Her Skirt Began To Billow Until Her Feet Began To Lift

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TREND: HIGH-WAISTED SKIRTS

My friends will probably roll their eyes at this post. I’ve been known to overdo this trend a bit. Read: More often than not, I am found wearing some sort of high-waisted ensemble. Fortunately, the look is quite flattering, easy to pull off, and versatile enough to wear for day, night, or even on the job.

FOR DAY

Going high-waisted by day is not only comfortable, but instantly and easily put together.

  • Wear them with basics.
  • Don’t be afraid to mix patterns.
  • Let your accessories downplay the look.

FOR NIGHT

Wearing this trend out at night is my go-to look, because it’s easy to dress up or dress down.

  • Pair patterned skirts with a dressy top or blazer
  • Add a cinching belt to lend structure.
  • With such a comfortable silhouette, go daring with shoes.

FOR WORK

Dating back to the era depicted by Mad Men, the high-waisted skirt is the perfect nine to five outfit.

  • Work with proportions, balancing a shorter skirt with a bigger top.

Peace,

Title from “Esther” by Phish

La Vie Looks Of The Week

1. JESSICA ALBA makes the blue pop by pairing with all black.

2. TAYLOR SWIFT creates an interesting layered effect with help of a handy belt.

3. VANESSA HUDGENS proves all-black can still look laidback.

4. WHITNEY PORT towers prettily in a tough girl ensemble.

5. ALEXA CHUNG goes nautical and safari in her Isabel Marant dress.

6. EMILY BLUNT is quite the pedestrian with a springy top and messenger bag

7. KERI RUSSELL in a field jacket I adore.

8. NICOLE RICHIE rewearing her lovely Issa dress for Easter.

Who is your favorite/least favorite?

Peace,


10 Things I Love Tuesday

1. .PRETTY USES FOR GLASSWARE.

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2. .DEVENDRA BANHART.

Photographed by Neil Krug.

3. .WITTY SIGNAGE.

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Check out this Project in the source below. It’s pretty damn cool.

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4. .BIOPICS DONE RIGHT.

5. .PATTERNED PUNCH BUGGY.

[No punch backs.]

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6. .THIS.

[Kurt Cobain with his daughter and a kitten?]

7. .RETRO SHOOTS.

Especially with ladies who look like they belong in those time periods naturally.

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8. .THE PRETTY SIDE OF CAMPING.

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Kate Moss in Vogue UK, February 2002

9. .SCRUFFY LOVE.

10. .AN EDUCATION INSPIRATION.

Still can’t stop loving this.


What’s inspiring to you today?

Peace,

There’ll Be No Concrete Just Green Trees

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The weather’s improved, the wardrobes are being adjusted accordingly, and my iced coffee no longer stands out as unseasonable. But there is still something missing: it’s April and the trees are still as bare as the day after Christmas. Turn green already!

Peace,

Title from “In The Desert” by Ben Lee

Monday Playlist: Birdsongs

1. “Sparrow” by Scattered Trees

2. “Hummingbird” by Wilco

3. “Littlest Birds” by The Be Good Tanyas

4. “Songbird” by Oasis

5. “Talking Bird” by Death Cab For Cutie

6. “Falcon Settles Me” by Rogue Wave

7. “Bird Song” by Florence + the Machine

8. “Go Easy Little Doves” by Brooke Waggoner

9. “Flightless Bird, American Mouth” by Iron & Wine

10. “There Are Too Many Birds” Arthur & Yu

Back in suburbia for Easter, I was woken this morning not by Mass Pike traffic or other city sounds but by the chirping of birds!

Peace,