Known for their simplicity and classic French sensibility, A.P.C. hits that nail on the head with their spring/summer 2013 collection. The accessories are especially great–those bags and sunglasses are just perfect. The combination of clean design with a little bit of retro flare (I’m getting a definite ’70s vibe, especially from that circle skirt and […]
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Bona Drag
In their new lookbook, “Dark Side of the Moon,” retailer Bona Drag combined space, the moon, and Mara Hoffman pieces to glorious effect. Wait, did someone tell them that these are some of my favorite things? Just throw a cat in there and I’d be seriously worried they were reading my mind. See more here.
Getting in the Mood for Spring: Ulla Johnson
Yesterday I saw a robin hopping around my yard, and the bulbs are starting to poke their heads out of the ground, but tomorrow’s forecast includes “ice pellets.” Spring is clearly on its way, but it might be a little while still. In the meantime, I’ll gaze at designer Ulla Johnson’s Spring 2013 ensembles and […]
Getting in the Mood: Eden Holiday Lookbook
If you’re in need of holiday outfit inspiration, you certainly can’t go wrong with this lookbook from Portland shop Eden. The glamourous rock-star-Gaelic-warrior-high-priestess mashup certainly works for me. After viewing these photos I’m highly tempted to go play dress-up with every accessory I own, how about you? See more here.
Getting in the Mood for Fall: Orla Kiely
It’s been fall for a while now, so I suppose I should be getting in the mood for winter. But the colors of this collection from Orla Kiely just scream fall, don’t they? The burgundy (I refuse to call it oxblood), navy, mustard, and nude shades (with an occasional bit of robin’s egg blue) are […]
Getting in the Mood for Fall: Bellerose
Bellerose had me as soon as I laid eyes on the owls. Plenty of brands have gorgeous models, great clothes, and clever styling in their lookbooks. But I can’t think of any others with owls and birds of prey in their photos. It helps, of course, that the clothes have such a perfect rich autumn […]
Getting in the Mood for Fall: Stella Jean
The work of Italian-Haitian designer Stella Jean recently caught my eye on Pinterest, when I came across a pin of the outfit with the pink sweater and plaid skirt (below, on the left). When I clicked through to the rest of the lookbook, I found the mix of colors and patterns really intriguing. And the […]
Getting in the Mood for Fall: Betina Lou
I stumbled across the Betina Lou Fall/Winter 2012-13 collection on Pinterest, and I’m so glad I did. At first I assumed the line was French, but it’s actually based (and made) in Montreal. The rich, dark colors and cute little sweaters look just perfect for this season. I’d wear it all in a heartbeat, so […]