Inspiration from BCBG Max Azria

Hello again everyone!  I hope you all had a fabulous weekend filled with sunshine and relaxation!  It got up into the high 90's here, so needless to say my daughter and I spent a lot of time indoors crafting and eating far too many delicious things (yummm... strawberry crepes)!  Back to the gym I go!

A search for shoes found me on the BCBG Max Azria site yesterday, where I discovered a lovely little video they've put together for the current Spring 2008 collection (seen on their homepage).  Their virtual catalog (the photos I featured above are from it) inspired me so much, and I thought you might also enjoy them... so take a little look right here if you are interested. Thanks for stopping by! xox Ez

Daily Wear...

Happy Monday everyone!  I hope you all had a fun and restful weekend!

So... this post is a realistic look at my personal day-to-day style.  I figured it was about time I set the record straight, since I've
received a lot of comments about my apparent "girliness."  And while
there is absolutely nothing wrong with being girly... people who know
me in my day-to-day life would never label me as such.

I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, but I'm a pretty laid-back, no frills sort of girl.  Yes, I went to school for fashion design, but my daily look generally consists of a pair of jeans, a cotton tank or tee, a unique piece of jewelry (generally handmade or vintage - if I'm feeling spiffy), a cute but functional bag, and flats, flip-flops or similarly effortless footwear.  Are you all shocked?!  I mean realistically, there's not much reason to dress to the nines when you spend the majority of your day in front of a computer, right!

So... while we're airing the closet out... why don't you leave a comment below and tell me what you wear on a daily basis.  Do you have any fashion crutches?  Are you a girly-girl, laid back Boheme, sophisticated fashion maven, vintage loving fashionista, etc.?  I wanna know!

{FIND IT}
-Crewneck Tissue Tee from J.Crew
-Anemone Necklace by Paper Flower Girl
-Mossimo Printed Tote Bag - Tan / Natural at Target
-Brooke Slingback Wedges from Delias... I love these shoes so much I just bought them yesterday!
-AE Straight Leg Jean from American Eagle

Today I Love: Mayle

...the Spring 2008 collection from Mayle.  Everything is so fresh, chic, and effortlessly wearable! 

Chic Picnic

Spring is almost here (around these parts at least) and I think it's about time for a picnic!  Won't you join me!  What will you bring along?

Photography and styling by Rebecca Thuss... if you do only one other thing online today, it simply must be a visit to her site.  Her work is unbelievable!

{FIND IT}
-Clara Dress in White, $79.50
-Opulent Stone Ring, $6
-Envirosax Graphic Series - Mikado Reusable Bag 2, $8.50
-Deluxe Plastic Flatware, $30 (reuse these babies)
-A. Marinelli Diona Sandals from Zappos, $90

Freshly Picked Botanicals

I love flowers... especially freshly picked spring blooms from outdoors.  However translating this trend beyond the vase has always stumped me.  Even the best laid floral plans, turn to prim and proper, roses-gone-granny in my hands.  So... I generally leave well enough alone.  Today however I bravely ventured forth where I generally fear to tread and came up with this translation for home and beyond.  What do you think?

Alexa Tunic (it looks so boutique, but it's only $29.50) at Delias, Rhapsody Pillow from Crate and Barrel, Fibonacci Collection Signature Brooch by etsy seller LeeLoo Studio, 'I Love' Journals by Joy Deangdeelert Cho (of OhJoy! blog) at MoMAstore, Loveable Flats by Nine West at Piperlime