Inspired: A Quirky Cool Collectible

I am without question the opposite of a packrat. If it doesn't fit, I throw it out. But lately, I've been understanding the merits of saving--even collecting--things. I liked this photo of a quirky collectible spotted in a fashionable teen's room. Sure they're not worth a thing, but they have sentimental value and they'd make for a great display somehow (backed and framed in a vintage frame, perhaps). It's a different way to think outside the decor box and a reminder to collect cool and unconventional things to set yourself apart.

(photo: courtesy of Teen Vogue)

SPOTTED: A Hybrid from Loeffler Randall

It's always difficult for me to choose shoes. As Cher Horowitz once said: "You know how picky I am about my shoes, and they only go on my feet." I just can't commit. I want dainty and feminine but that doesn't seem "me" and I opt for tough, but that doesn't seem to mesh with the rest of what I own. These hybrid booties from Loeffler Randall seem to be the perfect blend of both. They have a bit of edge but in a soft neutral luggage color they're not too tough. I like that they have a peep toe for some sweetness and other details that bring the sweetness that LR is known for to the brand. Perhaps the perfect shoe.

(photo: courtesy of LuckyMag.com)

Call Me Maybe with Rebecca Minkoff

Because I seriously can't get this damn song out of my head, because I adore the lovely Rebecca Minkoff, and because I kind of wish i had been hanging out with them when they were filming this video. It's not Harvard Baseball team, but it's pretty fun--and it's got a baby!

               

A Lovely New Lace

Maybe it's all the weddings that I'm set to attend but I've been around quite a bit of lace lately and I've been thinking about modern ways to wear it. But what I've been considering more is wearing something even daintier: handkerchief blends in the soften cottons and vintage blends. These expressions here show just how elegant these antique visions can be, paired with updated neon belts, leopard print heels or gladiator flats and the look becomes a very "now" expression of your style.

(photo: courtesy of From Me To You)

HEARD: Sophie Theallet to The Limited

It seems like there's been a stretch since we've gotten some exciting designer collaboration news and the latest one came as a bit of surprise. The Limited is getting into the mix and working with an amazing designer, Sophie Theallet, to start. Her refined elegance is a bit more buttoned-up than I'm used to wearing, but I'm eager to see what she does for the mall-brand that I haven't been into lately (though it did serve me well during my stirrup phase in the 80s). The designer promises to bring "the luxurious nonchalance of my aesthetic to an affordable price point."

(photo: courtesy of Fashionista.com)

A New Pair of Kicks

For a while now, everyone has been on the Chuck Taylor bandwagon. But Supergas are having a moment and I think they're worth another look. I got my first pair when I was 13 and they're a delightfully chic alternative to what everyone is wearing. They just opened their new flagship in New York and everyone seems to be loving the candy colored options. I love them with cropped pants or a dress, when they're even more unexpected--the more colorful, the better.

(photo: courtesy of Superga)

New Knits; Floral Detail

The more places I am looking, the more I am seeing some form of knits for Summer. They're all made of cotton and come in lighter colors to make them more seasonal, but I like the idea of pairing them with shorts, skirts or maxis for a perfect warmer-weather look. Everyone seems to be showing white and ivory versions, but I like that this one has a fresh floral print on it. It incorporates the colors you want to be wearing while still being sweet, making it just a little bit different than what everyone else is wearing.

(photo: courtesy of Cheyenne Meets Chanel)