gals + guys gift guide

 

It's that time of the year that we begin the search for that perfect gift for our gals + guys. Above are some goodies, enjoy! xx

1. Bodum Eileen French Press - Anthropologie

2. Leather Coffee Cozies - Neiman Marcus

3. Swatch Mystery Life Watch - Swatch

4. The Mini Drop Bar Necklace - SwellMayde

5. Jawbone Jambox - Jawbone

6. Naked 3 - Urban Decay

7. Rebecca Minkoff Cory Pouch "Life of the Party" - Rebecca Minkoff

8. Dark Side of the Moon Ring - Catbird 

9.  "Let's Runaway" print - The Lost Lanes

10.  RABLABS Pedra Coasters - Shopbop

11. MHRS x Nanoblock Sunglasses - Shopbop

12. How to be a Man - JCREW

13. Fuck Ring - Madison Los Angeles

14. Italian Leather Circle Keychain - Mark and Graham

15. Kipik Toothpick Holder - MoMO Store

Photos: Keep

hats on hats on hats

Hats on hats on hats.  One of my favorite little accessories that always adds a punch to the ordinary outfit for the day. Throw one of these on when your tresses are being unruly or you honestly just don't feel like dealing with them for the day. 

Photos: Mitograph, Zara, Barney's, International Street Style, La Modella Mafia,

O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D

My love for denim is probably like someone's love for their new puppy dog (Listen, I love puppies, but denim is definitely right up there with them).  I'm not sure if it beats my obsession with leather but it's pretty damn close. Let's put it this way, if I could denim my walls, I think I would...

I found this vintage piece at shopmaeven.com (check them out!) and of course purchased it immediately. Not only is it a longer piece which is needed for these blizzard like months approaching, but the fact that it has a hood was when it was game over for me.  Pair something like this with your fave pair of denim or leather or better yet, throw it over that little black dress of yours for a more laid back, day time look.

Photos by: Katie Karlberg

Who needs a boyfriend when...

...you have these babes?!

These are probably the most comfortable kicks I've slipped on in awhile.  These babes won't be leaving my feet anytime soon and the perfect crossover into fall.  

Find here at Frye.

DIY: Denim + Denim

There is nothing like the thought of throwing away one of the most coveted items in your closet... you know, that fave pair of denim that just bit the dust.  That being said, I couldn't let them go that easily which prompted me to have a little DIY kind of night and turned my fave denim into a denim on denim turban headband.   

What you'll need:

 

1.  Any old pair of denim will work

2.  Next, you'll simply cut one of the leg pieces long enough to measure around your head  (I ended up cutting the denim right about the knee)

 

3.  Then sew one end, slightly scrunching together to create small pleats

 

4.  Next, twist the denim piece around and sew the end just like you did in step 2 

 

5. You'll then want to sew these two ends together (This is when you'll want to make sure that it fits comfortably around your head)

 

6.  Lastly, to cover where the two ends meet, I sewed together a denim piece and turned it inside out to give it that dark denim +light denim vibe, but you can use any type of fabric, whether it be a print or even a piece of leather

Denim: All Saints, Ashby

Black + Gold

It's my favorite time of the year because it's finally FALL y'all! And nothing screams Fall like shopping for your new favorite sidekick.  I always seem to find the endless black hole kind of bag where you are never able to find anything when you need it, but then they seem to always find me when I'm looking for a new bag.  And who can say no to a  BLACK + GOLD combo that can carry you through any season?

Shop: Pour La Victoire, the "Marcelle" bucket bag

Leather + Leather

Leather, leather and more leather!  I can't stop! Leather is a must for Fall and always will be in my book.  Dress it up for a night out or keep it laid-back with your fave kicks for a more casual day-to-day look. 

Leather Skirt, Asos; Converse kicks, Converse.com; Sunnies, Karen Walker; Watch, Olivia Burton; Heals, Solesociety.com

  Photos: Katie Karlberg