mom jeans + puff sleeves – est. 2008
in the spirit of the holidays, today i thought i’d share the latest lookbook from summerland boutique. it was shot by the talented anja verdugo featuring some of their pretty new styles. i’m pretty well smitten with those kitty prints by twenty seven names, and will definitely be taking tips from the retro hair and makeup when i’m getting ready for my next holiday party.
a few favorites over the past couple of weeks! you can see more on my tumblr and pinterest pages!
above, laetitia of mademoiselle robot.
liz of olive my love.
street style by stylesight. i really want to try this look in dark denim.
bianca of avant blargh. feeling some serious carven vibes.
street style by easy fashion.
danielle photographed by vanessa jackman.
therese photographed by streetgeist.
just a little reminder that if you’re still searching for holiday gifts this year, make sure you check out the selection at fab! i’ve partnered up with them this season, and have already gotten the bulk of my holiday shopping done. above are a few of my favorites, but they have tons more options in their holiday shop for everyone special in your life.
mia cat eye ceramic plate set, happy socks multi pack, field note set, farrah sit porcelain containers, yellow owl bee hive necklace, aiaia tracks headphones, crosley tech turntable
i’m really loving the bold colors and easy simplicity of the ymc fall 2012 collection. as i sit in my apartment dreading the chilly outdoors, i can think of no better formula for dressing in the fall. i would love nothing more than to pull on warm and cozy neutrals with that bold green twiggy coat, or step into the office and remove an outer layer to reveal a bright yellow silk dress. a perfect contrast to the gloomy weather outside.
you can see more of my favorite fall collections here.
it may be black friday, but if you’re anything like me, then you’re probably avoiding the crazy crowds in favor of spending time with family and eating turkey sammiches instead of checking-off that massive gift list. i recently discovered fab after they featured one of my favorite jewelry designers, and i’ve since become addicted to browsing the site. this season, they’ve created a special holiday shop filled with gifts for everyone in your life. and after a bit of browsing, i’ve already picked a few favorite items that i may or may not want to keep all to myself…
above: happy socks multi pack, farrah sit porcelain containers, yellow owl workshop bee hive pendant, aiaiai tracks headphones, crosley tech turntable, field notes set.
what’s in my bag by calivintage
sometimes you just wanna be super casual on the weekends. i recently bought this cute peplum stripe top which is just begging to be worn with some slouchy jeans and these la marquise frames that i’ve been dying to get my hands on.
as you can see, i’ve been browsing through my fall inspiration folders lately. one favorite that i can’t believe i hadn’t yet shared is the peter jensen fall 2012 collection. at first glance, i found myself overwhelmingly distracted by the grey wigs, but that quickly faded as i focused-in on the beautiful pieces and impeccable styling. jensen always has a muse for his collection (i was in love with his resort collection inspired by a 1970’s meryl streep), so i did a bit of sleuthing and discovered that his latest collection was inspired by the fashionable milliner, thelma speirs. while the reference may have been a bit lost on me (shame for having never heard of bernstock speirs before), i still found myself completely obsessed with this quirky collection.
oh internet, how i love you for constantly introducing me to new designers! my most recent discovery came in the form of the betina lou fall 2012 collection. this montreal-based designer launched in 2009 with a timeless aesthetic rooted in menswear and inspired by female icons of the past. the result is a very wearable collection with classic pieces that mix and match perfectly. and the easy styling is so spot on for this season with that little brown beret and that casually tied neck scarf. the online shop hasn’t launched just yet, but you’d better bet that i’ll be first in line once it does!
you can see more of my favorite fall collections here.
it will come as no surprise that i am absolutely in love with the thom dolan fall 2012 collection. the prim and proper pieces are perfectly schoolgirl-inspired without being the least bit girlish. the looks are much more grounded in a menswear aesthetic with a nod to the uniform in the form of button up shirts and preppy plaids.
despite the fact that i was once a pastry chef and had to wake up every morning at like 5am, i have never ever been a morning person. but ever since we set our clocks back last week, i’ve actually been able to wake up “early.” the sun is high up in the sky and if it’s not overcast and gloomy, then it’s pretty much guaranteed that i’ll be out of bed and buzzing around before 8am. this is an incredible feat for a self-proclaimed night person like myself, and it’s making my morning routine much easier for now. sometimes it’s the little things.