OC Sale Time

There are some great sales at Opening Ceremony right now, I especially love these t-strap sandals by
Cole Haan x Jen Brill & Olivia Kim - http://www.openingceremony.us/products.asp?menuid=2&menuid2=209&designerid=1580&productid=73327&sproductid=73328

Some Summer Inspiration

Anna Karina

Francois Dorleac

From Roman Polanski's Cul-de-Sac

Just one more sandal shout out

Loeffler Randall's Selma Asymmetrical Sandal - I'm crazed over this sandal.

 http://www.loefflerrandall.com/LRProduct.aspx?ProductID=688&CategoryID=36

Ancient Greek Sandals

I've recently discovered the brand Ancient Greek Sandals, since the winged gladiator is all the rage right now. I like the winged gladiator, but their other sandals are so perfect that I'm becoming obsessed. I like everything so much I can't pull the trigger on what I want! I think you'll notice that I really gravitate towards Copper...check out their other cute shoes - http://www.ancient-greek-sandals.com/default.aspx

Nephele in Copper

Iphigenia in Metallic Mix

Phaidra in Platinum

Athena in Natural

Eros Knot in Copper

Clio in Copper

Customize Your Vara or Varinas!

You can now customize your Ferragamos! They are $550 a pair, but it is fun to dream! I noticed that they only offer you complimentary colors though. Depending on what you choose, they only give you colors that "go" - I guess they don't want us to go too crazy. However, I'd love to have a turquoise Varina with a sun or mushroom bow. Below are some that I've been playing with (I guess I must really love that brownish color!)

http://www.ferragamo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ConfiguratorView?storeId=31150&catalogId=35551&langId=-1#/home

California Girl - Faye Dunaway

California Girl - Sharon Tate

This is the punk glam I expected to see at the Met Gala

I was flipping through some of last year's Vogues last night and I came across this article about the rise of the Asian model. Interesting article, but content aside the styling for this spread is really dead on punk glam...you would think we would have seen more of this styling at the gala.

The Best Looks of the Met Gala 2013...

in my opinion...that being said, I think nearly everyone missed the mark on the whole punk theme...

Katy Perry

Minka Kelly

Linda Evangelista 

Sienna Miller

Leslie Mann

Cara Delevigne

Ashley Olsen

I think Sienna Miller really hit the nail on the head as did Cara Delevigne, but my favorite was Katy Perry (pictured with Dolce and Gabbana), because I love Dolce & Gabbana! Look at Ashley Olsen, rocking a caftan of her own design! She was on the worst dressed lists a lot places, but I refuse to hate on a caftan.

More Edith Head at Casa Ladera

Style Inspiration: Edith Head

I have this really amazing picture of famous costume designer Edith Head somewhere wearing a Mexican inspired outfit, and I can't find it anywhere! I've been wanting to refer to it for my own fashion inspiration for Spring. Anyway, while I was rooting through images of her online and I found several more pictures that reflect the style idea I'm looking for. Here is one from her home Casa Ladera in Holmby Hills.

Some cool Jean Varon dresses on ebay

Ending in 3 days:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281096746552?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Ending in 4 days:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/161011201445?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

The Look - Lupe Velez 1934 con Chihuahuas

Everything about this is perfect (more Spring/Summer inspiration).

Dolce & Gabbana Spring RTW 2013

When I first saw this collection I loved it. I loved it so much that I was overwhelmed by it. I decided to take a breather and come back to it. I revisited today and oh my god, I'm still in love! If I could wear nothing else for the rest of my life but this collection I would. I love the relaxed cuts and occasional rough edge mixed with the wild prints and colors, this truly captures the aesthetic of an over the top island lifestyle (inspired by Sicily). I think that the clothes speak for themselves far better than I ever could.

Honor - Pre-Fall 2013

Modern Garden Party with a Twinge of Nostalgia...this collection sort of reminds me of a reined in Valentino? I love Valentino and I think that is why I love this so much. I feel like it references couture, but is wearable? I don't know what I'm talking about, but I like Honor.