CALIFORNIA COOL | MLLE MADEMOISELLE | FALL 2013 LOOKBOOK

Obsessing over the Mlle Mademoiselle Fall 2013 lookbook. The styling, the location, the film-like quality of the photos, the model's hair... don't even get me started on that leopard print jacket.

Their e-boutique launched today and all the California cool pieces from the lookbook are now available. So yea, my bank account is now in serious danger.

Click below to see more from the lookbook...

BEARDS + BABES | STYLISH COUPLES | PART 2

ph: Harper's Bazaar | Tommy Ton // What's Contemporary | Vogue Australia

I came across more stylish couples with cute bearded guys and chic babes, again including Dree Hemingway and her beau. This time, the ladies are pretty in white skirts and dresses and the men are laid-back cool in tees and denim. Check out my first 'beards + babes' post here.

Find out how to get each of the ladies' looks below...
+ Need Supply Co. In Love Dress
+ orYANY Tanya Satchel
+ ASOS Smithie Heels
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+ Soft Joie Clelia Top
+ Rebecca Taylor Flutter Skirt
+ Closet Sleeveless Dress with Frill Hem
+ DSQUARED2 Strappy Sandals
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+ LA't by L'AGENCE Sleeveless Dress with Ruffles
+ Need Supply Co. White Long Sleeve Shirt Dress
+ Alternativa Platform Sandals

DIANE KRUGER | BEAUTY IN BLACK + WHITE

ph: Celebutopia

Diane Kruger is a beauty in black and white. Love this midriff-baring crop top and leather skirt mix. On a side note, how can I get my skin to look that flawless?!

Get the look...
+ Express Long Sleeve Cropped Tee
+ ASOS 90's Crop Top with Long Sleeve
+ Rebecca Minkoff Mini Box Crossbody Bag
+ Iris & Ink Leather Skirt
+ Topshop Leather A-Line Skirt

A LIL SPARKLE | SEQUIN SKIRTS

ph: Vanessa Jackson + Fashionista

Came across these street style shots of Peony Lim and Jennifer Dixon yesterday, both in casual chic looks with sequin skirts. I have to admit that sequins intimidate me. I always think of them as being too flashy for every day wear, but these ladies have convinced me otherwise!

Get the look with the following pieces + one of the skirts below...

Peony:
+ Stella McCartney Sunglasses in Black
+ Project Social T Holy Chic Muscle Tee
+ Madison & Berkeley Holy Chic Tee
+ Z SPOKE Zac Posen Claudette Croc-Embossed Tassel Clutch
+ La Mer Collections Cairo Pyramid Wrap Watch

Jennifer:
+ Stella McCartney Sunglasses in Neutrals
+ Equipment Reese Blouse
+ Steve Madden Realove Ankle Strap Sandals

MINIMAL B+W

Sometimes it's the simple things that stand out to me the most. This sculptured t-shirt and leather skirt create a perfect, and easy to throw together, minimal black and white look.

To get the full look, try this backpack + these round heel boots.

POLISHED GRUNGE | DISTRESSED DENIM + PLAID

ph: A Portable Package

Great polished grunge look on Irina. Love her distressed denim skirt (can you believe she was thinking of selling it?!) + her swoon-worthy Dries Van Noten plaid top.

Get the look...
+ Acne Sunglasses in Double Clear
+ ASOS Leather Jacket With Belt
+ byCORPUS Burnout Plaid Shirt
+ ASOS Shirt in Crinkle Check
+ Marc by Marc Jacobs Natural Selection Mini Messenger Bag
+ Joes Jeans High Rise Distressed Mini Skirt
+ Boutique 9 Justine Patent Leather Pumps

CANDY STRIPE

Not usually one for bright stripes, but I'm kinda digging this candy stripe skirt. The styling def made a difference- I call it minimal with a rainbow kick.

Get the full look with this or this oversized sleeve top + these strappy white heels.

