Three-peat Repeat: Hive & Honey

     Until I began searching for the perfect pair of minimalist, summer sandals, I had no idea that Hive & Honey even existed. But luckily, the folks over at Piperlime happen to have an exclusive on these perfect pairs that would grace my feet all summer long. 

Yvonne flats, $69

     I am such a sucker for a cognac+black combination. Although I prefer the leather pairs to the patterned fabric version on top, I think that any of these flats would be a great asset. I tend to struggle with which pair of flats to wear: brown or black. But with this delicious combination, I wouldn't have to!

Shannen heels, $89

     The Shannen heels are another great, basic design but with a little bit of height added. What I find so special about the shoes from Hive & Honey is the one special detail that makes them stand out. I love all three of the colors, but I think the yellow pair would prove an interesting contrast to a lot of the neutral tones in my closet. These heels would certainly go well paired with some of my daintier items for some contradictory fashion.

Claudette sandal, $79

     And last but not least, the sandal that started it all. This is a case where I really would have difficulties on choosing a color. I think that the white and cognac combination would go the best with most of my summer clothing, but the black and yellow pair still stick out as a more "edgy" sandal. Overall, I think if I end up purchasing one of the styles, it will be the Claudette. It's the answer to my summer sandal dreams!

Erica Weiner Jewelry

     I stumbled across the wonderful work of Erica Weiner Jewelry while seeking inspiration for artwork last night. While I'm not sure I could exactly recreate some of the pieces through DIY, not all of them are out of my price range. Although I'm not trying to give any hints here, I always look through rings to find alternatives to the standard princess cut, gold band diamond rings that are typical for engagements. I think the infinity ring above is a perfect alternative (and at only thirty dollars, I'm sure any male counterpart would appreciate it too). Whether the jewelry is made from antique material or original works, I definitely think any of the pieces are worth the investment. 

Lauren Moffatt Fall 2012

All images by Erin from calivintage!

     The photographs of Lauren Moffatt's Fall 2012 collection test my patience. Although I'll only be able to afford one of the gorgeous pieces if I save some wages from a summer job, I want to emulate these looks for the upcoming fall season right now! Lauren Moffatt consistently comes up with some of my favorite presentations. I love the whole concept aspect to the collections as well as how wearable the clothes are. The looks above are just a few selections from the post over at calivintage and it would be a  shame if you didn't check out the rest, here.

     Although the looks from the collection don't hit stores until next season, there are definitely some affordable ways to incorporate the looks into your outfits now. I've compiled some ideas below that focus on peter pan collars, cute prints, pretty neutrals, and school girl flats. 

1. Peter pan collar blouse, Land's End

2. Sequined collar blouse, Dorothy Perkins

3. Paint a Picture dress, Modcloth

4. Pleated shirtdress, Topshop

5. Neutral Enfield oxfords, Bass

6. Rounded glass, Ray Ban

P.S.- Thanks to Nessa over at Giggles and Glitter for the award!

Bag It!

1, 2, 3, 4

    My mother and I are always looking for a new purse. Although I never seem to switch out from my faithful, vintage Dooney & Bourke that I purchased for myself for my fifteenth birthday, I guess I'm never convinced that "he" (are purses boys?) is the one. The bags I tend to find myself lusting after tend to have a lot of the same qualities. I prefer leather accents, a fold over front, and some good ole Americana design. I could definitely get carried away (puns!) with the boy/ purse comparison, but for now I just wanted to leave you with some truly stunning arm candy with room for those big cameras, sketchbooks, planners, makeup cases, and pens that a lot of bloggers love to haul.

Colenimo A/W 2011-12

Colemino A/W Look book

Photography: Jenny & Lee

Make-up: Natsumi Wantanabe

Hair: Maki Tanaka

    When I first came upon the Colenimo A/W 11-12 collection, I literally gasped. Inspired by "the pioneering female pilots of the golden age of aviation", the Aviatrix collection incorporates all of my favorite features of clothing at the moment (collared shirts, pleated skirts, interesting hats...). The pieces are all so wearable for every day, and a few of them are actually on sale on the Colenimo website through December 12th. For the kind of wear you'd get out of each piece, the prices are wonderful. I definitely suggest going through all of the collections as well as looking at the rest of the pieces in this one.

Scout's Honor Co.

     Although the stationary itself is more classic than alternative, I first read about Scouts Honor Co. in the October issue of Nylon. I have run out of room for stationary that I do not use nearly enough, but I can be forward thinking (weddings?...too far forward). As of now, retail orders are not available but the "Shop" section on the website says "Coming soon." I sure do hope!
     To read more about Scouts Honor Co., check here. But if you are a paper addict like I am, be prepared to drool over the blog.

A Love Affair with Shoes

 

Starting with the navy wedges with red bow:

1. Daisy Wedge Platform, $168

2. Bed of Roses Platform, $128

3. Rose Cloud Lace-up Boot, $138

4. Daydream Saddle Shoe, $109

5. Worn-in Original Docs, $268

6. Lace Oxfords, $138

7. Toni Suede Espadrille, $82

(All from freepeople.com).

     Lately I have been a bit more preoccupied with shoes than I probably should be. I don't often fantasize about owning a stellar, expensive wardrobe, but the foot hugging beauties featured here have all been on my mind quite a bit lately. Shoes have got to be one of my favorite things to shop for, but as a petite person with even smaller feet, finding size six shoes that are narrow enough for my tiny tootsies is a "feet" in itself ;).

     As another interesting note, when I was saving this gif on Photoshop, a color palette popped up that I quite liked. Maybe I will incorporate more colors like this into my spring outfits.