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retro chic

How fun are these pieces from Orla Kiely? The leaf jacquard towel would brighten up any modern bath. Hmmm....where would I go for lunch with gals in this mustard wool suiting pocket dress and structured rosemary bag? I think it might involve an Arnold Palmer...

I've got my eye on you

Last night my sister reminded me of this fabulous line we had heard about while shopping in San Francisco last spring. Warby Parker is a great line of designer eyeglasses that are vintage inspired. I want to be clear - these are designer PRESCRIPTION glasses or sunglasses for $95! They have a great selection, including a monocle, and will send you 5 pairs to try on for free with return shipping free also. And if that's not great enough, Warby Parker donates glasses to those in need. I think I might try the Mabel, how about you?

cozy knits

The weather changed yesterday in the Northwest - no questiuon it is Fall. Makes me long for bulky cozy sweaters and pots of tea. I ran into a collegue of mine from my past life in fashion design and was so thrilled to see she has just launched this beautiful line of sweaters. Helen Sharp uses modern, clean, and timeless shapes for this collection. "The woolen yarn for this collection comes from an ancestral ranch in Oregon, Imperial Stock Ranch. It is 100% un-dyed wool giving it a softer hand feel than its dyed counterparts. Each piece is made in Seattle on hand framed knitting machines creating work locally and reviving interest in this once popular craft." The perfect antidote for a chilly fall day!

baby style

Having been a textile designer, I always appreciate a line that is driven by great patterns. And I love seeing kids in little kurtas and white cotton with ethnic prints in the summer. Look at these adorable outfits by Rikshaw Design. You can read more about founder and designer Catherine Fitzsimmons on her blog here.

(found in Lonny Magazine)

 

jute

Love these lace-up espadrilles by Industry of All Nations available at General Store in San Francisco.

canvas

Have you seen this new line by Land's End called Canvas? It is a hipper, more contemporary version of the line, still with classic inspiration but modernized. Here are a few style pics from the new site and some of my fav picks from the collection. You can also read the blog here.

 

graphic spring

Ho  cute are these little pouches and totes from Kit + Lili! Great for a fresh spring day - a gal can dream!

dress up

If you are in the San Francisco Bay Area you have to go this weekend to this fabulous event! For only the fourth time ever in its history, the San Francisco Opera opens its amazing costume warehouse to the public. The sale offers costumes, masks, hand-painted kimonos, and on-of-a kind pieces. Prices are $1-750. Incredible! 

fallish

Like it or not, fall is indeed around the corner. And how lovely to wear this antler necklace by Miss Mouse. So simple and sculptural...

floral mood

I love these precious florals from Liberty  -perfect fabrics for summertime....maybe a little gathered skirt or sundress? I especially love the name of the print on the lower right corner - "The Strawberry Thief" - poor little bird - he just wants a snack too!