Jesus, Is That You? Holiday Gift Giving 4 Commoners

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THIS, is what being festive looks like. NIPS and Lights. 

How Could Anyone Say No to This ?

It’s almost surreal how quickly the holiDAZE go from Thanksgiving to Christmas, from stuffing our faces to now needing to scramble and find gifts for everyone you like, and some people you don’t’. Over this last holiday weekend, I was watching Saturday Night Live, and Chris Rock made it all very clear. It is a bit, well, selfish, making Jesus’s birthday a gift giving occasion for us commoners, for those of us who are not Jesus, so, EVERYONE. For all of you who know me, and for those of you who don’t, I am spiritual, not religious, (queue snickering or general bullshit- o- meter), but seriously churches scare me, and I don’t like cults. I like to think of myself as a powerful being full of energy and light, and I pray about that sometimes, (either that or its exact bumper sticker we had on the Subaru growing up, that we found at the local health food store where we went to buy granola and other hippie essentials ;0). We have since graduated to British engineering, (thank god), but the mint green Subaru holds a special place in my soul maybe even as a messiah.  So looking into this Christmas to come, let’s talk gifts. 

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On a serious note, it is really hard shopping for people. So I thought about gifts or things I have that I love and use everyday, to better help! Heres a list of my favorite items that a girl like me would be happy to see under the tree! xxx C 

#1. The Bag of a Lifetime; Proenza PS1

#2. Instax 90 Instant Camera 

#3. CatBird Stacked Ring Hand 

#5. Her Very Own Tarot Deck 

#7. Subscription to PORTER 

#9. Franks Coffee Scrub 

#4. Gypsy Water 

#6. A Vespa (because well DUH.)

#8. Charlotte Olympia Kitty Slippers 

#10!!! Laduree Lunch Date 

Bananas Is Just That; Bananas

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Richard the owner of Bananas 

My Perfect $15 outfit 

Vintage Pins I use to add a little sparkle to my fav bag! 

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Since I was about 3 years old I have been coming to Bananas, sifting through the glittery gowns, perfect hats, and rows on rows of denim.  It’s funny, because as my life in fashion has evolved from a 3 year old fantasy, to now a fashion week prep reality, Bananas has grown with me, and remains the best place to go treasure hunting. Richard, the owner, pays special attention to detail, and its obvious from the leopard print dressing rooms, to the actual pictures of his great grand parents hanging on the walls. There are glass cabinets filled with pins and jewelry, baskets of fur, and boxes of colorful silk scarfs, it’s honestly a dream world. Every time I head to Gloucester, I make special time to go to Bananas. This time, I found what I like to call the perfect $15 dollar outfit. A real leather pencil skirt, and a black cashmere turtleneck, I was a very happy girl. If you ever find yourself on the North Shore, you would be making a mistake not to head to this little piece of heaven. Check out Insta for more BTS pics of the look I bought !  

 Bananas Located @ 78 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
(978) 283-8806

Xxx C 

Cast Iron Cooking Gets Girls Boyfriends

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Fancy Toast 

2 Eggs, 1 Cup of Spinich, 3 Cherrie Tomatos, 2 Slices of Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, 2 Slices of Rye Bead, pinch of spicy salt, pinch of pepper! ... YUM

My mother is a huge fan of cast iron cooking, and over the years has collected quite a few beautiful pans that are so special to our family. When I first moved to my old studio in Chelsea, and started dating my current serious boyfriend, I remember cooking for him in one of my moms tiny cast iron pans that she had gifted to me in the move. We did not know each other very well at that point, and I remember him saying, "thats a nice egg pan you got there, cast iron, fancy pan, I like that." It was weird. As our relationship unfolded, he told me stories of his mom only cooking in cast iron as well, and him being secretly impressed that i had know about the magic cooking tool. So todays Air is fancy toast cast iron style, and the happiness of home. 

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On Another Note: ME for Teen Vogue rocking my natural hair high pony! 

Fashion has not always accepted the natural hair thing. NOW however, with babes such as Kilo Kish and Julia Sarr always rocking their natural looks, the afro is in, and I'm loving it! Heres me for a Teen Vogue hair special shot by Melodie Jeng ! Thanks All xxx C

Julia 

Kilo

My Secret Product 4 Twisting Perfection 

Buy here! This has Saved my hair and makes the cutest kinks! 

Homeward Bound

The Style | Thanksgiving Packing 

My Calvins Bralette,Proenza PS1, Instax90 Camera, Acne Pop jeans, Pablo Neruda Love Sonets, CatBird solid perfume in Tarot Deck <3  

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In true holiday fashion, there can be no lack of obstacles on the way to you're final place of celebration. So this year, I'm sporting my fav Acne POP jeans, and a fever of 101. I will not let my current health situation stop me from topping my eating record of last year. I do it in waves, ya see. The first plate is eaten almost in one gulp quickly after Nana says, "blessings on the meal." From there I go take a nap, then come back for  seconds while most are still scraping the lasts off their first servings. This is how Thanksgiving should be done. Tuesday A.M. Ill be the girl on the 8am Acella, wrapped in vintage black rabbit fur, sunnies on, hiding my bright red noise from the world. Here are a few of my favorite things Ill be bringing with me. Thanksgiving style should be effortless and cozy, and accommodating for to much food and wine. xxx C

ThanksGiving Outfit Inspo / The Ultimate in Pajama Dressing 

This is my most favorite outfit I have ever in life seen. Im still dying inside. 

Hump Day

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Best friend en rt. to hang for the weekend, bag of my dreams, and over all gratitude for my life. This outfit is especially special because my BFF Kerrin and I closet raid each other, the pieces are more meaningful when you trade and share with ladies you love! <3 

Details: Dress Philosophy Di Alberta Ferretti, Shoes Isabel Marant, Leather vintage Harley Davison, Bag Proenza, Rings CatBird 

If You Had 2 Pick 3, What Would They Be?

YES, the picture only has 19 likes, BUT... THE BEST comment. (breathe, claire breath.) 

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I recently finished How to be Parisian Wherever You Are. Aside from losing my mind on the train after their Instagram handler commented on the AMAZING picture I posted of my copy of the book, I actually learned a few things. Firstly I have always known I’m different, but what I did not know, is I’m French. It’s clear to me after reading this book that my parents have lied to me. Lipstick to the grocery store on Sundays, obsessing on EBay waiting for that one investment piece to bid on, boyfriend new boyfriend, generally not making sense and not caring to at all, this book was amazing. So I decided to take matters into my own hands regarding my face. Its important, when being French, to look like you did not try, ESP while buying baguette. No Kim K contouring, not lashes, it’s about BB Cream and a lip you like.  So here are my beauty picks, keeping it simple like the Parisian I am… 

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Nars lip in Heat Wave, Nail in The Lady is a Tramp, YSL 5.5 

I approached the Sephora check out line with the intention to return the YSL mens scent I bought in my attempt to be a tomboy last week, not because my friend referred to it as, " Sheer department store," while the boyfriend described it as, "having a bite at the end,"but because I hated it ;)...  The sales clerk quickly high-fived me as I told her I wanted to return it. She then proceeded to say, "girllllll we ALL have boy problems." I had two choices, 1, tell her I've never been happier in a relationship and that this was just a result of my fashion flippancy and attempt to be different, or 2, play into it. "I know, I hate men, I'm returning his sh*t after our last fight," I said. Long story short, were friends now, and go pick up what I got while, "returning his sh*t." 

xxx