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Apolis Activism’s Market Bag is produced by Bangladesh based non-profit Saidpur Enterprise. Handcrafted by women artisans from locally grown jute and vegetable tanned leather, the bags are finished with a waterproof lining and priced under $60.

|| Learn more at Apolis Activism ||

Get strapped in with peep-toe booties: 1. Loeffler Randall’s Parker is a lovely cone-heeled sandal-bootie [$675] // 2. Hamish peep-toe, Nine West [on sale $50].

Either/Or: 1. The $$$$ option, Pierre Hardy’s black leather, buckled platform pump with lovely hidden platform. Visit Pierre Hardy for store listing // 2. For a $$ choice, platform pump with elastic strap, Aldo Shoes.

While the lack of real summer is not just a rumor San Franciscans spread to keep away the tourists, I still find it challenging to dress for warmer days. This year, I just want to stick to sandy tones. Built around white basics, I can throw on a black sweater, scarves and layers when need be. I’m looking forward to easy, fuss-free dressing.

1. I lived in this James Perse shirtdress while I was in Cabo a few weeks ago. It’s the perfect beach cover-up that transforms easily to a no-brainer city dress when belted // 2. I own a few Azaara bracelets and would really like a bone version for the coming months. I’m considering making myself one from vintage beads // 3. Sandy-colored wedges for work and beyond. Surface to Air suede wedges // 4. I recently stole my husband’s old beat-up brown leather belt, which I knot at waist or wear buckled low on my hips. Pictured here is a men’s belt from JCrew // 5. I love my black thread and silver Alyssa Norton bracelet. I want a gold metal and sunny-toned one to wear this summer. Available at La Garçonne // 6. No-frills white dress, Asos. I ordered this months ago and I’m looking forward to getting a lot of use out of it // 7. A Peace Treaty hand-embroidered cotton scarf // 8. Two-toned brogues for those days I might prefer a flat. These are from Madewell.

The perfect summer sandal.

Or, they would be perfect — if only my size wasn’t sold out. By Malene Birger, at Net-a-porter.

I’m obsessed with finding THE perfect beach bag. Currently, I’m loving these hand woven striped totes. The tote is a result of a collaboration between catsudio and Sabala, a non profit society in Southern India. Sabala aids widows and economically challenged women in India by providing them the opportunity to learn skills and translate those into activities that generate income. The tote is available in both red and blue stripes at Calypso.

Olivier Theyskens x Theory. A capsule collection for Theory marks Olivier Theyskens’ return to fashion. [ WWD ]

Creative Director Announced at Alexander McQueen. Sarah Burton, former head of women’s design at McQueen, is appointed the label’s creative director. [ Fashionologie ]

Madewell, JCrew’s little sister, is online. Madewell launches online shop. [ Refinery 29 ]

Today I’m wearing a pair of dark brown All Black cut out wedges. I love them. They’re ridiculously comfortable, I could run a marathon in them. Well, not really, but the shoe really can’t be blamed. They have just the right amount of something-something attitude I appreciate. The perfect in-between season shoe and they go with just about everything — skinny or slouchy jeans, shorts, skirts… everything. When I bought them months ago, I really wanted them in black. Alas, they weren’t available. Today I was thinking to myself once again how perfect they would be in black. How I NEED them in black.
|| All Black’s Wild Kid Wedge, available at Oak. I love Oak. Love. Endless yay! ||

ETA: Oh, and check it. Under $200. Can’t get better.

Weekends have found me running around on my grey Chucks with my little marine blue Bensimon Tennis Elastique. Once only available in France, they’re now in the USA. Also available online at Habitat Shoes.

|| Bensimon ||

Alkemie is a collaboration between the husband and wife design studio of Ashley Lowengrub and Dara Gerson. Much of Alkemie’s pieces are drawn from nature and have a spiritual, talisman appeal. Forged from 100% reclaimed metals, the line is available at Econscious Market, where 10% of each purchase benefits a Non Profit of your choice.

1. Seagull necklace // 2. Charm and chain necklace // 3. Sting ray cuff. I’ve loved manta rays since encountering them while scuba diving a few years ago, there was a particular incident that I’ll never forget. I own both the cuff and Manta ray ring // 4. Antique lace cuff. These remind me of the Aurelie Biderman cuffs I was lusting after last year, for a guilt-free price // 5. African link, tooth and bird necklace // 6. Skull and claw rosary.