Jun 7, 2010 | Fashion
For early Summer I’m loving a palette of neutrals, nudes, and earthy tones. Since the weather here in Portland doesn’t get really warm and fine until mid- to late- June, layering is key during the inevitably rainy and damp mornings. One truly versatile piece is this Plastic Island One-Button Linen Dress – worn done up and belted, it’s also appropo for the office or a business casual event; worn undone it serves as a light jacket. Pair it over something slinky like this Free People Easy Corset Slip for a night out, or for a summer soiree. As a contrast to the girliness and straight-laced look of the linen dress – I’m going to finish off my ensemble with a Two-finger Stud Ring for a little bit of edge.
Come really hot days a sweet, ruffled camisole like this 525 America Tie Dye Ruffle Cami
looks great with some white denim and a Satin-Trim Fedora to fend off the sun’s rays. (Perfect for tapas by the pool or a day out with the girls!) For evenings, a structured blazer like this Gibson Chambray Jacket adds a dose of downtown cool and is a must-have this summer. (Wear over a pair of faded denim shorts or capris – since the denim-on-denim look is what’s on-trend this season…and probably not for that much longer.;-)
For dates or when I’m feeling that urban military vibe, this Guess Camila Military Romper is both strong and sassy – and paired with an oxidized metal cuff or old gold chains and oversized aviators, could look straight out of the pages of a magazine. Add a pair of Suedette Strappy Platform Sandals to continue the theme of neutrals and pit delicacy against the rough-and-tumble look of the romper. (LOVE these sandals with a pair of loose paperbag-waist shorts and a vintage lacy blouse, too!)
I’m also going to be accessorizing all summer long with whites, bones, creams, eggshells, and ivories – light-colored jewelry looks fab against sun-kissed skin and sets off a tan to perfection. (And this White Cala Necklace, paired with a flowy maxi, is all I’ll need for a beach party anywhere!)
Hope that this offers some solutions to the question of “what do I wear for warm weather?” Have a wonderful start to Summer!
xoxox
Carly
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Jun 7, 2010 | Fashion
If you happen to live in (or are close to) the NY area next week, I am so jealous! Shoshanna and Anlo, two brands known for their feminine, breezy styling, are having a HUGE sample sale with up to 75% off their Spring collections, swimwear, and denim.
Prices for the sample sale are as follows:
Spring dresses (originally $350)….$150
Tops (orig. $250)….$100
Bikinis (orig. $165)….$65
Baby Girl Swim (orig. $75)….$35
Jeans (orig. $200)….$90
Wednesday June 16th
10 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday June 17th
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Shoshanna Showroom 231 West 39th Street Suite 422
Cash and Credit Cards Accepted
Hope you guys are able to pick up something cute and fun for the coming warm weather!
xoxox
Carly
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Jun 5, 2010 | Blogging, From You
from my formspring.me inbox:
hi carly! what´s your opinion about this: http://www.leblogdebetty.com/2010/05/22/zara-we-have-a-problem/?? o this http://www.mediavida.com/foro/6/rocio-canero-vs-zara-324429 (sotty this one is in spanish)??
Ah yes. That’s ker-azy that Zara is using a blogger’s image without her permission. It’s legally actionable since she’s not a political figure, and her image is being appropriated in order to make money from it without her consent. Being “inspired by” and copying a photography exactly (even into a drawing) are 2 different things, especially when the copying is so exact that the original photo is instantly called to mind upon looking at the drawing. Zara knows better than using Kate Moss’ image without her consent on their t-shirts…the designer obviously felt okay using leblogdebetty’s image since she wasn’t as “big” a celebrity and therefore unlikely to retaliate – plus it was a photo out there on the internet, and the design team likely felt it was “fair game” (which it’s not!!).
xoxo
Carly
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Jun 5, 2010 | DIY, From You
From my formspring.me inbox:
Love your blog! Advice on how to DIY this elastic savant bralette? https://www.idontlikemondays.us/Merchant2/inventory/savant_bralette_am.jpg Can’t imagine paying almost $200 for this!
The basic idea is you just pin the elastic onto your dress form, keeping the elastic taut but not *too stretched.* If you don’t have a dress form, then enlisting the help of a friend would be great, and pinning it onto a tight-fitting tanktop that you are wearing. Then, pull off the piece, and stitch down the connections on your machine using a regular stitch (not a stretch stitch) in black thread. It doesn’t even need a closure since it is elastic!
Best of luck – and you’re definitely right – $200 is way, way too much for some elastic!
xoxox
Carly
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Jun 4, 2010 | Fashion
Straw Hat: Target
Mesh Wide Tee: Forever 21
Watch: Forever 21
Bracelets: handmade
Double-C logo Paper Bag: DIY…video tute coming soon!
Cropped Sweatpants: Forever 21
Alright, so cold #5 feels to be on its way out. Kinda. I have now officially been sick for 3 months straight. After $400 worth of tests, my doctor’s official medical opinion is that I am “unlucky.” My white blood cell count is normal. I don’t have whooping cough, tuberculous, or pneumonia. She doesn’t even know how to test for Cryptococcus gatii and says I probably don’t have it. She said there’s no reason to test for a yeast intolerance (thank you for that suggestion, Dusk! I am still suspicious tho…). So after 5 colds, plus bronchitis, plus an eye infection, pytiriasis roasacea, and laryngitis twice, apparently I’m completely a completely healthy person who just keeps getting sick for no reason. What the heck’s wrong with me???!
I kind of want to start naming each bout of illness with cocky, blue-blooded names, like “Thurston Marshall Laryngitis II” or “James Preston Rhinovirus V” or something. Blech. I’m so OVER being sick!! (And to think I was over it at cold #3…..*sigh*)
Necklace: Claire’s
Rings, left hand: unknown rhinestone X ring, twisted to fit high on finger; handmade sideways cross ring, available here (or convo me if it sells out)
So I saw a similar paper bag on a streetstyle shot (probably on JakandJil) and decided to DIY it in a video tutorial. Yes, I wrote “video“!! Will be sharing soon once I edit it together.
Hmm…I wonder what’s in my lovely bag?
Haha – PSYCH! There’s nothing in it! A bag that defeats its purpose, perhaps.
I’m liking my DIY Ann Demeulewhatever boots very much…but the elastic shoelaces are very uncomfortable. I will have to change them out for regular shoelaces! And the last time I posted these, one helpful reader also known as Professor Shoelace (!) noted that I was tying them the wrong way…which I am…here’s the right way to tie them. I’ve checked out Ian’s Shoelace Site before, specifically for lacing shoes in multiple interesting ways….seriously, this site is the resource for shoelace-related-stuff on the web!
Hope you guys are having a great week…I got out of bed at 3:30 PM today, and now the day’s over. I have no idea what day it is anymore. I get the feeling there was something (some hundred things) that I was supposed to take care of today. Ugh.
xoxox
Carly
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