Rodney Smith

I recently stumbled across the photography work of Rodney Smith, I absolutely love how he creates worlds whose logic is his own. He's definitely old school with a twist. Rodney Smith's photography is like the perfect romance, a cinderella ball, like Audrey Hepburn meets Victorian decadence and Rene Magritte, its like a Parissiene dream. I would love to fill our home with Rodney Smith prints, and fall asleep dreaming of kisses on cab roofs. Perfect concepts, perfect models, and perfect pictures. I love Rodney Smith's photography. I also love that Rodney is said to still watch nothing but movies made before 1947. 

  

Fall 2011 Color Trend

"She comes in colors everywhere; 
She combs her hair 

She's like a rainbow 

Coming colors in the air 

Oh, everywhere 

She comes in colors"

Take a note from the Rolling Stones hit "She's a Rainbow" for fashion this season because this Fall is all about color! Fall fashion is full of new and unexpected pairings, new evolutions on  trends and fun, exciting new colors and prints. The Fall runways picked up where spring stopped and sent a riot of color. Reds and greens add a contemporary edge to classic camels while vivid primary and secondary pops break up black and brighten warm autumnal shades. 

 A bright maxi skirt paired with platform heels will lengthen your entire body and create a slender and tall silhouette.

 Try mixing in stripes with brights for a fun, classic look.

 Leopard is going to be one of Fall's biggest must-haves! Incorporate into your accessories with handbags, heels, skinny belts, etc.

 My favorite new trend of the season....colored denim!! I am absolutely in love with the AG Stevie Ankle in Kelly Green. Loving this trend but not sure how to pull it off? Try pairing your denim brights with a neutral colored top to balance out the color. However don't feel limited to only neutral shades, color-blocking, stripes, and small prints also work wonderfully with colored denim.

 Bright, vibrant heels are an easy way to brighten up an outfit and draw attention to your outfit. 

It actually is easy being green. My favorite color of the season! From vibrant kelly green to deep emerald, its the perfect way to brighten up any neutral winter tone. Try mixing in pops of green with skirts, heels, jeans, clutches, etc.

A Country Wedding

There's something so wonderfully charming about a country wedding. Since countryside promotes ease and relaxation, they are perfect venues for a laid back wedding with lots of charm. For an outdoor event, you can make a picnic covering tables with traditional country checkered tablecloths or quilts. You can also use candles to light up the place if the event will be held at night. Vibrant flowers such as lilacs, dahlias, or sunflowers would be lovely to decorate tables, perhaps filling your old mason jars. 

Photography: Tec Petaja

Honeymoon Attire

There is nothing I love more than a vacation! Joe and I have our honeymoon coming up this Summer, however he will not tell me where we are going! I contemplated packing for every possible temperature for a while however I decided that I would instead stick with packing for a warm climate with fingers crossed that I will be right. I figure I can always do a little shopping where ever we arrive if the weather is cooler than expected. 


I absolutely love planning out a myriad of different outfits and imagining how I can mix and match them to ensure I'll be able to fit everything into my carry-on and not have to check two extra bags! I plan on packing pretty light and sticking to the bare essentials as I didn't want to tote much around - a few pairs of sandals, a big beach tote, shorts and tees, several sundresses, a few long necklaces and a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses. This is all I need to be comfortable for lounging on the beach, going out at night and everything in between.

Below is a peek at what would be at the top of my list. What are your packing essentials?

 A cute summer hat, my Raybans, and hopefully a six pack!

An extra scarf, some versatile shorts, a cute one shoulder top.

My beloved Feed Bag, this large burlap bag reads "FEED the Children of the World" on one side and "1" on the reverse, indicating that each bag will provide one child in Africa school lunch for an entire year.

Something to keep my hair manageable at the pool..

 An array of lightweight Summer clothing I can mix and match with soft pastels, warm corals, strappy sandals, etc.

The evening maxi dress, something for going out in style. I love wearing long pale dresses rather than little black dresses while on vacation because they show off tan skin beautifully. 

 The daytime swimsuit, something bright and eye catching for lounging at the pool.

The evening suit, for a late night swim or to cover up a sunburn if I get toasted in the sun the first day.

Steven Alan Spring 2011

Steven Alan's Spring 2011 lookbook is full of lovely pieces. His easy, breezy, carefree looks are exactly what my closet needs right now. With sunny days right around the corner I find myself dreaming about warm days at the lake, riding bicycles with flower-filled baskets, and gauzy, soft summer clothes drying in the sun. Here is a peek at Steven Alan's Spring lookbook, where each outfit fulfills my summer dreams. Do any of these outfits catch your eye?

Perfect for wearing to the local street market or taking a stroll around town.

 Ideal for a casual date, vacation, or a day of shopping with the girls.

The perfect outfit for gardening, biking to a coffee shop, seeking out adventure.

This outfit will take you anywhere, from the beach to the movies, with comfort and style combined.

A new take on little black dress, this navy dress is perfect for a date night or dining out with the girls.

A smart, chic, and sophisticated look for walking around campus or the perfect outfit to wear at the airport if you're heading out of town.

This outfit is smart, trendy, and sporty with the perfect amount of layering for biking around town or taking a stroll on a warm summer evening. 

Hues Unfolding

Spring 2011 bridal fashion has been unfolding beautifully tinted wedding dresses, some traditionalists have been shaking their heads at this but white has not always been the first choice for brides. In ancient times brides wore brightly colored wedding dresses to signify their joy. White for western brides did not become fashionable until Queen Victoria wore it at her wedding to signify her status, later brides would wear white to honor the queen. However in this day and age, there is no reason to follow any exact set of rules. 

If pearl is your dream, give it a whirl. Thinking of black? Go for it and don't look back. Wanting to wear blue? You will always be true. Dying to wear grey? Flaunt it, for its your day!

 Vera Wang

Vera Wang

 Vera Wang

 Sarah Seven

 Sarah Seven

 Claire Pettibone

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