fashion, collections, spring 2014

dusen dusen spring 2014

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every time i visit new york, there are always a few people i regret that i couldn’t visit. this season, it was ellen of dusen dusen. i have been a fan of hers for a few seasons now, and i just love her cool, easy collections. fortunately for me, her new spring 2014 lookbook is out, so i am still able to feast my eyes on what she’s got in store. this season, she drew inspiration from kinetic art in the ’80s, of movement and the perception of movement. plenty of geometric shapes, curves, and angles adorn her cool silhouettes in bold crayon colors for a fun and playful look that’s anything by juvenile.

photos courtesy of dusen dusen.






































street style

behind the lens: street style series

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whenever i go to new york fashion week, people ask me if i am there for my day job (modcloth) or for my blog. i never know quite how to answer because it’s a very happy mix of the two. i tend to opt for 12 – 14 hour days so i can fit in every single thing i could dream of doing while there like going to shows, visiting designer’s studios, going out to lunch with friends, repeat. this time around, i worked on a series of street style videos for the modcloth blog in addition to all of my running around, but it hardly felt like work because i got to pick out all of our interviewees, a bunch of cool girls i know who i think have interesting perspectives on personal style and the fashion industry at large. between takes, i managed to snap some photos of these amazing and talented women.

all photos where shot by me, some were originally published on the modcloth blog. you should watch their video interviews, too!


hannah of the loved one and hannah and landon.



emily of it girl, rag doll.



gabi of gabifresh.



kallie of happy, honey, and lark.



nicolette mason.



rebecca of the clothes horse.

tara niami
tara closeup
tara niami.



samantha pleet.



bianca of avant blargh.

giveaways

CONTEST ENDED win a pair of shoes from golden ponies!

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it’s been a while since i’ve hosted a giveaway, but now that i’m finally settled in to my new home, get ready for a new round of giveaways from some of my favorite sellers! this week, i’m excited to announce that i’ve teamed up with golden ponies to offer you the chance to win one pair of shoes of your choice from this awesome online shop! i’ve been a huge fan of golden ponies for years now, and each season, erandi comes up with sweet new styles that i just can’t wait to get on my feet! what’s even better is that every pair is handmade and sold at incredibly affordable prices.

to enter: simply visit golden ponies and leave a comment in the section below telling us which pair is your absolute favorite!

the fine print: this giveaway is open to international readers, so anyone can enter. only one entry per person. the winner will be randomly selected after wednesday, september 25 and contacted via email. winner will receive their choice of any one pair of shoes in stock valued at $65 or less.



fashion, collections, nyfw, spring 2014

my nyfw: samantha pleet in her studio

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on my very last morning in new york, i packed up my bags and made one last trip to visit samantha pleet in her chelsea studio. her and her husband patrick have such a knack for design that they’re pretty much surrounded by beautiful things at all times. and as you can see, their studio is no exception. filled to the brim with plants and books and remnants from their spring 2014 shoot, it’s almost like stepping into a little private paradise while getting to preview the collection and peek at her latest collaboration with wolverine 1,000 mile. samantha herself exemplifies her customer so well that i asked her if she’d model a few pieces from her new collection for me before i headed back home.

if you like what you see, samantha pleet recently launched a web shop, where you can currently pick up some of the pieces from her new fall collection!

all images photographed by me.









fashion

the koralya

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now that my hair has gotten so long (and the weather in la is so excruciatingly hot), i’ve been having a lot of fun playing with different updos. i first found this tutorial many years ago on the scissor sisters blog when my hair was pixie short, but filed it away in hopes of one day being able to try it. i’ve been sporting the look on and off the past couple of weeks and many of you have asked for a tutorial. i’m not especially good at doing it myself (mostly because i have to do a modified version to hide my blunt bangs), so i thought i’d share the tutorial that i used since it so perfectly demonstrates the right way to do it.

enjoy!

my style

outfit: belly poppin’

