Our new obsession at the store, a satin bustier with silver beading.
Los Angeles based fashion bloggers The Smoking Nuns specialize in making serious fashion fun. Only they could match sequins with Converse High Tops, or turn a simple gas stop into the perfectly rugged photo shoot. College buddies from Santa Cruz, these girls add the perfect dash of California laid-back coolness to the usually showy fashion crowd.
After you fall in love, make sure to Like them on Facebook, and keep up with all their adventures.
Katherine Martinez and Luisa Marielli shot by Nicolas James Delgado
Nicole, from The Wander Woman, wearing a beautifully ruffled dress in the perfect shade of teal. Check her blog and take some inspiration with you. From packing for the perfect picnic, to throwing a beautiful engagement party, Nicole, with help from her friend Mishel, have mastered the fine art of living.
Gwyneth Paltrow in a film adaptation of Emma, written by Jane Austen
Fashion has always proved to be an indicator of the times. It's whims mirror the populations' take on political, social, and religious matters. Like waves, it will go from flashy extravagance in times of blind prosperity, to toned down modest frocks in times of political unrest.
A great example is the short period after the French Revolution, in which great scrutiny came to lavish styles. As the political field turned into more democratic ways, so did the fashions. Women took a note from the Roman classics, and brought back the "empire" waist, allowing the female to rid herself of the binding corsets, and to enjoy the ease of breezy styles.
During this time, roughly the mid 1790's to 1820's, the Regency fashions reigned and women embraced their natural figures. Here is a collection of the beautiful romanticism that came from that time.
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As the heat rises in the desert, we find ourselves looking for any excuse for leave town. This time, we headed over to Solana Beach, where reality consists of perfectly chilly mornings, and even cooler people where ever you go. Check our favorite shots taken at the Tennis Club, and make sure to check the Facebook for the shoots.
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A quick look at our favorite shots from the lovely and talented Casey Ging Saldate. The full shoot can be seen on our Facebook page, here.
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