Beachy Photo Prints

My latest fashion obsession is a trend that has been all over runways for the past couple seasons -- photo prints.  The clincher was this photo I spotted of Olivia Palermo and Tibi designer Amy Smilovic that I spotted on Pinterest. 

I just adore Amy's Stella McCartney Skirt and how cool does it look paired with a simple white tank?

Here it is in all of it's glory (70% off at Net-A-Porter!)

I think there is something cool about the "midi" length, but I'd also love this short version:

Obviously, the Hawaiian print is quite a statement,  but I also like some more subte photo prints.  Check out this dress from designer Caron Callahan's spring line.  I love how the landscape print almost looks like stripes from a distance ($315 at Les Nouvelles)

Even TopShop is in an the action with this darling pleated landscape print mini skirt by Marios ($110 at TopShop)

So, what do you think -- are these landscape prints fun or just too trendy?

On the Hunt for Zanna's Printed Pants

I've been keeping an eye out for the perfect pair of flowy pajama-like, but still wearable printed pants, and this photo put me over the edge. 

Aren't they the perfect blend of comfort and chic?

The best options I've found are Alberta Ferretti and unfortunately a bit out of my price range (even on sale)

 Alberta Ferreti printed silk wide-leg pants (now $498) 

 Philosophy Di Alberta printed silk sailor button pants

Let me know if you see any more affordable versions!

Polka Dot Walls

They're not just for kids rooms! I've bookmarked a couple of awesome examples of how polka dots (one of my favorite patterns)  can work in a totally adult room (including the bedroom of miss Serena van der Woodsen)

My next place will most definitely have a polka dot installment.

Serena's extended polka-dot headboard and wall hanging

bathroom with perfectly oversized black polka dot wallpaperallover polka dots...

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Met Gala 2012 (and Silver Prada Dresses)

Each year the Met Gala brings amazing fashion (apparently it's referred to as the Oscars of the fashion industry?) and I love some of this years looks so much that I had to share.

My favorite look was Gwyneth Paltrow in this little grey Prada dress.  How darling is the side shot?  Asymmetrical hems are everywhere right now and I love the playfulness of the swingy skirt mixed with the super sexy low back. Plus, I think she styled it perfectly with simple hair and some great glittery hoop earrings.

The second lady in Prada who blew me away was Ms. Carey Mulligan in this fish-scale halter dress.  She tends to look a little cutesy and I love how she spiced it up with this almost futuristic low back dress. 

And, one more amazing prada dress... this cobalt blue feather trimmed dress Diane Kruger wore was a total showstopper.  She makes it look so effortless!  Love the more casual hair and long pendant necklace!

 

I don't know much about Solange Knowles, but I think she made a great fashion choice with this yellow peplum Rachel Roy gown.  I think letting the color be the star with this simple/sleek silhouette is the right way to do a bright color on the red carpet.

Kristen Wiig seems to almost always be wearing a flowy nude gown, so I was excited to see her in my favorite color in this fun orange lace Stella McCartney pleated dress.  It's a retro silhoute, but the texture and nude panels give it a modern twist. Unlike the others, this is a dress I could easily see myself wearing to a fun event like a friends wedding (if only!)

Have you checked out the red carpet photos?  Any other favorites I missed?

Beach Days...

I'm craving a few days at the beach and something about these old LIFE photos makes it seams as though a day at the beach used to be so much more glamorus!

How killer is the striped jumpsuit? (on a sailboat in the 1930s)