10/24/12

pumpkin

Gap sweater  |  H&M skirt (similar)  |  Zara crossbody (similar)  |  thrifted loafers (similar patent version)

The only thing better than wearing this outfit to an apple-picking farm was realizing that I had unintentionally dressed like a pumpkin, which I was surprisingly not bothered by. Today, I introduce you to the little Lam, the sister that doubles as an efficient photographer after Landon, whose talents lie in academics and athletics, whose personality so differs from my own - and all the while, is still one of my best friends.

10/22/12

spacejam & pjs

Photos by Landon and his awesome lens. 
intiMint bralette and dress  |  ShopWasteland jacket  |  NecessaryClothing sneakers  |  ShopJeen necklace

I've been convinced that this intiMint maxi dress is sleepwear, but sometimes sleepwear can totally work towards your favor in terms of comfort. To tell you the truth, the low back is really what sold me, the lace bralette makes it more daytime appropriate. I went a little nuts and threw on my new favorite Wasteland jacket and a pair of comfortable studded sneakers from Necessary Clothing that I've been wearing on the regular. I'm wearing a lot of looks, but listen, it was just one of those days.

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10/19/12

camo & plaid

Photos by Landon and his incredible lens
French Connection mens button down  |  Zara oversized sweater (similar)  |  Zara camo skinnys (similar)  |  Zara heels

There's a thin line to cross when mixing prints. Wearing checkers and camo together might have been crossing that very line, but this oversized knit in a neutral color broke things up and kept the outfit together, making the checkered pattern more of a detail, rather than a statement piece. And these camo jeans that I've been eyeing forever at Zara are finally mine, shoutout to Jess for the rec - they definitely are an essential. 

10/16/12

silver sleeves

Photos by Landon
ShopWasteland jacket  |  H&M shirt  |  UO pants  |  Zara heels

There's a Space Jam feel to this jacket that just caught my eye when I saw it on the Wasteland site. The metallic sleeves give such detail and character to an otherwise basic varsity jacket that I probably own already. You can't go wrong with pairing it with grey and some light denim, balancing the outfit with a pair of boyish, baggy trousers and a pair of feminine, pointed heels.

10/13/12

peach perfect

The only photographer for me, Landon
Pavonine tank  |  Lafayette148 blazer  |  H&M peach coat  |  gifted Sugarlips trousers  |  gifted cross necklace  |  Forever21 ombre earrings  |  Rayban aviators  |  Zara heels

Nothing will look masculine with a pair of awesome black heels, trousers aren't meant just for the boys. That all-too familiar side-striped detail is a recent favorite of mine, and will definitely be sticking around this season. The crop top - supposedly meant for the spring - hits right above the snakeskin band and the sheer sleeves on the blazer peek out of the peach jacket that I scored at one of H&M's recent sales. This $7.50 (hold your gasps) peach blazer reminded me of Landon's peach T from the summer, just goes to show that there's no such thing as season-appropriate colors.

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10/11/12

just the details

Photos by Landon
Flirt Catalog tie dye jeans  |  American Apparel poplin shirt  |  UNIQLO chiffon top  |  H&M trench (similar)  |  Forever21 tote

The details are what made this outfit incredible, the tie-dye detailing on this Flirt Catalog denim is actually magical. It was a little chilly, so I layered a button down under a chiffon tunic, just because the button down had the cutest collar. Fall and winter aren't all about black, grey, nude and oxblood (obviously this season's color) - live a little, throw some tie-dye in the mix.

10/6/12

style hunter


thrifted army jacket  |  H&M grey tank  |  American Apparel tulip skirt  |  Steve Madden sneakers  |  Forever21 bag  |  gifted PinkyThumb necklace

Today, my photographer is Apneet - whose vintage finds and mile long legs are just an added bonus to her sweet, bubbly and downright cool personality. Turns out, we go to the same college, and we squeezed this overdue photo shoot between a ten minute break and man, is her camera amazing or what? She's included me in the recent issue of the Hunter Envoy - in print! I picked up a single copy for myself, if you see one lying around, take a peek at the outfit that Apneet so aptly describes as having a "student-friendly price tag".

