fashion lookbook: craving coral clutches

Need a summer wardrobe pick-me-up?

How about sporting a coral clutch.  If you're not ready or willing to go neon, 

bright coral is a classic way to kick up an outfit's intensity.

1.  Medium Foldover + Chandra Clutch, Angel Jackson

2.  Large Toto Clutch, Carmen Woods

3.  Flamingo Feather Pouch, Anthropologie

4.  Lauren Merkin 'Louise' Jute Clutch, Nordstrom

5.  Jerome Dreyfus Leon Calfskin Flap Clutch, Saks Fifth Avenue

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summer solstice

Today is the longest and sunniest day of the year.

Think bright bold warm colors!  The more the merrier as the season begins.

Neon Nail Polish, American Apparel

Uniform Bits Necklace, Anthropologie

Big Clunky Wallet, Congressbags at Etsy

Madewell.com

Mark Rothko 'Orange, Red, Yellow, 1961' 

 The Farmhouse Chair, Bend

Wheelie Flight Deck, Burton 

white as a feather

This soft and light feathery dress by JCrew is fabulous!

I would love to see this on a bride who wanted a 

less than traditional wedding gown.

...or maybe for a fun summer event.

Embroidered Feather Dress, JCrew

How about a little feather texture for the home?

Ostrich Pillow, Calypso St. Barth

Swan Lake, White Feather Earrings, Once Upon a Feather at Etsy

It's amazing what a little feather banding can do to a classic white jacket.

Elizabeth and James Feather Hem Blazer, Bergdorf Goodman

Light coming through this pendant would be so romantic.

White Feather Lamp, Groovy Organic Style

Ralph Lauren Spring 2012

bright block of color

A little color block goes a long way.

Keep it simple and strong with a slice of color to give your wardrobe a kick.

Clare Vivier's Neon-Striped Clutches, Refinery 29

Dipped Sessile Necklace, Anthropologie

the Contrast Caravan Mailbag, Madewell

Case Scenario for Pantone

The Sandybank Sandal, Madewell

Walton Overnight Bag, Flight 001

fashion lookbook: go tribal

This colorful patterned top from Anthropologie along with jewelry from 

On the Lookout, a newly launched line designed locally, inspired this tribal theme.  

I think a look is more individual and wearable when it's mixed 

with simple pieces so it's not overdone.  Pattern, beading, fringe, geometric shapes - paired with solid pieces, keeps it from being to too much.

The shirt is a spurge at $158, but everything else shown is under $100 or even $50.

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1.  Tarnish Natural Fedora, Nordstrom

2.  The One Necklaces, On the Lookout

3.  Take Flight Pendant Necklace, On the Lookout

4.  Shivali Dolman, Anthropologie

5.  Deena & Ozzy Shredded Square Scarf, Urban Outfitters

6.  Studded Fringe Hobo Bag, Forever 21

7.  3" Chino Short, JCrew

8.  Surf Bracelet, On the Lookout

9.  Steve Madden 'Pharroh' Sandal, Nordstrom

10.  New Moon Necklace, On the Lookout

fashion lookbook: can't get enough tuft

How can pom poms not make you smile?

They are dangling from handbags, scarves, jewelry and making a statement on shoes.

Have a ball and sport a few this season!

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1.  Straw Pom-pom Tote, Victoria's Secret

2.  Jadetribe Cosmetic Bags, Juno & Jove

3.  Pom Pom Key Ring, A.D.Deertz

4.  Diane von Furstenberg Pom Pom Silk Scarf, Saks Fifth Avenue

5.  ASOS Eclectic Mixed Friendship Bracelet, ASOS

6.  Matthew Williamson POm Pom Chain Bracelet, SSense

7.  Red Pom Pom Key Holder, Feather & Find

8.  Pom Pom Necklace by 'not heidi', LivedIn Coogee

9.  Juicy Couture Clutch, Bloomingdales

10.  Pom Pom Coin Purse, Pier 1 Imports

11.  Miz Mooz 'Yona' Wedge Sandal, Nordstrom

12.  Mar Y Sol Baja Oversized Tote, Shopbop

calypso st. barth bracelet bar

Eye candy!

