realness

I love that:

a. Isabel Lucas does not look like she's manufactured by a stylist
b. her shirt resembles 'My Little Pony'
c. she is wearing high top red chucks

Photo: Just Jared

bam!

Those Maison Martin Margiela sunglasses are like aviators-meet-heart-shaped-meet-bug-eyes-meet-Kanye-in-the-club, but ummmm, WAY better.

If you wear them or anything similar around me you're gonna get jackkkked. Don't say I didn't warn you!

Photo: Elle France

diy: luxe home accessory

If you're looking to add some pizazzzz to your home, need an awesome house warming gift or simply want to rock your diy world (hello long weekend project perfect to do poolside!) check out this metallic goodness from P.S. I made this...

"Whether you have the golden touch or were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, there’s no time like the present to indulge in the world of metallics! Gold and Silver materials are significant status symbols that wreak of high-end style. Live luxe and love your interior surroundings by incorporating the recent wave of modern metallic accessories into your home.

First, reach for Kyrlon’s Metallic spray paint, available at any hardware store. Next, find distinctive everyday objects such as kids toys or athletic/ sport items. Hit up the local Dollar Store, which also has inexpensive offerings to spray. Apply two coats of paint (be sure to spray in a well ventilated area). Once dry, you have instant chic metallic accessories for your home!" - P.S. I made this...

I'm so going to town on the most random objects I can find - metallic everything here we come!

p.s. new 'Good Ass Job' Kanye leaked. Lovezutoooo.

memorial day chic

Raise your hand if you're doing something quite this fab over Memorial weekend?!

Yeah...me neither but I will be rocking out in middle America with my grandparents. There is nowhere I'd rather be. Raggggger!

Hope everyone enjoys the long weekend! xx

ps - how insane is that backless Jackie-O YSL number?

Photos: L'Officiel Paris June/July via Cartoon Style

freja off duty

Photo: Mr. Newton

proenza schouler pre fall 2010 accessories

Yes, please!

More Proenza Schouler pre fall 2010 accessories here.

Photos: Proenza Schouler

no pants mag

Thank you 'No Magazine' for allowing us to live vicariously through your editorial. I've always wanted to wander around in the middle of nowhere without pants. Seriously.

Photos: TFS

upper east side

While in NY I made the trek to the Upper East Side to get my hair did by the one and only, Davide Torchio. Having him touch my golden locks was the ultimate treat and I have no idea where I'll go from here.

I can't remember a haircut that I've ever immediately loved. It's usually a good month or three of wearing my hair pulled back, annoyed with myself for allowing someone to chop my mane right before my very own eyes. With Davide's meticulous attention to detail, and thorough consultation, he gave me exactly what I wanted and it's almost saddening to watch the layers grow in day by day. Perhaps I'll hold out for cuts until I'm in NY as I'm not sure how I could go to anyone else, ever again.

The bonus, while waiting for the subway on my way back I spotted a slew of people shooting what I thought was an editorial. I nonchalantly scooted over for a birds eye view and sure enough there stood Hanneli, as effortless as ever. Too shy to say hi, I watched in admiration, pinching my boyfriend as hard as I could as she snapped away with her little camera. He assumed I was smitten over the amazonian model so when I told him who I was excited about he cracked up and called me a nerd. Somethings boys just don't understand...

It turns out that she was shooting behind the scenes photos of Poppy De Villeneuve's new film. So dope.

Some more pictures that I'm pretty sure are from the exact moment I spotted them after the jump...

denim on denim, again.

I wrote about denim on denim back in Feb and the reviews were quite mixed. I can't help but wonder where everyone's heads are now that spring has sprung, the trend has set in and girls are sporting the tuxedo across the globe.

Months later, are we loving or hating?

Photo: Erin Wasson via Little Plastic Horses

isabel lucas

Girl crush!

Between her and Abbey Lee Australian girls are where it's at.

Photo: Just Jared

laced up

No matter how many times I've seen the combo, I'm always impressed when a girl pulls off something tight, cream/white, lacey AND short.

Perhaps I should give that Topshop dress a second shot...

Update - thank you awesome blossom readers for pointing out this lovely number is from H&M.

Photos: Face Hunter

freja

After seeing this editorial I'm so ready to jump in a time machine t0 head back to the 70's. You down?

Also, could chokers be ready for a come back? Think about it, shoulder pads are here, anything is possible.

p.s. I want gauchos!

More of Freja Beha Erichsen for Vogue Paris June/July 2010 after the jumpity jump.

empire state of mind

Wearing H&M striped blazer (obsessed with this $29.99 Divided jacket), Alexander Wang mini, Tucker top, Fendi heels.

Late night rap battles are quite possibly one of my favorite activities of all time. I never win but it makes for ab burning humor, countless memories, unbelievable quotes and silly photographs.

Here we were intensely battling Jay-Z and, ehhh hemm, some made up nonsense on the street corners of NY after our bff's rehearsal din (mazelllllsteins! xx). I thought I had an advantage bc of my MC Hammer stripes but as it turns out, blazers do not help you remember Hova's rhymes nor do they write life changing lyrics.

banged

Are Sienna's bangs a new thing? Anywhooo, those shoes are the bizzzzzness!

Photos: TFS

beach bum

Summmmmmer time. Sun kissed. Easy breezy.

I could really go for an international beach excursion right about now. How good does that sound?

Until then, see you in The Bu.

More...

miroslava

Such a little fashion plate!

Photos: Stockholm Streetstyle

kate moss. vogue paris.

Vogue Paris. Kate Moss. By Mario Sorrenti. Styled by Emmanuelle Alt.

Mama's still got it. I don't care what anyone says.

Hmmph.

Photo: Fashion Copious

alex & eli

Very few things make me happy pre-coffee in the morning but an email from Refinery 29 featuring a new sick ass line is one of them. Especially today's highlighting Alex & Eli. The deets:

"Designers Aja Singer, a former Zac Posen pattern-maker, and Anna Zeman, an ex-intern from Rodarte, met at Parsons, drawn together by their shared love of suiting. But lest you be visualizing a Melanie Griffith '80s shoulder-padded power-suit, slow your roll: These chicks have updated the look with fresh, distinctive tailoring and impeccable construction. This season, their inspirations run the gamut from motocross racing gear to classic fox-hunting attire, with jackets and pants that are fierce and functional--think reinforced seams in the knees, shoulders, and elbows, tough hardware, and classic quilt-top stitching. We're especially digging the gunpowder gray and onyx fitted Fox Hunt blazer and the super slim Easy Rider pants. And even if you don't like to suit-it-up, the cropped blouses and biker-chic dresses work for an interview and an Interview party. So, pull a Donald Trump in the morning, then slip off the top or bottom to be Melania at night.

Alex & Eli's fall collection (from $180 for tops, $300 for dresses and pants, $500-$600 for jackets) will be available at Maryam Nassir Zadeh in mid-August. Maryam Nassir Zadeh, 123 Norfolk Street (at Rivington Street); 212-673-6405. " - Refinery 29

p.s. - don't forget about the mayyyyja Refinery29 East/West Tag Sale May 21-23 at Space 15Twenty. More details here.

wang sweater and a side pony

Twerrrrrrrrk it.

Photos: TFS