A little bit of love to inspire your Monday. It’s truly worth a watch.
Video by Ryan Woodward. Music by The Weepies, “Thought of You.”
It’s Black and White
On a daily basis, I try to dress by a certain “live colorfully” motto. Yet even I can’t deny that a black and white ensemble is always classic and chic. A black blazer is a closet staple, and I first got the idea to pair them with white dresses + rainboots from this shot of Reese Witherspoon. The bow headband and tassel purse are my own fun additions 🙂
[Bow Leather Headband, RED Valentino, $104 (other options here + here!)]
[Schoolboy Blazer, J.Crew, $198]
[Legacy Leather Penny Shoulder Purse, Coach, $198]
[Ecote Ruffle Hem Lace Dress, Urban Outfitters, $79]
[Hunter Original, Hunter, $135]
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Vogue on My Mind
Last week, I attended an event at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts in which I got to hear Hamish Bowles, International Editor at Large of Vogue, speak about his many years of experience working with fashion photographer Mario Testino, whose work is currently on display at the MFA [see my review of the exhibit here]. Mr. Bowles joined American Vogue in 1992 as a style editor, and it was so interesting to get a glimpse of the magazine over his last 20 years of working there– through his stories and Testino’s photos. What’s more amazing than that though, is the 120+ years of history Vogue has.
I’ve had such fun browsing through the 100 iconic covers featured in the card set I received around the holidays, Postcards from Vogue. In addition to Mario Testino, the postcards also feature covers done by Annie Leibovitz, Irving Penn, Salvador Dali, and more. You’ll spy many leading ladies from over the years, from Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy all the way to Lady Gaga. Since the event at the MFA, it’s been even more fascinating looking at the covers from 1992 on, knowing a little more about the styling and photography behind them. My only problem now is finding enough wall space to display them all!
Postcards from Vogue: 100 Iconic Covers
By Vogue Editors
Penguin Books, 2012
$25
Photos from the MFA event, featuring my darling friends Zoe of Fashion is Freedom and Courtney of Those Graces. Read Zoe’s recap of the event here.
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Windswept Waterfront
Toggle coat, American Eagle [similar 1; 2] // Plaid skirt, American Apparel // Sweater, American Eagle // Rope bracelet, Kiel James Patrick // Around the World Watch, Urban Outfitters // Purse, Jesslyn Blake [similar] // Desert boots, Wild Diva [similar 1; 2]
Despite some breezy winds, it was unseasonably warm last weekend in New England, and that called for a walk around Boston’s waterfront area. As much of a tease as it was, it was definitely a welcome break from the blistery teen temperatures, and certainly put me in the spring mindset!
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English Rose
I’ve become a huge coffee drinker over the past few years, but I can’t resist an adorable tea room. These are shots from English Rose Tea Room, which I stumbled upon while visiting Carefree, Arizona, and has become known as the finest tearoom in the Southwest.
As usual, I’m always on the hunt for more tearooms to visit. I’m back in New England now, so send more local suggestions my way! xx
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Outfit Crush
I’ve been seeing this darlingly preppy stripes-on-polka-dots outfit I first spotted on girlsack making its way around the Pinterest and Tumblr world, and have been looking for an excuse to recreate it…
[Mariner-Stripe Boatneck Tee, J.Crew, $45 (sale!)]
[Polka Dot Chiffon Skirt, American Apparel, $42]
[Pave Links Bracelet, BaubleBar, $78]
[Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace, J.Crew, $98]
[Five Point Fox Necktie, Kiel James Patrick, $85]
[Photo credit: girlsack]
[Polka Dot Chiffon Skirt, American Apparel, $42]
[Pave Links Bracelet, BaubleBar, $78]
[Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace, J.Crew, $98]
[Five Point Fox Necktie, Kiel James Patrick, $85]
[Photo credit: girlsack]
Can’t wait to see what looks you’re all crushing on! For past outfit crushes of mine, click here!
post script. My friend Cambria has recently started the most lovely fashion blog and is participating in her first Friday’s Fancies today! Have yourself a look at the new grace by c!
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A Tally of Two Cities
Despite my lack of coffee table, I am all for stocking up on fun coffee table books. Right now, I am loving Vahram Muratyan’s Paris versus New York: The Complete Series of Two Cities, inspired by his blog of the same name. You all know how much I adore Boston and London, yet NYC and Pari will always have special places in my heart as well. Muratyan’s charming prints depicting the two most loved cities are so simple, yet so clever. This new Penguin deluxe edition featured 35 brand new illustrations, and I don’t think I will ever get sick of flipping through it.
Paris versus New York: The Complete Series of Two Cities
By Vahram Muratyan
Penguin Books, 2012
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LWD
Last week we talked LBDs, but this week it’s Little White Dresses I have on my mind.
When the weather is warm, I just love slipping into easy breezy little white dresses [see here and here for past instances!]. Until summer hits, many choose to avoid white, though I fully believe LWDs can certainly still work in chillier months. I’ve seen a ton about winter white lately, and I’m a huge advocate for it, especially in dress form. A higher neckline, purer shade of crisp snow white, and wintery details all help with winter LWD’s case. French Connection has an overwhelming supply of women’s dresses, and I’ve pulled a few of my favorites.
Arabelle Jersey Dress // Gigliolia Moments Dress // Crystalised Cotton Dress
And at the same time, it is January. Which means we are in the deepest part of winter and yet the fashion world is busy thinking about way warmer temperatures! So for dreaming of months ahead…
Are you a fan of winter white, or do you prefer to wait until Labor Day?
post script. The winner of the Bona Clara giveaway is comment #2: AMSDaily! You’ll receive an email shortly!
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Sedona
Dress, Free People [similar] // Sweater, Anthropologie [similar] // Jeans, American Eagle // Belt, Urban Outfitters // Bracelets, Presh; Alex & Ani; Kiel James Patrick // Petal to the Metal Pouchette, Marc by Marc Jacobs // Boots, Sibyl Vane [similar]
We were chit chatting about red carpet-worthy Free People gowns yesterday, but here’s one of my favorite everyday looks from the store. Worn to the rodeo out west on my family’s trip earlier this month, cowgirl boots and all.
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Emerald City
Around the holidays, I purchased a new deep green sweater from the Polo RL Factory Store. The salesman and I were chatting about how it’s a shame that this color only seems to be widely available at Christmastime. Wrong we were, at least for this year, because Emerald is Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year!
I’m a little excited to say the least, and can’t wait to continue pairing it with navy– one of my favorite color combos.
[Santa Catalina Sweater, ModCloth, $35]
[Musee Rodin Skirt, ModCloth, $35]
[Eyepopper Flats, Nine West, $89]
[The Lovelock Minibag, Madewell, $138]
[Emerald Trillion Bib, BaubleBar, $32]
Are you as thrilled as I am about spending 2013 in the Emerald City? To see my favorites from past Colors of the Year, click here!
post script. Today is the LAST day to enter by Bona Clara skin care giveaway! Treat yourself to an at-home facial and start 2013 off with glowing skin 🙂
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