dace spring '13

i am loving so many looks from dace's spring 2013 collection. the simple silhouettes and muted color palette make the entire collection a breeze to wear. come springtime, i would love to have any of these pieces as part of my wardrobe. i'm also excited to see she's making bags now too!

& other stories

i'm pretty jealous of our friends across the pond... they seem to get all the cool stores before they launch in the states. & other stories is H&M's latest venture--a higher-end yet still affordable brand that will be womenswear-only with a focus on jewelry, accessories and beauty.

based on what i've seen from their tumblr, i am loving their whimsical, minimalist-yet-still-interesting styles. if you're lucky enough to live overseas, seven stores will be opening this spring in London, Barcelona, Berlin, Copenhagen, Milan, Paris and Stockholm.

you can get a sneak peek of the collection from the lookbook video below. here's hoping they at least launch e-commerce stateside in the near future!

vanilla + lace

i just discovered Abi's blog, vanilla + lace and am completely smitten by her beautiful images and fiery red locks. not only is she a very talented photographer, she also runs an adorable clothing shop--definitely worth checking out. i already have this dress on my wishlist. ;)

 

  all images via vanilla + lace

note to self: i really must start carrying around my real camera (instead of just relying on my iphone) more often!

style crush

happy friday! i've got a major style crush on the french blogger behind fashion is a playground. doesn't she look adorable? i'm a bit obsessed with this outfit. i especially love the skull pin!

pretty ladies

just a few pretty ladies to get you through the day :)

ps- what are your thoughts on ombre hair? i'm kind of in love...
photos via the sartorialist , dress design decor , and turned out 

styling cues from j.crew

j.crew never ceases to amaze me with the styling in their catalogues. their latest for spring is no exception (check out those overalls!)

via refinery 29