[inspiration] my birthday thoughts

it’s my birthday, and the start to summer numero dos in new york city. so, like
last year, my plan is to make this blog a bit more of a digi-diary of my summer.
not just of things i do [though that’s included], but mostly of things i see that
inspire me. after 5 hours of exploring the city today, here’s what i have to offer:

long and tousled side braids are personally my favorite, as they keep my hair off my neck in the heat.

perfection.

love love love combat boots with bare legs. especially paired with florals.

[fabulousity] alaia lace front peep toe booties

i love pretty much anything designed by alaia, and these shoes are certainly no exception. they’re sexy but still so mature, and the detail is fabulous. if only the heel was a bit thicker— i’m digging chunky heels. either way, these shoes are rockin’ and i’d gladly frolic around the city in these babies. $1,805 at net-a-porter.