Vada Sultenfuss

If there was one girl that I wanted to be when I was growing up, it was defintely Vada from My Girl.   I think it mostly had to do with the fact that as a 10 year old with complete freedom for a summer - jumping in lakes with her shoes on, riding bikes, mood rings, weeping willows, poems about ice-cream -- agh, so awesome. I want to be in that summer now! 

 

It could have also been her cool tom-boy attitude and the awesome mid-70s vibe of the movie, too....

If  I was going to spend my summer like Veda,  I wouldn't need much.  Just some cutoffs, converse and of course her red lipstick.

 I own most of these things but here is my My Girl inspired shopping list:

Shortsleeve Tops by Milly
Rings by Juicy Couture

If you're not familiar with Veda. Get a refresh with the My Girl trailer. 

Now, to go find a lake....

Oh My, EmersonMade

Ok, so I was  talking about my skirt crush yesterday but I have an even more extreme crush to share with you today.  And it's on a girl: Emerson from EmersonMade.  If you're not familiar with her,  click around her website and you will instantly see how darling she is. (And, if you are familiar with her, then I'm sure you understand my feelings)

EmersonMade started off by selling these super cute hand-made flower pins and clips.

And, while I cringe at spending that much on jewelry or accessories, her inspiration photos keep me lusting for a serious collection of flowers.  I mean, I just want to hang out wearing flowers on her farm with her ducks!

On top of the flowers, EmersonMade launched a clothing collection sometime last year, and honestly, its like she was reading my mind. Every classic piece I either have or am looking for in my closet, she has made.  

Exhibit A: perfectly proportioned "Bluebells"and silky polka dot blouse
I literally have literally bought like 4 pairs of jeans over the past couple years in the effort of finding a perfect fit like these. (If only I would have known, I could have saved that cash and bought just one perfect pair!)  And that blouse! Polka dots+breezy fit+tie neck = perfect where anywhere top.

And, for spring,  the cutest  scalloped polka dot skirt.   I am a complete sucker for polka dots.  Especially multi-colored polka dots.

Plus, these super cute ruffle blouses

The perfect pocket skirt!

I could go on and on, literally listing everything on EmersonMade's website, but I will stop.  The one thing I have purchased  is this leather and brass belt (Got a great deal with a promotion from LuckyMag.com)  Not only do I love it, but it came in the most darling package with my very own pair of little mini flower pins.

EmersonMade: if you're out there, and need a SF based member of your team, I'm on board!

Gretchen Inspired Jewelry

Did anyone watch the most recent project runway?  Gretchen was sort of a polarizing figure. I really loved a lot of what she did, like this perfect little black dress:

She also had a couple of fun looks in her final collection on the show. The southwest inspired 70's vibe felt very current, but I think her collection just lacked color and excitement.  Anyways.. that was months ago...  What got me thinking about her was my hunt for some slightly graphic and structured jewelry pieces.  My favorite part of Gretchen's show was the unique jewelry that she made. Here is a picture of her and a model in the final collection.  Isn't that necklace such a cool, unfussy statement piece?

 I found myself wanting a peice of jewelry with a similar vibe.  A bit earthy but still with a graphic almost Native American feel.  Here are some of the pieces I found for reasonable prices:

1.       Triangle necklace ($54)

2.       Chevron Bangle ($48)

3.       Re-worked silver and gold fan ($30)

4.       Vintage necklace ($52)

5.       Fishpine necklace ($32)

6.       Twin Suspension Earrings ($48)

7.       Asos arrowhead necklace ($14.34)

8.       Mixed metal chevron necklace ($50)

 This is the one I picked up...

It's much simpler/smaller  than Gretchen's but I think it has a similar vibe.  We'll see..

Enduring Style

“Fashion fades, only style remains the same.”

-Coco Chanel