In Good Company: Radici

I received an email last week from the loveliest little company that you just have to check out.

I simply adore the aesthetic eye that Radici owners Fiona and Jenneth have.  Here's what they have to say about their shop:
"Hi there we’re Fiona and Jenneth - we abandoned the world of clinical research to satisfy a growing niggling need to be part of something creative and uplifting!

Radici.co.uk started to take seed after one too many moments lamenting the lack of luxury handcrafted gifts for that someone special...a favourite godchild...a stylish mother...an impossible hubby.

Hundreds of little roots and feelers have been sent across the globe to seek out our gorgeous selection of things to chance upon and fall in love with this season - all unusual, all made with love and clear conscience by talented young designers." {SHOP} . {BLOG}

Piksi Style

Sometimes you come across someone in your daily life who epitomizes your ideals of what it means to live with style and poise.  Piksi on Flickr is such a person to me.  I hope that she won't be terribly uncomfortable to discover my praise of her here today, but I can't help but go a little bit gaga for her talent of pulling together the most exquisite outfits with a seemingly effortless knack (I also love how she notes sources for every look).

I love the pieces that Piksi chooses... each with a playful nod to bygone eras without ever looking costumey or contrived.  She also accessories her looks flawlessly!  Look at her shoes!!!

I hope that you find as much inspiration through Piksi as I do.  She proves that you can be smart and look pretty too (she's studying to become a veterinarian).  No matter who you are, what job you have, or whether you have an expendable income or not.... there's always room to add some style into your life.

Chic for Cheap: Presidential Debate Watch Party

After last weeks Chic for Cheap look reader Mackenzi wrote in requesting a look for a presidential debate & dinner.  I deviated a bit by making my ensemble suitable for an at home debate watch party (I'm a laid back sort of girl at heart).  No matter which political party you side with, I hope you'll join in the fun and create a comfortable, chic, and affordable look to share with us all.  You can do this by adding a link to your look in the comment section below*.  If you've never played before you can create a collection using Polyvore or your own editing software.

*Please try to keep your set positive and refrain from any negative or derogatory comments against
other political parties in your set or in the comment section below.  I
think we can all come together for a bit of fun, don't you.  : )

{BA.ROCKIN' IT} -Hoop Earrings with Turquoise Drops by Maya & Ruhi * Hand Woven Wool Belt by Cholo Soy Designs * Mia Regatta Moccasins in Black at Endless *  Erina Hooded Cardigan at Forever 21 * Cotton Tee at J.Crew * Truck Jeans Berkeley Straight Leg in Blue Denim at Alloy

Chic for Cheap: Apple Picking + Dinner

Melissa and I thought that we'd have a virtual get together again... this one starting with apple picking and ending at a cozy little restaurant for dinner.  Want to join us?  Put together the fashionable (and affordable) ensemble you'll be "wearing" using Polyvore or another photo editing program and share the link to your look in the comment section either here or on the Melissa Loves blog.  You can see Melissa's adorable look right here.

{LINK LOVE}

Metallic Striped Scarf at Forever 21, Tiny Golden Honeyed Dots Necklace by Elizabeth Rosas Jewelry, Flora Slingbacks at J.Crew, Crochet Cardigan with Sash and Rib Knit Tank (in mustard) both from Forever 21, 5-Pocket Trouser Jean at J.Crew

Smitten

I love every little thing about these beautiful polaroids from The Snail and the Cyclops and am trying my hardest to envision myself transported into that beautiful coat and those rainy narrow streets... ahhh, perfection!