DARK SUMMER

1. OAK Chiffon-Overlay Silk T-Shirt
2. Acne Sunglasses in Metallics
3. AUDEN Soleil 5 Station Necklace
4. Rebecca Minkoff Skylar Mini Cross Body Bag
5. 3.1 Phillip Lim Printed and Plaid Silk Skirt
6. ASOS Multipack of Three Fine Rings
7. Tibi Edita High Heeled Sandal (also here)

DENIM + LEATHER | ALL SAINTS | SPRING 2013 LOOKBOOK

ph: All Saints

Why hello there All Saints Spring 2013 lookbook full of denim + leather... Get on my body.
Click below to see more of my favorites...










Shop all the looks here.

SPRING FRILLS

1. Splendid Vintage Whisper Tank
2. Thierry Lasry Sexxxy Sunglasses
3. Jene DeSpain Wilson Necklace
4. Miu Miu Flared Cotton-Garbardine Skirt
5. Proenza Schouler PS11 Classic Leather in Sorbet
6. Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Creator
7. A.L.C. Bondage Ring in Brass
8. Nicholas Kirkwood Striped Elaphe, Suede + Grosgrain Pumps

STREET STYLE: UNEXPECTED EDGE

ph: Phil Oh // Vogue

How fresh + effortless does this babe look? Love how she gave this prim striped full skirt an unexpected edge by pairing it with a cool cropped tank + ankle boots.

Get the look with these pieces + one of the skirts below...
+ Marc by Marc Jacobs Cat Eye Sunglasses
+ ASOS Cropped Swing Tank
+ 3.1 Phillip Lim Scout Small Drawstring Lux Crossbody Bag
+ Rag & Bone Classic Newbury Booties

BEARDS + BABES | STYLISH COUPLES

ph: The Locals | Two Kools | The Sartorialist

Randomly came across these three photos yesterday of babes like Dree Hemingway + Lucy Chadwick with their bearded beaus. Love how each of these stylish couples compliment each other. Find out how to get each of the ladies' looks below...

+ All Saints Aleggro Coat
+ Chloé Metallic Open-Knit Sweater
+ Steven Alan Lilly Bag
+ HELMUT by Helmut Lang Gloss Watch Skinny Jeans
+ Isabel Marant Dicker boots
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+ ASOS Cable Knit Sweater
+ Club Monaco Lynnie Skirt
+ Clare Vivier Messenger Bag
+ Converse Chuck Taylor High Top Sneaker
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+ ASOS Denim Boyfriend Shirt with Shadow Pocket
+ Rag & Bone/JEAN The Mila Shorts
+ 993 NOVE-NOVE-TRE Moccasins

CLASSIC + EASY COMBO | PART 3

ph: Garance Doré + Fashionlogie

Yet another chic classic + easy combo- this time inspired by Style.com/Vogue Paris fashion editors Marina Larroudé + Géraldine Saglio. Throw on a basic tee, half-tuck it into a slim black skirt, fill a wrist with some sleek bangles, add a sexy ankle strap black heel + you're set!

Get Marina's look...
+ ASOS Gray Lightweight Crew
+ Campbell New Claw Cuff
+ Ann Taylor Ponte Pencil Skirt
+ Alexander Wang Emma Ankle Strap Pumps

Get Géraldine's look...
+ A.L.C. White Harper Twistback Top
+ Iosselliani Brass & Faceted Agate Bangle Set
+ LA't by L'AGENCE Straight Skirt
+ Aquazarra Ankle Strap Round-Toe Heels

For more inspiration, check out part 1 here + part 2 here.

GRUNGE CHIC

Why hello there total grunge chic, plaid UNIF dame skirt. You'd be a perfect addition to my spring/summer wardrobe! No, but seriously, I am so happy to finally find a killer plaid skirt. With all the plaid madness happening now, I've only been able to find good plaid shirt options, but no decent plaid pants or skirts. Def one of my top picks from Shopcuffs at the moment.