yesterday evening as i rode the train home from work, i was wandering through shuffle mode on my ipod. after being mildly embarrassed at an immasculating smattering of miley cyrus, the glee cast and lady gaga i was relieved to hear deathcab for cutie’s cover of earth angel (the classic by frankie valli and the four seasons). it was perfect for unwinding after a hectic day at work. i immediately started to think of what the earth angel might look like today. sure, back in the day she probably looked something like barbara ann but now she’d be much different. i’d imagine earth angels would be those girls that just throw a bunch of crap on but somehow look so put together, but so unpretencious. then when you finally bump into them you’re like oh shit, earth angel. picture the setting-drinking a beer at a bar after work by yourself and then earth angel walks in probably waiting for others and just sort of walks on by, but you’re starstruck… awesome.
1: earth angel on the street: romper situation by rachel comey, shirt by balmain, shoes by stella mccartney
2: earth angel is going to a party: jacket by balmain, dress by halston, shoes by jonathan saunders
3: earth angel needs groceries: dress and bag by isabel marant, shoes and socks by rag and bone
continuing on my shoe rampage today, i present my new ‘old standbys’ by rachel comey. every winter i save and make a good investment on a pair of boots. a good and solid pair is essential to last through the elements. additionally i seem to be the only boy in the city who is vehemently against red wings (i’m sorry, they make your feet disproportionally large) even when you pair them with your entire j.crew wardrobe (please, mix it up). anyway, i spent the greater part of the last hour researching all of her man shoes and have ordained her my new cobbling master. so, pray be upstanding for rachel comey. her womenswear is outstanding as well.
1: we built this city on rock and roll: rachel comey burnside boots w/ removable (removed) fringe, $395.00 (ouch, well worth it though)
p.s. these are really broken in by now.
