While I'm looking at flights...

This seems like the ideal vacation spot. I can imagine reading a book in the grass, going into the pool to cool off, and in the evenings drinking multo vino by candlelight

laissez bon temps roulez

Admission: I am a sucker for old southern cities. Savannah, Charlotte, you name it. The romance of the moss and the calm from the heat is hard to beat.

Earlier this year I had the opportunity to go to New Orleans for a week. It was absolutely phenomenal. I know this phrase has been said far too often, but I completely fell in love with the city. It is truly a stylish city- from the old (The beautiful houses in the blocks north/east of jackson square, the regal beauties uptown) to the new (Make it Right in the 9th ward).

Seeing Karen's photos has made me want to see when the next available flight is.

Stripes

The apple sure doesn't fall far from the tree.
Grace Gummer in Teen Vogue

Classics

Anne Pinguet, Jak&Jil

Dan Martensen is a genius photographer. He shows a wide range in his work- everything from the wild power of a new york hipster party, to the calm, idle energy of a mellow day in california. I was suprised to read in his bio that he's from new york, because his photos sshow such an understanding of the beach culture.... Waking up early to surf before the wind picks up, then bumming around on long boards.

Senor Lopez

Senor Lopez Baja Sweater. This would be to toss on over your denim shorts on cold summer nights. You may associate this sweater with the stoner from high school eating frozen taquitos. But the "heritage" of this sweater is exactly part of it's appeal. It adds an unexpected funky touch that keeps simple outfits from becoming overly antiseptic.

For me it brings back sweet memories of high school bonfires on the beach, smoking on summer nights, and trips to baja.

Out in the Street

This is perfect summer dressing. White shirt, classic blue denim. The accessories add a subtle kick- the round tortoiseshell sunglasses and that perfect wide brown belt.

Image is from turned out by maya

Didion

I've spend the last week pulling long nights in the library, preparing for my finals. But catching up in one of my english class hardly felt like work- I was able to read several of Joan Didion's novels. She has quickly become one of my favorite writers, but I was happily suprised to see that her person is as stylish as her prose.

blonde ambition

love her hair. I try to imagine that this is what my hair looks like when it air dries, but normally mine develops these weird dreadlock twists if I don't brush it. hmm...

Uncomplicated

I'm really enjoying the uncomplicated style of Julia Starr-Jamois.She puts simple, classic pieces put together in fun ways.

stripes

from hanneli

I've been sporting a classic red on my nails for the majority of this winter. The red seems modern in comparison to the blacks/purples that everyone and their mother is wearing.

The red goes great with what has become my uniforms this winter- classic ripped blue jeans, white button-downs, black blazers, slouchy gray sweaters and sailor striped tees.

But looking at all the images coming back from fashion week, it's clear that the same great, bold red would look really really good on my lips as well. I'm a little intimidated by the idea, and am completely clueless at how to pick the right shade, but as soon as I have time I'm going to trot on down to the not-so-close closest department store to evaluate the options.

Teen Vogue Twice

More of the Teen Vogue Team

FW 2010 shows

Update: So after some googling I found out that Joanna Hillman has moved over to Harpers Bazaar where she is working as Senior Fashion Market Editor (the same position she held at Teen Vogue). But as a Teen Vogue Alum, I feel like it's not completely unjust posting her images alongside those of her former co-workers.

How great is this ad? As a lifelong rider I like the equestrian element, but I love the timeless appeal of the rayban sunglasses.

Maya Villiger

I love this post at Maya Villiger's website Turned Out. I feel like it really represents the direction in which I find myself moving- simple, classic. Stripes, denim, black.

And what a great name- who doesn't love croissants and chanel?

By the way, if you haven't checked out her interview on Jack and Jill I rightly recommend it. It is aamazing.

p.s. just for kicks- a video of her!

p.p.s one of the images in her collage I featured in a recent post

“Someone once told me that if you ask a woman What is the favorite thing in your closet?, she’ll pull out her newest dress,” says Jenna Lyons. “If you ask a man, he’ll pull out some tattered old thing he’s had forever. That’s the big difference. And that’s what Andy gets.” Essentially, he understands that men are happy to have their shoes resoled again and again, and that they’d like to buy shoes that deserve it.

Read more: Spring Fashion 2010 - Inside Kate and Andy Spade's New Business Venture -- New York Magazine http://nymag.com/fashion/10/spring/63806/index2.html#ixzz0gmHcIIjo