Thursday, February 28, 2013

free people


Jeffrey Campbell ankle boots: c/o Free People
Sweater Jacket: c/o Free People
Dress & Coach Purse: Thrifted
Necklace: Forever 21

have you seen free people's latest video, roshambo? it's a glimpse at the company's february catalog featuring the handsome christopher abbott from everyone's favorite show, GIRLS (marni's ex). i'm a long time fan of free people's bohemian aesthetic and, like most of my girlfriends, I'm currently hooked on GIRLS, so this video fits well into my world right now. in the video abbott plays a touring band member who reunites with a past love, played by sheila marquez, and together they embark on a whirlwind romance. it's perfectly dreamy.

take a sec to watch it for yourself and check out how i styled a few of the pieces.


Saturday, February 9, 2013

Lyn Devon A/W 2013

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Love the structured silhouettes, the loafers, and the repeated use of burgundy and grey in these looks from Lyn Devon's fall 2013 collection. 

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Office Peek + InstaThis


This tiny peek of my office is brought to you by a nice little company called InstaThis––a site which allows Instagram users to print their photos on assorted sizes of wood and acrylic. Being the Instagram lover that I am, I happily accepted InstaThis' offer to review one of its products; the most difficult part of the process was selecting which photo to print––something cute and family related (e.g., my dog & cat snuggling) or something a little more artsy? In the end I went with the latter, printing a photo of some antlers and a vintage blouse that I took after a trip to my favorite antique mall. I am beyond pleased with the results and have already began talking to my boyfriend about which photo we should print next.

At the end of this post I snuck in a photo of my mom in her wedding gown, mostly because it had already found its way into the photos anyway. I've always loved how well the author describes her dress, veil, and bouquet in the newspaper clipping: "She wore a formal gown of Chantilly lace over peau taffeta featuring sequin and pearl trim. Her bouffant tiered skirt extended into a full cour train. The bride's veil was attached to a frontal headpiece of organza loops, lace leaves, and peral trim and she carried a bouquet of glamelias centered with an orchid." What a babe.

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Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Wartime Winter


Duffle Coat: Sally Jane Vintage
Shirt, Bag, Boots: Thrift
Jeans: H&M
Hat: Forever 21

Over the winter holiday I devoted most of my free time to books and films about wartime America. Most of my curiosity pertained to the second world war, and most of it was influenced by shows like The Pacific & Band of Brothers and corresponding books like With the Old Breed and E.B. Sledge's follow up China Marine. Perhaps it was the winter weather that influenced my devotion to bleak programming. Whatever the case, I happily neglected my social life in exchange for reading first-hand accounts of wartime events. I even wrote my grandmother asking about my grandfather's stint in the war (he was tank driver in the 2nd Armored Division). It was a strange phase that certainly poured over into my daily style. I didn't leave the house much but when I did I wore black jeans, brown boots, my duffle coat, and anything army green; anything that looked like something Sledgehammer, Snafu, or Major Winters might wear.

These photos were taken in the middle of that obsession. I've now moved on to new shows and new books, ironically all involving Damien Lewis (the shows, at least). I'm fully addicted to Homeland and can't wait for its return, and after making it through the first episode, I really enjoyed the Fosyte Sage (a 2002 BBC mini-series very similar to Downton Abbey) too. I'm all over the boards as far as periods go, but I'm addicted to them both, nonetheless.

Do you have any good program recommendations? Perhaps some good British television programs that aren't shown here in the US.

Monday, October 22, 2012

Mild October


Photos by Corey.

Cardigan & Necklace: Thrift
Shorts: E. Leigh's in Hillcrest
Shirt: Forever 21
Boots: Shoemint
Bag: Fieldguided

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Madewell at Mount Holly


Photos by me & Corey.

Here's outfit two of three that Corey and I shot at Mount Holly last week. So glad to have finally photographed this dress from Madewell. It sat on my wishlist for what seemed like a year or two before I finally jumped on it, but at last, it's mine! The perfect addition to fall. I think it's all sold out now, but in case you're on the hunt, I've linked a similar Madewell dress below.

Dress: Madewell
Coat & Bag: Thrift
Necklace: c/o Maya Brenner
Shoes: Shoemint
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