a few favorite outfits from around the web lately. you can see everything that’s been catching my eye on my tumblr or pinterest.
above: refinery29.
outfit: speckled
a few weeks back, i wandered into local sf shop, gravel & gold. they have a cool selection of cards, prints, and gift items, and an entire rack of super soft stripey shirts that i could honestly live in. but what i didn’t know is that they’ve also been creating one-of-a-kind pieces using vintage fabrics. this little prairie dress jumped right out at me with it’s cheerful floral print, and it’s been in high rotation in my closet ever since! it kind of reminds me of little sprinkles, so as i layered up my outfit to keep warm on a chilly spring day, i kept with the theme and added more of the same texture to my outfit.
wearing: gravel & gold prairie dress, cheap monday denim jacket, carven tweed coat, dvf leopard pumps, karen walker betsy sunglasses, j.w. hulme mini legacy bag
orla kiely spring 2013 campaign
since we’re on the topic of orla kiely, i thought i’d rewind a bit and share the spring 2013 campaign. especially since we’re quickly approaching the season in which it would be appropriate to wear these lovely pieces. the photos were shot in palm springs, a place that is always dear to my heart since i grew up not far from there. the whole place is filled with memories of day trips exploring the mountains or rummaging through vintage and antique shops with my mom. isn’t there something so dreamy about that mid-century wonderland out in the middle of nowhere? the perfect place to photograph such pretty clothes!
photographer: lina scheynius, model: hannah holman, stylist: leith clark
orla kiely fall 2013
if you didn’t guess it from the side swept hair pinned with little hair clips, and a particular faux fur coat,the orla kiely girl for fall 2013 was inspired by none other than margot tenenbaum, one of my favorite characters from the wes anderson film, the royal tenenbaums. it’s hard for me to imagine that the film was released over ten years ago. i still remember watching a bootleg copy of it over and over in my dorm room during my first year of college! needless to say, the costume design certainly had a lasting effect on my own personal style, so this latest collection struck quite a chord. but margot wasn’t the only inspiration, you can also see a strong 1960s influence in the exaggerated daisies and thick tapestry prints finished off with cute collars and sweet silhouettes.
i’ve seen a few photos from the london presentation floating around the web (video below), and i have to say i wish i could have been there! maybe one of these days i’ll figure out a way to make my way to london fashion week. a girl can dream, can’t she?
photos courtesy of orla kiely.
oufit: spots and specs
this weekend was super busy, the type that leaves you feeling a little cheated out of your leisure time come monday morning when you can hardly lift your head off your pillow! but despite the fact that i spent most of my weekend working, i really can’t complain. we were lucky enough to have beautiful spring weather all weekend long, and there’s always time to go out on a stroll through my neighborhood between errands to enjoy all of the fresh tree blossoms illuminated against the blue sky.
i kinda like the way my fall outfit sorta stands out against the spring foliage. it’s still only february, and the weather is not always as warm as it seems. i can’t quite leave the house without a few layers, so i’m still going to be enjoying all my fall clothes for at least a few more weeks.
wearing: vintage leopard print coat from secret shop vintage, wool sweater from mill mercantile, vegan leather skirt courtesy of lulu’s, vintage salvatore ferragamo boots, rebecca minkoff bag, la marquise glasses courtesy of bonlook.
dusen dusen fall 2013
during new york fashion week, ellen of dusen dusen held her very first presentation for her fall 2013 collection. the scene was set at a cute art gallery in brooklyn with live music and cool patterns projected against the wall with pretty models lined up in a selection of her clothes. her collection first caught my eye last spring with a certain bug print dress, and i’ve been following this new york-based designer ever since. a graduate of tufts university, she credits some of her early fashion education to repurposing vintage clothes and, at an young age, sponge painting clothes with her mom. while she’s certainly matured a bit from then, i’d like to think that we can still see some of those early influences in her latest collection! there’s certainly a nod to the early ’90s with those fun printed silk dresses and washed denim pieces, with everything coming together with a sophisticated and modern twist that all the cool girls are certain to be wearing this fall.
photographer: gabrielle lurie, stylist: lizzie dolan, makeup artist: christina harper.
my nyfw: rachel comey fall 2013 runway
i can’t believe it was only a little over a week ago that i was sitting at the rachel comey fall 2013 runway. the show was set to a live soundtrack, with a performance by blonde redhead as the models stomped down the runway looking tough and confident with a slightly subversive edge. the girls all sported short cropped ‘dos and a series of bondage-inspired t-strap heels, an unexpected counterpart to the menswear-inspired looks.
photos by me.
behind the lens: emma
my nyfw: steven alan fall 2013 presentation
steven alan has become a bit of a staple in my wardrobe, particularly since they opened up a few shops in san francisco, which i frequently visit on the hunt for luxurious basics. the formula might be simple, but it’s always done right. and this season at the fall 2013 presentation, there was a certain cool girl aesthetic that got me yearning to do one of those wardrobe clean-outs and pare things down to only the easiest of pieces. i loved the casual undone vibe in some of the slouchier silhouettes, and really appreciated a particular leather skirt paired with a pinstripe blazer, and was falling all over myself for those cute velvet pieces and fun riding hats. the collection was definitely understated, but certainly one i’ll be waiting for in the stores!
photos by me.
family affairs fall 2013
and since i teased you all with a little preview of the family affairs fall 2013 collection, it only seems right some of my favorite looks! the latest collection is a print explosion! this is rather timely for me, since i’ve been secretly hoarding tons of prints these days in the hopes of eventually incorporating them into my outfits. the inspiration for this collection is as varied at the prints. nina was inspired by romantic and dreamy vignettes, “imagine late evening swimming when the lights come out and birds fly in slow motion. summer is over, we pack our bags with warmer but endlessly entertaining outfits.” she also pulled heavily from film and music, citing harold and maude and the graduate, and david bowie’s hunky dory as some of her influences. you can certainly see the eclectic mix, pieces for a world traveller on an endless vacation sitting in hotel rooms between adventures soaking up tunes and watching classic films. a fairy tale i certainly wouldn’t mind living in!
photos by jade sarita arnott for family affairs fall 2013.
