Mini & Me

MINI: Zara Hat, J.Crew Shirt, Gap Shorts, Saltwater Sandals // ME: J.Crew Shirt, Lovers+Friends Shorts, 

Zara Tote, Zara Sandals

Sorry for the silence last week, we had a rough one around here. Olivia, Michael and I have all had colds and I know I felt lousy so can only imagine how my poor little chicken felt. It's really the first time that she's ever had a true fever too, so the poor little thing hasn't been herself. We had some cooler weather again (it even snowed), so at least when we stayed in I didn't feel like our days were wasted.

I am really hoping that summer is just around the corner though. So much so that summer clothes are all I can think about...even if I can't wear them just yet!

Have a great week.

Mini & Me

MINI: J.Crew Swimsuit, GAP Romper & Sandals // ME: Joe Fresh Dress, Madewell Hat & Tote, J.Crew Sandals

While it rained most of the weekend in New York, it still felt more like Spring to me than it has in months. It got me thinking about the warmer days ahead....and of course how I plan to dress for them. I'm never one to back away from a nautical stripe so it's no surprise that a stripe dress is high on my wishlist this season. I also thought it would be fun to think about what Olivia will be wearing as the weather heats up too. After all, it is way more fun dressing her than myself!

Have a great week.

Her Style // Your Way

Image of Jessica Alba from Pinterest

To kick off the first Her Style // Your Way post in a long time, I decided to go with a Mum who's casual yet put together style I am always looking at for inspiration, Jessica Alba. I love the way Jessica has elevated what is otherwise a fairly neutral outfit with studs and metallic elements. Remove the scarf and swap the sandals for heels and you can take this outfit from the park to dinner - because sometimes you just need an outfit that can do both.

Coastal Trimmings

Images clockwise from top left: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

I have been on the hunt for the perfect piece of coral to display in our home. I am obsessed with the stuff. While in Nantucket I found some gorgeous pieces, but couldn't justify the hefty price tag on most of them. Then yesterday while walking past Potterybarn, where I have spied several nice pieces of faux coral in the past, the sale signs drew me in. There hiding in the back of the store was my favourite piece for almost half price. Well I couldn't resist! I need to do some rearranging of my knick-knacks, but I am very happy with it and am sure I will find it's perfect home very soon.

What do you think? Do you like coral too?

Perfectly Curated

Pretty / Elegant / Modern / Classic

I love a beautifully curated vignette in the home. I have several of them in our home, each suited to the room they have been created in. They can have such an impact, even with only a few carefully arranged items. I am personally fond of vases filled with flowers, candles, photo frames and maybe a book or two. Depending on the colours you use, and the feel of your personal objects, such different looks can be created, as illustrated above. And because you don't have to spend a lot to create a beautiful vignette, you can always mix it up whenever your mood changes.

Colour Crush

Bench / Lamp / Dress / Bracelet / Bag / Skirt

The colour yellow, so sunny and optimistic. I love all shades from canary to lemon to neon and back again. There are so many variations of this colour that I would love to add to both my wardrobe and my home at the moment. I would particularly love the yellow dress in the top right image, if only I knew where I could get one. Is yellow a colour that you want to add to your wardrobe/home this summer?

The Top Ten

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10

The top ten accessories I am wanting this spring. Both fashionable and practical each one of these would have a special place in my accessories rotation as the weather heats up. As someone that always carries a pen and paper, I am especially loving the metallic pens (even though they are not technically an accessory)!

Vintage Denim, Two Ways

LOOK ONE: Rayban Aviators / Madewell Dress / Gap Belt / Mia Flats

LOOK TWO: Bauble Bar Necklace / J.Crew Dress / Sam Edelman Sandals

I have had the same denim jacket for over ten years. There was a period of about three years in there, that it went unworn, but I could never bear to throw it out. It is so soft and perfectly worn in. Now denim jackets, and particularly vintage ones, are back on the scene I am so glad that I still have my old faithful in the wardrobe. I pulled it out for the first time this year and wore it with my forest green jeans. But since the weather is only getting warmer I have been pondering some other ways to wear it as well. These are a couple of my favourite looks, which show just how versatile the humble denim jacket can be.

One Fine (Holi)Day

Billabong Bathing Suit / Cotton Turkish Towel / J.Crew Scalloped Shorts / 

Bailey Suntino Fedora Hat / Old Navy Tote Bag / Kimchi Blue Sandals

Silence & Noise Dress / Echo Braided Floppy Hat / Bauble Bar Bangles / 

Gap Crossbody Bag / Sonya Renee Love Pendant / Madewell Sandals

Day Dreaming

Here are several things that have been occupying my day dreams lately...

Our Honeymoon in Kauai. We have made a deal that we will go back
every ten years, but do I really have to wait that long?

Alexander Wang Aida Pumps & Prisma Tote

Image: Pinterest

A big, open, light-filled kitchen - yes please!

Designer Stripes from Elizabeth and James, DKNY and Malene Birger.

Image: Pinterest

Laying out in the sun and swimming in the ocean 

(this will be a reality in a few short days).

NYFW: It's All In The Details

Images: Tommy Ton on Style.com

Well that is it, New York Fashion Week Fall 2012 has come to and end. I thought that today I would share some of my favourite little details captured during the fashion extravaganza of the week that was. There is one person and place that I favour most for their street style photography; that person is Tommy Ton and the place is Style.com. I love how Ton captures the amazing colour and details in only the best of the best outfits. If there is one thing to take from his beautiful photos, it is that it's the little details that add up to create the best looks.

Have a great weekend!

Brown & Black

Images: 1 & 5 Pinterest / 2, 3 & 4 Refinery29

I have found myself being drawn to shoes that feature a combination of brown and black lately. The combination of brown and black is so versatile and much more interesting than a shoe in just one neutral colour. Even though winter has only just arrived in New York (and may I say it has been freezing), I am looking forward to spring so I can wear my own variation of this trend. Although, I am especially in love with the first pair, anyone know who they are by?

Here are a few pairs that I found online at Barney's, so that means they are out of my price range - but hey it doesn't hurt to look. From left to right they are Pierre Hardy, Chloe and Loeffler Randall.