bead it

i have zero need for another clutch in my wardrobe (i've recently lost count), but i am constantly falling for all the chic options out there. this one from asos reminds me of a certain must-have stella mccartney clutch -- i love the colorful embellishments, and the price tag is much easier on my wallet. i would wear it with matching red lips and my favorite easy basics:

{ proenza schouler top, $280 // acne jeans, $250 // mac lipstick in lady danger, $16 // dannijo necklace, $524 // asos clutch, $65 // audrey brooke booties, $39 (i bought and love!) }

II emily

the new boho

asos jacket

i spotted the jacket above in this month's lucky magazine and promptly tore out the page, stuffed it in my purse, and solemn swore i would order it as soon as i got my hands on a compter (i was on a plane at the time). lo and behold, it's sold out in nearly every size, but i'm holding out hope for a restock...

this sweet jacket was featured in lucky's shopping guide appropriately titled "the new boho." like this jacket, the editorial was all about a fresh new brand of bohemian -- think less hippie flares and tunics, more embroidery, pom poms, structured silhouettes, bold patterns, cute sneakers and pops of metallic. it's exactly what i want to wear all summer long, and this jacket is a fantastic starting point (assuming it comes back in stock one of these days...) i especially love the red trim and slightly spanish vibe in the embroidery.

check out full looks and pieces from the lucky spread here, and see how i would style the  jacket below...

{ asos jacket, miss selfridge skirt, juicy couture earrings, 

christopher kon clutch, zara sandals }

II emily

style tips from joanna hillman

if you've ever taken a quick glance at pinterest, chances are you've stumbled upon a few eye-popping images of joanna hillman. hillman holds the coveted position of senior market editor at harper's bazaar, so not only does she have amazing style, but she really knows her stuff.

it's hard to pinpoint what i love most about joanna. she always looks refined, constantly taking simple pieces -- like a bandage skirt or blazer -- and giving them an unexpected twist. and she never looks like a walking catalogue or storefront; she embraces trends, but always lets her unique personal style take center stage. that's the trick to really looking cool. who knew a giant circular horn necklace would punctuate an outfit so perfectly? ditto those slightly-flared cropped skinny pants; no one is really wearing either of those pieces right now, and that's what makes joanna stand out (not to mention her enviably long blonde hair, cherry red lips and angular sunglasses, which have become trademarks).

peep my favorite outfits below and see how you can get the look:

{ throw a slouchy cardigan over a textured mini skirt, a cool black bag & strappy sandals }

{ sometimes simplicity is key: wear a long-sleeved mini with super-high heels, a colorful necklace & retro sunnies }

{ lend a girly lace dress some edge with a moto jacket & chunky wedges }

{ mixing prints is always in season: try a striped blazer with fun printed platforms }

{ play with proportions by pairing a boxy top with a printed mini skirt & ankle booties }

{ choose simple silhouettes with interesting details: a white button-down with black trim, rust-colored denim, a leopard tote & navy blue mary janes }

{ a statement coat needs little else: slim black pants, minimalist pumps & cool gloves }

{ an army green blouse & open-toe booties make a stripey skirt anything but predictable }

{ wear a bright bag with a striped tee, black jeans & a luxe (faux) fur jacket }

II emily

be mine

with valentine's day fast approaching, it's either time to pick the perfect outfit for a date with your sweetie or ingest as much heart-shaped chocolate as humanly possible while you stab a voodoo doll of your ex love and watch twelve episodes of gilmore girls.

for those in said anti-valentine's-day camp, all i have to say is this: if you can't beat em, join em! why not wear a hot pink dress to celebrate how great your relationship with yourself is going? or get dolled up for a fabulous dinner of french fries and wine with your girlfriends to celebrate the kind of love that only besties feel? (hint: i'm referencing carrie bradshaw in all of these scenarios)

no matter how you feel about the holiday, the pink-loving carrie in all of us can appreciate any excuse to shop. try any of the cutest v-day items below for a perfectly cheeky and festive holiday ensemble:

{from top: three floor dress (on sale!!!!), ban.do glitter bobbi, ban.do mini hearts, marc by marc jacobs clutch, miu miu bikini, j.crew bracelet, j.crew flats}

II emily

IN: the conde nast intern magazine

it's august. summer is officially ending. 

and these past three months went by super fast, mostly because of one significant detail: i was able to participate in the condé nast summer 2012 intern program in the city that literally never sleeps, new york city. to say it was an amazing experience is an understatement; to attempt to properly put it into words would be an injustice. let's just say i had some unbelievable opportunities, met some amazing people and overall had a beyond wonderful time in NYC! 

outside of my amazing internship (i worked in the editorial dept. of style.com), i gained some invaluable experience working on a condé nast project. each intern in my program (there were 91 of us total) had the opportunity to work on the entirely intern-produced magazine IN. upon completion, the magazine gets distributed to executives the conde nast offices (yes, this was a slightly terrifying fact) but of course i wanted to join the team! i worked as a stylist for the fashion editorial shoot and also wrote a feature article with one of my friends and fellow interns, jonathan. although this magazine took a lot of hard work (and required getting soaked in the rain for several hours!), it was undoubtedly worth it:

{ the cover }

you can click here to view the entire magazine online; the editorial i styled is on page 28. it accompanies the feature about fashion blogging, including interviews with leandra medine of the man repeller and john jannuzzi of textbook. i helped write the piece about john jannuzzi, which is at the end of the article on page 32.


 click here to read a full Q&A with mr. jannuzzi -- exclusive to the IN website.


i'm definitely sad the summer has come to the end, but the memories will last a lifetime!

II emily