Like This, Like That

I don’t get over to the West Village as often as I’d like, so when I have the chance to, I really milk it. (You’ve heard of it, it’s where Carrie Bradshaw lives in SATC!)

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Despite the celeb-heavy demographic and heightened weekend foot-traffic (guilty East Sider here), West Village manages to preserve its picturesque charm and low-key vibe that sets it apart from other hustle-and-bustle Manhattan destinations.

One particularly overcast day last weekend (when the humidity didn’t yet render me useless), I ventured over in search of a new caffeine fix and to admire the brownstones and storefronts. I stumbled across a street fair, where I happily made this purchase.

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Now, the outfit: I’ve read the French term commi ci comme ça can be interpreted a few ways in English, but most literally as “like this, like that.” To me, this simply translates as “it is what it is,” which is a phrase I use often as a personal reminder to live simply and (over)think lightly.

Needless to say, when I found this ASOS tee for $15, it was a no brainer. And simple for this girl apparently equates to a hot pink maxi and four-inch strappy sandals. What can I say?

zara, summer, strappy, sandals, best*Wearing: ASOS t-shirt, Plastic Island maxi skirt via Collective Habit (also styled here),
Zara sandals, Halston clutch, Chanel sunglasses

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Photography by Lydia Hudgens

18 comments

  1. Love love LOVE that skirt!! When you posted it last year I spent an hour or so on the Internet trying to track one down in my size to no avail, haha. Also a sucker for printed tess, especially in French! You have the translation down perfectly :)

  2. Hallie you look so awesome! Loving the graphic tee and maxi skirt! You have given me some definite inspiration this morning.
    Glad you had fun in West Village!

    xo,
    Danielle
    http://www.envisionpretty.com

  3. Those shoes are amazing — but HOW ON EARTH do you walk all around the city in them?! If I lived in a city I wouldn’t want to, but would totally wind up being that person with a pair of walkable shoes in my purse at all times. Apparently my feet are wimps.
    -Kodi

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