Hearts and Apples and Retro Amusements

Garage top/Primark shorts/vintage headscarf/Aldo sunnies/Sammydress handbag/old wedges

Nothing is quite like an ode to summertime quite like a pair of denim shorts. I always struggled with buying shorts. Apparently my proportions are really weird, cause if I found a pair that fit me around the hips, the leg openings would be too big. And of course, if I found a pair that was flattering to my gams, it would be impossible to zip it up. Sigh.

Enter this darling high-waisted number that hugged all my curves and bumps just right. Sometimes it just takes a bit of hunting! For this look, I paired it with a stripped crop top, retro do and headband, heart-shaped sunnies and old wedges. Perfect for a retro vibe on a golden summer day at the amusement park!

P.S. Candied apples are the greatest!!
                                                                         

Italy and a White Dress

Dress: Italian market / Necklace: Lia Sophia / Sandals: Naturalizer / Headscarf: Thrifted

Hi Frockers! I just got back from my short stay in Europe and am feeling so inspired by the romantic backdrops of the Italian countryside. One of my favourite parts of the whole trip was visiting the little outdoor market where there were several merchants selling clothing, housewares and knick knacks of all sorts. I just couldn't resist this simple little white dress which I picked up for 10 euro...what a steal! I don't think there is anything that can make me feel more Italian than a feminine white dress...I just can't resist.

Miami Moments: Part 2

Here I am on day 2 of my Miami trip still lounging around and feeling blissful. I picked up this easy cotton dress at H&M the week before and loved the strangely glam black and gold pattern. It really reminded me of clothing my grandmother used to wear (she was pretty glam) so it was a must-have.

 

H&M dress/Minelli sandals/thrifted headscarf

           

Miami Moments: Part 1

Hi Frockers! This week I want to share with you some of my favorite fashion moments from my recent weekend trip to Miami. I spent an amazing three days on the beach, basking in the sun and sipping sweet lemonade. I love the simplicity that comes with such hot weather and the beach life. When I’m here, all I really need is a bathing suit, a head scarf and my beach bag. Here’s some pictures of my first morning in Miami, getting ready to hit the beach in a classic black two-piece. Enjoy!

 Swimsuit: Joe Fresh top, American Apparel bottom/Forever 21 striped bag/thrifted headscarf/Ray Ban sunglasses.

The Secret Garden

Hope you had a great weekend, fashionites! We want to start this week off by presenting to you one of our latest fashion shoots. In this series, Jackie and I were inspired by this little piece of idyllic nature and went with a 'garden nymphs' theme. We are really trying hard to get the most use out of our best summery summer dresses while the weather is still quite hot. Heck, August is around the corner and before we know it, we'll be layering on the sweaters and parkas.  

As you may have noticed in past posts, Jackie is extremely talented with her hands and those little hands of hers can whip up the most complex of hairdos effortlessly. She'll then try to convince you that it's super easy, but that is a lie. All this to say, Jackie created her floral headband from scratch and although it was rather delicate, I'm so amazed at how good it looks in these photos. We hope you enjoy them!

 

Photos by Kyler Kelly

Debbie's dress is from H&M. Headband is vintage. Wedges in the last photo are Michael Kors.

Jackie's white dress is from a random shop in the south of France. 

                                         

I Believe In Costume

"I don't believe in fashion. 

I believe in costume. 

Life is too short to be the same person everyday."

- Stephanie Perkins, Lola and the Boy Next Door

                                                       

Head Gear

Now that the warmer weather has officially settled in, I find myself pulling out some of my best summer head gear. This weekend, I did one of my usual excursions to Forever 21 and walked out with two new pieces to add to my collection. Headbands and headscarves are especially great in summer as an easy alternative to keep hair out of the face and at the same time, keep you feeling effortlessly chic. Here are just a few examples of headbands and headscarves for your indulgence.(Frankly, I realize headband #2 is quite obviously reminiscent of Minnie Mouse, but that's the point.) Don't be intimidated by a good old-fashioned headscarf. It really is a classic way to add a little fun to any outfit!  

1 and 4: Vintage scarves from my grandmother's collection. 

2 and 3: Forever 21 

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