big blue bicycle

via Topshop Inside Out

Inspired by this really cute video of Topshop's spring wares- I know I'm not the only one who's been stalking everything pastel from their website- I wanted to make a few collages of transitional outfits that will take you from the end of winter to the tentative beginning of spring. After our one solitary snowfall, it is yet again freakishly warm in NYC. Like thick sweater weather. So I feel as though these springy clothes aren't a completely feverish dream. I was going for a bookish, yet breezy vibe with the outfits, a bit reminiscent of the 1940s.

1st photo: Topshop platforms, Elizabeth and James dress, MiH jeans, Prada bag, Vanessa Kandiyoti bracelet, Ganni scarf; 2nd photo: Topshop sleeveless biker jacket, Topshop cutout bralet, Emmerson cardigan, Miu Miu skirt, J. Crew loafers; 3rd photo: Topshop leather jacket, Doo.ri shirt, Michael by MK skirt, YSL platforms, Marc by MJ earrings, Alice scarf

riff raff

Some outtakes of yours truly over the past couple of months. They include many gems, such as: me looking really bald, cam-whoring in front of my mac out of boredom, jewelry closeups, lots of velvet, and shooting stars galore. Enjoy, and if there's anything you guys would like to see more of- outfit posts, collages, inspiration posts, etc. you can tell me in the comments, or drop me an email. I think a make-up post is impending...

semi-fever

FAUVE, lefashion, tumblr

"How can you be smart when it's love?"
-Daul Kim

somebody that I used to know

Aldo boots, Uniqlo coat, thrifted top, Zara skirt, vintage jewelry

For my birthday, I asked for some bananas insane, but still semi-classy black boots. I fell in love with these ones from Aldo. I like their Theyskens Theory-esque pointy toe, and the wedge makes their 5-inch height manageable for walking. I wore this outfit to go to a diner with my boyfriend in the middle of the day, and because I'm still in Jersey and not back in the city yet, they incited some discouraging looks by people wearing sad blue jeans and white running shoes. So am I ashamed? Abashed? Not even a little.

Some quick, shameless self-promotion: I was mentioned on the Careers in Fashion website as one of the top 100 best fashion blogs! It's such an honor, and these things haven't happened to me often. I've certainly never been mentioned in such good company as The Sartorialist, Into the Gloss, The Stylish Wanderer, etc.

Also, Unestablish has introduced a new line to their website that I'm loving, called Finders Keepers. Because they're coming from down undah, their wares are in the realm of sass&bide, lover, etc. They specialize in rompers, slip dresses, and generally sexy lil' things. Chh-chh-chh-check it out!

weekend wardrobe

vintage blazer, american apparel dress, j. crew sweater, asos hat, romwe tights, doc martens boots

Doing a two for one outfit post here, kids! I had a fantastically spoiled extended birthday weekend in the city with my boyfriend and family, and I wanted to post a couple pictures of what I wore. The first look is what I wore to go to the Whitney with my boyfriend- we loved the Real/Surreal exhibit, as well as the David Smith sculpture installation. We then headed to my favorite LES spot for a late (like 11pm) dinner at Lil' Frankies.

similar to this look: bcbg blazer, rag & bone sweater, reiss hat

c&c california dress, elena solano sweater, urban outfitters scarf

The second outfit is from Sunday, when we headed off into the windy morning to dine on a fantastique birthday brunch at Balthazar in Soho. It's been so freakishly warm these days that coats have been rendered obsolete. Kind of worrying, don't you think? Regardless, I was happy to show off my new patterned Romwe tights and fluffy grey Elena Solano sweater. Happy Monday!! xx

similar to this look: michael kors maxidress, dkny cashmere cardigan, free people scarf

I hear that you like the bad girls honey

nom de plume dress, anthropologie headband

Some quick snaps of my birthday party the other night. I had so much fun! I was freaking out about turning 20, but then I realized that a) there ain't nothing I can do about it, and b) I've acted like I was 20 since I was 4, and c) I'm still going to do all the silly things I've been doing. Like my party, which was held in my boyfriend's basement and was themed Werewolf Bar Mitzvah. Don't ask me why, I just wanna do hoodrat stuff with my friends.

Alternately, I'm going out to a grown-up-ish dinner at Balthazar in Soho tonight. It's one of my fave restaurants. I hope I see an Olsen twin there so I can lick her.

an unestablished new years

Happy New Year, pretty ladies and handsome gents! 2011 was pretty wild for me, from school to relationships to travel, etc. It ended on a surprisingly wonderful note, however, and it's made me newly invigorated about life and all the possibilities that lie ahead. My resolutions are to start running again, finish the novel I've been writing, and maintain straight As in college. And also to do more outfit posts on the blog!I've also recently taken on a new sponsor, UNESTABLISH. Their clothes are fantastic, and they have been so kind as to offer a 10% discount on everything in the site to my readers! Just enter the code 'cagedwonder' at checkout. I'm personally loving that spidery black dress and those gorgeous indigo earrings.

Finally, huge hugs and kisses to YOU, my amazing readers. I've been having the best time blogging these past 2 odd years, and it's all thanks to y'all. To show my appreciation, here is the best video ever.