I would love a bunch of these to mix and match.

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Calypso St. Barth

fashion lookbook: no more rules

I was in JCrew the other day wearing my perfectly worn-in leather jacket.

The saleswoman told me it would look great with white pants.  

When I replied 'not quite yet though', she said 'there are no more rules!'

So here's an outfit I'm ready to wear now, no more waiting for Memorial Day.


Getting ready for spring, leather looks great with white, 
but to make it season appropriate, mix it with rich, bright colors.
How about a little sparkle?  Not just for night anymore!
Loving the contrast of patterns.  Mix it up a bit!  No more matchy matchy.

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1.  Glass Bead Teardrop Earrings, Calypso

2.  Picta Scarf, Anthropologie

3.  Spun Star Loop, Anthropologie

4. Manu Blouse, Anthropologie

5.  My 5 year old Vince leather jacket

6.  Metal Bangle, H&M

7.  Tory Burch Ikat Scarf, Nordstrom

8.  Stone, Shell + Tassel Bracelet, H&M

9.  Ada Straw Clutch, Kayu

10.  Cebu Wood Sunglasses, Kayu

11.  Miz Mooz 'Yona' Wedge Sandal, Nordstrom

12.  White Denim Stretch Toothpick Jean, JCrew

13.  Reed Krakoff Atlantique Tote, Solar Print, Neiman Marcus

14.  Maria Sharapova by Cole Han 'Air Catalina' Sandal, Nordstrom

brightly twisted scarves

Here is my new favorite accessory that seems to go with everything I own.  

Most of my wardrobe can be pulled together with this scarf.  

Super soft, drapes beautifully, hand dyed...you've got to see these scarves in person.  

See a great selection of 'Brightly Twisted' at Knuth.

Check out their trunk show 
Friday, April 13 in Pepper Pike or Saturday, April 14 in Westlake

Knuth’s – Landerwood Plaza, 30619 Pinetree Rd, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 – 216.831.1116
Knuth’s – Jefferson Square, 26141 Detroit Avenue, Westlake, Ohio 44145 – 440.871.7800

inspired by the hunger games fire dress

I recently read the first of the Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins.

The story of a bunch of adolescents fighting to the death in a futuristic state-sponsored gladiatorial contest has adolescents and adults reading the series and 

running out to the see the movie.

I have not seen the movie (yet!) but am half way through the book series.

'The Girl on Fire Dress' worn by the main character Katniss 

inspired my fire and flame theme. 

1.  Knitted Blood Orange Pouf, CB2

2.  Murano Glamour, La Murrina

3.  Carousel Lantern, Currey & Company

4.  Bargello Jamaica Lane Pillow, Jonathan Adler

5.  Roy Vase, Crate&Barrell

6.  Flock Red, Wayne Pate

7.  Zig Zag Throw, Jonathan Adler

8.  Eames Molded Plastic Chair, MoMa Store

9.  3 Prong Red Coat Rack, CB2

10.  Orange Poppy Bowl, Horchow

11.  Orange Ombre Shag, West Elm

18th Century Flamed-Stitch Wallet, Z&K Antiques,  Orange Ombre Scarf, Polyvore,   

Kimono Satin Wide Leg Pants, Anthropologie,  Paprika-Spiked Slingbacks, Anthropologie,  

Photo of Katniss in the fire dress from the movie.

bright + bold in florida

 My daughter Ruby wore her bright striped dress the other day paired with neon shoes (notice she selected one of each color).

I couldn't resist using the bright colors of an 

artsy downtown Sarasota neighborhood as a backdrop.

How great is the color in the middle of a construction site?

I'm sure she tolerated the photographing longer than usual 

since she had her buddy Sophie with her.

Ruby's dress + shoes, Target

Top photos, iPhone Shake it Photo App

Bottom photos, iPhone Hipstamatic App