Sweet Dreams Are Made of Cheese...

I'm definitely feeling the overall trend that is 'all over' the blogs and street style sites. A little throw back to 90's grunge with the folded down bib, but resurrected in new silhouettes. I could certainly get into a loose fit, boyfriend-esque denim onesie.

{Stockholm StreetStyle, Where Did You Get That, Stockholm StreetStyle}

Homme Edition:: Seeing Double Part II...

Earlier this week I picked up the latest issue of GQ to do a little research. While thumbing through the enhanced style filled pages, I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw Johan Lindeberg's "way-downtown" cool ensemble. A pair of everyday grey straight fitting jeans, crisp white t-shirt, and a pristinely pressed white double breasted jacket...Nailed It!

Post sartorial find, I took to the internets to find more.

The Caten boys sent down this luxe double breasted jacket as part of their Spring 2012 runway show.

For Spring 2011 Bottega Veneta showed a baggier version.

Here's a quick guide to get Lindeberg's full look::

Gents, maybe you want to think about giving this a go?! For you first timers trying a double breasted jacket, take note of one thing:: double breasted suits can come with any number of button sets. But no matter how many, they should all be buttoned with the exception of the bottom button set.

Seeing Double...

{Dsquared Spring 2012}

Quick preview of an upcoming blog post...stay tuned!

Rules of a Lady...

{images:: they all hate us and all the pretty birds}

Just a few looks I'm feelin'

Shop Coco Canal...

I just added a ton of new merchandise to the Coco Canal store... from sneakers to make up, and more of my summer must haves.

Head over here to check it out... Happy Shopping!

Kate + Acne= L.O.V.E

{they all hate us}

Gotta Have It...

I've got to have this jacket... maybe a DIY project is in order.

What I Want Now:: Yikes Stripes...

A couple of weeks ago I went shopping with my style soul mate Savannah (you'll be introduced to her soon). We paraded into H&M, and I stumbled upon an incredible pair of striped palazzo pants. With only one pair left in the store, I left defeated when it wasn't my size. Like all good shopping enthusiasts, Savannah was determined to make my wide leg dreams come true. We hopped on the subway and headed to another H&M in hopes of 'striping gold.' Four stores later...no dice! I haven't been able to stop thinking about 'striping out' after seeing, first, the image of Sandra of 5 inch and up, and then, a pin of Enrica Ponzellini.

{5 inch and up}

{pinterest:: Enrica Ponzellini}

Thursday while shopping for the closet at work I laid eyes on yet, another remarkable striped frenzy at Zara...is luck on my side?!

{zara}

{H&M}

I can't help but dream about my own pair of long, lean, white and black palazzos. And yes, eventually I will be strutting in the same style as Sandra. A little too jail house rock you might think... Pshhhhh, no such thing!

What I Want Now:: Forecasted Spring...

The forecasted weather for Thursday says it is going to be a high of 68 degrees with partial clouds. This, for any New Yorker before mid May, is reason enough to celebrate. With the information at hand, I couldn't hep but think of what I wish I would be wearing to greet the first premature hint of Spring.

I don't wear a lot of skirts, but this one from Acne I am all about...I'm a fan of anything that doesn't make me look precious. I'd keep it toned down with the coveted Celine tee, and add a POC with this H&M yellow jacket which has been sold out everywhere. My shoe game as of late has been restricted to all things with a hidden wedge, so my new pair of Willow sneakers is an obvious and sensible choice. No look is complete without an extensive arm party and the new 'it' bag hanging off that arm (ie Celine trapeze bag). A quick swipe of YSL's perfect shade of orange and I'm ready to sing with the birds and face the day with bare legs.

Homme Edition:: Casual Friday...

Although the week just started, I can't help but think about Friday. That said, if I see another gentlemen wearing a snooze worthy combo, aka chinos with a blue button down, I'm going to flip a table. The creative team at Park and Bond put this look together and I swooned!!

{image:: Park & Bond}

Lets break it down...Consider a well tailored suit to set yourself apart from your chino-dependent coworkers. The first step in owning this look is to give it a good dressing down. Start with a cotton khaki, slim fitting suit and then look for a polo that adds textural contrast to the smooth suit fabric. Keep it all casual with a pair of retro yet fresh sneakers and stick it to them by opting out of socks--a touch that says you don't take any of this too seriously when really you do!

{J.Crew Jacket, J.Crew Pant, Brooks Brothers Polo, New Balance Shoes}

A well tailored suit is in the midst of a serious revival but keep in mind the ol' saying, "you should wear the suit, the suit shouldn't wear you." Need more options to recreate this look, head over to the new Coco Canal store here!

Styleowner Store...

If you're a regular here, then you are fully aware of my shopaholic tendencies. Whether it is research for work, virtual shopping, or just a day of indulgence, I feel revived and inspired being in the presence of clothes...in a really cheesy way, they speak to me. They are not asking me about my day or encouraging me to give the barista my number. My closet is giving me permission to explore different parts of my personality, experiment with trends, think outside the box, and on days when I'm running late, not have to think about anything at all. With all that said, I'm so excited to share with you the launch of the official Coco Canal virtual store that was set up for me thanks to Styleowner.

You will see this banner on the side, so feel free to click on it to step into a curated selection of my favorite brands and must have pieces. Head over to the wall to leave feedback, inspiration, and start beauty and fashion discussions. I'll also post styling tips, tricks, and suggestions. A big thank you to Styleowner for the opportunity to share my love and vision for all things fashion on their incredible forum. Click here to shop the Coco Canal store and check back frequently as new merchandise will be added on the regular.