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10/3/12

lost in translation: tres

gifted Koshka dress  |  thrifted Anne Klein blazer  |  thrifted metal belt  |  Aldo beaded box clutch  |  Zara heels

I tried to channel my inner lady for the final look for the Lost in Translation dress, threw on a belt to cinch in the waist, a sleek blazer and those open toed high heels from Zara. The always messy sidebraid  and the aztec print adds an everyday spin to the outfit. To tell you the truth, the last look was the hardest, but I can't wait until the next series! 

10/1/12

wintergarden spring

Photos by Landon of FashionGoggled
gifted Koshka MinkPink Wintergarden blazer  |  Big Star waxed jeans  |  Zara maroon booties

Two posts in one day? I just couldn't wait to style this Koshka blazer! The thing things I love about this blazer are the light silk, unstructured silhouette, the faded, bleached out floral print and the way that it falls just right on my shoulders (shoutout to Joanne for helping me choose the size!). I paired a pair of Big Star waxed jeans and a light chiffon top with the blazer to make the blazer the statement piece in my outfit. I've already got so many ideas for this blazer for the fall, maybe with this skirt from Koshka? Stay tuned!

pretty things: eberjey & the thin gold ring


Two pretty things I'm obsessed with currently: a thin gold ring from my first visit to the Brooklyn Flea with Steph and Chanelle - the lovely Jenny has a few silver ones that she's loving - and the Eberjey Fanny bralet that's almost too pretty to hide. 

9/30/12

flamingo

gifted Sugarlips dress  |  H&M cardigan  |  thrifted penny loafers

When I saw this dress on Sugarlips, I knew I had to have it. Short, printed, with an open back and the color vaguely reminds me of a flamingo. I made this dress a statement piece and realized that even though the color isn't exactly fall-appropriate, throwing on a chunky cardigan and a pair of vintage loafers makes it just about right. Have you checked out Sugarlips though? Their new arrivals are just calling my name. 

9/27/12

happiness ensues

Photos by blogger boyfriend Landon / FashionGoggled

If you've seen me walking around these past few weeks, chances are, I'm wearing these sneaker wedges. I've been looking for sneakers for a while, ever since I fell in love with the Isabel Marant Beketts on practically everyone and did a post on sneakers here. The cartoonish charm of the Isabel Marants are what really drew me in, and although there were tons of suede shoes to choose from - Ash and ASOS - none had quite the character as the Marants. I wasn't about to spend $700 on a pair of shoes, although was seriously contemplating it, so when I saw these Hilights, I didn't hesitate to surrender my credit card to the cashier and purchase the most obnoxious, awesome pair of shoes currently in my possession. 

9/25/12

so fresh so clean

Insight dress (on sale)  |  Line & Dot pinstriped blazer  |  ASOS flatforms  |  gifted Pinky Thumb sideways cross necklace  

It's practically fall, but people, 80 degree weather calls for bare legs. I paired a light floral printed dress with a pinstriped blazer for a subtle mixed printed look that just seems kind of off-season. So over the arm party and very much into minimal accessories, this sideways cross necklace is sure to be an everyday wear, much like the black hair tie that's always on my wrist. 

9/22/12

a few of my favorite things


The first of many posts about my current obsessions, right now it's all about my miniprints from Social Print Studio and my sheer embellished chiffon maxi from ASOS that lives a double life as a gorgeous curtain. These miniprints are going to be such a stocking stuffer, you get 48 of these Instagram prints for a mere $12. It doesn't get any better than that. Especially when someone just hit over 1,000 photos on Instagram, I have a ton of photos to choose from. A huge thanks to Heidi over at SPS for introducing me. She has a blog too, and an Instagram that I can't stop obsessing over.

9/21/12

last night


The best package arrived the other day at my office, sitting right on my desk was a sweet, sweet package and note from my California counterpart, Stephanie of Honey N' Silk, who just recently founded Last Night. Last Night dishes out gorgeous dresses, each piece hand-chosen by Stephanie for her customers, at unreal prices. 


Gemma

Just so happens that Steph is hosting a giveaway, so better get going! Summer's almost gone but you can bet that I'll be squeezing a lot of wear out of my Dahlia dress until the leaves start to change color.
Stay tuned for my next post: a few of my favorite things, featuring Social Print Studio!

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