Inspiration Via Video

Gucci by Gucci directed by David Lynch

SS 14 Mercedes Benz Fashion Film by Carine Roitfeld and Stephen Gan

Spring/Summer 2013 on shoescribe.com:  To Die For featuring Eleonora Carisi

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Water Color

Tibi Top / Club Monaco Skirt / Target Sweater / Franco Sarto Shoes / StyleMint Bracelet / Banana Republic Ring / Gap Sunglasses

My favorite part about summer is simply exploring.  There are so many beautiful places in my city that either aren't fun in the winter or would be fun if you weren't miserable from the cold.  Biking around and having picnics at the endless different lakes or reading in the grass is about as perfect as it gets and its finally been nice enough out to do all these things.  

Also, I am in love this top.  I got it as a gift recently from my friend Maddy.  The colors are amazing and the crop and neckline are so nice.

Resort Lookbook Love

Looking through all of the resort lookbooks is always so fun.  I have been so amazed by some of them.  I loved the Marc Jacobs line and the way it is shot is so great.  Another favorite was the Gucci lookbook.  It's just so fun and playful, I keep going back to look at it.  I can't get enough.  I loved so many looks so I put together some of my favorites from my favorite collections so far.  

Weekend Wear

J.Crew Jacket and Bag / Anthropologie Dress / Forever 21 Boots 

I love summer evenings.  The sun is just setting, having a coffee outside after dinner.  It feels so relaxed and easy.

Rachel Zoe Resort

I'm such a huge fan Rachel Zoe's clothing line.  I would wear just about anything from it and her lookbooks are always so amazing.  The Rachel Zoe Resort 14 lookbook is no exception. (See the rest of the looks here.)  The way she styles her line is always perfection.  There's something very cool about it.  I always immediately want to emulate the feel.  I usually find bits and pieces of inspiration here and there but I could completely copy any of these looks.  In general I tend to really like resort collections.  I'm not sure what it is about them, but I always get really excited when the shows and lookbooks start rolling out.

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Tie Dye Python

BCBG Top / Zara Skirt / Aldo Clutch / Forever 21 Boots / Banana Republic Rings / JewelMint Ring

Only the brightest outfit for the brightest day.

Fields of Green and Blue

Anthropologie Jacket / Target Dress / Gap Hat / Steve Madden Shoes 

Another relaxing day back home.  I never like to get too dressed up or fancy since there is a general casualness to rural areas, but we were going out so a structured jacket added just enough to super laid back outfit.  I've always loved this open field, encircled by trees, something about it just feels right.

ND

Banana Republic Vest / J.Crew Jacket / Gap Sweater / MICHAEL Michael Kors Pants / Forever 21 Boots

I love being back in North Dakota, even if it does mean wearing jackets and furs on Memorial Day weekend.  It's such a calm and beautiful break.  And really nothing much beats hanging out with two huge, fluffy dogs for a few days.

Kate Bosworth X Topshop

I'm always excited for a great Kate Bosworth Topshop collaboration and I loved her looks at Coachella wearing the line.  I've been seeing the lookbook and other photos around for a while and now that it is finally nice out all I want are a few of these pieces in my wardrobe.  Or all of them.
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Sport Spot

The Limited Jacket / Target Sweater / Level 99 Jeans / J.Crew Bag / Steve Madden Shoes / Anthropologie Necklace / Banana Republic Ring / JewelMint Ring 

Lightweight jackets might be my favorite item of clothing.  I never get quite enough use out of them with the extreme hot and cold weather in Minnesota, but I love when I do get to wear them.  I just love how sleek and simple this baseball jacket is.