Sorry for going dark on you all — I was in VEGAS. For my bestie’s bacheroo. And it was awesome. To begin: the entire city feels like an elaborate ploy to make you spend money. They should pretty much forgo all pretenses and have you dump out all the $$ in your wallet and checking account upon arrival and then distribute the costs evenly between all purveyors in the city, because you will probably end up shelling it all out anyway, and on random things like cups that change color depending on your beverage’s temperature. The sidewalks spit you out into high-end malls (“Well, I might as well just pop into this Balenciaga store since I’m already here…”); there are mixed drink stands everywhere and no open-container laws, meaning lots of booze-fueled decisions are made; the lights tend to be dimmed, likely to disguise the filth and griminess of your surroundings and to somehow make you feel glamorous and mysterious. {I did. I felt like Fergie’s “Glamorous” was playing in the background every time I walked through a casino with my hair flowing in the “wind” — the casinos pump in fresh oxygen to keep people awake and to therefore encourage more gambling.} Somehow we ended up taking limos around town — we were sort of corralled into separate lines while waiting for cabs and would then find ourselves in the backseat of a stretch, saying: “Oh, OK, this is happening.” Hilarious. And did I mention the people watching?! What.the.flip. Where are these people from?! I swear that all the sketchballs in the universe congregate in Vegas on the weekends and moonlight as either club promoters or lurk-in-the-cornerers. BUT for all that badmouthing, the bachelorette was just as I’d hoped: full of laughter and adventure. The perfect way to see my little bestie off to wedded bliss!
And now, to do a complete about-face, let’s turn to a fashion trend I’m digging right now: geometric shapes. Yes. It’s here, and it’s going to rock your world. (? You’ll have to excuse any over the top statements I make for the next week or so — I blame Vegas.) The focus of my obsession with this trend? This amazing suede clutch ($89, ASOS). Yes. I need this.
I’d wear it with a huge statement necklace (O.M.G — Etro, $1,895, Net-A-Porter) and a simple black tee dress ($150, John Lewis) —
I’d finish with those glossy gold Michael Kors sandals I’ve already featured (I die — $595, Neiman Marcus):
Or, take your pick of any of these eye-catching accessories — perhaps a pair of Piet Mondrian-style tootsie ($1,161, Luisa Via Roma)?
Or this geometric-patterned clutchski ($35, ASOS)?
Make a statement with these zig-zagged print platforms (WOW. — Vionnet, $795, Net-A-Porter) and a textured clutch ($168, TheOutnet):
Alternately, how about this artful DKNY number ($445, Stylebop) with this deco-style necklace (Fiona Paxton, $297, Revolve)?
I’d finish with sculpted black suede sandals ($382, Boutique1) and the good ol J. Crew Edie ($238, J. Crew):
Check out this blouse ($225, Marni), a structured necklace ($25, NastyGal), and some skinnies —
— perfect with these suede shoes ($1,150, Intermix) and a structured tote (3.1 Phillip Lim, $875, Shopbop):
For more high-voltage color options, check out this funky, structured necklace (Shourouk, $890, Beklina) —
Finally, how to die is this geometric shift dress (10 Crosby by Derek Lam, $325, Shopbop) with this House of Harlow necklace (I own this and LOVE it — $75, Nordstrom):
Kind of perfect with these chunky Barbara Bui beauties ($885, Ssense) and the Alexander Wang Rocco ($875, Shopbop):
Or — and I know we’re still a long ways from bikini season — test the look in swimwear form with this Agent Provacateur two-piece ($220 for top, $170 for bottom — Net-A-Porter):
Can’t get enough of these color-blocked/geometric styles? Check out Mara Hoffmann. Her collection is right on point!