Monday's are for errands and starting the week off strong. 

black skinny jeans, relaxed fit chambray button-up, aviators, fun jewelry, big tote, platform sandals, and a pair of flats just in case.

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totally gonna diy this tee!

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Oh Akris, why do you make your prefall collection so beautiful. I look at each slide and look after look will fit beautifully into my wardrobe. Oh Akris, why do you torment me? Why?

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There is a serious shortage of crafts stores in the suburbs. If a big name chain doesn't have what you're looking for you have to put your trust in sellers online. I probably miss the availability of notions and fabrics the most from new york... and the amount of inspiration! This is where I ended up when google recommend local "ABC craft store" to me:

I guess it closed??

She Has A Mannish Style Japanese  pattern book is my all time favorite. Not only does it have more complicated pieces, like blazers and fully detailed slacks; it has the major dose of meswear that I love! Check out some of my projects to see what I have made from this book already, and click 'Read More' to see all the books' contents.

ps, I am totally in love with the model too. Isn't she just wonderful!!

This is an old project of mine, inspired by an anthropologie top. I really miss Peru because I had so much free time to experiment and a create the wildest things! Not to mention materials are ridiculously cheap. A crafters dream combo. Check out the full garment here.

slouchy tees, cropped chinos, carmel wing tips, braided belts, straw hats, and leather band wrist watches

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