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fashion, collections, spring 2014

my nyfw: samantha pleet x wolverine 1000 mile

February 26, 2014 4 Comments

this spring, samantha pleet has partnered with wolverine 1000 mile for the fifth season in a row. when i was last visiting in new york, i managed to snap a few photos of the shoes which will soon be available online! this season, she was inspired by the events of summer:

” your shoes will be going with you on that voyage to the masquerade, and to all the festivals and ceremonies you will be attending, even a picnic. what you do there is your own business, but with the right shoes, the word is laid out in front of you. after all, spring is about new beginnings, where magic can happen, so put your best foot forward. the cut-out details, color blocking and thoughtful lines add currency and experimentation to the classic early modernist shapes. the artfully chosen color palette is naturally beautiful, and unexpected.” — samantha pleet

i’m particularly fond of the picnic sandal. a little spectator style sandal with a low heel that comes in a variety of shades from burnt orange to tan to a deep teal blue. as always, she’s teamed up with an excellent shoe company for a really beautiful collection.

all photos by me.

fashion, collections, spring 2014

ace & jig spring 2014

February 21, 2014 9 Comments

i’ve been a fan of the cool stylings over at ace & jig for a couple of years now, and this is the season i’ve finally decided to give them a try. it’s a bit more casual than what i’ve worn in the past, but living in los angeles and having my new bebe, everything in this collection seems like the perfect thing to wear these days. alone, each piece is well-constructed out of super soft, custom-made cotton textiles, and as you can see by the styling of this collection, they really can be worn to suit just about any style. this season, the designers were inspired by carousels.

“the joyous ride creates an intricate reflection on the spectrum of color and the interlacing strands of shadow and sheer light. the glow, the glaze, the aura take on new formed woven dimensions. the linear blur of flickering textures mark this playful passage of movement. silhouettes take on more variety and volume yet remain timeless, creating a magical composition.”

the collection will soon be available at of a kind.

images courtesy of ace & jig.

fashion, shopping

want: charlotte stone sandals

February 20, 2014 4 Comments

i came across these simple sandals by charlotte stone while browsing pinterest (of course) and now i can’t get them out of my mind. they come in a number of colors, but i think my favorite is this pair in white. the brand is based here in los angeles and the shoes are all hand-crafted in brazil. definitely on my (growing) list of shoes i want this spring/summer.

fashion, collections, spring 2014

giantlion spring 2014

February 20, 2014 2 Comments

so excited to share the new giantlion spring 2014 lookbook. all of these beautiful pieces are handcrafted by designer caroline whittington young using raw stones, bronze, sterling silver, and gold. what i love most about her pieces is that they are classic and timeless, the types of jewels you can wear every day. in fact, i’ve been wearing my gold scoop ring nonstop ever since the swelling in my fingers went down after having adam. and i certainly wouldn’t mind adding some of her new rings (and necklaces and bracelets) to my stack!

photography by kate edwards, modeling and styling by ali breslin.

fashion, collections, spring 2014

ilana kohn spring 2014

February 19, 2014 6 Comments

i know fashion month isn’t quite over, but i figured it was time to change gears and start sharing some of my favorite spring 2014 collections, especially since i’m currently on the hunt for some new spring clothes. one designer that i really want to give a try this season is ilana kohn. her spring 2014 collection is filled with exactly the types of pieces that i’ve been wanting to incorporate into my own wardrobe. plenty of separates to mix and match, and simple dresses that you can pull on with a few accessories before you’re on your way. ilana started out as an editorial illustrator for close to a decade before she decided to switch gears and to merge her love of illustration and prints with her interest in designing clothes. each season, she releases another set of beautiful prints with simple pieces in interesting silhouettes, the types of versatile clothes that make sense in any wardrobe and exactly what i would love to be wearing this spring.

photos courtesy of ilana kohn.

fashion, collections, fall 2014

samantha pleet fall 2014

February 13, 2014 8 Comments

not sure about you, but i’ve been catching glimpses of the new samantha pleet fall 2014 collection and film over the past several weeks on social media, eagerly anticipating their release. the film will be screening tonight in nyc, and while i can’t be there, i have a little preview of the collection along with some stills to tide me over. once again, samantha has pulled inspiration from historical references, this time inspired by the visions of joan of arc. and while the imagery is stunning, and i’m sure the film is going to be amazing, let’s not forget the clothes! there’s a mix of well-made frocks and outerwear along with intricately embroidered motifs, and beautiful hand-made prints.

