2 SHORTS + SWEATER COMBOS

Ph. McArthur Joseph // cardigan J.Crew (similar) // t-shirt AllSaints (similar) // shorts 3.1 Phillip Lim // glasses Warby Parker // beanie Topman (similar)

Because time is running out to show off the #otterluvr physique you climbed so many stairs while clenching your asscheeks to get. Wait, who did what now? I wore shorts with a sweater, two times over, and it was so fan-f*cking-tastic I took pictures to prove it...that's what happened. In outfit 1, above, I'm the epitome of "barista chic." If you're one of the 7.5 people who follow me on Twitter you'll maybe be familiar with my ongoing (secret) love affair with Mud Truck Guy. He's so cute I could throw up all over myself. No but like, seriously.

Anyway, he looks like a Scott or maybe a Kevin and he wears shit like this and it's adorable. The hole-y cardigan is a definite essential, but Mud Truck Guy probably wouldn't know Phillip Lim if I smacked him in the back of the head with a 31 Hour manpurse and dragged him back to my cave of sex. Which I don't have, so...no harm no foul.

Ph. John Kim // jacket Levi's (similar) // jumper Urban Outfitters (similar) // shorts vintage // bag Flux Productions // bracelet Stephen Einhorn // glasses Warby Parker

Outfit 2 is great for students. It says, "Hey guys! I'm #booksmart! Look at all these books I'm posing with! See? Literacy!" I actually wore this exact outfit two whole years ago, back when I very first started this blog. Isn't that crazy? God, I was such a basic bitch back then...which look do you prefer?

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THE PERFECT TEES

I've been wanting to put something like this together for awhile now, so hopefully y'all like it! I asked Keith to do some modeling for me because I've become obsessed with OAK's t-shirts and felt like they deserved a post. Shopping for something so basic can be a bitch sometimes, especially when you're picky...

"I want something that's like, basic...but with less basic detailing."
"Hmm...could you elaborate?"
"I want like, a basic tee...that's also a cape...let."
"I think we have-"
"But not like, an obvious capelet."

The search can be messy and I'll admit it took me a span of several months to decide exactly which t-shirts were absolutely most perfectest. I finally did, though, so clap for me! OAK's plain tees are everything I could ever want from a wardrobe staple: thoughtfully detailed, artfully proportioned and subtly sexy. They're sophisticated enough to be worn sans layers without looking slummy and versatile enough to be traveling-pantsed with your girlfriends. The line is comprised of several unique styles, all of them available in a range of deliciously muted earth tones. Plus, they're made in the USA! For this shoot, I wanted to capture the qualities that make these shirts an elevated basic. Inspired by the portrait work of Georgie Wileman and Bertil Nilsson, I told Keith not to pose, but to keep moving, as if he were dancing. Once we got our bearings in Ari's apartment-cum-studio-for-the-day I think we hit a stride and got some nice shots. Let me know your thoughts!

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STEPHEN EINHORN

British jewelry designer Stephen Einhorn's work has graced the cover of Ponystep magazine and the pages of British Elle. He designed the jewelry for Florabotanica frontwoman Kristen Stewart's epic, Snow White & The Huntsman, and has had his pieces featured on HBO's True Blood. Needless to say, you can imagine my surprise and delight when the company was in touch to share their product with little ol' me.

The jewelry is produced entirely in workshops in London where, "everybody makes tea for everybody else" - from the designer to the apprentice. The company is committed to reducing their carbon footprint and using recycled metals, such as the sterling silver from which my knife-edge medium bracelet is made. Speaking of which, look at how pretty this bracelet is! I'm in love with it. It's like Tiffany's for boys and fills a gap in my jewelry collection - or, really, just sort of lords over it with its ice-queen realness. You can check out some of my other favorite pieces including this bull ring and the beautifully detailed golden bones ring at Einhorn's online store.

Photos Pete Oliviëra. Shot at one of my favorite Brooklyn coffee/lunch spots, Dépanneur. See some of my other jewelry posts here and here.