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Did you see this over on Garance Dore (clearly I'm catching up on her blog)? First, how hilarious is the little story that goes with it? It made me miss my sisters (even though they are much younger and tinier than I am) . But also, how effing awesome is Giovanna's outfit? It looks so simple and natural but so crazy at the same time, I guess that's the genius of amazingly made clothes. le sigh
via Garance Dore

Oh yes!

This just looks so right to me for some reason. I mean, I already own a men's white blazer, so I was already halfway there. But the glasses, the scarf, the messy hair... (and maybe some brightly colored jeans?) man....I want to be in that photo
via Garance Dore

Catching up

As I said on Friday, things have been a little crazy around here, not much time for noodling around on the interweb. When I did get a chance this weekend to catch-up on my street style blogs I saw a lot that I liked. As always my eye was drawn to combinations of tight black pants and blazers with boots, opaque tights, long hair, scarves, flared pants with billowy blouses, lots of black, even more grey, and a touch of camel thrown in. I'm so happy it will be starting to warm up soon and I can ditch my winter coat and roll up my sleeves.
via 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Inspired by Matt & Kim

When I lived in LA, I used to be listen to this show Morning Becomes Electic on LA's KCRW radio station while getting ready in the morning. But because of podcasts, I can still find out about new bands despite living in a city with...I'm sorry but the worst selection of radio stations in the country. But I digress, this is how I came across Matt & Kim, a two member band from Brooklyn who you may have heard on some beer commercial if you're not already familar with them. It sounds like your two (much cooler ) friends banging around in the basement, except they create well crafted pop songs that are devastating catchy.

The perfect space to listen to this kind of music is definitely not put together by an interior designer, or even a blogger, it's probably actually a dorm room. It's ammature, but stylish and comfortable. And it's definitely bright and colorful, because even though I'd love to hear them play in a dark club the music is unassailably happy.

And if you're listening to this kind of music, you're definitely wearing something you don't mind getting a little sweaty in so you can contribute to the handclaps and stomping that appear in almost all the songs (man I love me some handclapping). It's young, hip, and modern and doesn't take itself too seriously. Probably a lot of jersey, crazy shoes and sunglasses, and definitely layered.
What music is inspiring you lately?

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um, yes

Definitely my favorite dress of the night (and a little inspiration to keep the carb eating to a minimum).

Girl Crush, what is it with bikes?

Seriously, the last time I was like, agh girl crush, was another Vanessa Jackman photo and a bike was involved. But seriously, why don't I own a dress like that? Also...I have a real post coming, it's just being super finicking and no matter what I do it looks bad.

via Vanessa Jackman

Sign me up!

For some reason I have not yet ordered anything from ASOS (despite knowing for months that you could order it in the U.S. now. And then, I came across this, All American-girl collection.... If that's American, then count me in.

Can I justify spending $112 on leggings?

Probably not, but these are so so awesome!

All Neon Like

It all started when I saw Jonathan Saunders Spring 2011 collection and fell head over heels for the bright colors and clean styling. By the time I fell in love with this Marc Jacobs bag, it was claer to me I was going to need some pops (and I do mean pops--I don't want to be head to toe early 90s) of neon for spring.

All Neon Like by matrioshkaDC featuring tory burch handbags

Via Style.com, and Polyvore.

Raindrops and Roses and Burberry Prorsum

As I briefly mentioned on Friday, I am obsessed with pre-fall 2011 Burberry Prorsum. Actually, I am just plain obsessed with all Burberry Prorsum. Christopher Bailey can do no wrong in my book. But I especially obsessed with the line of this season. I love the wide leg, and tiny waist accented with a belt, and then big fur trimmed sleeves.
And I'm normally not one for flowy empire waisted peasant dresses...but man! throw a little fur and leather and some amazingly sexy boots and it doesn't feel hippie dippie at all. And yes, I've noticed that it is completely 70's. Okay, where do I get an obie belt?

all images via style.com

Suit Friday?

I don't know why the theme of the day is suits, but it is. Lately, there's just been such a resurgance in suits and I'm trying to think about how I could wear mine (or, fingers crossed, a new one) and not look like a box (and a boring one at that).

Possibly with a turban-headband and some awesome footwear?

Faux fur scarf?
Or just score yourself a pre-fall 2011 Burberry suit and mile long legs (sigh, I know, I think I need to post the whole line here).

ps. check out more awesome suits here

via because I'm addicted, (unknown), Style.com

It will be mine...oh yes, it will be mine

How much will I have made it when I have a Stella McCartney suit? A lot, that's how much.

Buy it here via here

If only I had a bunch of dough and it were 2011

Because is there anything you'd rather wear to Christmas parties? See the whole collection on the way too cool because I'm addicted.

Inspired by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

In my view, there are two ways that you can come to love a song: you hear a song and something about it immediately knocks you off your feet or it takes you multiple listens to discover all its hidden melodic and lyrical references until you are sucked into it. With "home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, it was the former. The first time I heard it, I was hooked. And like all truly great music, it has definitely been inspiring both my fashion and interior decor tastes.


The band uses an eclectic group of musical themes and instruments including wild west-like whistling, heavy base, thumping rhythm, clapping, old-timey piano, lutes, and plenty of almost Mexican sounding horns. These varying instruments and themes evoke a bohemian, wild western, international kind of look.

The western influence definitely led me to a lot of outfits with dramatic hats, colorful scarves, and statement making boots. But there's also something overtly feminine about these outfits: a touch of fur, some leopard print sandals or some red lips, which mirrors the sweet crooning of the female singer, Jade Castrinos.



From an interior design perspective, the music evokes rooms with a collection of non-matching antique furniture, something Dolly Parton would be happy to sit for a spell on. But it's not pure country, there's also something very 70's bohemian rock and roll about the whole thing. So I also love the idea of a lot of Navajo prints and wood textures.

What do you think? Do you like this mix of western, bohemian, 70's ness?

Images via Refinery 29 (1 and 2), Sea of Shoes, Altamira, Design Sponge (5, 6, and 9) Emma's Design Blog (7 and 8).