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outfit: the uniform

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perhaps it was all of those years i was forced into wearing a uniform in school that has led me to this place. whatever the reason, i can’t seem to resist wearing this outfit (in its many different iterations) lately. i’ve been collecting all sorts of pretty blouses, some in solid colors, some prints, some fancy textured metallics even. i button them up and pull on a pinafore and i’m ready to go for the day. if i had to wear a uniform in 2013, this would be it.

if only i could go back in time to tell that to my junior high self, hiding behind the bleachers at school with my skirt hiked up to here, dreaming of the day that i could wear whatever i wanted.

wearing: family affairs farrah shirt, wayward daughter elizabeth tunic, vintage leopard coat from secret shop, vintage shoes from pretty penny, orla kiely gold leather bag



fashion

my nyfw: visiting the modern vice factory

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during my trip to new york in february, i had the opportunity to stop by the modern vice showroom for a little tour of their factory. call me a nerd if you like, but i’ve always been fascinated by the process that goes into making a garment (or in this case, a shoe). perhaps it’s all of those years watching mister roger’s neighborhood and getting a glimpse at how crayons are made. either way, it was a real treat to walk into the chelsea showroom and to be ushered in to a full-blown shoe factory behind two swinging doors. all of their shoes are hand-crafted in small batches right in this little space. though the brand is relatively new, the factory has been here for years, producing custom ice skates (as you can see pictures below) with cute etchings drawn to the leather soles. but now this space is also alive with activity as they sew up the new natalie + dylana suarez for modern vice boots, like these cute suede benni’s that they so kindly gifted me after my tour was complete!

all photos be me.













fashion

gretchen jones fall 2013

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today i thought i’d share a few of my favorite looks from the gretchen jones fall 2013 collection. inspired by poet diane di prima’s “recollections of my life as a woman: the new york years,” she continues to showcase her southwestern roots, this time with a much more urban influence. i may not describe my style as bohemian, but i love the vintage inspiration behind the easy, draped silhouettes and intricate prints, harkening back to the late sixties and early seventies. and speaking of prints, the custom textiles this season were created in collaboration with fine artists rosalyn bodycomb, creating that perfect balance between downtown sophistication and modern romanticism. beyond pushing the envelope and creating a truly unique collection, i love that gretchen jones is dedicated to ethical and eco-friendly business practices, reducing waste and producing her collections domestically. browsing through the huge collection, i can certainly see myself sporting the black and yellow geometric bodice dress above, or a certain little ascot dress below!

photos courtesy of gretchen jones.


















my style, press

outfit: styld.by calivintage for gap x tumblr x filter magazine

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today i thought i’d share a little project i’m working on in collaboration with gap x tumblr x filter magazine! if you you’ve been following me on tumblr, then you may have seen my announcement that this thursday, i’ll be hosting an event at the gap san francisco flagship store to kick-off sxsw with a performance by local band geographer. if you’re interested in attending, you can rsvp to the free show right here.

and in honor of the occasion, gap asked me to style a few festival-ready looks for guys and girls. so i enlisted the help of my partner-in-crime and photographer, brendan as we went on an adventure in mt. diablo and snapped a few festival styles.



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outfit: speckled

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a few weeks back, i wandered into local sf shop, gravel & gold. they have a cool selection of cards, prints, and gift items, and an entire rack of super soft stripey shirts that i could honestly live in. but what i didn’t know is that they’ve also been creating one-of-a-kind pieces using vintage fabrics. this little prairie dress jumped right out at me with it’s cheerful floral print, and it’s been in high rotation in my closet ever since! it kind of reminds me of little sprinkles, so as i layered up my outfit to keep warm on a chilly spring day, i kept with the theme and added more of the same texture to my outfit.

wearing: gravel & gold prairie dress, cheap monday denim jacket, carven tweed coat, dvf leopard pumps, karen walker betsy sunglasses, j.w. hulme mini legacy bag


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orla kiely spring 2013 campaign

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since we’re on the topic of orla kiely, i thought i’d rewind a bit and share the spring 2013 campaign. especially since we’re quickly approaching the season in which it would be appropriate to wear these lovely pieces. the photos were shot in palm springs, a place that is always dear to my heart since i grew up not far from there. the whole place is filled with memories of day trips exploring the mountains or rummaging through vintage and antique shops with my mom. isn’t there something so dreamy about that mid-century wonderland out in the middle of nowhere? the perfect place to photograph such pretty clothes!

photographer: lina scheynius, model: hannah holman, stylist: leith clark






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orla kiely fall 2013

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if you didn’t guess it from the side swept hair pinned with little hair clips, and a particular faux fur coat,the orla kiely girl for fall 2013 was inspired by none other than margot tenenbaum, one of my favorite characters from the wes anderson film, the royal tenenbaums. it’s hard for me to imagine that the film was released over ten years ago. i still remember watching a bootleg copy of it over and over in my dorm room during my first year of college! needless to say, the costume design certainly had a lasting effect on my own personal style, so this latest collection struck quite a chord. but margot wasn’t the only inspiration, you can also see a strong 1960s influence in the exaggerated daisies and thick tapestry prints finished off with cute collars and sweet silhouettes.

i’ve seen a few photos from the london presentation floating around the web (video below), and i have to say i wish i could have been there! maybe one of these days i’ll figure out a way to make my way to london fashion week. a girl can dream, can’t she?

photos courtesy of orla kiely.

































my style

oufit: spots and specs

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this weekend was super busy, the type that leaves you feeling a little cheated out of your leisure time come monday morning when you can hardly lift your head off your pillow! but despite the fact that i spent most of my weekend working, i really can’t complain. we were lucky enough to have beautiful spring weather all weekend long, and there’s always time to go out on a stroll through my neighborhood between errands to enjoy all of the fresh tree blossoms illuminated against the blue sky.

i kinda like the way my fall outfit sorta stands out against the spring foliage. it’s still only february, and the weather is not always as warm as it seems. i can’t quite leave the house without a few layers, so i’m still going to be enjoying all my fall clothes for at least a few more weeks.

wearing: vintage leopard print coat from secret shop vintage, wool sweater from mill mercantile, vegan leather skirt courtesy of lulu’s, vintage salvatore ferragamo boots, rebecca minkoff bag, la marquise glasses courtesy of bonlook.




fashion, collections, fall 2013

dusen dusen fall 2013

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during new york fashion week, ellen of dusen dusen held her very first presentation for her fall 2013 collection. the scene was set at a cute art gallery in brooklyn with live music and cool patterns projected against the wall with pretty models lined up in a selection of her clothes. her collection first caught my eye last spring with a certain bug print dress, and i’ve been following this new york-based designer ever since. a graduate of tufts university, she credits some of her early fashion education to repurposing vintage clothes and, at an young age, sponge painting clothes with her mom. while she’s certainly matured a bit from then, i’d like to think that we can still see some of those early influences in her latest collection! there’s certainly a nod to the early ’90s with those fun printed silk dresses and washed denim pieces, with everything coming together with a sophisticated and modern twist that all the cool girls are certain to be wearing this fall.

photographer: gabrielle lurie, stylist: lizzie dolan, makeup artist: christina harper.