When in Rome

This maxi skirt is one of my favorite buys from Rome.  It's from a little shop called Le Nou found on on the tiny magical shopping street of Via del Boschetto.  These chic ladies sew their own line and even did a few quick alterations for me while I waited.  I found this guide immensely helpful when looking for some artisan, one of a kind purchases in Rome.

Outfit details

Sweater: H&M

Skirt: Le Nou

Shoes: No.6

Accessories: Candace Ang necklace

H&M in Austin this fall!

H&M has confirmed that it will open fall of 2012 in Austin at the Domain!  Finally! 

Spring uniform

I've been on the hunt for the perfect pair of nude sandals and am so happy with these Matt Bernson wedges.  The leather is soft, the footbed is well cushioned and the platform helps lessen the impact of the 4 inch heel!  I'll be wearing these all week so I'll report back later on the comfort factor for every day wear.  Fingers crossed!

Outfit details

Top: H&M

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: Matt Bernson

Accessories: vintage bracelets

Dream Collective necklace

H&M buy

Just back from a long weekend in California.  You can check out some pictures here!  I was so excited to find this bright pink blazer at H&M--I missed out on the Zara version last year.  Thinking it'll pair so well with all my navy and white striped dresses and tops this spring!

Fall wear

Trying out the sweater over a dress look.  It's a great way to extend the life of my summer dresses and change the look up.  The length of the sweater is probably the trickiest part.  I tend to panic if I don't have my waist defined with a belt b/c then I feel sloppy.  Fortunately, a cropped sweater is a fair compromise and I was comfortable in this outfit all day *and* it hid the enormous amount of Thai food I consumed at dinner!

Outfit details
Dress: T by Alexander Wang

Sweater: H&M

Shoes: Madewell

Accessories: Vintage necklace and bracelets

Secretary blouse

I never fail to visit a H&M when I'm near one and recently found this gem of a top in NYC.  I've been trying to curb my spending at H&M because it's rare that I keep a piece of theirs longer than a season or two.  Still, they are a nice way to try out a trend for minimal dollars and this secretary blouse with a tie front is impressive at just $10.  The fabric is actually quite lovely and light and drapes well and the print works perfectly for fall. I'm plotting on how to wear it next, perhaps under a blazer or cardigan!

Outfit details
Top: H&M

Skirt: vintage/thrifted

Shoes: Camper
Accessories: Jcrew belt

And a bonus picture, just because I think Link is mocking me: looking down and putting his left foot oh so delicately in front of his right.

hunt.gather.style shop outfit

Here's what I wore to our hunt.gather.style shop this past weekend.  We had a fantastic time and really appreciate everyone coming out to support us.

Outfit details
Top: Vintage

Skirt: Thrifted
Shoes: NinaZ
Accessories: vintage belt

H&M necklace

With Grechen and Sydney

Cropped sweater

Today's outfit picture is a two-fer.  I like the one on the patio because it shows that my skirt isn't actually dragging on the ground and plus Link is in it (sorta).  B likes the one on the right because the background is nicer, I'm just not so sure about the shaft of light on my torso :)  Outfit pictures are still trial and error around here and while I'm excited that we're getting a new camera lens soon (surely it'll be magical enough to get us clearer/better pictures without having to actually learn how to use the darn camera), fall/winter is catching up to us and soon it'll be pitch black dark in the evenings.  Which means we're going to need a new location (possibly inside) and time (oh no not mornings!) for outfit pictures.  Any tips?  What's your outfit picture routine?

Outfit details
Top: H&M

Skirt: Anthropologie
Shoes: No. 6
Accessories: vintage necklace and cuff

You can tell a tiger by its stripes

Another striped tee outfit from this weekend!

Outfit details

Top: H&M

Skirt: thrifted

Shoes: No 6

Accessories: vintage necklace

Weekend wear

These Jcrew shorts have been my favorite buy this summer and I wear them constantly with any striped top I can get my hands on.  A change of scenery this weekend--we were out at a lakehouse with lots of sun, good food and good friends. 

Outfit details

Top: H&M

Shorts: Jcrew

Shoes: Havianas

My version of the Readymade dress

The Readymade dress from Anthropologie has been tempting me desperately, especially since it went on sale.  I made a deal with myself to try to at least copy it to see if I could be satisfied with utilizing what's in my closet instead.  I'm still undecided, what do you think?

Outfit details

Top: L'Agence

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: No6

Accessories: Dream Collective necklace

Fail and vintage cuffs, Bora ring

Two-fer

Today's outfit post has a special guest!  Normally Link steals the show but this time B has so kindly agreed to let me post this picture we took using the self timer.  I love the flurry of activity after you hit the timer as we try to get into position and then the excruciatingly long wait while we smile and mutter to each other behind clenched teeth "is it taking yet?" before the camera finally clicks.  There were many hilarious outtakes that will not be posted here, you'll just have to trust me.

Outfit details

Dress: H&M

Shoes: Havaianas

Accessories: Rayban sunglasses

Crown crushed straw fedora 

Outfit details: B

Top: Jcrew

Shorts: Uniqlo

Shoes: Teva flip flops

Accessories: $3 sunglasses

(he's very proud of these)

Location: Barbados

June buys

Just back from CA and had a great shopping trip to H&M and Zara.  Everything bright pink and striped caught my eye as you can tell by the picture of my purchases below.  You'll be seeing these items in outfit pictures soon!