white out

The Little White Dress:
Blake Lively in Chanel (of course)
Gisele Bundchen in Victoria Beckham and Louboutin pumps
Malin Akerman in Tommy Hilfiger
Kim Kardashian in Lanvin
Rosie Huntington-Whitely in Max Mara
Jennifer Hudson in Michael Kors
Rachel McAdams in Maxime Simoens and Salvatore Ferragamo pumps
Rachel Bilson in Chanel and Brian Atwood pumps
Kerry Washington in Calvin Klein Collection
Alexa Chung in Balenciaga

all photos from InStyle

orange and gold summer

Clockwise from top left:
1.  couch, jonathan adler, $3700
2.  stool, one kings lane
3.  skirt, j crew, $298
4.  heels, christian louboutin, $1795
5.  topsiders, sperry, $90
6.  heels, christian louboutin, $895
7.  belt, kate spade, $95
8.  bag, asos, $69
9.  dress, j crew, $600
photo credit: the coveteur

It's cold and wet here in San Francisco so naturally we're dreaming of warm beaches and suntan lines. We're loving ultra-girly swimsuits, with details like feminine ruffles, tiny floral prints and polka dots.  These are a few of our favorites (definitely worth the brazilian):

polka dot one-piece, j crew, $175

ruffle wrapped halter suit, anthropologie, $158

ruffle floral ricky suit, rugby, $110

tory praver swimsuit, net-a-porter, $180

river island, asos, $46.13

the trend list

While shopping at Zara over the weekend, we were noticing a definite theme: pink and orange minimalism.  It seems as though this trend has made its way from the spring 2011 runway (think Jil Sander) to one of our favorite "fast-fashion" shops.  Take a cue from Dree Hemingway, and pair your brights with some classic neutrals.

Here's the list:

1. Zara Blazer, $79.90
2. Zara Dress, $39.90

3. Zara Shoes, $79.90
4. Zara Bag, $169.00
5. Zara Sunglasses, $39.90

More bright ideas:

 

jcrew, teen vogue

w magazine, karen millen ad 

british vogue

Photo credit: fabsugar

the kooks

We're loving how quirky style is all the rage right now.  From Man Repeller to British Vogue, it seems that looking weird is the way to go.  Trends we want to try: socks with sandals and fruit prints (more stripes, please!).  We're not totally on board with crazy shades, but maybe we'll warm up to them.

whowhatwear

British Vogue

Man Repeller

prada, style.com

the trend list

Seriously loving all things orange.

Here's the list:
1.  hermes, mug, $165

2.  tory burch, clines ballet flat, $235

3.  tory burch, kendrick driving shoe, $275

4.  hermes, pillow, $620

5.  lancôme, spf, $35
6.  estee lauder, bronze goddess, $22
7.  kate spade, head in the sand melinda, $298
8.  smythson, floppy manuscript book, $280

Images clockwise from top left: Jil Sander SS11, Jil Sander SS11, Christian Dior SS11, MaxMara SS11, Tommy Hilfiger SS11; all from style.com

minnesota's version of minimalism

Minimalism is in. And to be honest, I’m not a huge fan. Anyone that knows me, knows that causal and/or simplistic dressing is not my forte. So, it may come as a surprise that this past week I had a date with a skateboarder. Yes, even I was quite shocked. I will admit that the night I met him I was dressed down.... well, for me..... I had a full length black t-shirt dress (I believe the t-shirt material negates the full length), platform heels, and some semi-gothic weapon jewelry on. He was a wonderful reminder of how much I love the whole skater boy thing. Throw on some Vans, a t-shirt, jeans, and grab your skateboard..... ok, that’s not true. Throw on some Vans, a t-shirt, jeans, and go watch some cute boys skateboard? Still not quite right. Throw on some Vans, a t-shirt, jeans, and grab a beer on a patio with friends. That’s more like it. Even better, buy your ticket to Vans Off the Wall Warped Tour. Beer, live music, skateboarders, and the great outdoors. It is still a few months away, but how can you not already be excited!?!? Anyway, here is my (temporarily forgotten) version of minimalism:

1.  t-shirt, american apparel, $22

2.  jeans, gap, $69.50 (I think bootcut looks best; skinny jeans make me feel like a 13 year old boy walking home from school...)

