grey skies

sometimes it's comforting to have an overcast, grey sky day like today in NYC.  it has a calming effect. (unless it happens on vacation, then it's a bit of a bummer, but we're here in real life so let's just stick to the story...) this may or may not be the reason i'm so drawn to grey clothing.  i love it.  it says "comfort" to me.  and you can wear it with pretty much every color under the sun. (or grey sky. haha)

it makes perfect sense then that these looks shown by Stella McCartney and Marc Jacobs bring me to a happy place.  you could stay simple as they were shown on the runway.  you could change up the looks entirely by wearing any one of a whole closet full of different shoes or boots. you could pile on gobs of chunky bracelets.  leopard print, camel or bright colored coat?  hello perfection.  and a handbag to suit whatever mood you may find yourself in that day.  we have ourselves here a lovely grey canvas to go self-expressionistically crazy on!  loves it.

photos:  dan & corina lecca

do (good)-esday

today is world aids day. there are lots of different charities out there that give back - so it's a buffet to choose from. one that's been around for a while and to which i am partial is the Gap's partnership with Product-red. they always have a selection of really cute items that give proceeds to fight aids in Africa. different designers pop in from time to time to do products. this time 'round it's Stella McCartney, who did this tee. (who doesn't want a piece of Stella? you know you do...)

most of the stuff is in the $30 range. and come on now - i think that we can part with $30 on world aids day. there's a whole selection of new t's at the Gap. and if you're cruisin' for something else - there is a whole load of stuff available out there. i've even seen a Product-red netbook. (which, i admit, if i hadn't already got my little nettie, i probably would have purchased).

go on - get your charity on kids! it's do(good)-esday!