I know we’ve spent the last couple of weeks talking about how we’ve been receiving new spring items at the shop, but this week has every other week beat by far, with the current total sitting at 8 deliveries. Needless to say, it’s been keeping us busy, and there are few better feelings than unpacking box after box of new clothes. With yesterday’s weather (sunny! high of 13!) giving us a little peek at what’s to come, we’ve been daydreaming about spring outfits and a new wardrobe. Light layers, bright colours, bold prints, bare legs … the list goes on!
I’m back from the Bahamas and back to a very busy reality, which also explains the silence over the past few days. We have a number of blog posts lined up, showcasing new product we’ve been receiving (including For Love & Lemons, Maison Scotch, Covet, Wkshop, Charlie Jade and more), as well as some peeks at what else we’ve been working on. So we’ll be back to regular programming in no time at all!
But first, a few last images from my trip. Le sigh.
Day four of my Bahamas vacation, and it’s all passing by too quickly. With visits to the beach, strolling through downtown Nassau, snorkelling adventures (complete with shark sightings!), lazing in the sun, dinners of delicious seafood and glasses of wine, it’s going to be difficult to leave.
I love being surrounded by the ocean and have fallen in love with all of the colours, both in the natural scenery and the architecture of the island. Most the houses and buildings are painted varying shades of brights and pastels, and I’ve found so much inspiration through the lens of my camera.
It’s always amazing how quickly the weeks fly by, especially with so much on the go and being on the verge of a seasonal transition. The past week or so has seen the finalization of a lot of elements of Project 12.3.12, and it’s pretty satisfying to tie up loose ends and move forward. Without giving too much away, I can tell you that we tagged along on a fabric shopping appointment, tried our hand at sketching and drafting, mixed and matched with colour swatches, spent a lot of time playing around with Photoshop, and as per usual, took part in many brainstorming sessions.
Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if anything, we’re using it as the perfect excuse to add a dash of sparkle and an extra heart or too into our lives. We styled a new window on Friday (which we’ll share soon) and are shooting another mini lookbook this week, so we’re currently all about gathering worthy inspiration.
Ban.do‘s lookbook is pretty much perfect, which is fitting considering their dedication to all things feminine and whimsical and the heart motif that finds itself on many of their pieces.
[images via ban.do]
Pink hair, bright lips, pops of colour, pattern mixing, chunky heels, and a whole lot of Charlotte Free. This editorial is so much fun and is just what I needed to stay inspired on the last day of January. I’m so ready for SS ’12!
[images via oracle fox]
If you follow us on Instagram, you’ll already know that this past week we received our first shipment from LA line Wkshp at the shop, and we’ve been swooning over it ever since. It’s one of the many new lines we’ll be bringing in this season, and we’re incredibly excited about the simple and soft silhouettes, and the bold, colourful graphics. With a great price point (the tees are generally $50-60) and a number of amazing options, we’ll be receiving the line monthly from now on, and are looking forward to styling it for you.
We’ve had a number of requests for more ‘Outfitted’ posts, so as we began to receive our Spring pieces (and trust me, February is going to be packed with new deliveries), we’ll be sharing as much as we can here on the blog. For today, here are a couple of the styles we received this week, plus a number of our current favourite accessories that are perfect for layering.
Now's the perfect time to get creative with transitional dressing, mixing Spring's pastels and bright with neutrals and layers
We love the graphic print on this tee and the textured mix of blues and greens offset by the white outline
A wool cowl is a great way to winterize an outfit, especially with a brooch or pin to liven it up
Pistachio hues are popping up on our nails, and on this La Raffinerie necklace, with golds and a bright blue bracelet from Lauren ELan
Add bright punches of pink and yellow to an otherwise black and grey palette
A hand-dyed silk scarf by Denj is such a great way to add colour, especially offset by gold baubles by Lauren Elan
Loving the ombre fade effect in this graphic print
MIA loafers are always a great way to finish off an outfit, and Butter London's 'Black Knight' adds that always-essential dash of sparkle
Lola is our free-spirited wanderer, with an eclectic style and a penchant for mixing prints and taking risks. She doesn’t shy away from the bold or bright, and her bohemian flair always lends itself to an inspiring palette and mix of pieces.
[images via pinterest]
Lola wears bright Joe’s Jeans in ‘Geranium’, with a graphic printed Lauren Moshi tee layered under a One Teaspoon lace cape. We’ve accessorized her with leopard MIA flats, a leather trim Scout & Catalogue pouch, a stack of mixed bracelets and a statement necklace top it off and add the eclectic elements that she’s recognized for.
With the new collection of Butter London arriving earlier this week, and some new bracelet options starting to trickle in, we decided to repeat our arm party feature from the summer and load up our wrists for a little accessorizing fiesta. So with a mixture of new options and old favourites, voila!
[all jewellery available at the shop, including pieces from Lauren Elan Collections, Denj, Biko and others]
I think it’s safe to say that there were two things in 2011 that we developed slightly unhealthy addictions to: neon and nails, and it looks like both of these will continue this year. No complaints there, especially with the new Butter London collection that just launched. Founding Creative Director Nonie Creme sums up the collection perfectly as “pops of neon colour, tempered by sherbet pastels and cool neutrals”. Basically, what our dreams are made of.
Needless to say, we’ll be stocking all of the colours, but we’re curious which shade you’re most excited to wear this Spring? I’m finding it hard to pick just one, but I’m pretty intrigued by the pale ‘Bossy Boots’.
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