fashion, collections, fall 2013

leah goren fall 2013

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it’s been a long while since i posted about leah goren, so today i thought i’d share a few photos of some of her latest designs. i first discovered leah’s cat dress a couple of years back and it has since been in high rotation in my closet. i am now obsessed with her girl faces dress and am trying to decide if i should order one knowing that i’ll only temporarily be this size. at least she has all of these pretty pictures for me to drool over while i try to make a decision!

photos by amber byrne mahoney, modeled by gaby cetrulo and gillian herring, designs by leah goren.













fashion, collections, fall 2013

colenimo fall 2013

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the colenimo fall 2013 collection was inspired by kay petre, a record-breaking motor racing pioneer from 1930’s britain. the inspiration might be a bit specific, but the collection is diverse, including some amazing outerwear like waxed “british millerain” cotton jackets and coats, cotton corduroy over-coats with vintage lining, shetland wool jackets with shearling collars and an ultra soft lamb nappa leather racing jacket. i’ve always loved designer aya’s knack for interesting shapes, particularly in her coats, so this selection has got me swooning. she also included tons of amazing dresses and separates in cotton, silk, angora, and mohair. just the types of materials i’d love to be wearing when the weather gets chilly outside!

images courtesy of colenimo.















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.









fashion, collections, fall 2013

nadinoo play by numbers

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today we’re celebrating labor day here in the united states, but meanwhile in south africa, the talented nadia of nadinoo has just released her much-anticipated new collection, play by numbers! she’s back with a stunning collection of dresses and separates all hand sewn using seasonal liberty prints in 100% cotton. her clothes are just so pretty and easy to wear, exactly what i need more of in my life now that i’m living in such a hot clime. i am seriously swooning over the oopsy daisy dress, set to release with the rest of the collection this october!

photography by jenny & lee, modeled by hannah keussner, hair & make up by natsumi watanabe, and styling by nadia izruna.






fashion, collections, fall 2013

giantlion fall 2013

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i had been eagerly anticipating the release of the giantlion fall 2013 lookbook after they posted a little preview on their facebook page, but somehow missed it in all of my baby madness this week! it’s been really fun watching this brand evolve over the past couple of years, and i must say, the new pieces are so elegant and understated (which is exactly what i look for in jewelry) and the photographs capture them so perfectly. in fact, everything looks so good that i am now faced with a very lucky conundrum: which piece do i want the most?!

photos courtesy of caroline whittington of giantlion, styling by ali breslin, makeup by allison perlstein, hair by cristin armstrong, modeled by gillian herring, and photographed by amber byrne mahoney.




















fashion, collections, fall 2013

vivetta fall 2013

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while browsing the web, i came across the new vivetta fall 2013 collection and i think i’m in love. she’s continued with her iconic hand collars that we’ve seen the last few season, but this time, she’s added whimsical bows and red lip appliques to this very bold collection. there’s a huge range of fun and interesting silhouettes in this massive collection, meaning there’s definitely something for everyone. i’m actually having a hard time picking a favorite look, but if hard pressed to pick just one piece, it would probably be one of those daring ’60s-inspired shift dresses with scalloped edging down the front. and i can’t get over this model, doesn’t she look like a very tall, modern version of anna karina?

images courtesy of vivetta.





































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lauren moffatt fall 2013

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you may remember my photos from the lauren moffatt fall 2013 presentation back in february (see them here). well, today i thought i’d share my favorites from the pretty fall lookbook and a few more looks that weren’t featured in the presentation. the collection was inspired by a weekend away in the catskills of new york, and it’s got plenty of my favorite signature lauren moffatt looks: bright colors, fun prints, pretty lace details, and a perfect mix of textiles like silk, cotton, wool, and leather.

photos courtesy of lauren moffatt.













































fashion, collections, fall 2013

hansel from basel summer 2013

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i’ve been in southern california for a week now, and while i’ve been a bit too busy to do much exploring, i’ve found myself seeking out cool la brands to add to my list of things to do. which is how i found myself browsing through and old favorite, the la-based hansel from basel, where i came across these dreamy new photos for their summer 2013 collection. their cute socks designs are always so fresh and unique. once again reminding me that i really ought to try out more legwear!

images courtesy of hansel from basel.















fashion, collections, fall 2013

betina lou fall 2013

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since i teased you by mentioning the new betina lou fall 2013 collection in yesterday’s post, i figured i might as well share it with you! fall is creeping up on us and, as always, it’ll be here before we know it. and there’s something kinda fun about that back-to-school time of year when all of the stores have folders and crayons on sale. brings me back to those days when i would lay out my outfit the night before the first day of school. and while i’m still trying to collect clothes to keep me through the summer, it’s kinda fun to start planning for fall. and i just love the subtle mix of tartan and deep dark shades in classic silhouettes and luxurious fabrics like silk, boiled wool, and viyella cotton in this timeless collection.

photos courtesy of betina lou.














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it’s ok my dear fall 2013

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i know i’ve been on a roll sharing spring lookbooks, but today i couldn’t resist sharing the it’s ok my dear fall 2013 collection. this brooklyn-based brand got it’s start in 2010 by fit graduate ashley cheeks. and for her latest shoot, she teamed up with photographer anna li and model rachel trachtenburg (of supercute! fame) with hair and makeup by brittany romney. the result is a super cool spread featuring cute cat pockets on delicate silk blouses balanced with warm wool shorts and coats for a sweet and sassy fall wardrobe. and what’s even better, is that every piece is lovingly hand-made in new york! and if you don’t want to wait for fall to get a cute cat dress, you can shop the spring collection right here.

photos courtesy of it’s ok my dear.