Black and White:

Black and White is on fire right now and so are these girls.  Sweddish bloggers Fanny Lyckman & Mira & Thilda of 365 Days collab to create this beautiful shoot featuring pieces from Spell and the Gypsy.  Platforms, fur, fringe, flairs and lace..sounds just right.

Time to Shine:

New Years Eve: While everyone was uniform in a sequined cocktail dress or a trusty LBD my beautiful friend Ayana was rockin’ this stand out number.  I was lucky to snap some quick shots before we headed out for our New Years Eve soiree.  Like a true Aquarian,  Ayana has always been one to go against the grain and unequivocally a natural trendsetter - this outfit is a great example of her unique spirit. A little retro homage mixed with today's classic staples, this look is luxurious yet effortlessly chic. Black and white is simply timeless and although Ayana makes it look easy, this take is anything but plain.  She's the girl that throws on a t-shirt and jeans and makes it look like a million bucks...yeah, she's that girl.  

Happy 2013 everyone!  Your New Year style resolution? Embrace your individuality and don't be afraid to stand out.

(blouse, pants, jacket and clutch: Club Monaco, necklace: Winners, earrings: Swarovski, bracelets: Tiffany's and her mama, glasses: face-a-face,  watch: Marc Jacobs, shoes: L.A.M.B, headband: scrap fabric she twisted and wrapped.)

Editorial Love: Start the Party

Elle Spain January 2013 

photography: Xavi Gordo

stylist: Imaculada Jimenez

hair and make-up: Vicky Marcos

model: Masha Novoselova

All I can say is that I would wear each and every single one of those looks.  Well done.


via: Studded Hearts.

Baby Bro Steez:

 

Steez means "style with ease" and Sergen Aybars definitely fits the build.  Heavily influenced by his love for hip hop mixed with the preppy edge of the UK, Sergen's style stomps to its own beat on the streets of Toronto. Sneaker head, fitted fiend, graphic T junkie and all around tastemaker this kid knows how to mix it up.  An eye for limited edition anything and one of a kind vintage finds, it's the thrill of the hunt that matches his curating needs. His style advice?  Don't match, who cares about your haircut appointment and don't smell bad.... Thanks bro.

follow him >> instagram: @scoobychambers twitter: @sergenaybars

Outfit 1:

(jacket: Black Market Vintage, jeans: Levis, shirt: Bluenotes, belt: G-Star Denim, shoes: picked up in Glasgow, Scotland)

Outfit 2:

(Old Navy jacket: Value Village, t-shirt: Style X-Change, khakis: Levis, shoes: Clark's, backpack: Herschel, bracelet: present)

Outfit 3:

(shirt: Bluenotes, hat: Mitchell & Ness, customized denim vest: this was a Bluenotes jacket he cut up into a vest then cut up a wu-tang t-shirt and made it into a patch, buttons/flair: Black Market Vintage. )

Western Flair:

I once had an old man in a pub come up to me and say that I had a "Kablooie" look to me.  At the time I wasn't sure if I should take that as a compliment or be offended.  Judging by my puzzled look, he further explained that it meant I had a western flair to me.  Although a true bred city girl I'm more of what you call an "all terrain" girl and my style definitely reflects that dynamic.  Lucky for me, western style has had a strong influence in fashion lately, a look which I have always naturally been drawn to and have incorporated in my wardrobe.  From conchos and fringe to ankle boots and bolo ties, western flair has been popping up everywhere.  This embellished blouse is one of my most recent finds thrifting and is evidently on point with the cowboy trend.  Although my accessories compliment the western style of the blouse, by pairing it with some leather pants and having it buttoned down I find gives it more of a modern look without being so hokey.  Just don't expect me to go tipping cows any time soon.

(blouse and necklace: Value Village, pants and bag: H &M, thunderbird cuff: Low Luv x Erin Wasson, booties: Aldo)