lookbook photographed by jacqueline dimilia, modeled by louisa gummer, hannah metz, emily theobald, rachel trachtenburg, styled by turner, hair by andreea donoghue, makeup by daniel alvarez, nails by katherine st. paul hill, and shoes from wolverine 1000 mile by samantha pleet.

location photographs by hannah metz, modeled by louisa gummer, india menuez, hannah metz, and tara violet, styled by hannah metz, hair by travis speck, makeup by james boehmer, set design by chelsea markusin, creature costume by illy jankovich, creature played by liam mcmillan.

fashion, collections, fall 2014

karen walker fall 2014

February 13, 2014 No Comments

last season was my first opportunity to attend a karen walker show and i just about died. she’s long been a favorite, and while i wasn’t able to make it to nyfw this time around, i still had plenty of fun flipping through the looks. this season, the new zealand-based designer was inspired by suffragettes, creating a fun and rebellious collection of cool clothes (and sunglasses). she incorporated a striking broken-heart, hand, and hammer print, featured on a few cool dresses and in little brooch pins. and there were cheeky little phrases scattered about. i enjoyed the oversized silhouettes with little nods to menswear and a bit of victoriana thrown into the mix. definitely makes me wish i was the karen walker girl.

fashion, collections, fall 2014

band of outsiders fall 2014

February 12, 2014 3 Comments

i’ve long been a fan of band of outsiders, but this season really caught my eye. mostly because there were about 500 pictures from the presentation plastered all over my instagram feed, but that’s definitely not a bad thing (even if it did make me a little bummed that i had to skip out on nyfw this season)! the brand focuses on wearable separates, of which there were plenty this season. everything looked so warm and cozy, but it was far from simple or boring. the designer was inspired by lee miller, man ray, and elsa schiaparelli as you could see in the cool tromp l’oeil details and illustrated backdrop. definitely a collection i wouldn’t mind getting my hands on this fall.

kids, shopping

let’s swap baby clothes!

February 5, 2014 5 Comments

you may remember a little while back, i wrote a bit about swapdom. it’s an online swapping site where you can post items you no longer want and trade them with other members of the community. i’ve really enjoyed using the site because it’s free to use (you only pay for shipping) and you can share your clothes while getting new ones without ever having to bother with shopping malls or fast fashion superstores.

and this week, they’ve added a baby & children’s section to the mix, and it couldn’t have come at a better time! now, i will admit that i’m teasing you with the photo above because none of those items are up for swaps (yet), but i do have a few very nice unused items that i already don’t need. i bought several packs of gerber’s onesies and side-snap shirts only to discover that my chubby little baby doesn’t actually fit in their 0 – 3 month sizing. and i was gifted a few items here and there that just didn’t work out. the piÁ¨ce de rÁ©sistance is one of those really cool baby k’tan carriers. i would keep it, but i was actually gifted two of them! and so on and so on. babies grow out of clothes so fast (or never even wear them), so over the next several months, i’ll be listing plenty of stuff. he already has a few super nice j.crew onesies that are getting rather snug…

and of course, you don’t need to offer up children’s clothes to swap. i have a few regular-sized clothes still up for grabs, and will be listing some of my old maternity pieces later today. you can see what i’ve listed so far on my swapdom profile.

and as a little bonus, swapdom is giving away a pretty awesome phil and ted’s stroller to one lucky winner. click here to enter!

fashion, shopping

want: wardrobe update

January 31, 2014 13 Comments

i can’t believe it’s been three weeks since adam was born. between taking care of him and doing my best to take care of myself, i’ve hardly left the house! so most days, i’ve been wearing leggings and t-shirts around the house since chances are it will end up covered in baby puke at some point, and i need something with easy enough access for breastfeeding. i thought dressing for pregnancy was hard, but the art of dressing when you become a mom is even more difficult. and in the coming weeks, i’ll actually be emerging from the house and will need a few practical things to wear.

so while adam has been sleeping, i’ve been putting together my “mom wardrobe” because there is no way you’ll catch me wearing my leggings and t-shirts out in public. separates are important for breastfeeding. personally, i’ve found that i prefer lifting up my shirt over pulling it down (mostly because i am, ahem, rather well-endowed and feel much more comfortable when i’m a bit more covered up on top). and in the event that i want to wear a dress, a button front is necessary. these are difficult rules to play by when most of your wardrobe is full of high-neck sixties mini dresses, but i’ve found some good pieces that i think will do me well in this next stage of my life.

above: the box shirt by everlane

the whitepepper shirt dress