4th of July Style Guide

Sneakpeakad-l_largeImage 1 of ASOS Leather Portfolio ClutchMeco Series 4100 Model 4106 Square Utility Charcoal Grill, RedShaved Ice As Nice DressStart the Sapphire DressCruise to Cape Cod HeelImage 2 of Whistles Straw Trilby HatImage 1 of ASOS Leather Obi Tie BeltImage 1 of Lipsy Multi Feather Drop EarringsWhite and Shining Armor WedgePure Matte LipstickRebecca Minkoff Anabel Ruched ShortMelissa Odabash Brigitte Dress

White Clutch – ASOS, Red Grill – Amazon, Red Dress – Modcloth, Blue Party Dress – Modcloth, Striped Platform – Modcloth, Red Fedora – ASOS, Blue Belt – ASOS, Feather Earrings – ASOS, White Wedge – Modcloth, Nars Red Lipstick – Sephora,  Sunglasses – Forever21, White Shorts – Bloomingdales,  White One Piece – Net -A- Porter,  Blue Dress – Rebecca Minkoff,

Claudia Schiffer hasn’t aged.

Ummm….wow.

Claudia Schiffer by Horst Diekgerdes for Harper’s Bazaar UK July 2011 via Zac

My Early Fashions

While I was in Hot Springs this weekend, I unearthed a stash of pictures from long ago. Even at three I loved to accessorize. It was wonderful to look through these, it brought back lovely  memories and reminded me that I’ve always enjoyed dressing. Sometimes the past can lead you into your future in unexpected ways.

xo various outfits from ages 2 to 7

Maria Dueñas Jacobs Roman Wedding

Maria Dueñas Jacobs
Maria Dueñas Jacobs is the accessories editor at Glamour Magazine. She was featured on Into the Gloss this week and I was immediately drawn to her natural look and easy beauty routine. A quick google took me to her wedding which was featured on Martha Stewart’s website. So, duh, I had to share.

What I Wore: Mellow Yellow

(What I Wore: blouse – cheap thrills, pants – old navy, platforms – bcbg girls, watch – bcbg, left hand ring – cheap thrills, right hand rings l to r – walmart/banana republic/vintage, bracelets – house of harlow from charm & chain/vintage/New Orleans flea market, necklaces – hook: kenneth jay lane, fish locket: tuleste market from charm & chain, earrings – gift from Ro: Kenneth Jay Lane via charm & chain)
Yesterday was one of those days where I felt like piling on all the jewelry I own. My beloved engagement ring is at the fabulous Lauray’s in Hot Springs, AR having it’s matching band created (an omg I’m getting married moment). Of course I had to pick up a bauble to replace it for the time being and decided to play with all the gold pieces I have been neglecting in favor of the simplicity of my diamond.
I also opted to pile my hair up. The big bun that I love is simple to do (instructions here) but the topknot is almost too easy. And I’m obsessed with these pants. I have them in yellow, white, khaki and brown; they are best when paired with a blousy top. They make your legs look ridiculously long because they’re so wide-leg and cover your shoes.

Beach Baby

My model-muse, Lara Stone, channels Brigitte Bardot and heads to the beach. What’s not to love – aside from the extreme jealousy of her gorgeous figure? 
Lara Stone by Mario Testino for Vogue US April 2011 via Zac Fashion

Spellbound

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I love the 1940s glamour of this editorial. I’m a big fan of Alexander Skarsgård and an even bigger fan of Lara Stone. It’s almost hard to see Frida when she’s in the same frame.

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Spellbound – Photographer Peter Lindbergh and fashion editor Grace Coddington for Vogue US’ July issue. “Featuring a love triangle with Lara Stone, Frida Gustavsson and actor Alexander Skarsgård–leading lady Lara plays femme fatale to Skarsgård’s quiet, cosmopolitan reserve. While Frida Gustavsson uses her girlish charm as the other woman. Grace Coddington’s glamorous picks from labels such as Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga and Miu Miu conjure dangerous characters in a world of 1940s film noir elegance.” via TFS

White done right

Remember Leelee Sobieski? Yeah, I barely did either. However, this suit is not something I’m going to forget anytime soon. I LOVE this look. It’s clean, fresh, stylish, flattering. Ahhh. Do you agree?
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Kim Noorda (a personal favorite model)  in all white ensembles. Lovely.

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Kim Noorda by Marcin Tyszka Vogue Mexico June 2011 via TFS