Dream & Awake

As much as we live in a digital world and I don't know what I would do without my digital camera, there is just something about a photograph that you can hold in your hand.  I really like this series that is a collaboration between photographer Eefje De Coninck and online vintage shop Dream and Awake.  

I want to rock your gypsy soul...

 - Dusen Dusen dress
 - vintage denim jacket
 - Rachel Comey boots
 - vintage Coach purse
 - listening to: Van Morrison "Into the Mystic" 

I wish I could say the slow blogging was due to some exciting activities around here, but the truth is actually quite boring. It's just the daily grind of working and cooking dinner and taking care of the house and blah, blah, blah.  At least the weather has been nice which means lunches on the patio and fresh herbs from the garden.  And I must admit I've been suffering from a case of blogger apathy lately.  The best days have been the days when I haven't even turned on my computer. 

So... this is what I've been wearing a lot of lately.  Isn't it nice when you find a dress you've been wanting has gone on sale and it's still available in your size (and only your size)?  That's exactly what happened with this Dusen Dusen dress.  It's silk and light as air and I feel like I'm going to live in it all summer.  The only downside is the skirt is quite full so I risk having a Marilyn moment any time there's a breeze.

Bits and Bobs

A Fantastic exhibit and a wonderful online resource: 
Worth and Mainbocher at the City Museum of New York "In 1860, Englishman Charles Frederick Worth (1825-1895) founded a Parisian atelier that defined the luxurious standards of the haute couture and set high fashions stylistic course for the balance of the 19th century. Almost seven decades years later, Chicago-born Mainbocher (Main

American Hipster Presents - Bex Finch

Have you seen this series from American Hipster Presents?  When I first heard the name of the series, I thought it was going to be some sort of comedy thing or making fun of people.  But, I was pleasantly surprised to discover a thoughtful series of shorts featuring talented people making their own way in the world.  I related to this one of Bex Finch the most, as I think any blogger who has tried to master the self-portrait will.  I checked out the rest of Finch's photography and really enjoyed her series of Big Sur.  It reminded me of our time in California and driving up the Pacific Coast Highway to San Francisco. 

Juliette Hogan

I remember seeing some runway photos from this Juliette Hogan collection during New Zealand fashion week and falling head over heels for the floral prints and layered jumpers.  Now there is a new Juliette Hogan website that includes lookbook photos of the collection as well as a web store where you can grab a piece for yourself (if you have really deep pockets). I really love that first dress above!

Brixton

I was looking around for a simple, classic style hat and ran across a Brixton one that really caught my eye.  By the looks of the hat, I thought Brixton was an older company that had been producing hats for decades but I was wrong.  It's a fairly new company, founded in 2004 by three friends who wanted to provide timeless yet modern products.  Their lookbook has a really laid-back California vibe that screams summertime.

The Twilight Sad - Another Bed

Tom always teases me that I have a weakness for Scottish bands.  It's so true.