That Girl...

Next up in our series of super fab New York ladies is Stephanie. We spotted her across the room and loved the combo of retro maxi length skirt with tough leather motorcycle jacket.

who: Stephanie

why we love her: We spotted her from across the room and she was just exuding effortless cool. This girl really knows how to put an outfit together.

her favorite item of clothing: This skirt, picked up for $5 at a vintage store. A total steal.

where she finds inspiration: Flipping through magazines and also seeing what musicians are wearing. Music is really inspiring.

her personal style, in her words: Sporadic and all over the place. I usually wear all black, you happened to catch me on a day where I threw in some color to mix it up!

That Girl...

We just love traveling the country and getting a chance to meet different girls with incredible style. While in NYC we had the chance to catch up with some superbly stylish ladies and want to take the next few days to showcase their individual looks. Without further ado...

who: Claire

why we love her: she's not only adorable and stylish, but is smart, too. She's studying fashion at The New School and writes a blog, De Lune.

what she's wearing: Vintage cream shorts, a James Perse button-down shirt, Dolce & Gabbana body suit, and vintage bag and belt. Everything is thrifted!

her favorite places to shop: Thrift shops and vintage stores, and a lot of online shopping.

her personal style, in her words: Contrast. I like to play with mixing masculine and feminine and preppy and edgy.

Ode to Alexander

Some things are worth being a tourist for. Such was the case for Andrew Bolton's new Metropolitan Museum of Art project, Alexander McQueen . Savage Beauty.

The cast and crew from Seychelles went last week while in NYC and it was, in one word - amazing. Andrew's curation itself was something to discuss over a couple glasses of coffee or wine (whichever you prefer).

The genius, who was Alexander McQueen was dark, tortured, eccentric and supremely talented. He left the earth too early.

Savage Beauty is a masterpiece. In layman's terms, if you're in NYC, you MUST go.

(all images and video courtesy of MetMuseum.org)

smile, darlings!

When we first started planning the Garden Party and pop-up shop, we just knew we had to make Smilebooth a part of it. We've seen them pop up at all the coolest events in LA and around the blog world, so naturally we wanted them to help make our event special, too. Much to our delight (but no surprise) all the folks at Smilebooth are uber cool and awesome to work with. Need evidence? Look at how much fun we all had!

To view all the photos from the evening, download high-res files or order prints, stop in over here.

In a Mustard State of Mind.

 

Source: sundayinbed.tumblr.com via Sandy on Pinterest

While we were in NYC we noticed our very own Hoot heels on quite a few ladies and not to be bold, but they looked amazing!! 

We decided to test drive them ourselves and we came to this conclusion - 

Perfect for Summer, comfortable, great heel height and a must have for every girl's closet!! 

Get yours and let us know what you think!!

In Full Bloom

Thanks again to all our lovely friends who came out to support our very first Pop-Up shop with TLO and Mor Cosmetics!! In case you couldn't be there, here are a few moments captured by Dustin and Whitney Deal of Oh, Darling! Photography. It was truly a delightful evening.

 

To Be Continued...

We are officially back from New York and so excited to spill the details!!

First off, we must say we loved working with The Loved One, Keiko Lynn and MOR Cosmetics. We could not have set ourselves up with better cohorts! (We also couldn't have better fans and friends.)

Stay tuned for a true glimpse of the amazingness that was the Seychelles Garden Party. (Images, details and evidence is coming soon...)

derby dolls

Tomorrow is the Kentucky Derby! We love the old fashioned glamour and charm and seeing everyone dressed up in dramatic hats and retro-inspired outfits. And of course let's not forget the Kentucky Derby's official drink, the mint julep. Check out some of our favorite Kentucky Derby looks.

words we live by

Happy Happy Audrey.

Source: feefeern.wordpress.com via Chris on Pinterest

Audrey Hepburn would have been 82 today. She was not only a fashion icon but a pioneer (of sorts) for women in film.

She was beautiful, smart and left us with a catalog of witty famous quotes.

"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others."

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone." 

Wish we could have given her shoes to dance around in.

Source: img.listal.com via Min on Pinterest

la femme du jour

Frida Kahlo is an iconoclast known for abandoning traditional expectations and forging her own path. Never a wallflower, Frida's wardrobe matched her personality with bold colors and outrageous accessories that pay homage to her culture and heritage. Frida continues to make her mark on the fashion world today, as we've seen in this crop of photo shoots inspired by the unforgettable artist.

1. wrapped leather cuff bracelet, $28 at Libby Story

2. tracks of my tiers maxi dress, $148 at Free People

3. balanced ring, $58 at Anthropologie

4. floral sorbet headband, $300 from Ban.do

5. feather ring, $100 at In God We Trust

6. Lenna Agnes long beaded earrings, $24 at Libby Story

7. caramel strands hobo bag, $595 at Anthropologie

8. eastern fringe bib, $38 at Free People

9. golden nugget bangle bracelets, $29 at Urban Outfitters

10. Best Of braided heel, $90 from Seychelles

11. Anthology beaded sandal, $90 from Seychelles

images via Harpers Bazaar and Marie Claire Italia

trend spotting: flared denim

Some of us around the office live in and love our wide leg jeans, others of us are just getting around to rocking the new looks we've been admiring around the blog world. Either way, it's time to give your skinnies a break and branch out. Plus, what better way to complement your favorite Seychelles wedges and wood-bottomed platforms?

images courtesy of The Sartorialist and Who What Wear