look around on the next brisk day and notice the color of everyone’s coats – black, black, brown, black. i’m not sure why, but for some reason outerwear for the cold weather months usually comes in very limited colors. except for this year – fall coats are popping out in bright colors like yellow, blue and red and i’m loving it!
scarves are such a great accessory. i love that they now have more of a purpose than just keeping you warm during a snow storm. it’s great that you could add a colorful scarf to an otherwise plain outfit for instant added style.
and apparently sienna miller agrees! the always stylish sienna miller is great at layering and incorporating all kinds of scarves to her outfits for added texture. from big knit scarves, to feathered scarves to leopard print scarves – she has it covered.
and i also realized when looking around online at scarves, that they not only come in different colors, but they also come in different styles – like the necklush, the typical knit scarf, and the cowl neck scarf – check them out before it gets too cold outside!
sienna miller pics from people.com
this was featured on the daily candy the other day and i liked it so much i wanted to share it. BeadforLife is a network of women in Uganda who create jewelry made of colorful recycled paper – from magazines, calendars, pamphlets and cereal boxes. so not only is the BeadforLife jewelry pretty, purchasing it supports hard-working people in an impoverished community. you could purchase the jewelry online or in the stores in Uganda or Boulder, CO.
inspired by the beauty of the ocean, PONO is a line of colorful jewelry designed in nyc, made in italy, and sold around the world. the jewelry gets its vibrant color and texture from stones like amber and topaz and materials like wood and shell. PONO just launched an online store where you could view and buy a selection of the necklaces and bracelets.
and…PONO has been kind enough to offer the clothing menu readers a 10% discount on their already very reasonably priced jewelry! just type in “clothingmen” at checkout – offer expires 1 week from today, 8/26.
yay – mad men is back! what the heck slimeball don draper? anyway, as i’ve mentioned here before, i love getting a glimpse into fashion in the 50′s/60′s when watching mad men. i’m so jealous of the costume designer’s job! check out this great video with the designer, janie bryant, giving a tour of the costume shop for the show.
and check out sohomode, a great shop on etsy, with handmade clothes that look just like outfits betty draper or peggy olson would wear, but modernized!
i have some sad news ladies..fall collections are hitting stores, which means the summer is almost over.. but, the good news is summer clothes are on sale and there’s still a good month left to wear them! one awesome sale that is going on right now is from new york designer ES one of one. look at these vibrant prints and colors of these clothes – love them!
i remember learning something back in art class in middle school about how red and purple are not complementary colors. they are just 2 colors that you’re not to put together, especially in an outfit. but..kate walsh has proved us wrong! she is looking amazing in this stella mccartney purple blouse and red skirt. i am in love with this bold mix of colors – check out some ways you could get this look for yourself:
skirts: Stewart + Brown and prizy sebastian
“she’s like a rainbow” is the debut collection from Dainty June, a new line from 3 friends who aren’t so new to designing great clothes. jennifer johnson created the line E.C. Star, which i’ve featured here and here, and jen and erica daking, started All-Mighty, a clothing line and fashion website. this bright and refreshing collection is perfect for the summer and a happy reminder of being a child in the 80s, don’t you think?
the clothes just recently started selling. i’m not sure of all the places, but i know you could buy them at some of my favorite online clothing shops: modcloth.com and All-Mighty
i love this 70s-inspired dress vanessa hudgens is wearing – the color, the fit, the flow! it’s a bit of a different take on all of the ruffle dresses out there. such a fun dress for a night out dancing! check out similar dresses by Anavaa Kisasa, reef, and Girl on a Vine.
this post on the makool loves you blog was my inspiration for this post. ice cold lemonade in the summer is the best and it’s my summer crush too! here are some dresses and tops inspired by lemonade to brighten up your day!
Gina Michele : makool loves you : Cori Jean : ccdoodle : holly stalder
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