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Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spring. Show all posts

Sunday, March 31, 2013

yellow & blue

*Hello! Just back from a mini-holiday and for some reason this scheduled post didn't auto-publish - so better late than never!*

 I don't know if spring fever has its hold on me but I'm so ready to wear some color! Our garden is in full bloom (as are my allergies) and as someone who grew up mostly in the desert, I am still blown away daily by the colors found in nature here in LA – particularly the trees currently blooming! Pinks, purples, yellows! Beautiful. I know I've posted some of this outfit before but I generally wear things way more than once so this is a remix of sorts!

yellow tights

navy blue dress

lola, chihuahua


outfit notes:
dress - xxi
shoes - vintage
necklace - gift 
bag - marc by marc jacobs 

 PS: I hope you had a nice holiday weekend!

Thursday, February 28, 2013

all these poses...


I tend to be pretty simplistic in my poses on my blog - especially if someone else is acting as photographer! In that case it is really shyness more than laziness but even when I am taking self-portraits often when I try to pose it can come out looking forced. There are exceptions and if I am in a particularly experimental mood (or bored) I can be found dancing around in my garden trying to capture the silliness. I suppose that's where these photos come in. A lot of times these moods have everything to do with what I'm wearing; the fabric, how it moves, etc. I loved photographing this dress because of it's structured skirt and embroidered fabric. This was actually my birthday dress from last year (thanks, mama!) but I felt like wearing something fun to work today and this is what my tired paws reached for at 9am!

 

speaking of posing...


Meg Olsen
outfit notes:

dress: gift
blouse: xxi
belt: random shop in nyc
shoes: american apparel

music notes:

 The subject mater of this post reminded me of this lovely old Rufus Wainwright tune... "Poses"

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

chasing the daylight

There are times when outfit shots don't turn out exactly as planned and this batch is a pretty good  example of that...although, I only have myself to blame in this case.  I had a lovely weekend with a dear friend who was visiting from Northern California but I forgot to set aside some time on Sunday to take blog photos and by the time I managed to drag my tired little bum out into the garden the sun started slipping deeper and deeper into the horizon which made the light especially tricky. I also felt a bit rushed but c'est la vie!

I figured I would post them anyhow mainly because I really liked this casual spring outfit (also because it proves I'm human!).  I felt like I fit in to my surroundings and it was the perfect amount of clothing for the beautiful spring weather are having...

 outfit details:
shorts: alexandra grecco
top: h&m
clogs: mia
jewelry & hat were gifts


musical notes: domino by sondre lerche
   

Saturday, March 12, 2011

pick the rare flower

I thought it might be time to take a break from my spring favorites for a minute and do an outfit post again.  I also think it's safe to say that spring has officially crept up on Los Angeles; though it is still chilly at night and in the early morning hours when the sun is in hidding.  The flowers in our garden have begun to bloom and "the Brit's" hay-fever is certain to take hold of him any day now.  I will say, that is one of the few negatives about canyon living... allergies...when it blooms here, boy does it bloom. That and the fact that everything gets dirty fairly quickly (especially...ehem...freshly washed cars & freshly swept pathways).  I suppose it's a fair compromise for living in such a beautiful place.

I've been trying to stick to my plan by wearing lighter hues so perhaps I'm willing it to be spring with my secret powers? and speaking of powers... I decided, on a whim, to dust off my flower crown - wearing it always makes me feel a bit magical. It has made a few appearances on this blog which you may or may not remember and here it is again.
outfit details: 
sweater + belt - h&m 
skirt - wasteland
shoes - vintage (dead stock)
flower crown - self-made

musical notes: California - Joni Mitchell* 

(*yes, Joni again, because I feel like she should show up more often on a blog named after one of her tunes, non?)

Monday, April 12, 2010

Spring is in the air

When I saw these two images I knew I was going to love the video for the s/s 10 collection by Canadian label Dace.  Of course, I was right... spring is in the air and it's got a decidedly French flair.


For those interested the song is: ‘Bulle’ by Lili
{found via penny lane style}

**The fall 2010 Dace video is also up (also very lovely)  - sally jane vintage has posted it here !

Friday, April 3, 2009

things that mean spring to me...

fresh berries...

heidi braids...
parasols...
florals...
photos: tfs, flickr, fftmag, ebay & cherryblossom girl

Hope your weekend brings lovely things. I'm spending mine with my mom (who is visiting) and hope my weekend involves all of the above!
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