Defining Style

I struggle with defining my style. I see admire elements in all of the different tribes, and my favorite is constantly in flux

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flipping through the photos that I've saved, I've come to realize that my style could most closely be described as the nexus of Grace Kelley and the Grateful Dead.

Classic Beauty

Elaine Irwin (nee Mellencamp) in a early 90s Calvin Klein Ad.

Rules for My Unborn Daughter...

Wear Sunscreen.

But also enjoy the feeling of sun on your face in the late afternoon. Enjoy the rosy glow of your cheeks in the evening. Enjoy the sight of your nose peeling.

Carve

I borrowed my friend's longboard, and ever since I've been bombing around the little hills around my apartment. I'm become obsessed- the sun on my shoulders, wind in my hair, and my hands dirty with the powder of the black asphalt.

My goal is to become confident as a longboarder so that this time next year I'll be skating down the west side highway.

peace love and white rabbits

One of my friends in elementary school was named Royanne.  She had several things in common with Mary-Kate Olsen, one of which was a penchant for stacking 5,6, 14 rings on her little fingers.

Not only did she the best name, but she also lived in the Jefferson Airplane house. SICKEST PLAYDATES EVER

My most recently saved searches...

How to make a good gin and tonic

How to make a friendship bracelet

Summer is almost here.

Rule for my unborn daughter...

The best years of your life should always be this one, and the next.

fast break for spring

In 2.5 days I will be jetting off to the lovely dominican republic. Because my friends are totally awesome and on the same page as me, we'll be staying in a funky little bungalow in a small, off-the-beaten-path surf town. I'm hoping to spend my days surfing, paddleboarding, and my nights drinking beers on the beach. Excited is an understatement.

Over the last week I've been working on the trip's playlists, and now that I've got my jams sorted, it's time to move on to my wardrobe.

I'm thinking preppy basics like white denim and chambray shirts, mixed with neoprene neons, friendship bracelets, and tribal patterns. Think psycadelic summertime sailing safari.

Frayed hems

It's been fairly well documented that i like my denim in either one of two extremes- dark rinse, or beat up and destroyed. This look combines my love of cut-up denim with my passion for capri length pants. Seriously the most flattering look for your ankles. I've been folding my hems all winter long.

I took a pair of rarely-worn jeans and cut off the last couple inches. Results are still to be determined- the jeans had a little bit of a flair, which made for a slightly suboptimal outcome. But the more I wash them the better they get, and I'm pretty optimistic for the future

The awesome Laural Pantin

Never underestimate the power of a white button down.

I have a longstanding obsession with Kate Schelter. I've been eagerly scouring the internets for more images, articles and interviews. While trying to appease my insatiable demand for Kate Schelter, I stumbled upon this interview. As I'm currently planning my spring break, the timing couldn't be better. This is a pretty phenomenal packing list.

Bright Colors

Ethnic Prints

St. James

Watercolors

Caftans

Yoga

nature, architecture, and the power of a uncompromising woman

Tonne Goodman. Pretty damn close to the definition of chic.

http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/2007/09/tonne-tonne-tonne.html

Messy Buns

A rut I'm quite happy to stay stuck in.

At risk of sounding like a broken record

So many of the pieces I've been harping on- corduroys, tweed and a thick ribbed sweater

Rules for my unborn daughter...

The easiest way to avoid looking lazy or unintelligent is to proofread.

So true- you can never edit a document enough.

That being said, this advice may be a little bit more of the "do as I say, not as I do" variety

My winter Wardrobe

A black turtleneck sweater has become my winter go-to, I feel like it frames the face beautifully even if you're face doesn't have the same cheekbones as Mrs. Kennedy