I've added a few more colors to the mix of American Apparel items in my store, including the much requested heather grey T dress that I'm wearing in this pic. So click, click!
dress ($19), aa from ba. shoes ($187), charlotte ronson. pleated handbag ($65), melie bianco. bracelets, bare accessories. necklaces, remedy jewelry and handmade.
I haven't worn these shorts in years, and out of desperation and lack of clean clothes, I dug them out of the bottom of my drawer today. I'm hoping my new nude patent strappy platforms provide a little distraction.
My apologies for the absence of weekend outfit posts. Due to space constraints, I used my pocket-sized Cannon digital powershot camera on Saturday, and the pics turned out blurry and grainy and completely useless. It's so annoying how they can look perfectly fine on the camera and then I get them on my laptop and they're crap. Urrrghhh! Next time I will just bite the bullet and lug my big SLR around.
tank, f21. shorts, ae. shoes, steve madden. bracelets, bare accessories. necklaces, remedy jewelry.
Finding candid photos of Erin Wasson is next to impossible, but I spent a bit of time this weekend scouring the web for a few examples of how completely sweet her personal style is. It's mind boggling how someone can be so disheveled and chic at the same time. I would kill for her legs.
Also, I'll be posting new outfit pics tomorrow, so check back!
erin wasson pics from tFS, eccentric elephant, & my.opera.com/mystyle
I could NEVER pull that off, but somehow she makes it work. It's very ummm.... borderline, imo, but that's what we love about her style, right?
My daughter calls this fringe bag the "pocahontas bag". Cute, right?
tank ($12), f21. shorts ($3), vintage levi's. wedges ($49), antonio melani. bag ($2), vintage. sunglasses ($17), aj morgan. jewelry, bare accessories.
Okay, so I admit that this is a pretty random post. I have this folder on my computer for misc inspiration pics, so I decided to post a few of them today for fun. First up, Victoria Beckham. Yeah, the look is minimal, but it's so out of character for her that it completely took me by surprise the minute I laid eyes on it. Kirstin's messy style is great (mostly), but candids of her are so few that I wanted to add it to this group. And next, the most random of all, Portia. I NEED that gauzy white tank. Finally, Natasha Bedingfield in a vintage ghostbusters tee and girly skirt. Who you gonna call? Sorry, I couldn't resist.
pics from tFS and people
tee ($26), aa. skirt ($17), old navy. shoes ($49), steven by steve madden (from marshall's). fringe bag ($2), vintage. sunglasses ($17), aj morgan. necklaces, remedy jewelry.
Thought I'd throw in a bit of color today. My palette has been a little gray lately....
sweater & shorts, f21. shoes, steven by steve madden (from marshall's). bag, vintage. bracelets, bare accessories and handmade.
Met some friends for drinks after work last night. On the way we passed what appeared to be some sort of shoddy motorcycle shop, and of course I insisted we stop and take a few pics. I added the denim jacket later, because I always get cold in restaurants.
tunic ($15), f21. leggings ($21), aa from ba. wedges ($20), target. denim jacket, abercrombie (from years ago). handbag ($65), melie bianco. sunglasses ($17), bare accessories. jewelry, bare accessories & handmade.
I recently discovered the model polaroid thread on tFS, and thought I'd post a few of my favorites. Polaroids are always so raw and the colors are sort of washed out. It makes for such a beautiful photo. Enjoy!
all above photos from tFS and fabsugar
Another night of margaritas and catching up with friends. By the end of the evening I was freezing at the bar where we ended up and wishing I had brought my denim jacket or some other form of warmth. But it's hard to think of jackets when it's over 90 degrees at the beginning of the night.
I decided to step outside of my comfort zone and take these shots without sunglasses to shield my face. Which mostly explains the super stiff pose in the first pic. I hate having my picture taken and sunglasses are sort of my security blanket for whatever reason.
2-sided top ($18), aa from ba. shorts ($19), f21. platforms ($187), charlotte ronson. necklaces & bracelets, bare accessories. handbag ($65), melie bianco.
Rachel Bilson's line for DKNY Jeans is set to go on sale in September. Though I'm typically not a big fan of celeb designers, I find it somewhat reassuring that she chose not to put her name on the label. All of the pieces above are nice and the prices are completely affordable. The yellow shift dress is yummy - not bad at all for $69.
pics from WWD
Daria's casual style inspires me. Is that weird? Some may call it plain, but it's very easy to relate to in terms of the way I dress on the average day. I work mostly from home, so on the days that I don't post outfit pics, rest assured that I'm sporting an aa deep v and denim shorts. It's crazy hot right now, so outfit options are quite limited. And to top it off, I'm trying to avoid more summer clothing purchases to allow for items I'll need this fall (more on those items later ;).
Is it a wedge, is it a heel, who knows. Steve Madden's knockoff of the Chloe Perspex sandal is completely affordable (and equally dreamy, imo). To be fair, the Perspex is actually on sale for $683, which is a decent discount percentage-wise. . . but seriously.
Rachel Bilson's summer handbag is the Tod's Softy Messenger in teal. But seriously, who has $1,800 to drop on a bag? If you crave the summery blue hue without the hefty price tag, here are two suggestions: 1) Melie Bianco Zipper Satchel, $68 and 2) Melie Bianco Convertible Clutch, $64.
photos from people.com
This dress one of my favorite summer staples. You can dress it up or down, and it works wonderfully as a swimsuit cover. I plan to order more colors when I restock my boutique. Any suggestions?
jersey t dress ($19), aa from ba. shoes ($10), mia. handbag ($65), melie bianco. belt ($10), urban. necklaces, bare accessories. sunglasses ($8), h&m.
One of my very favorite Kate photos...
A couple more from the same editorial...
Hope everyone had a fun July 4th!
photos from Vogue US October 1999, scans from tFS
My husband called me crazy when I insisted we pull over and take some pics by these old gas pumps. But they're just asking for it, right?
shirt ($8) & bag ($2), vintage. shorts ($3), vintage levi's. shoes ($187), charlotte ronson. jewelry & sunglasses, bare accessories.
I NEED these Jeffrey Campbell platforms. Right now the budget won't allow, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they still have my size when they go on sale in a few months.
tank ($11), old navy. skirt ($58) & jacket, topshop. platforms ($99), jeffrey campbell. handbag ($64), melie bianco. sunglasses ($17), aj morgan. ring ($16), bare accessories. necklace ($27), remedy jewelry.
