Here comes Carven...

Carven was one of my favourite ready-to-wear collections this fall season. Although Mr. Henry is fairly new on the scene, his tailoring is exceptional, as seen in the shrunken leather jackets and exquisite pea coats featured. I was intrigued by the designers use of interesting silhouettes and cut-outs that infused life in to simple pieces like cable knit sweaters and school girl skirts. My most beloved looks of the collection showcased tartan fabrics draped perfectly in to lace and over-sized pocket embellished dresses. Equally impressive was the designers choice of accessories; penny loafers and Lennon-esque glasses complemented the classic tailoring and fabric choices of the collection wonderfully. Needless to say, I can't wait to see what Carven comes up with next season...

Photos courtesy of style.com.

August Inspirations

Here are some of my fashion, home & food  inspirations for August...I can't get enough of fresh, local summer berries this month no matter the type. Last week I made a raspberry & white peach pie (seen here), a perfect treat for hot summer nights. I'm also loving simple flower arrangements of mis-matched flowers, particularly hydrangeas, fuschia lilies & dahlias. 

Fresh Summer Berries

Anthropologie Lush Landscape Bedding

Simple arrangement of WildFlowers (image courtesy of  stylefiles)

Leather Jacket + Flats + Maxi Skirt = perfect fall outfit combination 

Kate Moss's Classic and Whimsical Wedding Dress

(Fashion photos via vogue.com)

out with the old, in with the new

As summer comes to a close I find myself partaking in my annual closet revamp, it's time to shed the neglected pieces cast to the back of my closet and invest in a few new pieces for fall. I've been drawn to simple chic basics lately and picked up a couple new items while on a quick trip to Seattle this week. Here are some of my favorite new pieces and a couple pieces i'm planning on investing in for fall.

J.Crew Chambray Blouse

AllSaints Spitafields Godiva Top

AllSaints Spitafields Melody Dress

Talula Exeter Blazer