Trending - Skinny Scarves

May 29, 2015

Elin Kling via Le Fashion
Among fashion trends that men just don't understand (aka the whole reason Leandra Medine coined the term "man repeller") is the concept of wearing a scarf in summer. But boys are stupid and don't understand anything about fashion, so screw their ideas on what trends are cool and just do you! Scarves don't really do much to keep your neck warm, especially thin cotton scarves that are perfect for brisk summer evenings or picnics in the park.

If you are looking for a variation on the summer scarf, may I suggest the skinny scarf? Made popular on the Saint Laurent Spring 2015 runway, the skinny scarf is 2015's version of the tie-wearing girl, only way cooler (remember when Avril Lavigne made that a thing?)

Charlotte Hellberg of Chaloth | Celine Aagaard via WhoWhatWear | Saint Laurent Spring 2015 | Alexa Chung via Harper's Bazaar

Will you be wearing the skinny scarf trend this summer?

My Urban Outfitters Picks

May 28, 2015

Kimchi Blue Lagoon High Neck Sun Dress from Urban Outfitters
Many of my friends are surprised when I say that a lot of my clothes come from Urban Outfitters. After all, the eclectic, festival-ready clothing store may not immediately remind one of my more polished style. And yet, I've managed to find some pretty cool things that fit my style!

I love shopping for jewelry, sundresses, and comfy T-shirts at Urban. Sure, not everything at the store is my cup of tea, but if you look closely there are a lot of great clothes that you wouldn't typically think of finding at a store like Urban Outfitters.

Here are some of my top picks:
Top | Dress | Mules | Skirt | Necklace | Purse
*I actually went ahead and ordered the denim skirt*

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The It Bag of Summer

May 27, 2015

The Chloé Small Faye Shoulder Bag in Faded Rose
Chloé has always been one of the go-to brands for the cool girls of the fashion world. With the brand's Parisian bohemian vibes, it's easy to see why fashion bloggers and street style stars love Chloé so much. 

Case in point? The dominance of the Faye Shoulder Bag this season. From Damsel in Dior's Jaycee Duprie to the ever-stylish Chrissy Teigen, this purse is everywhere. It comes in two sizes and plenty of different colors and textiles (suede, leather, snakeskin, oh my!) so you can wear whatever style suits you the most.

I also love how the Faye can work as either a shoulder bag or an envelope clutch. Versatility is always something I look for in an investment piece, and the Faye certainly has just that. 
Veronika Heilbrunner via styledumonde | Sheryl Luke of Walk in Wonderland | Jaycee Duprie of Damsel in Dior | Aimee Song of Song of Style

What do you think of Chloé's latest It bag?

What To Wear To Disneyland

May 26, 2015

Alana Zimmer hangs with Mickey for Elle Canada January 2015
Going to Disneyland is one of my favorite summertime traditions. As a resident of Southern California the Happiest Place on Earth is never too far away, and luckily I have an annual pass, so I can go (almost) whenever I want!

This year the big D is celebrating its 60th Anniversary, and the theme park is pulling out all the stops with a new firework show, "World of Color" show, and festive diamond decorations throughout the park. If you have the opportunity I highly recommend taking some time to check it out, because everyone could use a Disney day this summer.

Of course, with long lines, warm temperatures, and lots of walking, it can be tricky to figure out what to wear to the park. You want something comfortable and easy, but you also want something that will look good in the many Instagrams and Snapchats you'll inevitably take. My go-to summer Disney outfit? a casual dress, fashionable sneakers, and a sweater tied at the waist for chilly evenings.

Me rocking the casual dress at Disneyland:

LEFT: Wearing a Free People dress, Madewell jean jacket, Converse sneakers, and Rebecca Minkoff purse | RIGHT: In Free People dress, J. Crew sweater, Keds x Madewell sneakers, and Tory Burch sunglasses
Here are 3 more perfect Disneyland outfit ideas:


Day Dress + Slides + Cross-body Bag

Madewell dress and purse | Loeffler Randall slides

Tank Top + Culotte Shorts + Flat Sandals

Marques'Almeida for Topshop top | Zara shorts | Sol Sana sandals | Mansur Gavriel bag | Gucci sunglasses

Romper + Sneakers + Baseball Cap

Tibi romper | Vans sneakers | Valentino purse | Madewell baseball cap | Aurélie Bidermann bracelet

Plus, some survival tips on making the most out of Disneyland:

  1. You can never wear too much sunscreen or chapstick! Use the time you're waiting for "It's a Small World" to reapply so you don't end the day looking like a lobster.
  2. Bring a reusable water bottle and save some $$$. Disneyland has free water fountains all over the park.
  3. Get FastPasses for your favorites! "Radiator Springs Racers" is always the first to go, so I suggest heading over to California Adventure first thing and snagging that coveted FastPass. You'll thank me when you are zooming past the three hour stand-by line. 
  4. Make dinner reservations. Enjoy some much-needed sit-down time without waiting (and wasting) an hour for a table. 
  5. Go on the busiest rides during shows or fireworks, especially if you're with an older group. While everyone is watching the fireworks you could be walking to the front of the "Space Mountain" line. 
  6. Bring cash. It can be tempting to spend a ton of money on treats and merchandise, so I always try to stop at the ATM beforehand and stick to cash so I'm not tempted to go over my budget. 
  7. Download an app. I use MouseWait to check wait times for attractions so I don't have to walk all the way over to "Splash Mountain" before seeing it's a two-hour wait and turning away.

What's your go-to Disneyland outfit and pro tips?