INSPIRED BuY...hipster prep

i love things that are atypical; mixing and matching things that don't usually go together. i'm loving the look of the summer which seems to be some sort of fusion between hipster and prep. i'm talking skinny jeans and sperrys. cutoff denim shorts and oxfords. worn out t-shirts and luxe cardigans. the fit is also very important; you need something super-fitted or short paired with something a little baggier to make it look effortless. think jcrew + urban outfitters...madewell is a great one-stop-shop for this trend.

williamsburg meets nantucket

shorts- madewell

vneck tee- madewell

cardigan- banana republic

shoes- inc

hat- gap

belt- vintage

INSPIRED BuY...jennifer aniston

jennifer aniston's style has taught me the beauty in simplicity. she usually wears solids and neutrals, and rocks the jeans & tee look better than anyone. distressed jeans in light washes are perfect for the summer. they're casual and in the right fit, they can be very sexy. add one accessory and you're set- i'm really into fedora's lately, and this straw one from the men's section of the gap will be trend-right straight through 2011. plus you can convince your boyfriend to buy it for himself and then steal it when he sees how cute you look in it!

plain jane perfection

jeans- blank nyc (from platform boutique in hoboken)

tee shirt- gap

fedora- gap (men's section)

sandals- steve madden

INSPIRED BuY...the sartorialist

my dear friend elana got me the sartorialist book for my birthday. i could flip through it 1000 times and be inspired by something different each time. i noticed that there are a lot images of men wearing double breasted jackets in the book and on the blog. i wanted to translate this into a more feminine look, and since i needed to get dressed up for work today i wanted a look that was an update to a suit. the double breasted jacket that i own has metal buttons so it's kind of a statement piece on its own. this is why i decided to keep everything else pretty neutral and simple. the look is mostly about playing with proportions. boxy longer jacket, skinny cropped pants, and high heels to elongate the legs.

fresh suiting

jacket- gap

shirt- polo ralph lauren kids

cropped pants- banana republic petites

patent pumps- inc

INSPIRED BuY...rockers in the sun

it's super easy to pull off the "rocker" look in the winter- leather jackets, black jeans, motorcycle boots, chains, and really anything dark. i love the rocker look, but i'm always trying to figure out how to transition the look for fall and spring- it usually ends up turing out very hippie-ish, but i think i was able to hit the nail on the head with these two.

fall rocker

charcoal cardigan- jcrew

plaid shirt- polo kids

tee- jcrew

boots- vintage

springtime rocker

leggings- forever 21

shirt- talula oxford

leather jacket- banana republic

shoes- miss sixty

INSPIRED BuY...twiggy

when i think of mini dresses, twiggy is the first person to come to mind. she was (relatively) short and had a boyish figure, but always looked sleek and sexy. the long-sleeved mini dress made a comeback this winter. it's great because the "mini" makes your legs look long, and the long sleeves prevent you from bearing too much. i loved this particular dress because of its versatility- the off-white lace makes it fresh and bright and the cut makes it translatable for any season.

graduation party

dress- french connection

sandals- steve madden

necklace- vintage

gallery opening

tights- hue

pumps- inc