datter industries 2014

a couple of years back, before i got the watchful eye ring by datter industries, i don’t think i’d ever consistently worn a piece of jewelry. it was like my gateway drug into finally wearing jewelry. it went with everything, and just made me feel cool. soon after, i started stacking rings, and i even dabbled in bracelets and the occasional necklace. i think what i like the best about kaye blegvad’s designs is that they make a statement, but are still subtle enough to wear daily. and of course, i love the fact that they’re all handmade by the designer herself, who travels between studios in london and brooklyn. so of course, i was beyond delighted to see that she just released a new 2014 lookbook filled with pretty new pieces all expertly arranged.

photos courtesy of datter industries.










front row shop

i know i’m probably the last person on earth to have heard of them, but ever since i discovered online retailer frontrowshop, i’ve been having a bit of a love affair. i keep browsing through the new arrivals and scrolling through the archives, tempting myself with all of their cool clothes. my internal monologue turns into the voice of doge as i find myself thinking, “wow. so fashion.” and then add everything to my favorites list.

these are few of my current favorite items (i have the denim dress below and this pair of white wide leg jeans; and that dusty pink trench below is in two parts so you can wear it as a cropped jacket!!!), but my picks aren’t really representative of the entire scope of their selection. they have a lot more statement pieces and on-trend styles, i’m just a sucker for minimalist looks these days.





karen walker resort 2015

i rarely see a karen walker collection that i don’t like. so it’s no surprise that i want to wear her entire un-fussy resort 2015 collection, filled with chambrays and cottons and linens in various shades of blue and white. exactly what has been making up my summer wardrobe these days. i love me a nice smock or shift dress, especially when the proportions are done just right, something karen walker has mastered. and even though i thought i had overloaded on cat prints over the past several years, her latest interpretation is actually really cute! and i’m definitely going to be taking styling cues from that perfect shade of coral lipstick to match those awesome shades.

photos courtesy of karen walker.















artists and fleas los angeles!

Artists & Fleas LA

i remember years back when i first started my blog, i went on a trip to new york during fashion week with weardrobe (extra points if you remember that site!). part of our excursion involved touring around town, and on one such outing, we all stopped in at artists & fleas in williamsburg. i still remember it clear as day because i passed on a really cute bracelet and still regret that i didn’t buy it!

fast forward several years and the iconic handmade market is making it’s way to the west coast every third weekend in downtown la. i love markets like this because it gives me a chance to discover new local vendors and support the community of makers and sellers where i live. i’m particularly excited because my new pal toni of fairseason will be there selling rad vintage jumpsuits and overalls and other cool things. and a little birdie told me that kira kids will be having a sample sale there as well!

see the full list of vendors here. june 21 & 22, 11am – 6pm at 647 mateo street in downtown la.

need supply co. go explore

go_explore_27

the other day, i was browsing around the web and decided to check out the new arrivals at need supply co. i tell you, it seems like i want every new batch of stock more than the last. a few favorite new arrivals:

go_explore_29

and some fun travel items from their latest go explore collection:

clyde spring 2014

i’ve always kind of considered myself a hat person. this is a bit ironic considering i don’t actually wear hats all that much lately. but i appreciate a good hat, and i always seem to be fawning over some new style. if you find just the right shape, and tilt it just so, it can elevate a look to levels of cool i only dream of being able to achieve. it takes a certain level of confidence and a very strong conviction in your own sense of style to wear one right. and that’s basically what i’m always striving for. so of course, when i came across clyde, i got all giddy flipping through the lookbook and dreaming of a new hat to help define my summer style.

photos courtesy of clyde.






want: rennes tank top

alexei4_grande

i came across this perfect little crossback top by rennes, and now i can’t stop thinking about it! i’m pretty sure that there’s enough coverage in the back that i can get away with wearing a bra underneath. and it’s cropped, but not so much that i have to worry about underboob. i also think it would add a bit of interest as a layering piece over a really simple dress. it’s just so perfect in every way i want it right now omg! you know the feeling.

i actually kinda love everything they’ve got in the shop right now. everything is designed by julia okun in her boston design studio, and either hand-sewn or produced locally in massachusetts.

alexei tank by rennes.

stripetop1_grande

reformation “i’m up here” collection

eco-conscious clothing company reformation hasn’t really been on my radar much. i’d heard of the brand before, but they really didn’t grab my attention until today when they launched their latest aptly (or amply?) titled collection, i’m up here, featuring summer styles made specifically with busty ladies in mind. the collection is designed so that you can conceal a bra, and has more generous proportions along the bust line to accommodate women who wear a c-cup or higher. while i have my doubts about a few of these pieces working for my well above a c-cup body, i do appreciate the concept behind the designs. i don’t know how many times i’ve tried on a dress only to discover that i need to size up just so that the bust will fit, leaving the waist, hips, and everything else just a little bit too big for my frame. i know it’s kind of a niche issue, but hey, unless you’re a fit model, you probably have fit issues of your own.

while not every style is quite up my alley and some of the pieces still require a strapless bra (which isn’t very easy if you’re over a dd), there are some promising looks in the bunch. now that i’m living in such a warm climate, i really do appreciate the odd strategic cut out if i can still conceal my bra. and i’m not always totally opposed to showing a bit of skin if it means i’m not revealing way more than i bargained for. and of course, i always appreciate a company that focuses on eco-friendly and sustainable practices. so bravo to reformation for capturing a new market! i’ll be keeping an eye out from now on.

see the complete collection here.

photos of ashley smith for reformation.




rachel comey resort 2015

Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook

oh, rachel comey. she lured me in with her shoes, and now i’m becoming more and more obsessed with her clothes each season. her resort 2015 collection is hitting all the right notes for me. she’s got plenty of navy blue, which i can’t seem to get enough of these days, there’s an awesome jumpsuit, and plenty of interesting silhouettes. and i kinda really want those cropped, wide leg jeans. and she’s somehow managed to make me consider trying pleated, high rise jeans? seriously, save for a few looks, i kinda wish i was the girl who walks around wearing these looks.

photos by rachel comey.

Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook Rachel Comey PS 2015 Lookbook