Current Obsession: Lisa Marie Fernandez 'Leigh' Bikini

Oliver Peoples 'Zadie' Sunglasses

I know it's a little late in the summer, but I have finally decided upon my pair of shades for the season (I generally buy two pairs of sunglasses a year - one for summer and one for winter). It's taken me quite a while to find a pair I truly love, and although I have viewed this style (the 'Zadie' from Oliver Peoples) online several times in the past, it never really gelled with me until now. My style is going through such a weird phase - probably because I totally ignored fashion for the past month - but I think these sunglasses will do a terrific job of marrying my previous hard-edged, all-black past with my current predilection toward colorful bohemian fare.

Oliver Peoples 'Zadie' sunglasses, KAIN v-neck tee, J Brand bleached ripped jeans in Zombie wash, Day Birger et Mikkelsen 'Liquid' necklace, Proenza Schouler clutch, Balmain sandals

Jimmy Choo Savannah Fringe Bag

I am aware that I have not posted in ages, and I am also aware that this is a particularly uninspired post. The truth is, I have been having a terribly tough time being "inspired" by fashion as of late. Is anyone else having this problem?? I am usually far less fashion-obsessed in the summer, because I live in the south, and since it gets so unbearably hot here, my primary focus literally HAS to be comfort. This normally translates to, at the highest level, an Antik Batik top, denim shorts, and Havaianas. I had originally planned to live this summer in Alexander Wang and KAIN tees, but after purchasing a gaggle of them, I realized that I am far too lazy to regularly dry clean them (and only a few times have I hand-washed the Wangs) - thus, my laundry hamper is constantly one-quarter full of dirty "luxury" tees. I am ashamed to admit that I have been living my life in a constant rotation of the same GAP blouse in different colors and patterns (it is machine-washable!). However, after over a month of this nonsense, I simply cannot live with myself anymore. I do not care how hot it is, or how particularly unexciting for me the runways were this season, I am going to step it up and get back to my fashion-obsessed roots! Of course, this will be difficult, as after several days of intensive internet hunting, I could only find a single bag that interested me. NO tops, NO dresses, and NO shoes illicited that "I MUST have this" reaction that basically has defined my life since the age of, say 5. I did find a pair of Linda Farrow Luxe lizard-trimmed sunglasses on NAP that I would like to have, but I never purchase "likes," as I know all too well that they soon turn into regrets. Which brings me to the Jimmy Choo Savannah bag in the photo above. It falls into the "like a lot" category, and it is on sale for something like $700 from $1400. I'm no math whiz, but 50% off smells like a good deal. It has so many features that I am looking for in a bag right now: it's a bright color (and purple is my favorite), it has a long shoulder strap that can be worn across the body, and it's a relatively compact size. I have been carrying the black PS1 clutch since I bought it a few months ago, and I am really starting to miss the shoulder strap that I was oh-so looking forward to ridding myself of at the time. Typically, I would never go for a Choo bag, but something about this one just perfectly captures the mood I am in right now - crazy and bright and nouveau-boho. Of course, this in no way will solve my apparel dilemma, but I am hoping that after the purchase of this bag, I will in some way be inspired to step it up with the rest of my ensembles. Even if I don't, I know it still looks cute with everything I already have. **Summoning energy to do laundry**

Ray-Ban aviators, KAIN v-neck tee, Current/Elliott The Roll shorts in High/Low Destroy wash, Balmain sandals, Jimmy Choo Savannah bag

Luxe Lust: Ere Repossi Ring

Oh, what I would do for this ring. Perhaps I can get a plain black gold version for Christmas...

80s Sequin Jacket Look

I am so glad I have already found multiple ways to wear this piece. Here, I pair it with a pair of Nicholas Kirkwood booties that hopefully will be mine very, very soon...

80s sequin jacket from eBay
KAIN tee
Cheap Monday jeans
Day Birger et Mikkelsen 'Liquid' necklace
Pamela Love bear ring
Proenza Schouler clutch
Nicholas Kirkwood booties

New Purchase: Pamela Love Bear Ring

80s Leather Jacket Look 2

80s leather jacket
KAIN jersey tee dress
Day Birger et Mikkelsen 'Liquid' necklace
Robert Lee Morris medium knuckle ring
Proenza Schouler clutch
Falke tights
Pedro Garcia boots