Can you guess what I'm wearing today?
Tulle cardigan, Forever 21 chambray romper, Aldo beanie, Asos studded ankle boots, Vintage faux Chanel bag
The weekend before last was the exact opposite, weather wise. The sun was shining, the birds chirping and the rain nonexistent. We went to the park for a picnic. I brought along Life & Style magazine, Subway, potato salad and homemade pasta salad. I'm getting hungry just remembering it all over again. I wore my chambray romper that I can't help but imagine Kate Bosworth owning a similar style. The studded ankle boots and chain bag were thrown in to add just enough edge to the sweet, light wash denim. Even though Spring and Summer are basically here it's still kind of chilly. Enough so, I needed the cardigan and beanie. As much as I miss Miami, summers there weren't always picture perfect. Most of the summer is filled with rain and way more humidity than any girl can really hope to handle. I don't miss wearing tank tops and shorts or flip flops April through August. It's nice being able to layer and adapt to four different seasons every year. I do miss the beaches though...
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Leyendecker cardigan, Malibu Native tank top, James Jeans Twiggy Karma, Report sandals, One Language canvas tote
I am not from California and have only been there once. However, this secondary line from Le Petit Petit, has joined forces with Pacific Sunwear to bring you a collection that is a combination of both the Malibu Coast and the streets of Paris. I grew up in Miami knowing only the beach as my summer vacation. Whether my family was planning a week's stay in Sanibel Island or a week long Cruise excursion, the water, sun and sand were always home to me. This tank top resurfaced those memories all over again for me. You can check out more from
Malibu Native by clicking
here.
What is Summer vacation to you?
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With Spring already showing her face and having studied the designs for
Spring/Summer 2011 meticulously, I have an immense thirst for floor-grazing, gauzy skirts. (
Lanvin,
Pucci)
Also high on my list: no-fuss makeup paired with bright pink lipstick. (
Fendi) Pile on short shorts (
Isabel Marant) and you have yourself a deadly combination. Inspired by Southern California, Marant came back with cropped knits and slouchy, off the shoulder tops to match her sexy shorts. Heavenly silhouettes that spoke in semi-transparent fabrics (
Dolce & Gabbana) and the delicious brights (
Gucci) had me clamoring... and let's not forget the floral prints at
D&G. Spring has a lot to offer. Fruit prints played nice with minimalism at
Stella McCartney.
Derek Lam and
Theyskens' Theory also toyed with minimalism and effortless dressing.
What are you craving to sink your teeth into this Spring?
Report sandals
It may be cloudy outside with a forecast for rain... but I won't let that dampen my mood. No, I found these sandals in the back of my closet and they instantly brightened my mood. If it does decide to pour, I'll simply hole myself inside with a bowl of Won-Ton soup, Netflix stocked with rain-friendly films, and peruse Paris Vogue and Elle.
What are your plans today?
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I wore mine with Gwen Stefani heels for L.A.M.B. What will you wear?
Hermes scarf turned Top, James Jeans Twiggy Karma, One Language City tote, Sam Edelman Balenciaga Zoe boots
I wanted to juxtapose two contrasting fashion ideas with my look today. A little bit citified, Rock 'N Roll, thus my favorite boots and the semi beat up leather jacket. By adding in the soft cardigan and tote, I took things down a notch and made it a bit more folksy and unfussy. Do you like it? I love the size of this bag, it truly fits my entire life ...and more. I am also fond of the logo, very Chanel, no?
By the way, how do you like my newish header? I tweaked it a bit this morning. ;)
Even when casual, in jeans and layered basics, the Olsens have honed in on a special, cool sense of style. Always chic, always on trend and always comfortable; Mary-Kate alongside her twin sister, Ashley, have been setting the trends since their teens. Now, with the success of their luxurious American line, The Row, they are finally getting the recognition they truly deserve among the Fashion elite.
This month's April issue of Vogue talks about how what they may lack in height, they hugely amass with their creativity and design. These twins are the ones to watch.
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