Je m'amuse

[...] December on St Thomas means Vegas Night! This is an annual fundraiser that supports one of the local private schools. [...]

[...] After a rough Friday a couple weeks ago, Seth and I decided to pretend we were leaving St Thomas forever and took the ferry over to St John for dinner. (Don't act like none of you other St. [...]

[...] wear it without it swallowing me whole and dragging the ground as I walked. Enter Brooks, a St Thomas friend and tailor that Seth uses to hem his pants and sew buttons onto his tux. (He believes [...]

[...] for the loooong (island speak for "20 minute") drive out to the west side of the St Thomas for the Cultural Fair and Farmers Market in Bordeaux. The Bordeaux Farmers Market isn't your [...]

[...] her shirt, but I'm going pretty nuts for it. Sequin Top, St Thomas Humane Society Boutique; Cargo Skinnies, Free People (via Twice); Sunglasses, Gucci (old); Clutch, my grandmother's; Rafia Heels, [...]

[...] times. What's a girl to do? This: sweater, H&M (oooold, like London two years ago old); cargo skinnies, Free People (via Twice, similar here); sunglasses, Ray Ban; bag, BCBG (old); jelly shoes, [...]

[...] to dig a hole and bury them in a shoe box.) lace tee, Urban Outfitters (old, similar here); cargo skinnies, Free People (via Twice); bag, BCBG (old); shoes,  Nine West (ancient); necklace, vintage; [...]

[...] never guessed any of them were previously owned before they came to live with me. Jeans and cargo skinnies, all from Twice: Increasing my love even more, Twice only resells brand name items which [...]

[...] Awhile back I read a about potato pizza out on the interwebs. I'm one of those people that accepts almost anything on flat bread and [...]

[...] : shirt, Brooks Brothers (old, similar here); jeans, Guess (old, La Luna clothing swap); coat, Max Mara (from here); shoes, Bruno Magli; bag, BCBG (old); scarf (stolen from Seth); hat, gift from [...]

[...] in Boston last May. (The earrings are from a vintage store in Savannah where I also scored a Max Mara plaid blazer.) We went to the SoWa Market again this visit and I even revisited my favorite [...]

[...] asked me if he could buy me any one thing in the world, what would I ask for. And I answered a Max Mara cashmere coat. Because I find them beautiful. And useful. And something I can pass on to [...]

[...] ." sweater, EcoSkin; puffy vest, Land's End (old, similar here); jeans, Guess (from La Luna clothing swap); hat, gift from friend; shoes, Bruno Magli (from St Thomas Humane Society Boutique); [...]

[...] Brooks Brothers (similar on sale); skirt, Express (old); shoes, J.Crew (found brand new at La Luna clothing swap); bag, BCBG (old); earrings, vintage; neacklace, vintage Napier; sunglasses, RayBan; [...]

[...] before and after below: shirt, Brooks Brothers (old, similar here); jeans, Guess (old, La Luna clothing swap); coat, Max Mara (from here); shoes, Bruno Magli; bag, BCBG (old); scarf (stolen from Seth) [...]

[...] -bans) and got an outfit that made me feel like a happy New England me. fishermans sweater, J.Crew Crewcuts; puffy vest, Land's End (old, similar here); tie-dye jeans, Current/Elliot (via Twice); hat, [...]

[...] , Brooks Brothers (old, similar here, wear it forever!); sweatshirt inspired sweater, J.Crew Crewcuts (currently on sale!); pants, Gap (old, similar here); scarf, Target (old); beret, old; [...]

[...] floral pattern here); necklace, artisan (from Peabody/Essex Museum) cotton/cashmere sweater, J.Crew Crewcuts; jeans, Current/Elliott (same as above); shoes, (same as above); bag, BCBG (old); necklace, [...]

[...] in their Tommy Bahamas shirts and Rainbows because they're on vacation. So I can wear my skinny cargos if I want to. The scenery at the Ritz is so beautiful. It's not everyday that I get a view [...]

[...] fast helps me dress and and go on mornings that I'm not feeling jeans or tailored pants. My skinny cargos have been a go-to jeans alternative lately. I've also got a pair of grey tie-dye jeans that I' [...]

[...] fishermans sweater, J.Crew Crewcuts; puffy vest, Land's End (old, similar here); tie-dye jeans, Current/Elliot (via Twice); hat, old; shoes, Vince Camuto (free at clothing swap); bag, BCBG ( [...]

[...] won't even last through the year without fading, pilling, or unraveling. Two pairs of Current/Elliott jeans and my Free People skinny cargos have come to me from Twice. Two out of the three pairs [...]

[...] in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. When water is boiling, turn off heat and add the sorrel petals. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Taste and if drink is too weak, bring water to boil again, [...]