They're not just for tweens.
Here's a little round-up of some printed and patterned jeans that work for the Forever 31 set...
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This is a perfect example of how to work the look...easy breezy with a cool silk button down. Add a chunky snood and biker boots and voila, winterized.
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Just a heads-up that this post may contain an overabundance of cuteness...apologies in advance.
Watch out little Gigi, your Tia's got big plans for you.
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This post is dedicated to the lovely ladies at Loeffler Randall...Lisa and Mimi, you know who you are :)
A few years ago I became infatuated with a certain rubber rain-proof version of the matilde boot. I hemmed and hawed for a bit (Seattle girls like to keep it real with rain slickers and clogs) before finally taking the plunge. Sadly, the first run of matilde rain boots experienced a few hiccups, resulting in some not-so-rain-proof boots. It took me wayyy too long to contact customer service about my faulty pair - approximately 2 years - but the ladies of LR were so sweet and beyond accommodating. Here I was with some 3 yr old rain boots and no receipt, and they graciously explained that they had recalled the first faulty batch way back when, but they'd be happy to gift me a new pair of my choosing. I went with the Taupe pretties up above, and I couldn't be happier.
If you ask me, Loeffler Randall makes the most chic rain styles on the market. Here are a few more bits and pieces of their practically perfect collection.
XO
These pieces from Ilana Kohn's Fall/Winter collection are simple, stunning and super-versatile for year-round wearability. I'm drooling over that paprika colored tie-front tank.
I won't say I'm ready for Fall, because I know I've got a whole lotta swimming, sun-bathing, bike-riding and beach-reading left in me. But I will say that I get a teeny bit excited by the idea of a richer color palette, long pants, heavier fabrics and fewer sweat beads forming all over me, at all times.
After a month+ of sweet summer vacation, I start my new job next week. I'm SO excited, and ready to get back in the game for sure. But the timing of it all is giving me a strong urge to squeeze in some back-to-school shopping. In addition to the usual ballpoint pens and college ruled paper, the following items are on my list:
(* verry excited about the re-launch of their classic collection! only slightly biased.)
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i am really feeling warm, patterned neautrals at the moment...camels and leopards and stripes, oh my! i also think i'm finally going to try pulling off a cape this season.
jessica simpson leopard print suede booties
cooper & stolbrand chcked cape for asos
frisky leopard cardigan (but really i'm obsessed with the amazing chandelier necklace, where can i find this?!?)
marais usa mary jane bow
vintage icelandic wool camel princess coat
vintage camel cape with leopard print pony hair trim
madewell suede sandstorm bootie
the line between wishing for more summer and longing for crispy cool autumn is superfine, and today i can finally say that i loved my summer all up and i am officially ready for some fall!
speaking of fine lines, asos gets it right yet again with their cozy cool fall '10 collection. these looks really get me giddy for indoor brunches, upstate day trips, and italian train rides (!!!) in the coming weeks:
i'm a little late to the madewell party, but wow these alexa chung for madewell looks make me want to hop the next manhattan-bound F train to soho. a litle sugar, a little spice!
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remember when i gushed about how much i loove rebecca taylor? she's back and i'm in love all over again. each look is perfectly feminine, cool, cozy and weather-ready. i am a huge fan of navy-black combos and that olive trench has been dancing through my dreams....
