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fashion, collections, spring 2013

mona spring 2013

March 14, 2013 8 Comments

i’ve got spring break on my mind, so what better time to share the mona spring 2013 collection? it was, after all, inspired by a greek vacation from the designer moriah’s past. she recalls, “8 days on a yacht. 8 days of wind blowing in my hair and just sailing from island to island and listening to the sea. day and night.” as she conjured up these dreamy images from her own history, she imagined what someone might have worn on a boat trip in days gone by. the result is a carefree collection of clothes that you can wear while travelling to remote locales or just dreaming of them in your own backyard. each piece offers just a wink to the past, while still remaining modern. the sailor dress gets an update in florals and plaid, and there are plenty of cute collars and pretty details throughout. and all of the pieces are available for sale in her shop right now!

photos courtesy of mona.

fashion, collections, fall 2013

rachel antonoff fall 2013

March 11, 2013 11 Comments

every season, i always eagerly anticipate the rachel antonoff presentations. so this february, i was a little surprised that she decided not to show! but after the release of her short film for the collection directed by lena dunham, i can now see what she was up to instead. of the collection, antonoff states, “the inspiration for the collection was the concept of best friends, a time honored, strange practice that really fascinates me. i am always inspired by my best friends and it made me think about the concept at large!” and the motif is clearly seen throughout. from the educational documentary-style film featuring the silly quirks of a set of best friends, to the lookbook modeled by the film’s stars, wearing coordinating prints and cute little heart lockets. i’m particularly loving the styling with those cute wool caps and wire frame glasses. and don’t forget to watch the film here!

photos courtesy of rachel antonoff.

fashion, collections, spring 2013

marais usa spring 2013

March 7, 2013 11 Comments

i woke up this morning to a gloomy san francisco sky, but a quick browse through my inbox led me to the new marais usa spring 2013 lookbook, which certainly brightened my day. i asked marais girl haley boyd to tell me a bit about the shoot, “the inspiration for the campaign was a summer picnic in france – the perfect setting to feast your eyes on our spring collection. anat fritz styled the food and wardrobe, and if you look closely you will see some very unusual pairings including but not limited to squid, jello, and cupcakes from chinatown!” a decadent display, but let’s not forget the shoes! i love the playful wedges, metallic details, and fun textures in this cheerful collection.

photos courtesy of marais usa.

fashion, collections, fall 2013

honor fall 2013

March 7, 2013 5 Comments

one show i’m still kicking myself for missing was honor fall 2013. it is easily one of my favorite collections from the shows at new york fashion week. i mean really, how can you resist that opening number? a pepto bismol pink set adorned with heart-shaped jewels? i’m already sold. the heart theme was seen throughout the collection in unexpected cutouts on pant legs and sleeves, in graphic prints and brocades, and even in those exaggerated peter pan collars. the bright acid colors and sickly sweet pinks were balanced out with black and a very intriguing shade of pale pistachio green. and even though there were lots of feminine elements, the clean lines and silhouettes kept things from being overly girlish. i’ll take it all, please!

photos via style.com

fashion, collections, spring 2013

orla kiely spring 2013 campaign

February 26, 2013 8 Comments

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

fashion, collections, fall 2013

orla kiely fall 2013

February 26, 2013 15 Comments

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.

fashion, collections, fall 2013

dusen dusen fall 2013

February 22, 2013 16 Comments

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.

fashion, collections, fall 2013, nyfw

my nyfw: rachel comey fall 2013 runway

February 21, 2013 5 Comments

i can’t believe it was only a little over a week ago that i was sitting at the rachel comey fall 2013 runway. the show was set to a live soundtrack, with a performance by blonde redhead as the models stomped down the runway looking tough and confident with a slightly subversive edge. the girls all sported short cropped ‘dos and a series of bondage-inspired t-strap heels, an unexpected counterpart to the menswear-inspired looks.

photos by me.

fashion, collections, fall 2013, nyfw

my nyfw: steven alan fall 2013 presentation

February 20, 2013 3 Comments

steven alan has become a bit of a staple in my wardrobe, particularly since they opened up a few shops in san francisco, which i frequently visit on the hunt for luxurious basics. the formula might be simple, but it’s always done right. and this season at the fall 2013 presentation, there was a certain cool girl aesthetic that got me yearning to do one of those wardrobe clean-outs and pare things down to only the easiest of pieces. i loved the casual undone vibe in some of the slouchier silhouettes, and really appreciated a particular leather skirt paired with a pinstripe blazer, and was falling all over myself for those cute velvet pieces and fun riding hats. the collection was definitely understated, but certainly one i’ll be waiting for in the stores!

photos by me.

fashion, collections, fall 2013

family affairs fall 2013

February 19, 2013 22 Comments

and since i teased you all with a little preview of the family affairs fall 2013 collection, it only seems right some of my favorite looks! the latest collection is a print explosion! this is rather timely for me, since i’ve been secretly hoarding tons of prints these days in the hopes of eventually incorporating them into my outfits. the inspiration for this collection is as varied at the prints. nina was inspired by romantic and dreamy vignettes, “imagine late evening swimming when the lights come out and birds fly in slow motion. summer is over, we pack our bags with warmer but endlessly entertaining outfits.” she also pulled heavily from film and music, citing harold and maude and the graduate, and david bowie’s hunky dory as some of her influences. you can certainly see the eclectic mix, pieces for a world traveller on an endless vacation sitting in hotel rooms between adventures soaking up tunes and watching classic films. a fairy tale i certainly wouldn’t mind living in!

photos by jade sarita arnott for family affairs fall 2013.