Decor Inspiration

I am currently in the midst of an apartment hunt and when I am not scouring craigslist I find myself daydreaming about decor. I think it is so important to surround yourself with things that inspire you, that are a reflection of yourself. For me it's vintage lace throws, dreamcatchers, & wildflowers filling every nook. The aroma of floral candles filling the air, my favorite vinyl's playing on my record player, my most beloved books stacked throughout the house. I need to be inspired by my space, it fuels my creativity and feeds my soul. Incorporating my favorite trinkets & aesthetics into my decor creates a space that truly inspires me.  Live inspired my friends.

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Designer File: Spell & the Gypsy Collective

I first discovered The Spell & the Gypsy Collective while reading BLDG25's interview with the creative minds behind the brand. With every sentence I fell in love with Spell more & more. The Spell has mastered hippie-chic meets classic western.  There is fringe & turquoise, skulls & horns paired with indian inspired patterns, slouchy T's and flowing silhouettes, & attention to detail in every single garment. The Spell & the Gypsy Collective is a modern day hippies dream. I think I am most drawn to the unique details found in each piece and the juxtaposition of feminine and masculine in the pieces really.  I love that mixture of hard and soft, the unexpected pairing of materials and styles that makes you look twice.  Clothing should be quirky and unique, they should speak to a deeper part of you and play on your creativity, & The Spell has done just that.  No wonder I am lusting after every piece in the collection.  If only my bank account would allow it.

Click here to check out some more of the amazing pieces from The Spell & the Gypsy Collective.

Want to read BLDG25's interview with The Spell?  Check it out!

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Daily Style: Breaking Out My Spring Wardrobe

 Dress: Free People | Hat: Free People | Slip: Free People | Boots:Jeffrey Campbell

In anticipation for spring I have been adding new pieces to my warm weather wardrobe.  I could not wait to wear them any longer so I broke out some of my favorite new pieces this weekend! It was love at first sight with the beautiful little lacy number. It took almost no time at all for me to snatch it up off of Free People's website. You can never have enough lace.  

When I am styling such a feminine piece I like to add a little contrast,a little rugged touch to harden up the look.  These leather boots have seen it all.  They're perfectly worn in.  And they're the perfect amount of rough and tumble to harden up even the girliest of looks.  

And of course I have to talk about the hat.  I have been on a hunt for the perfect boho inspired hat for years.  No exaggeration.  Years.  When I found this little beauty among Free People's collection of floppy felt fedoras I knew it was the one.  Forget men, I lust after hats.  It is subtle enough to go with any outfit, yet the attention to detail makes it so unique, its the perfect statement piece.  I wear this to top off casual jeans and a tee, or paired with a whimsical sundress.  And it is the perfect piece to finish off this look.

What have you been buying for spring?  Send me a picture, I'd love to feature you!

Style Inspiration: Combining Rough & Tumble with Soft & Feminine

My style is a complete and utter contridiction. Generally, I stick to my signature fem-boheme look, characterized by dreamy, feminine pieces with a bohemian vibe. Take a look around my wardrobe and you will find earthy tones, delicate vintage inspired pieces, and an overabundance of ivory lace.

As of late though I have been embracing my rougher side. Pieces made of vegan leather, studded chucks, and rocker T's are now juxtaposed to my uber fem frocks. I have alwas kept these looks seperate from one another, wearing either one style or the other. However, when I happened upon Free People's Vintage Love's catalog titled Sugar Magnolia, I was inspired to merge the two. The combination of hard and soft, of leather and lace, makes for a truly inspired, unique style. No longer will I feel the need to choose between the two. I suppose I will have to come up with a new label for this style hybrid.

 

I'm feeling inspired by this lovely combo...I'm thinking this may have to be the theme for next week's Daily Style posts. Come back and check it out.

 

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