lessons from elephants: kate moss

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

The Daisy Age

Well, I feel like the most terrible friend. Sorry my head has been lost in the clouds these past two months. I mean this all too literally. I flew off for a life changing vacation to Hawaii for a hot/humid sec and have been completely swept away with paradise. I've been scouring Craigslist for surfing shacks and jobs on pineapple farms. Also, I turn 23 in just 3 days time and I feel it's time for some adventure. Exciting, yes?

I stumbled across these amazing photos of Lady Kate. It's a gorgeous spread for the old British mag, The Face, during the early 90's.

I love how fresh and natural she looks, with my favorite dangling side braid.

{Yes...those are Birkenstocks.}

The shoot reflected the hippie trend called "The Daisy Age." Unknown to me, the term "Daisy" was an acronym from 90's hip-hop band, De La Soul, meaning "da inner sound, y'all." Awesome.

After this horrible winter, I can't wait to be back in my Maui maxi dresses trotting through the mud at a summer festie. Between Kate Moss's feather headband and the recent lineups announced here, here and here, I have the biggest butterflies for sunshine and summer.

Buy the set!

1. Blu Moon Top $94.00

2. White Denim Short $39.50

3. Dereon Bare Thong Sandal $74.99

4. Dannijo Woven Backpack $370

5. Gold Daisy Chain $52.89

6. Aztec Bangles $75.00

7. Feather Headband $20.00

8. Peacock Feather Ring $9.99

Kate Moss spread found here.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Wild, Wild Weather Days

The Sartorialist {leopard pumps}

The bitter cold of Fall has set in and more layers have appeared on my back, but it's that time of year when I notice everyone is having just a little more fun with their outfits. We think, "I need to stay warm." So we start with the classic cardi tied up in that scarf on top of the tweed skirt and of course you need those patterned tights all finished off with the ever-dependable boots. It's like survival of the most styled.

Rosie Huntington Whiteley {leopard jacket}

But come November, what's more fun than tweed and thigh-highs? Yes, a little animal print to throw your conservative closet a pre-holiday curve ball. And as promised here, it's 'bout time for some leopard. The faux kind, I like my leopards live and growling in the jungle...far away from me.

Keira Knightley {leopard scarf}

The girls around London seem to do the faux fur best. Note Rosie, Keira, and Alexa. My college roomie snagged the very best jacket at London's Portobello Road Market and I'm forever envious for not picking one up myself. If you happen to be strolling through and spot a Merlot colored cropped bomber, just send me the bill! Markets and vintage shops are a great place to find leopard print pieces since it was so big in the 80s and now making a comeback in such a fun way.

After many hours snug in my new bed doing some online browsing, I've come across some amazing leopard pieces that I had to share with you. I think it will be refreshing to set aside my black pashmina for awhile and trade it in for something jazzier during these wild weather days.