SUMMER SUITS

(Jules, Bee, Kelly)

I'm really smitten with the matching top/short trend. It's like wearing opulent pajamas around town! Plus, I love any outfit that can wear heels and Converse interchangeably. And with homegirls purchasing their swag from Topshop and Zara, the price is certainly right.

RIHANNA, PART DUEX

(via CocoPerez one, two et three)

Rihanna Obsession continues. And rightfully so!

JACKETS: J. CREW EDITION

(All from J. Crew: shop here.)

Summer in Texas is not a good time to explore jackets, but it's something I'm bookmarking for the fall. What Not To Wear, one of my favorite shows, preaches the power of the blazer but I've always been more of a cardigan girl. So note to self: once temperatures drop, try to find a fitted blazer and a sporty jacket. J. Crew is always on point, and I'm especially in love with the Ikat blazer. (Maybe by the time it cools down here, these will be on sale!)

VICTORIA BECKHAM

(all here)

(une, duex, trois)

Victoria Beckham is so fucking perfect, and I'm not getting over it any time soon. Long ago are the days of orange skin and severe 90s bob! This century, she's rocking amazing colors, dramatic proportions, and clean lines that not only inspire my office wardrobe (ideals, guys!) but also my casual sensibility (mini skirts and wedges with a toddler in tow). Don't ever stop, girlfriend!

KELLY OXFORD A LA COVETEUR

Let's face it: Kelly Oxford is a force. She's hilarious, insightful, has a beautiful/hilarious family, and has a love of fashion that is the definition of opulence. I knew we had similar sensibilities when I saw this tweet, and after her profile on The Coveteur I had to reevaluate all my basic life choices. 

Below are some of my favorite pieces from her spread. (She also has an amazing story about finding a Marni dress for $120 that will fuel any religious online-shopper!) "My personal style revolves around being comfortable, but I have a magpie eye, so I buy a lot of loud things." Um, say girl, let's be best friends. And can I borrow that Stella McCartney skirt?

 

NAYA

(Images from Normal Naya)

Naya has my dream mane and can pull off badass or ladylike so I'm kind of in love with her.

INSATIABLE THIRST FOR MAXI DRESSES

(Anthropologie)

Anthropologie is a really upsetting place full of perfect clothing that is outside of a college girl's price range. I was there this past weekend and found this gorgeous thing. I love florals on black. I love delicate straps. I love love love maxi dresses!

Living in Texas in the summertime is a nightmare for everyone but especially for anyone trying to look even a little nice. Maxi dresses have been my salvation. If you buy the right maxi dress it makes you look somehow more statuesque. If you buy the right maxi dress you don't have to wear a bra with it! Maxi dresses and pasties. That's been my summer survival strategy. My birthday's coming up--maybe someone will help me add this one to my collection!

(And by the way, Kylie obsessively shops Anthro's sales racks, which is a great option for those of us who have a budget!)

UGH, THIS JACKET.

(Emily & Blair)

I saw this Pencey jacket twice on two of my favorite blawgs within two months, and it kinda kills me. It's like it's actually following me around the internet taunting me! ("Taunting" is a bold word choice, but I stick by it.) The shade of pink, whimsical pattern, tom-boy-ish cut... I'm just waiting for see Beyonce or Mindy Kaling wear it to officially throw myself overboard. Myself, I'm more prone to pair it with some chunky ripped jeans or a simple skinny pencil skirt.

Silver Lining: Jesus obviously wants me to have it I'm still thinking about it (Truth), so I'll take the summer months to prowl around for a Perfect Something-Similar inspired for the fall (since the Texas humidity makes anything in a sateen fabric sound positively revolting right now, anyway).

SHUT UP, JENNIFER!

I think Jennifer Lawrence went to Cannes just to mock me.

"Hey, Kylie! Can you wear peplum? Check out this rad strapless neckline! Look how bitchin' my short hair-do is! Did you know I'm the new face of Dior? Do you remember what an adorable human being I am?"

Oh, and that colorful detailing is just Andy Warhol's Femme Head 1958. NBD.

Ugh, love her.

(photos via here et here)

RIHANNA

(Images saved on my laptop and I don't remember where I got them--

I'll get better at this! Sorry!)

Rihanna is kind of killing it! I love her in more classic, luxe looks that she adds an edge to with statement jewelry, pieces with a more surprising or casual cut, and killer shades. I'll be doing sit-ups forever until I can wear a crop top under a fur-trimmed jacket!

OPULENCE: 2013 MET GALA EDITION

The Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art never fails to provide a feast for the eyes. While I, like any Disciple of Fashion, adore the outlandish freedom the event has cultivated over the years, I also appreciate the looks that are just plain lovely. "Punk: From Chaos to Couture" was admittedly a challenging theme to adhere to (without being begrudgingly obvious--safety pins! plaid! spike belts!) which made me appreciate even the most subtle of interpretations more fully. Below are my favorite looks from this year's event...

Christina Ricci in Vivienne Westwood, Katy Perry in Dolce & Gabbana, and Carey Mulligan in Balenciaga by Alexander Wang.

Gwen Stefani in Maison Martin Margiela, Nina Dobrev in Monique Lhuiller, and Diane Kruger in Chanel Haute Couture.

(All images via FabSugar)