Olive Dress

{dress via Jane boutique, Dolce Vita shoes (on sale), Madewell necklace, Madewell sunglasses (similar), Coach legacy bag}

I worse this dress out exploring in Silverlake on Sunday afternoon. I've been living in it ever since I picked it up at a local boutique about a month ago. I love its simple, flattering silhouette, and the beautiful braided is just so fun. The weather has been absolutely perfect recently, and I'm relishing the last few days I'll be able to wear this dress without a jacket.

Sidenote: these wedges may be the most comfortable heels I've ever worn. I've even been opting for them over my usual weekend sandals. They're on sale right now, and I highly recommend them.

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Style Notes: what I learned from fashion month.

As much as I love seeing the new collections shown during fashion month, I'm always just as inspired by the style photographed outside the shows. Below are my favorite looks from the industry's most stylish people, and notes on how I plan to recreate them.

julia sarr-jamois, wonderland magazine 
1. Florals are always chic--even during the fall.

tiffany hsu, buyer at lane crawford

2. Layer a fitted, printed sweater over a peplum dress for a genius mix of sexy and cozy.

joanna hillman, senior market editor, harper's bazaar

3. Wear a gorgeous coat over a simple sheath of the same length. Add kick-ass shoes. 

catherine-anne frey, the kooples

4. Play with androgynous looks: tuxedo jackets, shirts buttoned to the neck, menswear-inspired shoes, and sweatshirts + ladylike jackets. Added points for gold touches and ornate details.

shala monroque, fashion consultant 

 5. Mix up proportions by pairing a wispy maxi skirt and a chunky knit. Perfect for Los Angeles fall weather.

emmanuelle alt, french vogue

6. Even in the most fashionable of occasions, a blazer plus a white tee goes a long way. 

[all photos via the cut.]

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New Favorite Skirt

{vintage skirt from Shareen's, tank via Jane boutique, J.Crew bracelet, Flea Market Girl via Melrose Trading Post earrings}

I found this skirt during my last visit to Shareen's. It was one of those vintage finds that you feel is just destined to end up in your hands. The floral print, the navy hue, the high waist, the perfectly flared silhouette, and that delightful, teensy belt--this skirt is just too good to be true. Until this purchase, the term "cut on the bias" held a special place in my mind reserved for only the most awkward of my preteen clothing. But now... I'm a believer. 

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Denim Vest

{J.Crew denim vest, Madewell tee (on sale!), Madewell shorts (on sale!), Madewell shoes, J.Crew bracelet (similar), Coach bag}

Took these photos after a lunch trip to Philippe's French Dip in downtown L.A. If you've never been, you are missing out. It's one of the city's oldest restaurants, and is definitely one my favorite Los Angeles institutions.

This denim vest is the ideal layering piece for the ridiculously hot temperatures in L.A. (despite the fact that it's officially fall). I spent all summer layering it over breezy dresses and tops--I love the tough, tomboy vibe it lends to an otherwise girly outfit. When the temperatures finally do drop, I plan to pair it with long-sleeved tees and boots.

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Vintage Florals

 {vintage dress found in Amsterdam, J.Crew necklace, J.Crew shoes (on sale!), Coach bag}

This dress is one of my vintage finds from Amsterdam. I debated purchasing the dress, mostly because at the time it was forty degrees in Amsterdam (and, though it was April, showed no signs of warming up), but also because I happen to own another floral silk maxi dress that is strikingly similar.

However, the vintage hoarder in me, who tends to believe that a closet can never have enough floral print dresses (see evidence here, here, and here), won out. I couldn't leave that store knowing I had left behind such a beautiful print (and who could resist those delightful oversized buttons?). 

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Crazy Pants

{tank and pants found at Jane boutique, Madewell necklace, J.Crew wedges}

I have been looking for a pair of "crazy pants" for as long as I can remember. My qualifications for said pants were very specific: high waisted, wide legged, luxe-looking fabric, and a flattering print. 

Enter these beauties: found in an unassuming boutique, they were exactly what I had been looking for.  Paired with a clean white tank, they are my new favorite statement piece. In fact, I plan to be shopping for crazy pants all fall long. 

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Weekend Wear

{J.Crew factory tank, thrifted Levi's cutoffs, Madewell necklace, Madewell sunglasses (similar), Coach bag}

My weekend uniform the past few months has basically consisted of these cutoffs (thrifted in Amsterdam), plus a drapey tank or tee (usually of the striped variety). I also have a serious obsession with this necklace-- I love its clean, architectural shape and mixed metals, and I find myself never wanting to take it off.

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