

{one of my favorite Miu Miu collections of all time!}

These shoes are by far the purchase of the summer. I found them two days ago at a tiny consignment shop at 350 East 9th Street run by a darling French-Algerian man named Matiell. I saw the shoes in the window, discovered they were my size, saw the price tag ($66!!!!) and knew they were mine. And Matiell was so sweet he knocked off $6 and gave my friends good prices on their purchases as well. I'll definitely be back there to see what other amazing pieces I can score--maybe he'll even knock off $200 from a $400 emerald green silk Chanel chain link purse. Hey.. a girl can dream!

Other summer 2010 purchases include Essie's Lilacism nail polish (seen on my fingers and toes in the above photos), a new pair of black lace-up Docs on sale at Urban for $39.99 (!!!), and THIS sequin mini stripe tank in grey from J.Crew.

I am building up a pretty spectacular wardrobe, if I do say so myself!

Alright kiddies, my friend Rebecca is coming over now and we're gunna make some lunch.. I'm thinking something including poached eggs. Yum!

Peace, Love and Neon,
Marisa