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i’m gone for two weeks and look what happens? sometime during my trip to nyfw, my belly officially “popped.” many people had mentioned this phenomenon, wherein one day you wake up and have suddenly grown a round basketball belly overnight. i kinda didn’t believe that it would happen so abruptly, but the rumors are true. i am now 5 months pregnant (24 weeks!) and the baby belly is here. i figure i’ve entered the “cute stage” where my belly is big enough that i don’t just look like i’ve been eating too many donuts, but it’s not so huge that i look like i’m about to go into labor at any moment. so it seemed like the perfect time to pull out something a little more form-fitting to show off the little man in my belly. it’s also the stage in which every time i pull on another outfit, i’m pretty sure it’s the last time i’ll be able to wear it for many months. saying goodbye to my entire wardrobe is frustrating and the prospect of acquiring new clothes is making my wallet very sad. seriously, i think i have like 5 outfits total right now, boohoo!

i was actually chatting with nicolette, who suggested that i should hold an event (or if i was feeling entrepreneurial, start a service) for pregnant women and recent moms to swap maternity clothes. i mean, i know that whatever i buy in the next few months is only going to fit me for a short period of time, and then i’ll be stuck with a ton of clothes that would be better suited for someone who actually needs them! now that i think of it, i’m sure this type of thing already exists, but i definitely think i need to get in on this action for myself. perhaps i’ll have to pull together an event here in los angeles. anyone interested?

wearing: whit top, lauren moffatt skirt, bryr clogs from nooworks, j.w. hulme mini legacy shoulder bag, flowers by alex knost sunglasses courtesy of raen optics, watch courtesy of esq movado




fashion, collections, spring 2014

my nyfw: family affairs spring 2014 preview

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on my last full day in new york, i had the pleasure of visiting one of my favorite designers in her new williamsburg studio to take a look at the upcoming family affairs spring 2014 collection. i couldn’t play dress up myself due to my growing belly, but her very lovely intern bryson was kind enough to model a few pieces for me. it was kind of like having my own little personal preview of the collection. and the light in the studio was so beautiful that it quickly turned into a little impromptu photoshoot. this is only a little peek at the collection, with many more pieces on the way, but it’s always fun to get a little glimpse at what’s in store!

family affairs spring 2014 preview photographed by me.









fashion, collections, spring 2014

samantha pleet spring 2014

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this season, samantha pleet created an amazing short film for her spring 2014 collection, and i’ve completely fallen in love. the short, titled “arcadia” was inspired by stories from darwin’s journals written during his early voyages to the uncharted islands of tiera del fuego with imagery drawn from the paintings of gauguin and rousseau. i always love the narrative behind her collections and the interesting inspiration from which she pulls her looks. and this campy film really brought the story to life. it doesn’t hurt that the collection is beautiful, especially since i am still completely obsessed with tropical vacation vibes. i want to take the entire collection with me in a giant suitcase to go on my very own expedition at sea.

film directed by sarah sophie flicker and maximilla lukacs, starring emily theobald, hannah metz, carlen altman, and andrea estella, and narrated by tennessee thomas. lookbook photos by jacqueline dimilia.





























fashion, collections, nyfw, spring 2014

my nyfw: tocca spring 2014

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the first show i attended when i arrived in new york last week was tocca spring 2014. i always look forward to emma fletcher’s whimsical designs and delicate details, and this collection was no exception. this season, she took inspiration from ballet dancers with pretty ruffled details, cute tap shorts, and a really lovely selection of high rise cigarette pants that i wish i could wear right now! there was also a beautiful range of sheer silk gowns, but i always prefer the more wearable daytime looks. in particular, i am a bit obsessed with the polka dot top and suspender skirt photographed above.

all images photographed by me.




fashion, collections, fall 2013

marais usa fall 2013

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i know it’s the middle of fashion week and all, but i had to take a moment to share that the marais usa fall 2013 collection is out! and once again, they’ve got an equally cute campaign to go with their new fall shoes. they’ve got a great selection of their classics: charming flats, loafers, and ankle boots in fun colors and leopard prints! they’ve also got some pretty darling ankle strap heels for fancier occasions. i think my favorites are the bow slippers and twinkle heels!

photos courtesy of marais usa.