The Road Less Traveled

All images via Free People Lookbook

Paisley perfection. 

I look forward to seeing Free People's look books every few weeks, as they always have great styling and cool motifs. This theme,"The Road Less Traveled," reminds me of old European exploration and a romantic notion of new discoveries. 

I really like the way the baroque trend has translated into this bohemian/gypsy style with rich colors and intricate patterns. 

I think I see paisley printed leggings in my future. 

Cheers,

Sam

En Route for Fall

1. Warby Parker, Preston in Sandalwood Matte
2. John Galt by Brandy Melville, Cassidy Sweater
3. Free People, Voile Trapeze Slip in Copper
4. Free People, Printed Cord in Burgundy
5. Free People, English Garden Mini Dress in Black
6. Urban Outfitters, Staring at Stars Crepe Open-Back Romper
7. John Galt by Brandy Melville, Angelica Sweater
8. Urban Outfitters, Sparkle and Fade Scenic Vest
9. Urban Outfitters, Ecote Kyle Stud Boot in Black

All of these items are currently en route to my house thanks to the convenience of online shopping (and my handy-dandy URBN inc. employee discount). The only downside to online shopping is the wait. Five to seven business days is a long time for a shopping addict to sit in suspense. And there's also the fact that I have to stealthily sneak the items into my house without my parents knowing I've made the purchases. They don't necessarily approve of my spending all of the money I earned working two jobs this summer on clothing, but hey, better clothes than drugs, right? (too far?)

If there's one thing I learned from my first year of college in LA, it's that during the fall quarter it is H-O-T. I'll probably pair the sweaters with my denim cutoffs and ankle boots or sandals, even though I'd really love to layer them with scarves or collars or heavy moto jackets.

Can't wait to make room in my closet for my new goodies!

Happy weekend!

Cheers,
Sam

Currently Craving

Jeffrey Campbell strikes again. 

Oh my goodness. If there is such a thing as a boot-gasm, I have one every time I look at these beauties. Literally-- I'm drooling. I keep refreshing the page, wondering, "does such a wonderful combination of leather and studs exist?" and "how many meals and coffees will I have to give up in the next year to be able to afford these?"

There isn't an outfit I can dream of that wouldn't look good with Free People's Dodge City Boot or Vedder Boot. With dresses, with jeans, with skirts, with knit socks, hell, I'd wear these and nothing else (maybe). 

I've been thinking about these boots more frequently than a hormonal fifteen year old thinks about the captain of the football team. And let's face it, that's like all the time. 

*le sigh*

Delightful.

images via freepeople.com and BLDG 25 Blog

by Sam

PS. (Can you add a PS in a blog?)

I'm also currently obsessed with FP's July catalog. Just sayin'.