Stay Home Club: Home Life, February

February 25, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a comment

I think everyone this winter is starting to feel like they would just like to join the stay at home club…and really, no one does staying home better (and more stylishly) than Stay Home Club. Their newest mood book is all kinds of cozy-comfy, “I’m at home, but I still look cool” vibes.

Stay Home Club is a Canadian brand, based in Montreal, run by the talented and beautiful illustrator Olivia Mew (we have talked about Olivia several times now…she created the Larkspur logo remember!?) While I clearly don’t dress this casual on a regular basis…has anyone ever seen me in a t-shirt?! (i do own a few) I feel an affinity to Stay Home Club because of what it represents. Being an introvert can sometimes feel isolating, so it’s nice to see a company that celebrates the quiet, introspective folk out there. Introverts, we unite as one!

Photography: Laurence Philomene
Models: Camille P. & Kyle B.
Images c/o SHC FB

Samantha Pleet Fall 2014

February 17, 2014November 11, 2014Leave a comment

Yet again, I had been eagerly anticipating the release of Samantha Pleet Fall 2014 collection and film, and catching glimpses on social media of all the goodness and magical vibes she always puts out in the world. Remaining true to her vision as a designer (no pun intended), Samantha pulled from historical references, this time inspired by Joan of Arc. Samantha is surrounded by such beautiful talent, there is such an array of perfection she can have model her wonderful pieces and really do them justice — it’s stunning to see, really.

Now, the clothes! This could be my favourite collection yet, if only for the magnificent prints — comet print, storm print and illuminated print are breathtaking! Samantha creates simple silhouettes that fit the female form beautifully, but have their own interesting twists which makes the garment feel like something totally new, and totally it’s own. I would love to get my hands on the Noble Dress in Comet Print, the Passion Dress, and the Cloudling Dress, to name a few.

Lookbook Photography: Jacqueline Dimilia
Model: Louisa Gummer, Hannah Metz, Emily Theobald, Rachel Trachtenburg
Styling: Turner
Hair: Andrea Donoghue
Makeup: Daniel Alvarez
Nails: Katherine St. Paul Hill
Shoes: Wolverine x Samantha Pleet

Location Photography: Hannah Metz
Model: Louisa Gummer, Hannah Metz, India Menuez, Tara Violet
Styling: Hannah Metz
Hair: Travis Speck
Makeup: James Boehmer
Set Design: Chelsea Markusin
Creature Costume: Illy Jankovich
Creature: Liam McMillan

Lauren Winter February Collection

February 5, 2014November 11, 20141 Comment

You may already be quite familiar with Lauren Winter if you have been following this blog since it’s inception, or well, if you follow any fashion bloggers who supports independent designers. – she’s been around for awhile. Under the former name Blooming Leopold, she has re-branded her site and line to go by her own name, Lauren Winter. Seeing her newest collection, the new name makes sense to me. Her designs have matured quite a bit since her very first collection. They are simple, body-conscious, modern and sweetly feminine (without stinging them teeths). Lauren wanted to create a collection that transitioned seamlessly from late winter to early spring, and boy did she deliver. You can find silk shift dresses, light-weight tops, cardigans both in silk and boiled wool, and a jumpsuit in bamboo rayon. After seeing these new designs, and comparing to the former, it really makes me believe in Lauren as a designer (not that I didn’t before). Though this collection feels wholly different from some of her past ones that I adored oh so much, it shows what range she really has. Lauren can do cutesy gal and flip to sophisticated woman in the blink of an eye, and that is something I truly admire.

You can shop the whole collection here!

Model: Jessica Duthu
Jewelry: Young Frankk, Gamma Folk, Laura Lombardi

Erin Fetherston for Cosabella

December 18, 2013November 11, 2014Leave a comment

My jaw was on the floor after laying eyes on Erin Fetherston x Cosabella’s bridal intimates lookbook. Trying to decide what my favorite part of this lookbook is, well, a hard endeavor. India Menuez is one of the most effortlessly beautiful women walking this earth (i feel ginger kinship!), the lingerie pieces are ones I’d gladly wear on my body and shove into my already exploding drawer of intimates, and photography by Shae Detar…well enough said. It’s a beautiful marriage between loveliness and women that cannot fail.

I’m a sucker for black, ivory and nude intimates. I’m not really a colorful girl when it comes to what I wear under my clothes. Also simplicity is key. Not to say I do not care about details, I love me a beautiful fabric (lace, eyelet, swiss dots!!), but I like things that can be worn comfortably under clothes, while also being swoon worthy when seen. While this line may be mean’t for a bride’s wedding night, I think it does an exquisite job of incorporating all the things I would look for (minus the ribbon tie panties, not a fan) in my everyday wear.

Erin Fetherston for Cosabella Bridal Intimates
Photography: Shae Detar
Models: India Menuez & Carolina (MC2 Models)
Styling: Naomi Storey
Makeup: Kat Sterrett
Hair: Adam Raymond

Winter Wonderland

December 11, 2013November 11, 20141 Comment

I’m sort of holiday obsessed right now (who isn’t?). More specifically, I’m holiday dress obsessed. Last year I had this really wonderful vintage emerald green velvet dress with a scalloped neckline for the holidays, and while it’s still a favorite, I want something new (to me). Deep greens are always a favorite of mine for the holiday season, but when I look at White Pepper’s Winter Wonderland editorial, I’m kind of like, well, maybe not all holiday themed things need to be gold, red and green. Maybe we’ve entered an era of wintery pastels and gingham, and gothy vibes (my 16yr old self would say, very yes please!). I’m pretty into it. But, I’m not sure I’m totally sold. Maybe I’ve just become a traditional gal when it comes to these things. Although, the gold dresses in this editorial are really catching my eye (still pretty traditional for the holidays, but not something I ever find myself leaning towards) Maybe i’ll be a golden gal this year?! Or, if I could just look like this…I’d be pretty okay with that.