Insta-Cute! Laura of On The Racks

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

July
5
2011

Laura of On the Racks

Check out her post, Tomorrowland, for the cutest outfit shots!

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Insta-Cute! Claire of Stolen from Grandma!

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June
22
2011

Claire, of the blog Stolen from Grandma, looking perfectly vintage and sweet!

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Weekend Inspiration: Dreamy Photos

Weekends in the summertime should be filled with fun and festivities! In my head, summer days have a hazy and warm feeling, filled with bright colors and dreamy lighting. While browsing around online, I came across these gorgeous photos that embody my idea of warm, lazy months. With carnivals, beaches, good food, and travel, these photos are definitely a picture-perfect vision of summer. Take a look below for my favorites from shop owner Happeemonkee on Etsy!

Make sure to stop over to HappeeMonkee on Etsy for more amazing travel, nature, and still-life photography!

What makes a perfect summer day for you?

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Pull & Bear Spring 2011 Campaign

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

April
22
2011

When I came across the Spring 2011 Campaign for Pull and Bear on Fashion Gone Rogue, I got so excited that I just couldn't wait to share it!

The soft and ethereal vibe of these pictures is so breathtaking! This Spanish line is being added to my list of favorites! I can't wait to see what they do next!

I love the use of patterns and stunning natural backgrounds. How perfect is that floral crown?

Lots of lace and soft muted tones, perfect for Spring!

This is such a great shot! I love the barely there makeup with flower petals adorning the face. So conceptual, yet it somehow doesn't seem over the top.

Make sure to check out this amazing campaign and don't skip the video! It's absolutely amazing, like the perfect summer actualized in a short film. It reminds me of summers in Chico, relaxing in the park and swimming in the creek. Enjoy!

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Ashley Goldberg's Fine Paintings and Prints

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

April
15
2011

Need a little weekend inspiration? Me too! Luckily, I was super excited to find the prints and paintings of Ashley Goldberg! With saturated colors and moody expressions, her simple yet stunning work is sure to be the centerpiece in a room or collection. This Portland-based artist has been drawing and painting since a child and feels as though she is creating new friends with each piece. Her imagination shines through in her work, mirroring yet altering human emotion and expression. With a shop on Etsy, you can shop and check out some of the captivating works below.

Two of my favorites, shown above, make you wonder what these little friends are thinking. Their eyes seem full of stories worth telling!

I absolutely love the detail in the bear print and the warm browns with an accent of red. The turquoise and red combination, above, are simply captivating and draw you in, making you wonder what ails this poor child.

The above print reminds me of souls traveling to a better place, safely enclosed in a cloud of pink warmth.

Named Gaggle of Girls, the above print seems to capture the jovial moment where you see dozens of children on a fieldtrip. All wearing matching bandanas or tee shirts and lead by their teachers, you can always catch the joy the children feel being out and about at a young age. I love this for reminding me of those funny moments.

Make sure to check out Ashley's fabulous shop and show some love! At around only $20 a print, we can all make her beautiful artwork part of our lives. If you're anything like me, this artist will inspire you to start a collection devoted to "new friends"!

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The Mystical Jewelry of Pamela Love

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

February
28
2011

With jewelry being as important to me as the clothing I choose to wear, I get so excited when a truly awesome jewelry collection sets the bar high for other designers to live up to. New York based designer, Pamela Love, creates pieces rich in spirit that seem to tell a story of another time.

With pieces that seem to be insipired by both futuristic cities and by imagery of the occult, Love's line is pure visual storytelling. The enigmatic nature of this collection captures your attention and allows you to imagine the magical place from which these items originated. Whether they conjure up the Southwestern desert or the waters of Atlantis, the light of heaven or the darkness of hell, the end result is pure genius. Now one of the most covetable jewelry lines out there, Love's work is being rightly celebrated.

With chunks of crystals and armloads of brass, these linear bangles and earrings are some of my favorite pieces. Almost like a favorite talisman from a roadside bazaar, these high end versions of timeless classics exercise a remarkable and powerful influence over me and evoke a deep sense of magic.

The designer, seen above, has a special understanding of the symbols of life and death and had managed to create jewelry that seem to respect those two states of the human condition. Both beautiful and macabre, this collection will stick with you long after you view its array of captivating pieces.

Top 4 photos from GalaDarling. Photo of the artist from Harper's Bazaar.