pousada vila pitanga

photography by Lucas

Zara fringe dress

Although I should be gearing up today for some exciting Halloween events in NYC, my current state of mind still feels like its on Rio de Janeiro time zone - mainly due to the fact that I now consider that blessed city my home away from home. These shots were taken during our tranquil, 3-day tour through Búzios (a posh resort made famous by the legendary Brigitte Bardot). There's even a monumental statue of the actress erected in her honor. We stayed at the heavenly sweet and rather stylish guest house, Pousada Vila Pitanga - I highly recommend it if you ever plan on taking a holiday there. It was like magically stepping into a feature-story from Elle Decor.

I packed lightly during our stay, yet I wondered if it was even necessary to pack at all, considering that I lived in this Zara dress (which I thankfully spotted on clearance!) throughout our little holiday. I'm not sure what I admire more - it's soft, gently pink hue, wispy fringe tassles or the fact that I'm able to wear it just as it is with some rugged weared-down boots, or paired up with jeans or cut-offs (with a slight tuck in the front for a subtle asymmetrical shape). This little lovely piece can go from frilly and girly to bohemian edgy in three seconds tops!

Happy Halloween everyone!

alexander wang spring summer 2011

Wang seemed to have taken a new approach with the absence of black hues in this collection. There's an evident feeling of optimism and purity lingering amidst these looks, which I admire (and of course, can't wait to get my hands on).

dusk til dawn

photography by Lucas

crochet top - Hippie Fair of Ipanema

Forever 21 headband

Marc Jacobs, H&M, Forever 21 rings

With the fall weather creeping close, I should be prepping for a 'turn of season' apparel revamp, but instead I feel the incessant need to adorn myself with various mixes of mesmerizing crochet. This might be due largely to the fact that I'm still basking in the Brazilian rays here in Rio - and while New York is preparing for the upcoming chillier days ahead, Brazil is getting ready for its summer.  Although my trip is soon drawing to a close, I'm striving to suck up every bit of summer with maxi dresses, platform sandals, twisted bandeau bikinis and the much personally adored crochet, such as this black one. I think it carries with it some favorable elements - from the slouchy, wide neckline that allows one shoulder to peek up, fringed hem and sleeves and black, floral pattern, which hints a certain little dose of innocence with some subtle feeling of darkness.

I can virtually live in crochet. What are some personal clothing items you just cannot live without?

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xx 

Lauren