i have been dreaming about this this beautiful aquamarine pebble ring by gianlion ever since it popped up on of a kind a few weeks ago. i love really simple, delicate jewelry and this ring would be the finishing touch to my ring stack game.
outfit: sailor stripes
i know i already share a weekly portrait of my little munchkin, but hopefully you won’t mind if he shows up in a few of my outfit posts here and there. i do tend to have even more fun dressing him than i do myself. and while i never plan it intentionally, on many occasions, we’ve also ended up walking out the door in coordinated outfits. i mean, it does make a lot of sense why this happens. i pick out all of his clothes, so i tend to gravitate towards the same colors and patterns that i wear myself (mostly stripes, lots of navy). and every morning, i throw on an outfit moments before i get him dressed for the day. so when boden asked to send over a few pieces to try out, i didn’t think twice when i picked out the 5 pack breton stripe onesies for adam and the short sleeve breton for myself. so here we are in all of our glory this past weekend on mother’s day like a perfect pair of sailors.
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i’m wearing: boden short sleeve breton, american apparel interlock pencil shirt, elizabeth suzann headwrap (worn as a neck tie)
adam is wearing: boden 5 pack breton stripe onesie, american apparel organic baby rib leggings, meme fleury handmade sailor hat
mayflower supply spring 2014
the new mayflower supply co. spring 2014 lookbook and collection has just launched, and kinda just want to jump right in and live in it. the vintage pieces are all right up my alley these days with lots of natural fibers like denim, linen, and cotton in simple, minimalist designs and monochrome palettes. this season, shop owner liz hull has also introduced her first non-vintage items by winden jewelry and kertis leather goods set against a backdrop of the lush botanical garden at smith college.
photography by greg wasserstrom, styling by emily theobald, modeling by ali breslin, logo design by cade beaulieu, art direction by liz hull
i woke up like this
haha, jk. i don’t wake up in the morning all fresh and dewy with perfectly blemish-free skin. and i rarely leave the house makeup-free. like most people, my morning routine usually involves a bit of primping and preening before i show my face to the world. no, i don’t wear a whole lot of makeup on most days. a pop of bold lip color or a little flick of eyeliner are usually my weapon of choice, but i’m not impervious to pimples and other little speckles and spots and discolorations. if i’m not careful with what i use to even it out, then i’m almost certain to end up clogging my pores and repeating the cycle. for me, that elusive even skin tone with blemish-free skin requires a pretty delicate balance to achieve. so when bareMinerals asked me if i’d be interested in trying out their new bareSkin pure brightening serum foundation, i jumped at the chance.
a couple of weeks back, they sent me a few different shades to try (which i’ve been happily sporting in my past several outfit posts). the formula is definitely unique. it’s a mineral foundation, so it’s free of oils, silicones, parabens, and fragrance as you would expect with bareMinerals products, but it’s in a liquid formulation that goes on like a super lightweight, velvety serum. part of the secret to the application is to use the perfecting face brush. shake the bottle vigorously to make sure the pigment mixes evenly, then place two drops into the little reservoir for sheer coverage, four or more drops for something more substantial. when you first apply, you’ll be a little surprised because you can barely feel it on your skin, but if you layer it on, it can provide a completely full-coverage base. to give you an idea of the difference, i’m not wearing any foundation in the photo in front of the mirror below, but the image above is with six drops for complete coverage.
i know i don’t talk a whole lot about beauty on my blog, but i kinda consider myself to be a bit of a secret beauty junky. i am constantly on the hunt for the perfect [insert beauty product here] and can’t seem to pass by a sephora without stopping in to try a few new products. i read a lot about the ingredients and efficacy of said ingredients, and i try to take a scientific approach to what i’m putting on my skin. i avoid fragrance when i can, and i go for products that are practical and affordable. i may not be a pro, but the new bareSkin passed my test. i’ve been wearing it every day since i got it in the mail and have really enjoyed the weightless yet full coverage, and i appreciate that it’s hypoallergenic and made with the bare minimum of ingredients. it’s worked out well enough for my normal to combination skin that i can safely say that i’m a convert.
adam: 13 weeks
i just got home from a weekend at my grandma’s house celebrating my first mother’s day, so i thought it would be fitting to post some photos of my little adam at 13 weeks on his three month birthday. he loves taking his bath, splashing around and taking little sips of water. so cute! also, i got a couple of questions about his bath. it’s the primo eurobath and we really love it.
wearing: his birthday suit
adam: 12 weeks
i almost forgot to post my weekly photo of adam! my mom’s been in town helping me out with a few things and we’ve been doing some heavy-duty spring cleaning, so the blog has been taking a back seat this week. but of course, i couldn’t go without sorting through the pictures i took of adam in his 12th week of life. here he is all color coordinated napping on the couch.
wearing: h&m onesie and leggings, mini boden socks, and a handmade pixie bonnet from etsy
want: the podolls market dress
on my search for the perfect button-front dresses, i came across this lovely dress by san francisco-based design duo, the podolls. not only does the style look like a no-brainer for my wardrobe, but they’re made with natural, handwoven fibers sourced in india and handcrafted right in san francisco.
above, the market dress in khadi and below, the market dress in ikat.
violet magazine
a few weeks back, i heard about leith clark’s newest post-lula venture, violet magazine. i haven’t yet found a copy here in the states, but knowing the talent behind the mag, i’m sure it’s going to be good. so of course i got excited at this little peek of an editorial styled by valentine fillol-cordier filled with cool hair and glasses that’s got me wishing i did more with my own.
the echo park craft fair
looks like i found the perfect mother’s day gift to myself! my mom is in town and we’ll both be heading to the echo park craft fair this saturday to check out this massive list of artists. since moving to los angeles, i’ve had a lot of fun discovering new local designers, so it’s gonna be fun to see so many cool people in one place and to connect with the community here. see you there!
bon george
today i’m excited to share the lookbook for the newly launched label bon george. this los angeles-based collection was created with a simple philosophy: keep it conscious. all of the pieces are inspired by vintage in classic, wearable designs, always with sustainability in mind.
our american-handcrafted garments are designed, sourced, and assembled locally in los angeles and are brought to life using salvaged vintage textiles and trims. all of our pieces are limited-edition which means you get your hands on a unique piece that you can get excited about.
the first round of limited-edition pieces are perfect for spring. they’re beautiful, wearable, and very affordably priced. all things that i can definitely get behind and a brand that i will be watching.
images courtesy of bon george.
