Outfit Ideas

The first time I saw this movie I was floored by Penelope Cruz's character. I also had to rewatch it just for the outfit inspiration. I love everything about her style: the loose, messy romantic hair, the all white outfits, and...

If I'm looking for an instant touch of femininity, romanticism, and old fashioned elegance I almost always reach for one of the simplest yet most overlooked accessories: the hair bow. These beauties elevate any outfit, even when I toss on my vintage Levis...

I love a good almost monochromatic outfit, there is something so chic and feminine about neutrals on neutrals especially when it involves a pretty blouse and high waist trousers...very Katherine Hepburn, no? 

This look from Mode...

I will always be a forever fan of midi skirts! And a-line skirts for that matter. I find them universally flattering, which is why if you don't own a midi skirt yet, you absolutely must!

This pretty sky blue midi...

A white cotton long sleeved top is a MUST in your wardrobe. I haven't found one exactly right for AV yet, but once I do... I'll want to live in it, and hopefully you do too. 

Anyhow, a white shirt paired...

Is there anything more quintessentially French than a red striped Breton top? Me thinks not! Well..perhaps a beret, but apparently true French girls don't even wear them. I don't really care if it's slightly frowned upon in France, I love...

First off, if you're not following Gonzalez y Gonzalez on Instagram you really should! It is a BEAUTIFUL home supplies shop in Spain (Madrid) and I am so SMITTEN by it. Why doesn't a shop like this exist in Portland?...

I have a soft spot for any modern dresses that evoke vintage Edwardian dresses like this cotton eyelet lace dress. The trick to wearing it without looking too bridal (because it can easily go there...obviously, white long dress!) is to pair...