My essentials: Oxford shoes


They say you can judge a man by his shoes, I think that's true. And that's one of the reasons why I try to stick to the classic ones as much as possible, you know.

Especially oxford shoes, they're simply perfect. They're such a classic and timeless piece. I think everyone should own at least two pairs of black oxfords, becuase they can work with almost any outfit (like jeans and a button down shirt, for example).

I can tell you, these ones on the picture have saved me in so many occasions. That's why they're part of my essentials. Yup, I owe them my life, kind of.

So, if you're having second thoughts about which kind of shoe you want to buy, don't think too much about it and just go for some oxfords. Trust me, you won't regret it. Just, remember to choice them wisely and take good care of them*, that way you won't fuck up.

What about you? Do you have a favorite pair of shoes? Tell me about them!
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*I know, I have to buy shoe trees, ugh. Any recommendations?
PS: These are from Zara.
PPS: Yes, I love reading magazines, I splurge on them :(

My own fall lookbook


Ahh lookbooks, I love them with all my heart but, to be honest, I think I've seen loads of them this season. Really, they're kind of everywhere; Pinterest, Tumblr, ugh.

You know that I always like to share my love for a good lookbook or campaign. But you know what? Since I'm a bit tired of the 'lookbook explosion' (can I say that?), I've decided to create my own for this fall. Yup, that's it. Let me explain you...

Sadly it's not an illustrated lookbook, I'd love to do it, but I don't have that much time. So, I decided to explain what I'll actually wear and what I'd love to wear for fall. This was the first thing that came to my mind:

Knitwear:
It's just necessary for the season. And I've developed some kind of obsession towards any kind of knit. Yeah, so this fall it will be knitwear all the way. I have my eyes on this cardigan by Jil Sander.

Jackets:
Maybe a varsity, I'm still looking for the perfect one, it should be black or maybe burgundy, I'll let you know when I find a decent one.

Shirts:
You probably know how much I love plaid. I wear plaid shirts a lot. Especially for fall, for me it's just perfectly fine. And I think plaid shirts look good on almost everyone, that's why they're on my list. Right now I'm loving this one by Gant Rugger.

Pants:
I'm looking for something classic but that fits perfectly at the same time, with a dark shade of grey. Maybe something like this. I've also set my eyes on Acne jeans, they're just perfect.

Shoes:
I'm so into brogues, I'm never satisfied. But when it comes to wearing them, I kind of forget and always put on some sneakers. I don't know about you, but I love being comfortable. Maybe I just need new chucks? Or these ones by Common Projects.

Fragrance:
My favorite fragrance for fall has always been Touch by Burberry. It's sooo good. Strong and fresh, it smells incredible. I don't know why but it reminds me of wood. It's definitely the best.

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So yeah. I think that's it, no coats for me (even when it's fall, the temperature is still hot in this island). I've created my own fall lookbook... or maybe wishlist, I have to say. Well I don't even know, the point is that these are the ideal things for me to wear this fall. I know it's still summer and everything but, fall is around the corner already.

What about you? Do you have a wishlist or maybe your own fall lookbook too? Tell me about it!

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PS: The illustration is inspired by the Tommy Hilfiger Sportswear AW13 lookbook.


3.1 Phillip Lim x Target


Ohh you know, yesterday (like always) I was just surfing the web, and then I found this. Yes, a collaboration between Phillip Lim and Target... when I first saw it, I thought I was dreaming or something.

The truth is, I don't even know what to say about this, except that I LOVE IT. Really!! For me, this is probably one of the best things happening this fall (besides from the fresh weather, yeah).

Ahh, I can't believe it. You know Phillip Lim is alwaaaays great, and this collaboration is just perfect. The simplicity makes it look so relaxed but elegant and the same time. The color palette is just beautiful, perfect for fall. I can't wait for it to come out on Sept. 15

Honestly, I love collaborations and I'm hoping to see more like this one. What do you think? Do you like it?

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PS: These are my 3 favorite images, you can see the entire lookbook here.