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Theysken's Theory "Borbo Islands Blouse" - $460 at ShopBop
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T By Alexander Wang "Heather Midnight Skirt" - $120 at Hampden Clothing
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Jeffrey Campbell "K-2" Boot - $144 at Oak
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ManiaMania "Immortals" Cuff - $420 at ManiaMania
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Thank God pencils are made of lead any more. What a terrible notion! But we didn't know any better. How many things in our lives at this very instant that are modern day equivalents of the lead pencil? And, what do you guess they are? I could immediately wager that Diet Coke might be one. So I drink Coke Zero. Which is probably one also. But I drink it anyways. Because I like it. Though, maybe Coke Zero is the graphite to Diet Coke's lead? I think that might be the conclusion that I would like to draw.

This Theory top is so necessary I hardly need mention it. It could be worn in so many different ways beyond the look here. It would look especially good with boyfriend jeans and pumps. Or black leather shorts! But here, the blue pencil skirt plays nicely off of the interesting pattern in the shirt. Plus, I have this skirt in black and can vouch for its wonder. Great with a plain white top and Converse or just as seen here. And the shoes - I have had a major crush on these shoes for a while now. They are a permanent tab at the top of my Firefox window and I need to look at them every now and then for a perfumed breath to the soul. Why don't I own them yet? What about this cuff?! It should be on everyone's wrist.

Do you have a lead? Or a graphite??

Until next time,
The Gatherer

Fire Within

Brachfeld Parlaghy "Carla" Tote - $900 at Ssense
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A new form of necessary has entered my life and it comes in the form of this bag. I am not quite sure how it is I have existed without this, but now I won't be able to fall asleep tonight. A color so brilliant, a style that is rugged, rough, refined, street and luxury all at the same time, and the finishing touch that is always a cupid's arrow through my heart - black hardware. Why do they even finish bags in any other way but as with sinful delight?

I don't remember praying, but it seems my prayers have been answered.

Until next time,
The Gatherer

Sickness

Alexander Wang "Aviator Tail Coat" - $1,995 at Forward
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Rag & Bone Confetti Sweater - $195 at Les Nouvelles
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One Teaspoon "Yoko's" Shorts - AU $350 at One Teaspoon
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Alexander Wang "Luca" Boot - $625 at Barneys
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Michael Spirito "Pave Snake Ring" - $380 at Taigan
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Sick. Ill.
Sick. Sweet.
Sick. Gross.

If ever I, or any other human being on the planet needed the sickest jacket ever, this Alexander Wang piece would be the one. The back goes lower than the front, there is a faux fur collar, zippers slash their way across the abdomen, as does a heft buckle, and multiples hues happily coexist stitched side by side with one another - these are the ingredients for a recipe of splendor. Exhalation. Adoration. The supreme example of sickness. What to pair with perfection? The beauty of it is that most anything will do, from raged jeans to a black sheath dress. Somewhere in between, the look of a rust-colored suede short is delightful. Simplify it with heather on top. Adorn with boots tough enough to partner compatibly with the jacket and a ring that is both sweet and vicious for a total look that could by some be called transcendent.

Sick. Sick. Sick.

Until next time,
The Gatherer

Heart, Blood, Love

Dolce Vita "Rosetta" Pumps - $165 at Revolve
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If I wear my heart on my sleeve
And it never bleeds,
But beats crimson as strong as passion
In irregular fashion,
Is my fate in Eden's realm?
Or is it forever manning a stormy helm?

Do you love these shoes the way I do? I bought them last week and was dying inside until they arrived. I wore them out to dinner on Saturday night, once they were finally delivered, and they are the sexiest things on the planet.

Until next time,
The Gatherer