day-glo

...look into it.

images via oracle fox, urban outfitters, topshop, net-a-porter, zara 

Savage Beauty

These are just a few pieces from the Alexander McQueen exhibit at the MET showing until August 4th.. Oh how I wish I could go... The exhibit features pieces meant to show the "contrasting opposites" in his collections.

I'm drawn the most to the Romantic Primitivism and Romantic Gothic and Cabinet of Curiosities.
Organized by the Costume Institute, this is definitely not one to miss... if you're in the area.

Love.

Regrets

While I don't believe in regrets... I do seem to have a few fashion related ones these days, especially as I pack for my Portugal trip (HIP! HIP!). On a separate note, I now realize I have not updated this blog in close to a month - yet another regret... but I digress.

Below are a few of my latest woes as my daydreams of summer and daydreams of my sun-drenched European vacation with my fellow newlywed get closer to reality.

Acne Amon blouse - oh I love it. 

Jeffrey Campbell Nation - would have gotten tons of use out of these babies! 

Topshop Bikini - tres chic! 

Jeffrey Campbell wedges - only through urban outfitters

Leifsdottir

New prints from leifsdottir. I love the printed silk and versatile forms. Perfect for lazy, nothing-to-do, but still want to look lovely, days this summer.

Friends with Benefits

Pretty much obsessed with Friends with Benefits. Discovered by way of Refinery29s 'Brooklyn's Best New Designers' post, I became instantly enamored after viewing just a few pieces from the Look Book.

I love the emphasis on draping, cut-outs and asymmetrical hems. From short to long and from day to evening, there is seriously a dress for every occasion here. I would love to own each piece, but if I had to choose, I would pick the Helena dress. I could live in that dress. Must. Find. Now.

ava

eliza

elsie

helena

miho

Channeling My Inner Flower Child

The weather took a turn for the worse today, but my thoughts are still filled with springtime sun and flowering blooms. The Spring 2011 line from Winter Kate is reminiscent of Ossie Clark's swinging sixties London vibe that I love so much. Lots of leg, accentuated waistlines and vibrant prints... yes please.

Images via PoshGlam

some looks i'm loving

wool capes 

wedges

lady-like bias skirt

unexpected sweater knits

pattern mixes

sheer beauty

heel-hawk

menswear coats and undone distressed boots

All photos via stockholmstreetstyle

gets me every time...

my new years resolution should probably be to stop shopping... good thing I don't believe in new years resolutions. 

topshop s/s 2011 lookbook

So Fresh and So Clean

While I am still working out my must-have wish list for Fall and Winter (and the subsequent lotto win required to purchase said items), I couldn't skip over the crisp collection from Preen Spring 2011. Inspired by a recent trip to Egypt, the monochromatic palette feels like a cool breeze on a hot day. Brought to my attention via The Sartorialist, his photo showcased the detail and movement of this amazing dress... a feature we often miss viewing stills online. Regardless, I had to check out the rest of the collection on style.com.