foam magazine. the blogger issue.

BEYOND stoked to be one of the cover girls (!!!!!) for FOAM mags blogger issue alongside Natalie, Rumi, Jules, Erica and Lauren! The issue covers tonssssss of bloggers including some of my personal faves, Leandra, Kelly, Carolina, Lulu, Christine, Kristin & Val...the list goes on and on and on.

In the article I talk a bit about why I got started, where I'm heading on the web (LEAF!) and share my biggest secret to blogging. Had such a blast on the shoot and I think we were all pretty humbled to be part of a movement that put blogging on the cover of a magazine.

To check out the issue you can scoop up FOAM on newsstands or FOAMmagazine.com.

Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I wore: Opening Ceremony pants, Diane Von Furstenberg tank, AJE leather jacket, Lanvin heels and Sophie Monet/JewelMint/vintage jewelry.

c'est la mode

1. Gina Tricot pants and jacket, H&M bra.
2. Maison Michel hat, Hope dress.
3. H&M jacket, Monki dress.
4. Wilfried Plezinger dress, Cornelia cuff and Isabel Marant boots.
5. Weekday dress, H&M vest.

How Sue Ellen Crandall (the modern version of) is the all red ensem? SO good!

Mooore.

Photos: Carolines Mode

recipe: cilantro lime chickpea salad

Hearty, healthy, happy...one of my favorite summer salads! It's like taking a trip to the Mediterranean in every single bite.

p.s. it's also vegan!

HOW TO: Cilantro Lime Chickpea Salad

You will need:
One 15-oz can chickpeas (2 cups cooked), drained and rinsed
2 cups spinach
1/4 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
Juice from 1.5 limes
3/4 cup fresh Cilantro
1/2 tsp sugar (or to taste)
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp kosher salt + ground pepper

1. In a food processor, add spinach and pulse until finely chopped. Add processed spinach, drained chickpeas, and chopped onion into a large bowl.

2. For the dressing, add lime juice, cilantro, mustard, sugar, garlic, cumin, and oil into your food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

3. Pour dressing on top of the spinach chickpea mixture and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for about 10 minutes then serve and enjoy!

Recipe: Oh She Glows Photos: me

more wellies from glastonbury

Love them Brits! More street style from the UK's Coachella this way.

Photos: Style.com

blank spaces

Empty vintage frames are totes my jam. Leaned against a cool painted wall (just like this) or in front of a mirror or hung...done and done!

Photos: Natty Clay

glastonbury: kate, lily & alexa

Muddddddy boot chic!

Photos: Studded Hearts & TFS

LEAF how-to: the midsummer cocktail

Second sneak peek of LEAF!

We teamed up with Kanon Vodka to present our favorite Midsummer tradition: the cocktail!

In a world of mixology madness I decided to keep it simple and chic - a drink that translates from the pool party to the after party all summer long! You can watch the video HERE!

Also, to celebrate the Midsummer festival Kanon is giving away some amazing prizes, so check out their FB page to share your favorite Midsummer traditions!

As always, would love your thoughts...

Cheers!

behind the muses

If you live for music and you live for fashion - you will live for this W mag article (in the July issue).

Max Vadukul captured 10 designers and the musicians who inspire them most. Jaaamaz or jaaaaaaamaze?

Meet the pairs of “Behind the Muses”:
1. Kanye West & Kate and Laura Mulleavy
2. Donatella Versace & M.I.A.
3. Florence Welch & Frida Giannini
4. Diplo & Alexander Wang
5. Yoko Ono & Proenza Schouler
6. George Craig & Christopher Bailey
7. Janelle Monae & Karl Lagerfeld

“That mixing of art forms and genres [Kanye does], that’s something I respond to.” -Laura Mulleavy

“Her music and style seemed so fresh and innovative. She is a total artist.” -Donatella Versace

“We’re really attracted to independent spirits, people who don’t follow trends. Yoko pretty much personifies that.” -Lazaro Hernandez

“We liked each other from the first second on. Not just because of our style, but also the name: Janelle rhymes with Chanel, no?” -Karl Lagerfeld

Photos: TFS

high pony + red lips + white lace + black boots

Sienna Miller rocking Ralph Lauren at the Ralph Wimbledon party in London. Schmanc!

p.s. great high pony diy here.

Photos: Just Jared

crochet shorts

1. Hanneli
2. Aimee
3. Rumi

Photos: Hanneli, Song of Style & Fashion Toast

zara people!

As an avid ZARA shopper I'm beyond stoked about their street style section, ZARA 'PEOPLE!' There they feature self-submitted pics of real people rocking their latest and greatest Zara looks. Talk about maaaayjor inspo for pieces you may already own!

Click, click.

Photos: ZARA

idea: new order

Boxes of Tide, sugar, crackers, Q-tips, Cheerios. Bags of quinoa, nuts, flour, chips, cotton balls. Bottles of astringent, bleach, Windex, vinegar, soap. Gahhhhh clutter!

Idea: Get rid of all the branded clutter by displaying everyday household items in clear canisters, mason jars, muslin pouches, etc. then label with shipping tags. So fresh and so clean.

Photo: BHG

electric blue

Easy peeeasy - how to tie a turband 3 ways video right this way.

Photos: Afterdrk

endless summer

Take me there? But first, take me bikini shopping?

p.s. how good is the first knit?

Photos: Free People's 'Ode to Summer' via FGR

opening ceremony resort 2012

It's OC's first-ever resort collection! Inspired by musical festivals, flowering meadows, and blossoming branches, the collection's a riot of florals, fading colors, and buzzing geometric patterns.

Loving the art direction like whoa.

Moooore.

Photos: Opening Ceremony