no. 6 spring 2012

you may remember a while back i wrote a post in admiration of the no. 6 blog. i find the free spirited movement of the images so fun and playful! so i was delighted to see their new spring 2012 footwear lookbook filled with even more of their lovely photos. and equally amazing shoes! i think my absolute favorite pair from the collection is the lace up corset clog in that vivid honey yellow!






marais usa spring 2012

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i know one or two of these images has been floating around the web for a little bit, but i am so smitten with the marais usa spring 2012 lookbook, that i just had to share it here! last year, i was fortunate to meet the marias girls during a trip to nyc, and i was so delighted by their cool company, laid back attitude, and awesome shoes. i love that they make an effort to create affordable yet fashionable shoes, never letting the price tag soar over $160 with many styles clocking in around the $90 range. i was actually able to visit the showroom and take a look at all of these styles and i can say that if you can believe it, they’re even cuter in real life. now my only predicament is which pair to get!

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ymc spring 2012

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ah, it’s seems like there is a never-ending stream of perfect spring collections! or at least that’s how i feel about ymc spring 2012. the looks are so perfectly styled for a look that’s one part springy simplicity, one part chic adventurer. i am smitten with the cute sandals and sleek chelsea boots and i think i need that cute toggle coat!

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summerland spring lookbook

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i know this lookbook has been out for a little while, but better late than never! ever since i laid my eyes on the summerland spring 2012 lookbook, i have been in love. and what’s more? it was a collaborative effort between some of my favorite ladies on the web! if you aren’t familiar with summerland boutique, it’s a very beautiful online shop run by the ladies behind the blog cat party, which has been offering up some of my favorite inspirational content for years. and they teamed up with the multi-talented anja of clever nettle, another totally awesome blogger babe, and the photographer of this shoot. seeing the product of their creative efforts just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. and of course, they are featuring many of my favorite designers, so definitely go check out the shop if you haven’t already!

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need supply spring 2012 lookbook

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after posting the 1970s-era tennis-inspired boast lookbook last week, i received a little tip off to another sporty selection of photographs styled by the folks over at need supply. this wes anderson-inspired editorial features a ton of my favorite designers, playfully styled with just the right amount of sporty prep.

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click here to take a peek at the rest of my spring 2012 coverage!

wren summer 2012

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it just so happens to be raining outside this morning, but that isn’t keeping me from planning out my summer outfits! they’ll all be lined up in my closet, ready for the warmer weather. one such collection that i could easily see making an appearance in my wardrobe is the wren summer 2012 collection.

shot by jeana sohn of closet visit, this collection was inspired by travels to the southwest and a visit to frank lloyd wright’s taliesin west house. i was drawn to the colors and rich textures of the environment and wanted to translate these ideas into my designs.” -melissa coker, wren.

these easy pieces range from cool ikat prints to stunning solid pieces in bright orange, coral, white, and blue. and i love the very simple styling by giorgia tramontano with an old pair of tassle oxfords and cool shades.

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to take a peek at the rest of my spring 2012 coverage, you can click here.

rachel antonoff spring 2012 lookbook

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you may remember the photos (and video) that i posted several months back featuring the rachel antonoff spring 2012 presentation during new york fashion week (though if you don’t, i highly recommend you check it out because it was my favorite presentation of the season!) after patiently waiting for the spring season to hit stores, the lookbook is finally out. and if you’re a fan of arrested development, then you might get a kick out of the model, mae whitman, who was george michael’s girlfriend in the show. she’s also featured alia shawkat (maebe funke) in previous lookbooks, which is pretty delightful if you’ve rewatched every episode of arrested development a million times like me!

anyway, it’s nice to be able to see all of the pieces displayed in this spooky setting. and i’m more excited than ever to be able to wear spring dresses just like these. and if that’s not enough, you can also check out my photos from the rachel antonoff fall 2012 presentation here or take a peek at her current collaboration with bass shoes here. i already placed a preorder for the clear vinyl espadrilles!

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my nyfw: oscar de la renta spring 2012

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as i’m sure you’ve noticed by now, there’s a pretty steady trend in the shows that i attended during nyfw. i (as you would expect) generally lean towards vintage-inspired collections that are wearable and on the more affordable end of the spectrum in terms of designer clothing. but that isn’t to say that i don’t appreciate the more intricate and ornate work of designers like oscar de la renta. i had the pleasure of being able to attend the spring 2012 show and snagged a pretty awesome spot standing at the end of the runway, where i attempted to digest all of the beautiful details as they flew past. and there was a lot to take in: from the cool ’70s separates to the cinderella-esque ball gowns complete with ornate little slippers! i was delighted by the chartreuse hues, and charmed by the cute low-heeled sandals and clear vinyl booties. and that’s only scratching the surface.

i actually had the opportunity to visit the oscar de la renta studio back in febraury during fashion week, and got to see first-hand the amount of fine handwork that goes into each one of these incredible pieces. every time a model flew by on the runway, i was reminded of all the hard work and dedication that i had seen last season. so i don’t speak lightly when i say that it was truly an honor to have been able to experience such a beautiful show.

all photos by me!

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my nyfw: family affairs spring 2012 sneak peek!

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after my fifth trip to new york for fashion week, i’ve begun to start forming a few traditions. one is that i usually spend the entire trip joined at the hip with rebecca of the clothes horse. and the other is that we always head over to brooklyn to visit the very charming nina of family affairs. she always greets us with a very warm welcome and invites us into her studio to drink coffee and eat treats before previewing her collection and playing a bit of dress up!

on this particular visit, she showed us a lovely rack full of fun and whimsical pieces that have got me wishing we could fast forward six months to spring 2012 so i can prance about on some silly boardwalk wearing all of her designs. she just shot the lookbook with maya of turned out, so i promise to share the rest of the collection soon! but for now, i thought i would show just a few photos from our visit as a little tease. don’t you just love her amazing vintage tiger flats? and i seriously can’t get enough of that pretty necklace, which is from her jewelry collection, toujours toi!

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my nyfw: suno spring 2012

suno spring 2012

last season, the suno fall collection was one of my favorites. i fell in love with a particular cala lilly print, and haven’t been able to get it out of my mind since. so this season, i was pretty excited about their new collection and their first runway show. i especially loved the crisp white and blue cotton pieces with plenty of clean lines and patterns, some beautiful lace cutwork, and expert layering. layers in spring can be especially tricky for spring, but they definitely did it right. my favorite look was the cotton geometric printed dress with the apron back. there were some other silk prints and metallics mixed in, but overall, i preferred the lighter colors. and let’s talk about the hair! i loved those perfectly messy updos! suno spring 2012, you are awesome.

all photos were taken by me!

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