fashion, collections, spring 2014

dream collective spring 2014

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i’ve spent a bit of time putting together a small collection of jewelry recently, and while most of the pieces i’ve been picking up are dainty pieces that i know i can wear every day, it’s also nice to have a few statement pieces. and for that, i look to the beautifully hand-crafted jewels designed by katherine bently of la-based dream collective. i am still a bit obsessed with this evil eye cuff, but i’m also falling pretty hard for this new spring 2014 collection.

photos courtesy of dream collective.


fashion, collections, spring 2014

ymc spring 2014

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it’s been a few seasons, but the new ymc spring 2014 collection really caught my attention. it started with that perfect navy eyelet dress above, and as i continued scrolling through the looks, i really started to appreciate the little details on these cool pieces. whether it’s a dip-dyed hem on a simple denim dress, or an unexpected space-dyed yarn on a comfy striped sweater, every look has something interesting and unexpected to offer.








fashion, collections, spring 2014

family affairs spring 2014

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a few months back, i posted a little preview of the family affairs spring 2014 collection that i shot on a particularly sweltering nyc day. as always, it was fun to share a peek at what was to come. and now that it is almost officially spring, i thought i’d share the official look book featuring some of my favorite family affairs standbys along with a really cute selection of fun little halters and bralettes for wearing on hot and hazy summer days by the lake. once again, designer nina produced her own hand-illustrated prints with a particularly cheeky pattern of red lips with tiny little braces on a toothy grin. of her inspiration, nina says:

this collection is inspired by the golden, sharp light of the southwest, salty, white walls at the port in marseille, italian ice cream parlors of the ’80s,picking strawberries on a swedish farm, hiding behind the greenery to make out, eating watermelon on an old fishing boat in biarritz, roller skating disco to the sounds of david bowie.

she has just released the collection right here!

photography by amanda jasnowski.














fashion, collections, spring 2014

elizabeth suzann spring 2014

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i first discovered elizabeth suzann and her namesake nashville-based collection several months back. i took one look at her work and fell in love with the minimal aesthetic and fine fabrics, and after a few email exchanges, she so very sweetly sent me one of her dresses. unfortunately, i was pregnant at the time and my belly grew so rapidly that i had to banish it on my rack of clothes until i could finally fit back into it! over the weekend, i finally pulled it on with a crisp white t-shirt (instagram proof here) and now it is all i want to wear! and lucky me, she’s just released her new spring 2014 collection which is now available for preorder. and wouldn’t you know? after all of my recent swooning over jumpsuits, she’s designed the perfect one!

photographed by anna tucker, styled by rhiannon leifheit, modeled by madison bosworth.















fashion, collections, maternity, spring 2014

hatch spring 2014

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i may no longer be pregnant, but i still can’t keep my eyes off the new hatch spring 2014 collection. i think it’s my favorite to date! someone must have sent them the memo about how every pregnant woman looks awesome in stripes. i know i most frequently rotated between a striped pencil skirt and a breton stripe shirt during my pregnancy because they were soft and comfy, but still had an element of simple style. so of course, i really like these playful pieces for spring. in fact, i might actually buy a top or pair of pants to add to my wardrobe for spring!











fashion, collections, spring 2014

the feline feeling

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have you seen the new video for the latest the loved one lingerie collection? all of the pieces in this campy “teaser” are soon to be released by lingerie duo hannah metz and elvia lahman. and seeing as how i’ve lost all of my baby weight, i think i might need to treat myself to some sexy new lingerie to frolic around in my apartment.

if you’re craving some more tantalizing visuals, you might have fun watching the loved one’s first video here.

fashion, collections, spring 2014

my nyfw: samantha pleet x wolverine 1000 mile

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this spring, samantha pleet has partnered with wolverine 1000 mile for the fifth season in a row. when i was last visiting in new york, i managed to snap a few photos of the shoes which will soon be available online! this season, she was inspired by the events of summer:

” your shoes will be going with you on that voyage to the masquerade, and to all the festivals and ceremonies you will be attending, even a picnic. what you do there is your own business, but with the right shoes, the word is laid out in front of you. after all, spring is about new beginnings, where magic can happen, so put your best foot forward. the cut-out details, color blocking and thoughtful lines add currency and experimentation to the classic early modernist shapes. the artfully chosen color palette is naturally beautiful, and unexpected.” — samantha pleet

i’m particularly fond of the picnic sandal. a little spectator style sandal with a low heel that comes in a variety of shades from burnt orange to tan to a deep teal blue. as always, she’s teamed up with an excellent shoe company for  a really beautiful collection.

all photos by me.



fashion, collections, spring 2014

ace & jig spring 2014

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i’ve been a fan of the cool stylings over at ace & jig for a couple of years now, and this is the season i’ve finally decided to give them a try. it’s a bit more casual than what i’ve worn in the past, but living in los angeles and having my new bebe, everything in this collection seems like the perfect thing to wear these days. alone, each piece is well-constructed out of super soft, custom-made cotton textiles, and as you can see by the styling of this collection, they really can be worn to suit just about any style. this season, the designers were inspired by carousels.

“the joyous ride creates an intricate reflection on the spectrum of color and the interlacing strands of shadow and sheer light. the glow, the glaze, the aura take on new formed woven dimensions. the linear blur of flickering textures mark this playful passage of movement. silhouettes take on more variety and volume yet remain timeless, creating a magical composition.”

the collection will soon be available at of a kind.

images courtesy of ace & jig.



















fashion, collections, spring 2014

giantlion spring 2014

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so excited to share the new giantlion spring 2014 lookbook. all of these beautiful pieces are handcrafted by designer caroline whittington young using raw stones, bronze, sterling silver, and gold. what i love most about her pieces is that they are classic and timeless, the types of jewels you can wear every day. in fact, i’ve been wearing my gold scoop ring nonstop ever since the swelling in my fingers went down after having adam. and i certainly wouldn’t mind adding some of her new rings (and necklaces and bracelets) to my stack!

photography by kate edwards, modeling and styling by ali breslin.









fashion, collections, spring 2014

ilana kohn spring 2014

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i know fashion month isn’t quite over, but i figured it was time to change gears and start sharing some of my favorite spring 2014 collections, especially since i’m currently on the hunt for some new spring clothes. one designer that i really want to give a try this season is ilana kohn. her spring 2014 collection is filled with exactly the types of pieces that i’ve been wanting to incorporate into my own wardrobe. plenty of separates to mix and match, and simple dresses that you can pull on with a few accessories before you’re on your way. ilana started out as an editorial illustrator for close to a decade before she decided to switch gears and to merge her love of illustration and prints with her interest in designing clothes. each season, she releases another set of beautiful prints with simple pieces in interesting silhouettes, the types of versatile clothes that make sense in any wardrobe and exactly what i would love to be wearing this spring.

photos courtesy of ilana kohn.