day-glo

...look into it.

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

dreamy

although it's only been a few weeks since we got back from portugal, it already feels like forever. now i'm stuck in this dreamy mindset and can't stop thinking about where to go next... my thoughts are filled with images of wooded paths, patches of sunlight in lush forests, open meadows, secret swimming holes, tousled hair, crochet and lace. 

 

                                                                                all images courtesy of weheartit.

love this home

This is just a seasonal summer home, but it still looks so lived in. I love the starkness of crisp white mixed with the organic knotted wood blocks, the industrial kitchen that still manages to feel warm, the pops of black and white throughout, brighty airy spaces and wide open windows.

                                                   images courtesy of re-nest

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.

thinking ahead...

Catherine Malandrino
S/S 2011

Paul & Joe
S/S 2011

Paul & Joe
S/S 2011

Planning a quick trip to Puerto Rico in December and am already thinking of the perfect looks to pack. My style loves have been all over the map lately but I'm hooked on 70s inspired silhouettes like high-waisted menswear suiting, maxi skirts, crochet and plenty of silk. I think these looks would be great additions for a glamorous tropical vacation.

Be Bold!

Right now I am really digging bold and bright prints mixed with subdued neutrals. Australian fashion label Rittenhouse captured exactly what I was envisioning. For their summer collection, Rittenhouse paired up with husband and wife artist duo Michael Husmann and Pasquale Mira Tscheani to create these insanely detailed pieces that just ooze with life.

In detail:





And on:









Beautiful!

*detail images courtesy of Canvas Magazine

Japan on the Brain...

After a moderate heartbreak following the Japan loss this morning in the World Cup, I thought I would quell those bad feelings with some new retail research for my upcoming trip to Japan. Muji came to mind. I have loved Muji for years. On the outside it appears as your typical "all-purpose" store - but Muji has a conscience. Their products are formed without "unnecessary functionality, an excess of decoration and needless packaging". What is left is a simple and modern product designed for its exact use. With online stores in Spain and the U.S., a trip to Japan isn't necessary to experience the clean-lined aesthetic of Muji. Here are some of my picks:


I always carry around a notebook in my purse - for anything: new music, a new designer, store to re-visit, or an inspirational thought.

This is a great bag for summer. In wool, it will work well into the fall as well.



Cardboard speakers? Perfect for a beach picnic. At only $38, you won't get too bummed out if they get sandy.



Everyone needs a funky hanky. Pick one up of your favorite city. Mine is Paris.



Packing light? Stuff your case with a couple of these shrink wrapped t-shirts. Just stand in a steamy bathroom to de-wrinkle.

E-Hyphen World Gallery

Once again, I apologize for the lack in posts. Things are crazy around here! I am off to Japan in a couple of weeks and simply cannot wait to head to E-Hyphen World Gallery. With multiple locations in Tokyo, but a convenient spot right in Kichijoji, this boutique is the go-to spot for me to pick-up unique styles you simply cannot find in the states. I always walk away from here with a wide assortment of designs that can best be characterized as ... different.

Their latest assortment what originally made me fall in love with them - loose fitting tops and dresses mixed with voluminous skirts and pants. And while they never stray too far from elements from that first collection, they still manage to reinvent themselves. And while I would love for them to open up their online shop to international distribution, a big part of me wants them to stay a secret. Regardless, here are some of my favorites.



Check out their site here.