In the Mood for Walking Arm in Arm

 

Photography by the Lavish Michael Shriver

This jacket may be the closest I've ever come to wearing a cape. I love the way it hugs my body but the arms are terribly stiff. It's as if the sleeves were made never to be worn. I actually really like wearing this jacket without the sleeves and seeing the arms trail as I walk.

What I'm Wearing

Dress: Maison Martin Margiela 
Shoes: Zara (similar)
Blouse: American Apparel
Corset: Gilly Hicks (similar)
Jeans: Nasty Gal
Jewelry: Vintage (seen here)

In the Mood for a Splash of Wine

Photography by the Train-spotting Michael Shriver

Tis the season for statement trousers and there's no better way to balance the bright hues of summer with the somber hues of winter than with plum jeans. This color represents the best of both seasons since it perfectly pairs with the blacks and grays of winter as well as the bright yellows and pinks of spring and summer. Not to mention it also looks great with gold!

What I'm Wearing

Blouse: American Apparel
Corset: Gilly Hicks (similar)
Jeans: H&M
Bag: Rings & Tings
Necklace: UO
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Don't Even

Fall into Fashion: Our Favorite Looks for Fall 2012

Xiang:
Outfits for Fall usually tend to have a darker shade than Summer or Spring looks therefor our wardrobes tend to go from pink to maroon, baby grassy green to dimmer military green, and yellow gets more paired up with dark brown or black, etc. Topshop's 2012 Fall lookbook seems to fit into Fall very nicely. Mixing and matching different materials and patterns keeps things interesting.

TopShop Lookbook 2012 Fall

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Gillyhicks is one of our favorite brands for intimates. Their looks usually stay classy and does change dramatically between seasons, but they do work well if you are looking for some cute basics. Their sweaters are soft and can complete a low-key "preppy" look if that's what you are looking for. 

Gilly Hicks Lookbook 2012 Fall

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If you are just a fan of lighter colors, take a look at Nasty Gal's Fall 2012 lookbook: the pallete is light and warm, but they do have The Kink look to keep on the neon trend from this summer. 

Nasty Gal Lookbook 2012 Fall 

Jen:
I thought I'd take this time to talk about my favorite upcoming trends this fall and one of the most prominent trends I'm seeing is faux leather everything (or sometimes real leather).




Faux Leather

I have to admit, I can't wait to get my hands on the perfect faux leather skirt as well as some faux leather shorts. I currently have my eye on the leather mini from American Apparel

The High Slit

Another trend that I'm really excited about is the maxi skirt/dress with a high slit... or otherwise popularly known as Angelina Jolie-ing. 

Zara Fall 2012

Mango Fall 2012

My right (or left) leg is definitely going to get some fresh air this fall! 

Knitted Skirts

I don't know why we don't have this next trend every fall and winter however, I'm thankful there will be an abundance of knitted skirts this fall.

Max Mara Fall 2012

The knitted skirt is such a cozy and chic trend that I may just wear that all season long, alone with all the sweater dresses that will be soon to come.

The Peplum
Lastly, the biggest trend of all has been the peplum. This old style trend has come back for 2012 and will be bigger than ever this fall.

Mango Fall 2012

H&M Fall 2012

Tell us about your favorite fall looks and what you're most excited for!

In the Mood for Hazy Dreams of Golden Light

Photography by the Incredible Kevin Wong

This weekend we experienced the hottest days in Seattle thus far this summer and dressing for unpleasant weather can be tricky. I never want to look too minimal but on hot days it's much harder to layer up since everything ends up feeling hot and sticky against your skin. I think a good circular skirt is the best thing for a warm day and even better is a circular skirt with pockets! I got this one a few years ago at Forever 21 and it has always been my go-to summer skirt. Carrying a bag or purse on a hot day can weigh you down as much as the heat so the pockets do come in handy for small things. 

If you love the photos as much as I do, they were shot by my talented friend Kevin who is very accommodating. 

What I'm Wearing

Tank: Gilly Hicks
Skirt: Forever 21 (similar)
Sandals: Asos Colorblock Sandals

Hat: Vintage (similar)

Happy Fourth of July!

Xiang flew into Seattle this morning and we've already been to two parties. Now we're calling it an early night after a day of fireworks and festivities so we can get up super early for a full day of hiking and shooting on Mt. Rainier. It will be a beautiful day so watch out for more gorgeous pictures and great fashion to come!


Hope everyone had a spectacular Fourth of July! Here's a bit of how our's went down:

In the Mood for the Birds and the Bees

Photography by the colorblind Leonardo Hartomo

This week I wanted to explore the subtle differences between men's wear and women's wear by styling the same outfit two ways. I tend to interchange these outfits quite a bit and sometimes even within the same day! What I love about men's wear is that you can find pieces that are interchangeable with everything you already have in your wardrobe. I generally try to take this inspiration and incorporate it into what can work for women as well. With women's wear you get much more of the frills and the unique pieces however, it's easy to find yourself with a lot of good individual pieces but not necessarily full complete outfits.

Men's wear doesn't have to be unique to look good since the style is all about the fit. A simple button down shirt can make a big difference when it fits just right and can be extremely versatile as well.  When I shop now my first priority is always fit and the next is if I can pair the piece with something I already have; which are two key ingredients for shopping like a man. I have to admit, shopping with these two elements in mind has helped my wardrobe and style greatly and, as you can see, manly pieces can easily transform into a very girly outfit.

Lastly, I'd like to note that I don't smoke nor do I know how to but it does look very manly.

What I'm Wearing

Shirt: H&M button up (similar)
Tank: Gilly Hicks Polka Dot Corset (similar)
Jeans: Club Monaco Kylie Jeans (similar)
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Prospector / Jeffrey Campbell Situation

In the Mood for Some Serious Business

Blazers always have the magical ability of adding formality to any outfit. I can wear just the skirt and the top to brunch or the park but throw on a blazer and now it's an outfit that I can wear to an interview or formal business events. There's a rumor that the number of blazers you own really represent your importance in your field. Hillary Clinton is proof.


What I'm Wearing

Blazer: Lux Cropped Blazer (similar)
Top: Gilly Hicks Bow Tank (strikingly similar)
Skirt: Gilly Hicks Tiered Skirt (similar)
Tights: H&M Grey Tights (seen here)
Necklace: Forever 21 Color Block Necklace (similar)
Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell Situation (seen here)