3.  shoes, vans, $40-$42

the trend list

New York Fashion Week.  Oh, how we wish we had been there.  But we weren't.  And while we know it isn't even close to being the same, we have been stalking every single fashion website/blog for pictures.  An interesting little trend we noticed on the runways from Michael Kors to Ralph Lauren is the mini bag.  While we probably won't be rocking this one anytime soon, because, let's be honest, this is pretty impractical (would my blackberry even fit in that baby?!), we found them to be quite adorable.  Plus, kind of love the idea of wrapping the chain around my wrist so it can't be left at the bar...

Photo credits:
alexa: zimbio
ralph lauren: style
michael kors: style

the wish list

There's still a chill in the air, and our necks are feeling left behind in the cold.  Trade out your boring black scarf for a brighter version.  We love how purple pops against any outfit.

Here's the list:
1.  c&c california, cotton/cashmere, $19
2.  gap, mini-floral, $19.50
3.  banana republic, chiffon petals scarf, $59.50
4.  net-a-porter, yves saint laurent, leopard-print scarf, $995
5.  j crew, wool gauze scarf, $55
6.  urban outfitters, feather print square, $28


Photo credits:
january jones leaving the daily show
olivia palermo leaving the peter som show, new york fashion week
courteney cox
sarah jessica parker
carey mulligan
mary kate olsen

the trend list

Here's the list:

1.  bcbg, lille perforated-leather clutch, $128

2.  zara, large clutch bag, $109

3.  macy's, bcbgeneration clutch, $42.99

4.  asos, leather portfolio clutch, $98.62
5.  urban outfitters, cooperative trompe l'oeil laptop case, $28
6.  urban outfitters, deena & ozzy, $99
7.  zara, buck skin clutch, $89.90
8.  zara, xl fashion clutch with studs, $149

the trend list: black swan

We are coveting all things tulle ever since we saw Natalie Portman portray a semi fully-psychotic ballerina in Black Swan.  Obviously, the movie has been getting a ton of buzz (Natalie won best actress at the golden globes and the film received 5 oscar nods), but we love the fact that design duo Rodarte has spear-headed the way for gorgeous, ballet-inspired pieces to come into our closets.  The designers created the amazingly intricate costumes for the film, and they've triggered our lust for airy skirts, skin-tight bodysuits, and ballet flats.

Here's the list:
1. dress, net-a-porter, zac posen, tulle and lace dress, $2050
2. bra, j crew, tulle underwire top, $60
3. skirt, urban outfitters, pins and needles, $29.99, on sale
4. dress, piperlime, plastic island dress, $94.99, on sale
5. skirt, shopbop, club monaco, $139
6. flats, topshop,  marina chiffon bow pumps, $55
7. bodysuit, the outnet, chloe, $216
    or bodysuit, american apparel, $32
8. necklace, urban outfitters, $29

photo credits:  christian dior: style.com; black swan stills: imdb & beyondhollywood.com

country strong

photos: imdb.com

I finally saw it this weekend.  It has some bad review... but I LOVED it.  Big hair, fake eyelashes, country music, love, cute Minnesotans cowboys singing... (sigh)... Honestly, what more could I-- sorry still thinking about those cowboys-- ask for?!  See below for what designer duds I would use to lure those sexy studs in!

1.  CABoots cowboy boots, $1200 (no seriously, I love and wear cowboy boots!  Mine were $20 at a flea market)
2.  dress, net-a-porter, stella mccartney, $1735
3.  shirt, net-a-porter, etoile isabel marant, $385
4.  shirt, net-a-porter, chloe, $995
5.  belt, ralph lauren, skinny leather concho belt, $22.99 (on sale)
6.  bag, ralph lauren, fringed leather hobo, $695
7.  ring, novica, solitaire ring, $119.95
8.  bracelet, neiman marcus, turquoise two-station bangle, $350

PS  To get in the real country spirit, PBR is on TV.  Not my first time watching it; in fact I love it and was really pissed to see they were in Northern CA.  Can't believe I missed it!

PPS  I love a man in a Carhartt jacket.  Yup, I said it.  Feel free to judge away.  I judge myself, but I can't fight the feeling.  Now after all this cowboy talk, I need to go find one... Which, I imagine, will prove to be quite a challenge in the City by the Bay...

-Minnesota