Kiss me Kate

The face - Kate Moss has it, is it, owns it.
She's epic. I love her.

Nasty Gal ---> The Face

literary tattoos: would you ink some ink?

What are you going to get?

Real People Matter More: Made for NYC

Check out Real People Matter More (a side project)

Back at it, Amy Jo always looks "fierce" and I rarely use that word.  She seamlessly mixes the tough with the charming, the rocker with the ballerina - here perhaps more acutely than ever.  The shirt has rips in it and falls to a perfect length with the "just in case" black bike shorts (a wardrobe staple - I've cut up my fair share of leggings lately because I never use those/always need bike shorts).  The hat is her signature pierce and works with pretty much every outfit.  Pair that toughness with some knee socks, an oversized pink sweater and some ballet slippers and she looks stunning.  Not like she could ever blend in, but her style is one of a kind, eye-catching and pretty much perfect all around.

**She may be moving to NYC soon and doesn't she look the part?

Wild Child

I was in UO the other day and I started noticing a lot of preppy, school-girl inspired pieces.  The baby doll dress of the 90s is definitely in as rompers perhaps shift back a little bit.  I know my friends are rocking the bike shorts like no other in an effort to get their dresses/shirts as short as possible.  By going short, it makes sense to balance that with a more girlish or "conservative" top and neckline.  The peter pan cut necks here are really darling and I love a good polka dot.

Pair your short dress with a pair of socks (ankle or knee - you decide) and a pair of great flats or pumps (again- the choice is yours though I'm on a heel kick...ha).

Fashion is meant to be playful, so make sure you're amply covered in the right places and go run around for a while.  Let your inner child out!

show it off: sheer it up

it's hot, but let's not be sluts. faux cover up with some sheer finds from Nasty Gal.

Live in Leggings

Rest in Peace

H/T Black Milk Clothing

Black Boots Through the Summer

I'll keep wearing my black kicks cuz I love them so much.

A Selection:

Colorful shorts, colorful shoes, colorful lips keep me light this summer, but I have my black on my feet to keep me grounded. 

Rock 'N' Roller: Zoe Kravitz Just Cool Enough

Zoe Kravitz rocks it on the new cover of Asos Magazine 
She's undeniably cool and with an older dreamy man on her arm and a hit out this summer, she's one to watch... you just can't stop looking...

See also: FashionGrunge

All Saints Always

All Saints is tough love - it's rough and ready for anything and it's just sexy (though i don't like to use that word or go for that look- oddly enough).  Their stuff is somewhat expensive, but they are statement pieces and thus worth the investment.

I mean... common... click for more details:

Crop IT

I've been a fan of the cropped look for a while now and just stumbled upon this great collection via FashionIndie that I want to share. 

Shady Shades

Summertime is here- time to gear up with all your shades of different shapes, sizes and colors.  70s frames are in, over-sized and bright colors and the always popular wayfarer (though there are more interesting styles out there).  Here are some I'm into:

    

bought these:

Weekend Inspiration

What's inspiring you??

Good for the Sole

There's power in these soles - I can't get enough of the wild and wonderful world of Jeffery Campbell.  These shoes make me want to wear higher heals, splash on more color and dance a little longer - so I'll invest because all of those things seem highly enjoyable.
Available at NastyGal.

**Photos courtesy of ShopNastyGal.com