Love-Sponge: July 2012

1. Minaudiere - AKA a hard case clutch. BEST PART ... H&M $25

2. John Murphy Elephant Print 16x20 $60, 30x40 $225

First saw his collection at the Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg, see more here.

3. Zimmerman Bon Bon Draped Skirt $325 ShopBop.com

This skirt would be a perfect Summer-to-Fall transition piece.

The lightness of summer paired with an autumn hue = Perfection.

4. Studio Lil Nose Ring on Etsy Find interesting studs and hoops from $35 - $85

This Boho Nose Ring is just what I have been looking for. And it is made in Israel!

5. Dolan Open Front Jacket. SALE! $124 Revolve.com. Get it.

My next wear ANYWHERE jacket. Light & casual with zip accents and texture.

T U R N. I T. U P.

She broke down and let me in

Made me see where I've been

Been down one time

Been down two times

I'm never going back again

You don't know what it means to win

Come down and see me again

Been down one time

Been down two times

I'm never going back again

Slim leg, elephant bell - These pants could do NO wrong.

I'm thinking these could be a great DIY project.

Has a great Bell Bottom tutorial here.

- Use White skinny jeans.

- Make sure to keep the flare low for the elephant effect.

- Hem your edges and button holes for a clean look.

- Find some awesome gold vintage buttons like these on Etsy.

Pair with a metallic/sequence top

to pick up on the buttons.

>> Option 1 -Make a GLAMOROUS statement-

$396 Neiman Marcus

>> Option 2 -Laid back beauty-

$49.71 ASOS

Love-Sponge

Friday, July 20, 2012