summer

something out of a fitzgerald, courtesy of a hemingway... 

photos via photosdemode {dree hemingway for vogue uk june 2011 by tom craig}

blush bridesmaids dresses by theory (at neiman marcus)

soooo.... i was out and about today returning some items (and perhaps picking up some other items...) and i found some really pretty theory dresses that would be amazing for bridesmaids dresses at neiman marcus.  here is a pic of all four in the blush/nude color (this was at the neiman marcus store in beverly hills):

the dresses from left to right are jalena, alesandra, edmona, and elvinia.

jalena is my favorite:

i can't find all four of them in this nude/blush color online anywhere, not even on neiman's website, so i think if you are interested in these you need to call the beverly hills store to order.  seriously these together would be so so so pretty for a bridal party.... i love the idea of the same color but different dresses.

here are the dresses in the colors i did find online:

online in these and other colors:
jalnea can be found at theory
elvinia can be found at saks, neiman marcus, theory, and nordstrom
edmona can be found at shopbop (but i think its sold out),and neiman marcus
alesandra can be found at net-a-porter, theory, shopbop, neimanmarcus, zappos, and bergdorf goodman

shopbop summer whites

bring on the warm weather already!  wanting all these whites right now.

1. a.l.c.
2. tibi and tibi
3. a.l.c.
4. club monaco
5. twelfth st. by cynthia vincent
6. indah
7. one by levis x opening ceremony
8. cosabella
9. l*space
10. tibi
11. carrera
12. current/elliott
13. giuseppe zanotti
14. true religion
15. michael kors
16. tory burch
17. odylyne
18. soft joie
19. elegantly waisted
20. jil sander
21. maxazria
22. a.l.c.

perfect summer sandals by michael kors

i am very impressed by the selection of summer sandals - flats and heels - from michael kors.   after hunting high and low, i found these flat sandals in white and orange and ordered both.  can't wait to try them on!  and i am lusting after the heeled ones too... nice work mr. kors!

1. zappos
2. saks
3. endless
4. endless, revolve
5. intermix, endless

1. net-a-porter
2. farfetch
3. net-a-porter
4. zappos
5. net-a-porter
6. asos

the weekend blouse

for this look:

try one of these:

chelsea flower
(i just picked up the chelsea flower blouse at intermix and am in love... you can also find it at singer22 and saks)

theyskens' theory

equipment

pastels by rag & bone

yes to all of these summer items by rag & bone.  i bought a pair of their salmon colored jeans a little while back and am obsessed with those too...

cardigan
blazer
blue jeans
pink jeans

look of the day

very representative of my outfit today... (though i am still waiting for santa or the toothfairy or the easter bunny or SOMEONE to bring me my very own PS1.... and lets be honest, the flats im sporting aint lanvin ;)

1. textile elizabeth & james
2. alc
3. j brand
4. gucci
5. proenza schouler
6. lanvin

elle macpherson does sunshine

so pretty.

photos via photosdemode

current shopbop wishlist

items currently found on my wishlist at shopbop... love it that the site lets you put little hearts on the items you like - great way to bookmark your faves.

1. alice + olivia laken long tank dress
2. yves saint laurent plastic aviator sunglasses
3. current/elliott the stiletto jean
4. one by line & dot printed long dress
5. funktional heirloomed dress with belt
6. camilla and marc antiquity draped dress
7. edmundo castillo sling back suede heels
8. leyendecker suburbia dress
9. tory burch leather zip continental wallet
10. rebecca minkoff rumi dress
11. kenneth jay lane polished stone pendant necklace
12. see by chloe short sleeve shirtdress
13. pencey blanche platform pumps

faves from the j.crew new arrivals

spring is in the air!  easter outfit anyone? faves from j.crew's new arrivals:

1. amie stripe maxi dress
2. heirloom shift dress
3. toggle cardigan
4. summer hours dress in linen
5. cece leather and snakeskin ballet flats in aged driftwood
6. featherknit tank in neon pink
7. lemlem tullu scarf in lemon
8. patent-tab skinny belt in modern red
9. skinny plaque belt in butterscotch
10. batik saunter short in faded black
11. silk layering tank in bright cumin
12. sidewalk blazer in summer plaid
13. denim western shirt
14. lightweight shawl-collar cardigan in ivory

love for the usa: kate, gisele, and you

kate bosworth at coachella 2011, via refinery29

gisele via buytheway from v magazine

you, available at intermix

springtime at zara (and crushing disappointment)

you can not believe my disappointment when a) i realized that zara STILL does not have online shopping capabilities (i mean, what IS that?? this is 2011! this is pure insanity!) and b) the century city zara sales girl told me that they were completely sold out of my size in this jacket at all california zara stores.  its almost difficult for me to go to the mall to visit the zara store because i am so sure that i am just going to be let down when they dont have any of the cute stuff i saw online.  bleh.  anyway - here are some of my favorites on the zara site right now (not guaranteed to be available to anyone in stores though).

pleats

obsessed with this dress... image via the incredibly talented vanessa jackman.

neutrals

first of all, i think its time to invest in a playsuit.  this one - by malene birger - is the epitome of adorable.  i want to be wearing it right this second with a long flowy skirt while drinking a pimm's cup on a rolling lawn somewhere waiting for a picnic to be set up.  oh, and obviously i would be wearing a wide brimmed hat too.  a girl can dream...

secondly, if you dont already count a leather harness among the accessories found in your closet, maybe you should consider this one by lanvin.  i mean, every girl needs one.

1. by malene birger
2. christian louboutin
3. 3.1 phillip lim
4. katharine hamnett
5. lanvin
6. chloe
7. j. crew
8. lanvin

khloe kardashian's kloset

as featured on elle.com in collaboration with the coveteur, khloe kardashian's shoe closet.  jealous much? yes, yes i am.

inching towards summer

two and a half months til my summer trip to itlay, amsterdam, and turkey... already starting to pack my bags (in my mind). 

1. wildfox
2. current/elliott
3. tibi
4. cutler and gross
5. vivienne westwood
6. giuseppe zanotti

hefalumps

was what i called 'elephants' when i was a little girl.  'want' is what i call this elephant belt featured in the tibi campaign... where does one acquire such a 'want' i wonder??

my mom, the style icon

my mom blowing out her birthday candles on her 26th birthday 

april 9, 1977

in what seems like a fateful turn of events, i stumbled upon a book called 'my mom style icon' when i was at sugar paper in the brentwood country mart looking for a card for my mom for her 60th birthday.  i say fateful because i had just spent a week looking through all of my mom's old photo albums and scanning pictures of her to use for a slideshow (that ended up being a display instead...).  the book is based on piper weiss' blog, my mom, the style icon, which ties in so perfectly to my experience the last week with my mom's old photos.  in honor of my mom's 60th birthday, which we celebrated last night in san diego with her wonderful friends and family, i am putting up some of my favorite images of my mom.  happy birthday mom, i love you very much xo

and the display that was set up at my mom's birthday dinner last night... the big 6-0!

shades

i want these shades:

photo via photos de mode

and besides, i need a new pair to replace these ones, that are now either at the bottom of the pacific ocean just off the coast of lanai or being worn by some lucky fellow who found them washed ashore.

leopard and paisley

thanks to elements of style blog for the tip... these leopard shorts by alix of bohemia are so necessary.  adorable.

a ring

i love this engagement ring featured on stylemepretty (equally love the bride's cowboy boots and dress - gotta love them texans ;)  its not that often that a ring really catches my eye, but this one is so different from other ones i've seen, and the photograph (by anne marie photography) captures it so well.