Designers I Love: Alexander Wang

I fell in love with Alexander Wang nearly four years ago early in the morning as his exclusive CFDA collection for Gap was being placed on the sales floor of my Gap. I remember grabbing one of everything in my size and even a jacket for mom. I still wear the majority of these gorgeous khaki pieces and I even have one for sale on Poshmark.

Now, nearly four years later I still find my self spending an entire paycheck on one of his (well worth it) pieces. Here is a collection of a few of my favorite pieces from his collections over the years:

Alexander Wang for Gap (2009)

The Alexander Wang stud print classic trench has been a staple in my closet. It is super lightweight and the perfect finishing touch for any look.

This T by Alexander Wang dress was the perfect fit for my best friends laid back holiday wedding.

This backless dress was perfect for wine tasting with my cousin in Napa.

Shop his collection here

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here.

And keep your eyes peeled at Barneys during sale events. I have scored my best pieces then!

Merci

After several recommendations to visit Merci, I challenged the rain today and made my way to by far one of the coolest stores I have ever experienced. I have read several posts about this store, but you really can’t even imagine it until you are there. For those of you not in Paris, imagine an incredible mix between Barneys and Anthroplogie, but with the profits going to charity. I spent my day browsing through this fully interactive loft space of home decor, men’s and women’s ready to wear, used books, dog clothes and an incredible selection of jewelry.

Fur Collar: H&M

Cape: Barneys via Poshmark

Boots: Frye

For another post on Merci, check this out.

(Bloody) Marys & Missoni

After a lush afternoon in Harry’s Bar, we walked the streets of Paris only to be stopped in our tracks by a small shop full of Missoni. Discounted Missoni.

Our lovely shop owner, with cigar in mouth and Bluetooth in ear, showed us every item in the store, making sure I would leave with at least one thing. And I did.

Because of his longstanding relationship with the Missoni family, he’s able to sell the entire collection at a discount.

Allude – Paris Fashion Week

I was invited to the Allude Spring/Summer 2013 show this year for Paris Fashion Week. I was drawn to the visor sunglasses that started the show and the mesh materials/bright colors. Here are my faves: