July Playlist

Channel Orange

Here's a collection of goods inspired by Frank Ocean's new album Channel Orange (which you can listen to HERE). I'm obsessed. There's no doubt you'll be seeing a track or two on my July playlist later this month. I can't wait for it to become available on Rdio and I've already preordered a vinyl copy for myself because I'm obnoxious like that. What do you think?

Motel trousers

Wildfox I Love LA t-shirt

Aerie lace bustier

Frank Ocean's Channel Orange Album

Zara sequin wallet

Clare Vivier card case

Nixon watch

Revlon 'Siren' lipstick

Aldo wedge sneakers

Smythson Game On notebook

Essie 'Action' Polish

Urbanears headphones

American Apparel baseball t-shirt

American Apparel backpack

Madewell bralette

Wildfox rainbow jumper

Sperry Topsiders

Shark Bait

I'm a firm believer in garnering inspiration from the world around you. It's summertime, and I'm probably the only person that actually gets excited when the beaches in my hometown close due to offshore shark sightings. Yeah, I'm one of those people that actually wants to cage dive with these toothy creatures of the deep. Whatever the reason, I think they're fascinating and that fact that they're entirely monochromatic makes them my aquatic jam. They've got an angular fluidity thing going on that really appeals to me. Instead of continuing my attempted justification of how I find sharks a point of inspiration for personal style, I'll leave you with a some photos & items reminiscent of Jaws himself.

[topshop jeans,just female kylie top, cos reversed sleeve top, shark tooth necklace, prism tokyo sunglasses, asos wedge sneakers, ae denim shorts, helmut lang leather jacket, essie master plan, nanette lepore mixed leather bag, sam edelman loafer, alexander wang sweater dress, halston leather and metallic belt, all saints sweater   ]

[images from 1, 2, 3, 4]

Bär am Strand

With July fast approaching, I thought I'd show you what I keep in my beach/pool/boat bag. Having grown up sea side, things get trepidatious whenever the air I'm breathing doesn't have a salty quality to it. You can just imagine how I felt living in Arizona. Just teasing, but I really do love the beach and head there as often as the weather and my schedule permit.

Clockwise from top:
- My favorite suit so far this season: a plain black top from american eagle and these awesome grizzly bear bottoms from  we are handsome.
- Slouchy long sleeve cover ups are my favorite. This is a baggy beach jumper from wildfox couture.
- Water! I carry a bobble.
- The best beach / weekend tote by liebeskind berlin. I love the fun color for both the beach & traveling.
- Urbanears plattan headphones to plug into my iphone.
- Sun block! I use Neutrogena.
- Finally, make sure you've got a couple dollars for when the ice cream truck rolls through. You know you're gonna want a Ninja Turtle or Powerpuff Girl ice cream bar with gumball eyes.

Walk This Way

I'm not sure what made me change my mind about wedge sneakers. Perhaps the hidden height is what sold me on these styles, but all I know is that there was a time I thought they were hideous. Don't get me wrong - I love me some high tops - but something about the wedge always threw me off. At any rate, I'm all about them now. I love the spin they give to classic urban kicks and I'm pinching pennies in order to obtain my own pair. Since I'm usually a neutrals girl when it comes to shoes, I've compiled a few options (all in black) at a variety of price points. Decisions, decisions. Which do you like best? 

1. Elena Iachi Suede and Calf Sneakers
2. MBMJ Standard Supply Wedge Sneakers
3. Ash Bowie Wedge Sneaker
4. Steve Madden Hilight
5. MOS Copenhagen Soho Wedge
6. ASOS Deny Wedge High Tops

June Playlist