look at baby mimi!

ten years ago (!), when i was a little asst. buyer at macy’s gathering priceless career lessons, while simultaneously being bullied by a stunningly insecure vp (!)– i leaned on this space for respite often. i bounced from reflections on an ongoing and ever-evolving love for new york, to musings on new beauty finds, to attempts to ascertain my way as a too-much woman in a not-enough world.

not much has changed in a decade, huh?

one of my all-time favorite series during that time was the wishlist. sitting in my stupid east harlem apt, i would scroll through net-a-porter, crossing fingers and toes for the day when i could afford to actually place an order and receive that glamo(u)rous NAP package.

barely enough money for that extra glass of wine at dinner, but i had my sights set on infinite possibilities.

fast forward to today, and i am writing from the greatest 1920’s cottage ever built, knowing that i have the credit and capital to treat myself to a couple things if i’m feeling so called.

it may seem small– picking out a few dream pieces on an overpriced fashion site. but it’s been my lived experience that as soon as i reach for a belief in more, the universe delivers inch by inch.

in 2024, I’m wanting (clockwise l-r):

• hi, needing these Y Project pink-faded/painted/flocked denim gauchos— i’m not even sure what that description means, but i have already planned multiple outfits with these as the star. i mean, a white tank (no bra, obvi!), gobs of gold jewelry and absurdly high heels. NEED!
• jpg blue roses + stripes is untouchable! throw this on with barely there make-up, no-fuss hair, high heels and perch yourself at a bar. then just wait for the drinks and compliments to come hurtling your way!
• MAMS– mules are my savior! that’s the first nonsense acronym in a while, so growth. i would wear these with everything, both on this wishlist and in my current closet.
• i love that this mini balenciaga drawstring duffle is both parts luxe and laidback. it’s so great styled as is with an oversized sweatshirt, but would do equally well in full evening. knowing my chaotic self, i would likely end up filling it with all kinds of utilitarian crap and putting it to daily use.
• that pucci playsuit is the playsuit of my dreams! doesn’t everyone have one of those?! it’s giving me straight from JFK to Malpensa, right in time for apertivo and a 10 pm dinner. i would pair it with black kitten heels and a caped leather jacket, so the off-the-shoulder could still shine! imagine a glossy red lip and high ponytail. perfetto!
• who better to design an impeccable slip dress than mrs. vic beckham herself? this pistachio delight needs nothing more than a great shoe and a sparkly necklace. reading meg strachan’s substack has brought me back around to dorsey, so i would go with the moss and these shoes.

thank you to that 20-something girl who never gave up on her wishes. i am grateful for her bravery, her audacity and her commitment to seeing far beyond the present moment. Xx