Silk

I find as I get older I can't handle synthetic fabrics anymore.  I don't like how they feel, how they don't breathe.... I love cotton mostly and rayon.  Lately I'm falling more and more in love with silk.  It's so light, delicate and lovely.  I like to mix textures and silk is my current favorite texture to throw in to the mix.   Kind of a high/low look with silk as a statement piece. Fancy silk pieces with a cotton tee for example. Or a denim jacket with a silk skirt.

 This look is hands down my favorite look from the latest runway pics on pinterest. This is by Altuzarra. I love the shiny silk silk with the dull henley looking tee. It's definitely inspiring my spring/summer wardrobe purchases.
                                           
                                                    


These pants look so comfy but they are also so chic. I love how she paired this with a simple white tee. On pinterest.

Here is a Ralph Lauren runway look. Boho silk. Pinterest

I love this simple silk tee dress down with leather sandals.  Styled to perfection. Pinterest 

I am also loving simple silk dresses like this one Rosie is wearing.

Here is one from J Crew Collection. I think it would be perfect for an island vacation, but I always think and island vacation would be perfect.

Another favorite for this spring is the shift dress.  This dress is silk and would be another perfect option.

Kind of like the shirt dress is the tunic dress.  The tunic dress (or caftan) looks better on me because of the lower neckline.  This caftan one is a satin silk/rayon blend from Thakoon. Perfect with some flat sandals for strolling around on the weekend. 

If the ones above aren't in your price range, try looking for some vintage ones. The floral button up one above is on etsy right now for $28! 

If you are looking for some thing more minimalistic here is one that is in my shop right now for $50. The silk is kind of matte and it's so lovely.  

Sweater Season!

Yay! It's finally cooled down enough in Southern California for me to be able to start thinking about sweaters again. I love sweaters. They're cozy and they can make great statement pieces.  I headed over to Anthropologie's website to see what they had. I'm going to be honest, I was a little un-inspired this time. There are seasons where I just drool over Anthropologie's sweaters and this season I was a little let down. There were a couple of cute ones, but hopefully next fall will be better. Fingers crossed.

Anyhow between looking at street style blogs, popular internet searches, and just plain ol' shopping I've noticed some sweater trends. Oversized is huge right now, pun intended. Fairisle is still going strong. Cable knit, especially big chunky cable knit is being worn by lots of fashionistas.  Anthropologie seems to be liking polka dots and dots in general. Dots are all over Pinterest too.

In my opinion though (and not because I have a vintage store on Etsy) I think this year that vintage is the way to go.  There are some really cool ones on Etsy, so make sure you see the photos at the bottom of this post. Don't miss the NKOTB one, amazing.

This one below from Anthropologie looks cozy and I love all the color. I've noticed "Spacedye" sweaters have been a popular search on Etsy  lately. This would be cute with high boots.

Pallava Cardigan Anthropologie 

Yes, this one is in my shop but it's awesome.  I love the bright color and those striped sleeves are awesome.

Spacedye Sweater Anthropolotique :-)

This is one of several polka dot sweaters that Anthropologie had on their website. Very versatile. If it was in my closet I'd wear it with a pencil skirt.

 

Tweed Dots Pullover - Anthropologie 

This one Etsy is polka dot AND Fair Isle. Too cute! I'm personally too busty for that high neckline. It's only $18, so if you want it you'd better move fast! 

Vintage Polka Dot Sweater ETSY

These throw on sweaters are great for Southern California where the temperature changes like crazy throughout the day. You always need a cardigan to throw on. The one below is probably my favorite on Anthropologie and I LOVe how they styled it. 

Argyle Intarsia Cardigan Anthropologie

This vintage one on Etsy is very cool. I love the toggles.

Vintage Nordic Fairisle Sweater ETSY

More Sweaters sweaters that I just love!!!!

Imagine this leopard cardigan with a pencil skirt, tights and boots. I LOVE it!

Vintage Slouchy Leopard - Etsy

This one is AMAZING! If I had an extra $98 right now it would be in my closet. So cool.

 

Vintage Horse Sweater Etsy

I love the cable knit on this one. Simple, versatile and cozy.

Vintage Cable Knit Long Cardigan Etsy

And to close out my tour of sweaters, this NKOTB one is too cool. Too cool for me, but some girl is going to rock it and I give her props.

NKOTB Sweater Etsy

What sweater trends are you into this year?

I'm really into the prairie style. I like it in home decor and street fashion. It's comfortable, effortless and feminine all at once. I read somewhere that it became popular again along with the Farmhouse and  Shabby Chic looks because of the recession. People wanted to go back to comfort and familiarity not to mention it's affordability. 

Check out some of these Prairie Style fashions on Etsy.

I love these Prairie style boots. Not too costumey. Would be awesome with a midi skirt.

  I find old stuff interesting and romantic.  My house is full of it.

 

 Prairie style dress, if I only I could pull it off. You can find to link to the Etsy shop that sells the above 3 items in my treasury here:

Prairie Dreaming

The following are in my store. I love the sweet side braid Belle is wearing with the looks. 

 

 Prairie Style Corduroy Midi Skirt

Gorgeous Floral Style Prairie Skirt