Summer Lust List

Call me old-fashioned or boring, but for me, summer is all about floral prints & bright accent colors. Living in Florida, it has been hammered into my head since I was 5 that black absorbs heat & it's not really an appropriate summer color, but I will always have a love affair with black & I've never been one to follow the rules anyways.

Here's a brief list of some items that I have been obsessed with this summer:

1) This daisy print cut-out TopShop dress ($92) is absolutely to die for. I might be a little biased towards the situation because I've seen it on Alexa Chung & Miranda Kerr, but I would kill to have this gorgeous little frock hanging in my closet. I would probably pair it with a worn in pair of boots or a pair of red flats.

2) When I really want something, I tend to get a little obsessive about it & that is exactly how I've become with these amazing Tom Ford 'Nikita' cat eye sunnies. Every time that J & I are at the mall, I always make him come into the shop so that I can try them on over & over again. My problem is that they are a whopping $360 & that just isn't doable for a college girl like myself, but at least I can still dream about them... 

3) Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller is an everyday inspiration for my personal style & when I spotted this gorgeous Dannijo Helena rosary ($445) in one of her Instagram selfies, I immediately fell head over heels for it. I love chunky, floral inspired jewelry & this piece reminded me of some necklaces that I own from J. Crew. These pieces are brilliant because they make a simple outfit effortlessly classy.

4) Whenever I walk into Urban Outfitters, I have to talk myself out of wanting to buy all of the Kimchi Blue bags that they have in stock. I'm obsessed with their bags because they are well-made for how reasonably priced they are. I adore this specific cross-body satchel ($34) because of its gorgeous gold heart accents & the black (p)leather of course.

5) Last, but certainly not least, J has been trying to get me into sneakers & I know he would adore these sweet kicks just as much as I do. As a die-hard sandals girl, sneakers are an uncharted territory for me. Socks make my feet kind of hot & my toes feel slightly claustrophobic under all of that canvas, but sometimes you just have to give new things a try. I'm crazy about these daisy print Vans because they are mainly black with the addition of my favorite summery print on top. They would look super cute paired with a little sundress & a topknot. And at $55, they fit right into my college girl budget. I just might have to give these a try...& I swear not only because they are the only remotely affordable thing on this list...

What are some pieces that you have been lusting over this season?

Love,

A

Who's Your GIRL?

I'm going to start this post rather abruptly by saying that if you haven't watched HBO's GIRLS, you are doing something wrong with your life.

First aired in April of this year, GIRLS was created, written, and directed by 26 year old Lena Dunham. Dunham is said to be "the voice of our generation" and I'd have to agree because every thing that this girl creates is pure gold. In case you didn't recognize Lena's name, maybe you might recognize the name Judd Apatow. Apatow produces the show and works closely with Lena on each episode.

 The show takes place in New York and is often compared to Sex & the City but slightly toned down and much more realistic. The show follows Hannah Horvath, Marnie Michaels, Jessa Johansson & Shoshanna Shapiro through the ups and downs of love, the city, and the rapidly approaching realization that adulthood is upon them.

While I was perusing the Intenet (avoiding homework), I found paper dolls inspired by each of the girls, which in turn inspired me to pull together some character inspired outfits from my point of view.

Paper dolls created by Vulture

 

 

Personally, I relate stylistically with Hannah & Jessa. I love how Hannah incorporates tights, florals, and cardigans into her outfits. Jessa is the edgiest of the four and I really admire that about her. She also rocks the hell out of that British swag* she has going for her.

GIRLS  will be back for their second season in January 2013. If you need to catch up on the first season, you can find the episodes on the HBO On Demand.

 

      Aisha xx

*I deeply regret using the word 'swag' on my blog but a better word never came to mind.  

So, which GIRL are you?

Closet Watch: Peter Pan Collars

I was a lot thinking my own wardrobe today while I was style stalking at the USF Library Starbucks with Jacquelyn. What outfits do I wear a lot, what colors do I incorporate often, and what trends do I lean towards? 

Three words immediately came to mind: Peter Pan collars. I know that with Peter Pan collars people either love them or hate them, but I happen to absolutely adore them. Peter Pan collared tops, sweaters, and dresses are great to wear all year round and they add an air of classiness to any outfit. Also, I might be a bit biased about Peter Pan collars because my style icon // mega girl crush, Alexa Chung often incorporates them into her outfits.

 It only took me a couple minutes to scrounge up some photographs of my favorite Peter Pan collared tops and dresses that I own, so enjoy.

 H&M

 

H&M

 

 Zara

 

 Zara

 

 Target

 Forever 21

 

Zara

Here are some Peter Pan collar dresses, tops, and necklaces that I would absolutely adore seeing in my closet in the future. Especially the DANNIJO Hilde Collar Necklaces which I often see on Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller.

 

 

The Man Repeller and the incomporable Alexa Chung, wearing the DANNIJO Liberty Collar Necklace ($895)

Whether you like them or not, Peter Pan collars are here to stay (for now at least). I highly suggest that you embrace them because they are a cute way to change up your wardrobe, or in my case openly show the world about my deep, slightly creepy, adoration of Alexa.

Where do you find inspiration for your favorite trends?

~Aisha x