It’s been a while since I was wooed by neon colors and shiny fabrics. My MIA days feel like a part of my distant past – senior year at Wesleyan. This shoot in V Magazine awakens a bit of nostalgia in me. The denim on denim makes it feel a little more new though as do the chunky gold bangles instead of necklaces. Bonus for those killer topknots in the second photo. Still, the outfit below is as close as I come these days.
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a vintage music video. Last night I think I watched this Londonbeat video three times before going to sleep. At 2am, I found it to be very compelling. With the thanks of the screen capture feature on computer and color adjustments using Photoshop, I’m able to share some of my favorite bits with you. I personally think this video makes an unexpectedly wonderful inspiration for a southern-gothic photo shoot.
Fun fact: I wrote a paper last fall about how I was determined to make southern gothic happen. Fetch.
My friends and family know that I’m really a hippie at heart. It is my deepest wish to retreat into the woods when I’m older and live close to nature. I’ve always fantasized about living in a tree house and tending to a small farm. So it’s really no surprise that I love L.L.Bean; they make some of the best outdoor gear and offer amazing customer service. In my visions of an earthy future, I’m wearing Anna Sui dresses and Bean Boots while feeding chickens. I’ve been anxiously awaiting the arrival of L.L. Bean Signature - a line of updated L.L. Bean classics that come in more contemporary fits and styles – and finally the day has come! This probably sounds like an advertisement but honestly, I really just love L.L. Bean and am always trying to peddle their goods onto my friends. While I’ve sold them on Bean Boots and baller Norwegian sweaters, I’ve yet to find someone to share the tree house farm fantasy with.
My Favorites:
You can never have too many trenches.
The perfect shoe for mucking about and looking stylish while you do it.
I seriously NEED this bag. It’s just about perfect for Spring/Summer. NEED!
The clocks have sprung forward, which is one serious sign of an impending Spring. And although the recent rains have felt apocalyptic at moments, I’m trying to stay focused on the positive. Rain showers bring May flowers, etc.
I dare you to find me a designer who had a more refined, yet colorful, pallette for Spring 2010. In my opinion, Nicole Farhi’s colors were powerful but whited out just enough that they are easy on the eyes and seem easy to wear. This might be my strongest color inspiration for Spring – even in the Fall, I had photos of this collection hanging in my cubicle to keep myself motivated.
Olsen Haus makes some of the best vegan shoes around. I’ve admired their boots in the past but now that I’ve seen their Spring 2010 collection, I’ve taken a liking to their sandals as well. I picked out 3 creamsicle colored designs but the collection boasts a much wider variety of looks/colors.
Came home to Maryland to visit my family. My Dad was not a fan of my color combination but did tell me that I resembled a long tailed skink, which was his way of complimenting me. Thanks Dad.
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I seriously NEED this bag. It’s just about perfect for Spring/Summer. NEED!
