Technicolor Class

Shop the back to school collection at Planet Blue

Reading in the Park

Spent the day outside today, just me and a trusty livre while I soaked up the sunshine. I spread out a blanket on the grass and took most of the day to read A Year In Provence by Peter Mayle. 

Outfit Details: 

1. White sleeveless button down, see similar at Urban Outfitters
2. Jean shorts from F21
3. Brown belt from Ruche
4. Sunglasses from Ruche
5. Navy blue trainers from Keds or a cheaper pair from Target
6. Buy the book here

Style Study

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Industrial Revolution

YMC is all about bringing together practical basics in order to make an individualistic outfit. It is industrial, structured,  and best of all: wearable. Go to class in comfortable trousers, or go out with friends in one of their dresses, either way YMC allows you to create across their natural color palettes.

"You are born modern, you do not become so." - Jean Baudrillard

Back to Class

It's time once again to start looking towards fall, and towards the return of classes. Studying hard doesn't mean a compromise of style, and Urban Outfitters' fall preview demonstrates just that. Layered prints, eye catching shoes, and cozy cardigans are just part of this season's collection.

       

See the full collection here

Study Hard: Collegiate Colors

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Style Watch: Dior

Dior's collection for Resort 2013 features leather, peplum, florals, bright colors, and vintage cuts. All of these looks can be achieved without the high ticket price - stores like Modcloth, J.Crew, and Asos all have items that will capture the look without breaking the bank. 

Shop Love - The Orphan's Arms

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Spell & The Gypsy

Going Mod

60s Mod is coming back in style this fall, all the way from the runway down to Top Shop's collection "Factory Girl". The  look is simplistic, but in its simplicity is a bold style choice to set you apart from a sea of jeans and t-shirts. It begins with the makeup and hair, try Twiggy's bold, eye-widening look with a simple and smooth hair style  (tutorial). Pair this with the fashion choices below and you're well on your way to 60s mod. 

Top Shop

Top Shop

Mini skirts, short-shorts, and playsuits in solid colors is a good base to show off long legs.  

Asos - $25 (SALE)

Shift dresses achieve the same thing as mini skirts, but hang in a structured sheath.

Asos - $84

The Fair Isle Jumper is another mod-favorite. Like the shift dress, it doesn't emphasize female curves, but instead plays up the androgynous tom-boy look that Twiggy mastered. 

Etsy - $16

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, are the accessories. The Mod look is based on simple shapes for the body, but bold and heavy earrings. Twiggy was famous for her silver ball earrings, but other shapes can be worn as well. Twiggy also carried small, structured bags, much like those from Cambridge Satchel Company  and wore low heeled shoes or penny loafers.