here’s a sweet, simple outfit for your (hopefully) sunny 4th of july bbq!
red leather bag by brooklyn designer nam kim designs. white bamboo silk top by new zealand designer karen walker. blue striped shorts by nyc designer built by wendy.
Posts Tagged: handbags
style inspiration: nicole richie
last week on the cut i read that the stylish nicole richie is going to be expanding her house of harlow jewelry line to include clothes and shoes. such a great idea and i’m super-excited for it because i’ve been loving her post-the simple life style! so to hold us over until the clothing line comes out, here are some ways to get nicole richie’s style:
1) silver party dress by Cristina David
2) tie dye bag by The Style Rules
ps – this bag looks just like nicole richie’s, right? that’s because it was made after The Style Rules saw nicole richie’s bag, but couldn’t afford it. so she designed her own!
3) paisley maxi dress by Daytrip
eco-friendly wardrobe essentials you didn't think you could find
on tuesday i posted some really cute ethical and sustainable clothing lines. and yesterday i posted an interview with Gaia Conceptions, a line of comfortable eco-friendly clothing in some really great colors. but what about wardrobe essentials besides everyday clothes? are there eco-friendly shoes, bags, and bathing suits? luckily, thanks to some really smart and passionate designers, the answer is yes!
Terra Plana makes shoes out of materials like recycled memory foam and natural latex. i was really pleasantly surprised by the large selection of super cute shoes! Deux FM makes “eco chic” clothes, like stylish bikinis made of recycled linen, organic cotton, and soy. and Pansy Maiden makes colorful bags out of organic cotton twill. so if you’re looking to finish off your wardrobe with eco-friendly items, these collections have you covered!
UPDATE: Terra Plana is offering the clothing menu readers a 25% discount on their Terra Plana classics shoes! just enter CLOTHINGMENU25 at checkout – expires august 15.
rain, rain go away
apparently in the northeast this year may and june showers are just bringing no sunny days this summer. 
what the heck? in case you’re stuck somewhere where it keeps raining, here are some cute rainy day clothes to help brighten up your day.
girl on bike in the rain tee: Supastarr
wellies tee: charlie and sarah
umbrella earrings: CleverGirl Industries
umbrella and monday necklace: Arete
umbrella tote: Metro Three
o' sailor
it’s fleet week in nyc, the boats were out in boston harbor today, summer is nearby. 3 great reasons for adding some nautical themed pieces to your wardrobe. check out these cute finds!
striped pirate ship shirt: Black Heart Bunny
red buoy earrings: Blue Mabel
nautical necklace: erinkeys
tall ship bag with rope handles: 3Jane
navy button-front skirt: ec star
i heart rachel bilson's style
i do. i love how rachel bilson layers her clothes, mixes new with vintage, and uses the same article of clothing in multiple outfits. so here are a couple of her recent everyday outfits that i like and some ways for you to get the same style wearing clothes from independent designers.
so i wouldn’t be able to pull off the fedora like she does, but i think it looks cute with this casual outfit (i’m sure she was also trying to hide from the photographers). and the chanel scarf – who doesn’t like an oversized scarf to finish off an outfit?
McHats : alena hennessy : She-bible
i love this jimmy choo bag she’s been carrying around everywhere, but that’s a little (well, a lot) over my budget. and while looking through pictures, i noticed she wore this blazer as a part of multiple outfits – sometimes with jeans and sometimes with a skirt. it’s so key to have items in your closet that you love and can wear as a part of different outfits.
cherry tee : vintage : youmeyou
rachel bilson pics from justjared.com
appetizer (healthy): natural and organic bags by infusion fibers
natural. that’s the word that best describes the inspiration behind infusion fibers. the clothes and accessories from this line, made in an eco-friendly shop, are hand sewn and made of organic and sustainable fabrics. i love the variety of bags and clutches in soft and pretty colors, like gray, sage, cream, olive, denim.
appetizer (american): whale tote bag by Charlie and Sarah
cute, right? Charlie and Sarah, a husband and wife duo based in brooklyn started their clothing line when Sarah (she’s american) designed a onesie for her son to teach him proper british, which was meant to be a joke to her husband Charlie (he’s british). since then, the team has expanded to creating clothes and accessories, like this cute tote, for adults and babies that they call “old english meets american prep.”
appetizer (fusion): japanese cherry blossom mccloud handbag by Madison Gre
Madison Gre says “This oversize handbag is fluffy and reminds us of a cloud, so we decided to name the handbag the McCloud. We love imported Japanese fabric and wanted to start our new line with a collection. The combo of brown and imported Japanese cherry blossom print makes for a great bag. This would make a fabulous everyday bag: take it to school, out shopping, or on a casual date. This handbag is perfect for the girl who just has too much stuff and needs to carry everything she owns in one handbag.”
ps – i love the fabrics Madison Gre chose for this collection – they are all so cheerful and unique. i recommend checking out their shop! – kristen