Johnny Weir is My Spirit Animal

When the medal count in Sochi is discussed, the glaring omission of a gold in commentating is clear. Johnny Weir has won the games. My genuine appreciation for all things Johnny extends beyond his ability to provide figure skating analysis that anybody can understand (with some serious wit to boot). Dude brought it and owned everybody when it comes to fashion. Let me break it down as to what he is doing better than most fashionistas:

- exceptional use of leather, fur and sequins

- vintage, vintage and more vintage

- the ability to whip up a gorgeous hairdo with limited length (and then rock a crown!)

- wedges for days

- he rocks a Birkin better than its namesake

- making Burt's Bees look like Chanel red lipstick

- statement necklaces and overall flawless use of accessories

I mean, need I go on? Naturally, this all meant I had to recreate a Johnny look for the office and decided on recreating his vintage hot pink Chanel blazer look. Here is how I wore it:

Blazer: H&M, last season ($15)

Blouse: Gap, old 

Vegan leather jeans: H&M, this season ($34)

Heels: Talbots D'Orsay (because Johnny can deliver on accents, too), past season

Necklace: Stella and Dot Estate Bib Necklace, sold out (available on eBay)

For real, y'all should be following Johnny on Instagram. Seriously inspirational stuff. 

More Love for Derek Cardigan and Coastal!

I am a huge fan of glasses and anybody who knows me or reads my blog knows that coastal.com is one of my favorite things! If you really know me, you also know that Derek Cardigan is my boy. My DC frames are on trend, affordable and versatile. What could be better?

When coastal.com named me one of their Style Ambassadors (fun!) and asked me to review a pair of designer frames, I briefly hesitated over a pair of Balenciaga cateyes before ordering the pair I've had my eye on for a while - Derek Cardigan's 7008 frames in Ice. Clear frames. Plus DC? How genius! They go with literally everything, are really comfortable and give off a fresh and modern vibe. Also, I ventured away from my round frame and cateye comfort zone to try a more rectangular shape. Here is how I wore them:

Jacket: Gap navy boucle with black leather trim ($32.99, reduced from $88), this season

Pants: Gap window pane ($7.18, reduced from $54.50), this season

Shoes: thrifted, $5

Necklace: Stella & Dot Estate Bib, sold out (available on eBay)

Earrings: diamond studs, gift to myself

Rings and cuff: Silpada