fashion, collections, fall 2014

dusen dusen fall 2014

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as if there wasn’t enough to swoon over in the current spring collection, dusen dusen has just released their fall 2014 lookbook. the collection is huge(!) and filled with plenty of cool wearable dresses, separates, and knits in the fun, geometric prints that are the designer’s signature. this season, designer ellen von dusen said she drew inspiration from a variety of sources, “jonas wood paintings, sports uniforms, her, robert wyatt, my dog and my friends.”

photography by amanda jasnowski, modeled by kate lyn sheil, styling by wendy and larae kangas, set design by josie keefe, jewelry by erin considine and still house, accessories available at duo nyc.










fashion, collections, spring 2014

the feline feeling

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have you seen the new video for the latest the loved one lingerie collection? all of the pieces in this campy “teaser” are soon to be released by lingerie duo hannah metz and elvia lahman. and seeing as how i’ve lost all of my baby weight, i think i might need to treat myself to some sexy new lingerie to frolic around in my apartment.

if you’re craving some more tantalizing visuals, you might have fun watching the loved one’s first video here.

fashion, shopping

want: ona camera bag

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came across this camera bag by ona bags. i’m always torn about what to use for lugging around my big old canon 5d, but this one might take the cake. a super classic leather handbag on the outside, a practical and functional camera bag on the inside.

fashion, collections, spring 2014

my nyfw: samantha pleet x wolverine 1000 mile

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this spring, samantha pleet has partnered with wolverine 1000 mile for the fifth season in a row. when i was last visiting in new york, i managed to snap a few photos of the shoes which will soon be available online! this season, she was inspired by the events of summer:

” your shoes will be going with you on that voyage to the masquerade, and to all the festivals and ceremonies you will be attending, even a picnic. what you do there is your own business, but with the right shoes, the word is laid out in front of you. after all, spring is about new beginnings, where magic can happen, so put your best foot forward. the cut-out details, color blocking and thoughtful lines add currency and experimentation to the classic early modernist shapes. the artfully chosen color palette is naturally beautiful, and unexpected.” — samantha pleet

i’m particularly fond of the picnic sandal. a little spectator style sandal with a low heel that comes in a variety of shades from burnt orange to tan to a deep teal blue. as always, she’s teamed up with an excellent shoe company for  a really beautiful collection.

all photos by me.



kids

adam: week 1

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i can’t believe it’s been over six weeks since adam was born! i know he’s been absent on the blog, but if you follow me on instagram, then you’ve seen me posting his little baby outfits. i now understand why new parents plaster millions of baby pictures all over social media. i am completely obsessed with this little being, and can’t resist photographing his every move. when he was born and i started snapping pictures, i decided i would try to take a photo of him at least once a week. and looking back, i’m already glad that i did. i can’t believe how much he’s grown in such a short amount of time! in the next week or two, he will have already outgrown his tiniest clothes! i know it’s such a small thing, but it’s kind of heartbreaking to imagine folding up some of those little onesies knowing that he will never be that small again…

anyway, enough of the sappy stuff! i’ve been hoarding all of these photos to myself, and then i realized it would be fun to share them here. i’m six weeks behind, so i’ll be playing catch up for a bit, but hopefully you’ll enjoy getting a little glimpse into my world. these are a few photos from his first week of life, in which he looks an awful lot like a grumpy little gnome!







kids

wolfechild spring 2014

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it’s not only adult clothing that’s been catching my eye this season. earlier this month, the illinois-based wolfechild released their spring 2014 baby and children’s hand-made collection, and i want it all. one of the perks of having an infant around is that i get to dress him up like a little doll. as if babies weren’t cute enough, i just can’t get over it when i see them wearing teeny tiny clothes with silly hats and entirely impractical little shoes. i’m especially in love with the nautical striped onesies and little chambray numbers because i’m a sucker for really simple baby clothes, but of course i love all of these amazing patterns and prints, too! just throw on some saltwater sandals and your little one is photo-ready.



fashion, collections, spring 2014

ace & jig spring 2014

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i’ve been a fan of the cool stylings over at ace & jig for a couple of years now, and this is the season i’ve finally decided to give them a try. it’s a bit more casual than what i’ve worn in the past, but living in los angeles and having my new bebe, everything in this collection seems like the perfect thing to wear these days. alone, each piece is well-constructed out of super soft, custom-made cotton textiles, and as you can see by the styling of this collection, they really can be worn to suit just about any style. this season, the designers were inspired by carousels.

“the joyous ride creates an intricate reflection on the spectrum of color and the interlacing strands of shadow and sheer light. the glow, the glaze, the aura take on new formed woven dimensions. the linear blur of flickering textures mark this playful passage of movement. silhouettes take on more variety and volume yet remain timeless, creating a magical composition.”

the collection will soon be available at of a kind.

images courtesy of ace & jig.



















fashion, shopping

want: charlotte stone sandals

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i came across these simple sandals by charlotte stone while browsing pinterest (of course) and now i can’t get them out of my mind. they come in a number of colors, but i think my favorite is this pair in white. the brand is based here in los angeles and the shoes are all hand-crafted in brazil. definitely on my (growing) list of shoes i want this spring/summer.





fashion, collections, spring 2014

giantlion spring 2014

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so excited to share the new giantlion spring 2014 lookbook. all of these beautiful pieces are handcrafted by designer caroline whittington young using raw stones, bronze, sterling silver, and gold. what i love most about her pieces is that they are classic and timeless, the types of jewels you can wear every day. in fact, i’ve been wearing my gold scoop ring nonstop ever since the swelling in my fingers went down after having adam. and i certainly wouldn’t mind adding some of her new rings (and necklaces and bracelets) to my stack!

photography by kate edwards, modeling and styling by ali breslin.









fashion, collections, spring 2014

ilana kohn spring 2014

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i know fashion month isn’t quite over, but i figured it was time to change gears and start sharing some of my favorite spring 2014 collections, especially since i’m currently on the hunt for some new spring clothes. one designer that i really want to give a try this season is ilana kohn. her spring 2014 collection is filled with exactly the types of pieces that i’ve been wanting to incorporate into my own wardrobe. plenty of separates to mix and match, and simple dresses that you can pull on with a few accessories before you’re on your way. ilana started out as an editorial illustrator for close to a decade before she decided to switch gears and to merge her love of illustration and prints with her interest in designing clothes. each season, she releases another set of beautiful prints with simple pieces in interesting silhouettes, the types of versatile clothes that make sense in any wardrobe and exactly what i would love to be wearing this spring.

photos courtesy of ilana kohn.