If I Were A Boy...

My style has a lot of masculine influence...My favorite womenswear designers tend to be birthed from their menswear collection brothers (think Prada and DSquared).  I love that the ensembles below have a classic, utilitarian aspect to them that can easily be interpreted to have a feminine touch (just not too sweet).

I'm a big fan of the proportions and layering happening here.

{the sartorialist}

This is my look on the regular...my "I just woke up and need to be at work in 5 min" look.

{the coveteur}

Eugene's look just feels fresh.  

{jak and jil}

For me, there is no such thing as too much leopard.

{fashion forward men}

Homme Edition:: Tie Bars...

Rule of Thumb::  Your tie bar should live between the third and fourth buttons of your dress shirt...or in line with your chest pocket!

Now that we've got the rules out of the way... Here are a few inspirational images--I LOVE the details.

Homme Edition:: Tutorial...

Used some Alexander Olch ties today at work, saw this tutorial when I got home and thought it was too cute to not post.  Take note and practice.


{how to talk to girls at parties}

Don't forget the dimple!

Desktop Congestion...

Thought I would share some of the beauties that have been congesting my desktop.


Gotta have this shirt.

I can't stop dreaming of a closet full of sneakers...Margiela needs to find a way into my house!

I love the throw back feel of this jacket.  Now I'm in the market for my very own.

I'm for all sunnies with reflective lenses.

I haven't carried a backpack in almost 10 years and Mark McNairy is about to change that.  Maybe not for my city life but trips to the beach sounds about right.

I love everything about this outfit--Gentlemen take note please and thank you.

Homme Edition:: Lapo of Luxury...

Doing some research earlier this week I got lost for at least an hour, studying every detail of Lapo Elkann.  After the initial exam, the Italian style icon has been showing up everywhere I look...and with good reason.  All week long I've kept coming back to these same images and video inspired, curious, and indecisive.

I have been completely seduced by his mirrored sunglasses, apotheosis demeanor, & definitive Italian style {with an eccentric touch}.  Check out the video below to see his painstakingly sharp style brought to life in vibrant colors.


{all images & video from Lifestyle Mirror}

Camo-lot...

My roommate Chinae and I grabbed coffee Saturday morning and on the walk back to our apartment joked about the tailoring company that lives around the corner.  I can't remember the slogan, {I think something like "When you wear a suit tailored by "company's name here" you always smile!"}.  WOW was my first thought followed by a Steve Harvey reference.  A quick instagram check sent me into full fledged joy rage (ie intense happiness).

I give to you my incredibly stylish friend M. Liu or the LIUtenant to you.  His charcoal suit with camo guts will be coming back for a special Coco Canal feature...so stay tuned.


Immediately I sent the LIUtenant a text inquiring on his new suit and in our exchange camo was discussed and it went something like this...

-Liu::Camo has been my favorite color forever.  I know that its not a recognized color.
-Me:: It is def a color to me.  If leopard can be a color, so can camo.

Alright, so it isn't exactly going to show up in a crayon box or color wheel, but that doesn't discount its greatness.  I too love a good camo print and when it is done in bold colors and interesting unexpected ways, it becomes so much more.  Take into account the Orlebar Brown-Nick Wooster collaboration exclusively for Park and Bond.  An example of the perfect beach to lunch ensemble is below but head here to see even more fabulous looks and inspiration.

Yep In My White Jeans...

How smart is this look, and most importantly, how easy?!

{they all hate us}

I will be channeling this ensemble verbatim for some April/May attire...especially for my flight/trip to Texas in a month. Lets be honest though, I'll recreate with white distressed boyfriend jeans.