Cold Snap

Just when I think Spring is here, and warm temps could be relied upon: Snap, the wind whipped up and the mercury plummeted. I had bought this Boho paisley tunic to wear with sandals, and hoped to wear it on a beach, or on my way to one. Instead...

I layered it under a furry red vest and zipped on retro looking suede boots. It was still lovely out, and I had things to do. I should know by now NOT to to rely on the weather! I added a hat when the wind was at its most menacing.

Still I had to hold onto it!

I was challenged to make this summer look work for a cooler day. I will wear this next on a warmer day, or better yet, give it to my daughter! It will look better on her, and she has an Island trip coming up! Sandy toes will be the only accessory needed next time!

Outfit details: Paisley tunic via De Janerio on Lexington. Furry red vest, (Lined in tangerine satin!) from Workshop Leather, 107 East 59th St. NY, NY. Druzy and studded necklace / statement ring via KC Signatures.com . Patchwork bag via LVIS In East Hampton. Suede boots with buckles by Opulent, via Poshmark. Nails by Butter London, color Toff, via Nordtrom.com.

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Happy Monday Loves; May the week bring sunshine, and fly by!

XX, Elle @theellediariesnyc

Spring is the BOMB !

The snow is behind us and I am happy to the core , that spring is truly here. Still, cool mornings and evenings, require some layering, and isn't that what we fashionistas do best? I will start with some 3 season standards: Pleather or leather culottes, leather bomber, striped tee, messenger bag.

My perforated shoes are the giveaway that the warm temps are truly here. Despite the platform sandals, and the fact that I am standing on a bench, I am still standing on tip-toes! ( I am not in denial about my teeny tiny size, she says, lacking any conviction what-so-ever)!

And yes, I am standing in a bus stop where well mannered people sit and stare at their I phones. Did I use some anti-bacterial wipes to clean ,where my feet have been, after the shoot? Well that is for me to know, and you to ponder.

This particular day I had been a bit uptown, and then later, to the Upper East Side. Are you my Uber, I think? How many darn black suburbans are there In Manhattan, I wonder. Alot. So so many! A UUGE number. I know because I am expert, and therefore do not have to consult any other experts, because the number is (H) UGE. ( sorry, too much TV)

A glimpse of my light-weight, height enhancers! ( some call them shoes) Love the studs. A rare shot when someone is not in my space. Normally legions of passerbys are joining me in my photos. But my photographer is patient! Thanks Geraldo!

It is bright, so I added my old reliables. ( by that I mean my vintage Gucci sunnies, what did you think I was referring to?) My leather bomber jacket is off, I mean business now. The serious and happy business of Spring.

See my stripes! Spring!

See my smile. Spring!

I look a bit stiff, like a mannequin in a senior citizens shop, ( does AARP do retail?) tilted a bit by an addled shopper. Okay, I will hop back down to the street now. I have had enough fun for now.

My bomber is back on, but my scarf, so neatly tied in a bow, is now askew. That is okay, I like how it looks in the breeze. Spring is all about the breezes, and not caring if your perfectly tied bow becomes un-knotted, right? ( I think that is right, but maybe there is a panel of experts I should consult, maybe there is a recent poll...)

Now the shopping bag rests. ( I have a thing for Lavender and purple Bergdorf's bags) I know you want to know what is inside. And you will. Soon, after the caucus meets, and I get a expert opinion on when is the best time to announce such matters of such weight and import.

For those of you not following the US political circus, I apologize about my thinly veiled attempts at snark. Call it a coping mechanism.

Outfit details- Pleather culottes Zara, striped tee from CrewCuts. circa 2011, if memory serves. Vintage Gucci sunnies can be found on Ebay. You can refer back to this post for the link on the shoes. The paisley scarf was a gift from a friend. The leather bomber is by Knoles and Carter, also older. See the links below for additional shopping ideas.

You can take this look into summer by choosing culottes in cotton, and later to shorts. Swap the silk scarf for a cotton bandana. Keep the stripes though, it is not summer with out them!

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XX, Elle @theellediariesnyc

Hush ** Blush

There are days when the loudest sound we will hear is a whisper, the brightest color we can manage is a soft muted blush. When we dress, we choose loose, soft, and indulgent. I was in such a state last week.

My curls. tight last night and full of bounce, wandered down my back in loose waves. I let it be. I chose kitten heels with quiet soles, and waves of gray sequins that remind me of the sunset at night, when the moon is full.

It was cold, harsh and windy outside. I stayed indoors, depriving myself of the rush of adrenaline that hits me when I step into the city streets. I did not need that today. Today will be quiet, reflective. Shhh. Hush.

My loose dress and blush shawl look like lingerie worn inside. It is not. So much of what we infer is contextual, no? The workmanship and soft burnout velvet is soft of my skin. If this were a dropped waist silhouette, you would see something like this on Downton Abbey.

I will only read my sweetest book. It is a book of photos taken by my daughter, when she traveled abroad a few years back. Her inscription to me, was so thoughtful, so dear, I can not tell it here. I do not trust it's sweetness will translate intact and whole, to this page.

I will put my things down for a bit.

And when I stand again, I shall listen with only one ear; the one that works and brings me sound. I won't begrudge my condition, I will only feel gratitude that I can hear the sound of laughter and conversation. The annoying sound of traffic is hushed by half. No I will not make less, or more, of hearing only half.

The day will stay quiet. hush..

Photos by Geraldo Vitale and hair by my friend Shelly.

Outift details: Dress and Shawl from H&M ( believe it or not, and on sale!)

Happy Monday Loves; May the week bring sunshine, and fly by!

XX, Elle @theellediariesnyc

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XX, Elle @theellediariesnyc

I will put my things down for a bit.

The day will stay quiet. hush..

Have a wonderful week! XX, Elle