bold & bright

{from top left: tibi dress, urban outfitters sunglasses, kate spade bangles, j brand jeans, j.crew bracelet, kate spade earrings, rebecca minkoff bag, jeffrey campbell wedges. sequined heart: ban.do}

current wish list. the warm weather today has me dreaming of ultra-bright and bold spring clothes! that leopard dress is just begging to be mixed with about a million colorful accessories... and some great cat-eye shades never hurt anyone. these go the extra mile in candy-apple red. need i say more?

what's on your spring wish list?

my inspiration...

{inspo images via: tuula, late afternoon, sincerely jules, atlantic-pacific, and fashion squad} 

II emily

current obsession

{images via cambridge satchel co., cupcakes & cashmere, fashion squad, jak & jil}

for those of us who can't reconcile spending a grand (or two) on a PS1 satchel, don't fret! per usual, i've dedicated myself to finding an equally-chic solution. enter: the cambridge satchel company.

famous for their sleek, minimalist designs, supreme functionality and variety of colors, cambridge satchels are a bit more sleek and structured than the PS1, but i think i prefer that rigid design! and the long straps mean you can carry these across your body if you feel the need. (or as a clutch, as emily shows you above.) and how cute are those little buckles!?

 in a variety of colors and shapes, cambridge satchels are the perfect fit for any girl's wardrobe. seriously. and they only cost about $145-$165. (straight out of my favorite city... london!)

there's classic brown and black, saturated mustard yellow, lipstick red, and even bold neons like pink and yellow. the brand's newest additions in particular - metallic silver and gold - have this girl a little bit obsessed. #wishlist #daydreaming

which color would you choose?

II emily

inside the lines

{images via honestly...wtf}

a recent discovery of martha nehrling's graphic, single-stroke artwork is providing even more reason to dress in the boldest and brightest colors this winter and in the coming spring. bonus - art lovers and novices alike will appreciate nehrling's straightforward approach: the seemingly-simple lines and dashes stem from her observance that life is chaotic and creates a variety of colors; her paintings kind of look like they're whizzing past in a blur. #coolness

II emily

just in time

{clockwise from top left: matthew williamson sweater, rebecca minkoff bag, nancy gonzalez clutches, shourouk bracelet, iris apfel for MAC lipstick, anthropologie bracelet, candy store silicone pouch [perfect for makeup!], stella mccartney sandals}

you can't really call it a "trend," nor can you say it's something new - but bright colors are your one-way ticket to chic this season. and by "this season" i do mean in the dead of winter.

is this breaking some kind of rule? yes. but does it make complete sense? yes.

 a pop of neon or an especially saturated hue can brighten up your dull skin, limp hair, and gloomy winter attitude, whether its a chunky bracelet or a swipe of lipstick.  hot pink is always a fabulous option, but more unexpected colors like lime, sunflower, and orange pack a punch, too. 

to avoid looking like a walking window display, pair your brights with casual, neutral basics - a slouchy white tee or grey knit with your trusty dark denim usually does the trick. 

II emily

fancy pants

statement pants may not be part of your everyday repertoir, but as winter continues to rear its ugly head (hello, highway pile-ups, black ice, and icy-pale skin), style suffers an inverse reaction.  we ditch our fashionista tights, dresses, and platform booties in favor of thick sweaters, long johns, and snow boots, and i, frankly, do not approve. it's looking more and more likely that a good pair of fancy pants is just the thing to pull anyone out of their winter style rut!

between waxed finishes, bold colors, retro silhouettes and full-on dominatrix leather (partially joking), pants are no longer confined to act as the 'neutral' or 'foundation' of your outfit -- instead, give them some face time. make them the focal point. let some kelly green or burgundy (or a full leg of sequins) peek out from underneath your winter parka; those pants are really be the only bit of style anyone can see! (who knew your knees would get so much love?)

 plus, statement pants allow the rest of your outfit to practically build itself -- just throw on an oversized grey, camel, or black sweater, your favorite fuzzy scarf, a few necessary accessories (ie: 10 bracelets) and go!

{top row: current/elliott leopard jeans, j brand flares, current/elliott suede jeans

middle row: rag & bone skinny jeans, current/elliott skinny jeans, j brand cords 

bottom row: current/elliot wine leather pants, calypso sequin pants, current/elliott skinny jeans}

II emily