SUMMER INSPIRATION: WAVY BOB + LAYERED NECKLACE

Photos via: Style Bistro | Vogue UK

These detail shots from the Isabel Marant S/S 2013 show make for some great summer hair and jewelry inspiration. I'm all about the wavy bob haircut and a simple layered necklace.

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17 HAIRSTYLES WITH BANGS + THE BEST BANGS FOR YOUR FACE SHAPE

Photos via: Le Blog De Betty | Pop Sugar | Et Pourqoui Pas Coline | Vogue Spain

All this hairstyle inspiration has me considering bangs. Question is: go for a blunt cut, long messy French-girl fringe, short and sweet, or maybe not at all? SO wishing bangs were temporary!

Click below for more inspo and to find out the best style for your face shape...















Photos via: Fashion Jot | Vogue Spain | Ellen Wood | Refinery 29 | Garance Doré | Michael Düerr | Harper's Bazaar | Vogue | NY Times | Just Jared | Premier Models | Style Bistro | Easy Fashion | MakeUp

BLACK MOTO JACKET + A WHITE DRESS

Photos via: La Cool & Chic | Hannah Sider | Lookbook

You can never go wrong with a classic black leather moto jacket over a minimal white dress.

Get the look:
+ Rebecca Taylor Cotton Poplin Shirtdress
+ BB Dakota Atleg Vegan Leather Moto Jacket
+ Thakoon Addition Stretch Cotton Dropped-Waist Dress
+ Glamorous Swing Shirt Dress with Empire Seam
+ VEDA Next Leather Jacket
+ All Saints Luna Shirt Dress

SOFIA COPPOLA ON FASHION

Quote Design: My Own | Photo: Interview

"You’re considered superficial and silly if you are interested in fashion… but I think you can be substantial and still be interested in frivolity." - Sofia Coppola

As some of you may know, Sofia Coppola is one of my top style muses. This past week the online fashion community celebrated her birthday and I happened to come across this quote on Garance Doré. It definitely hit close to home, as I often find myself defending the world of fashion and blogging to people outside of the industry.

What do you guys think about this quote? Do people ever not take you seriously because of your love-of or connection to fashion?

BLOGGER STYLE: VANESSA HONG | EFFORTLESS EDGE

Photos: We The People

Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit always looks so effortlessly edgy and cool. Loving these shots of her in a camel coat and distressed cut-out denim, taken by the talented Jessie Bush.

Get the look:
+ Merci Camel Coat
+ ASOS Cocoon Double Breasted Coat
+ Illesteva Camo Whitechapel Sunglasses
+ Adidas Slvr Knit Sweater
+ THPSHOP Bound Cuffs
+ Evil Twin Roughed Up Boyfriend Jean

STREET STYLE: MIRRORED SUNGLASSES + A GRAPHIC TEE

Photos via: A Love Is Blind

Haven't been a huge fan of all the graphic tees lately with a play on designer names, but this one made me laugh. The Ballin-ciaga tee looks great here styled with mirrored sunglasses, a mini Céline bag, distressed denim and Valentino rockstud heels.

Get the look:
+ Illesteva Mirrored Sunglasses (round version here)
+ Ballinciaga Black T-shirt
+ 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Mini Satchel
+ One Teaspoon Awesome Baggies Jeans
+ NSF Beck Distressed Jeans
+ Valentino Rockstud Kitten Heel Pumps

7 DARK OMBRÉ HAIR LOOKS

Photos via: Danièle Francesca Martinie | LulusGalaxy

I'm still a huge fan of ombré hair, especially when it's subtle. Lately, though, I feel like not enough attention is given to the darker takes on the trend. These are some of my favorites.

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Photos via: Fan Share | Bellazon | Intrigue Me Now | Verge | About

SYDNEY BLOGGER STYLE | CASUAL CHIC BLACK & WHITE

Photos via: Badlands

Taking notes from this casual chic black and white look on Sydney designer/blogger Talisa.

Get the look:
+ Monki Long Blazer
+ Acquaverde Crew Neck T-Shirt
+ Blu Bijoux Crystal 'Oui' Ring
+ Henri Bendel Debutante Asymmetric Clutch
+ One Teaspoon Pure Awesome Baggy Jeans
+ Kate Spade New York Licorice Pumps

KYLIE JENNER | PASTEL + NEUTRAL MIX

Photos via: Hawt Celebs

I couldn't help but share this look from Kylie Jenner. Great mix of pastels and neutrals styled by the lovely Monica Rose. Major crush on the strappy nude Gianvito Rossi sandals!

Get Kylie's look:
+ Janessa Leone Lola Hat (also here)
+ ASOS Duster Coat
+ Cleobella Everly Fringe Bag
+ Theory Cadiz Hadrine Romper
+ Parker Regina Jumper
+ Gianvito Rossi Leather Strap Sandals
+ Sam Edelman Yazmine Cutout Sandals

STREET STYLE: AMANDA BROOKS | CONTRAST PIPING SHIRT

Photos via: Harper's Bazaar | ELLE

After seeing these street style shots of Amanda Brooks, I've been looking for a good button-down shirt with contrast piping. While I was getting my hair cut recently (shout out to Jen Atkin!), I noticed another stylist with a similar button-down shirt tucked into her jeans. Turns out it was the Club Monaco Alexi Shirt. May or may not have ordered two the moment I got home...

Find the classic shirt here (on sale) or here.

ps: The Shopbop 'Friends & Family' sale is on! Get 25% off with code: INTHEFAMILY14

ELIN KLING | LEATHER + STRIPE MIX

Photo via: Style By Kling

When does Elin Kling not look good? She's the master of downtown cool, especially in this leather and stripe mix. Don't even get me started on her hair... I can never seem to master a side-part like that with such volume. Anyone have any good tips?

Get Elin's look:
+ Whistles Lita Leather Biker Jacket
+ RD Style Faux Leather Biker Jacket
+ Topshop Tall Linen Stripe Long Sleeve Tee
+ R13 Striped Slub Cotton-Jersey Top
+ James Jeans Twiggy 5 Pocket Legging Jeans
+ AG Adriano Goldschmied The Legging Ankle Jeans

NEW HAIRCUT | LONG BOB

A couple of quick iphone snaps of my new haircut. As I mentioned in this post, it was time for something fresh and after going through my hair inspiration folder on my desktop, I was a ll about the long bob. All thanks goes to the gorgeous and talented Jen Atkin for giving me the exact cut I wanted and perfect effortless waves to boot.

Outfit details: J.Crew Jean Jacket | Rodarte 'Radarte' Tee

HAIRCUT INSPIRATION: LONG BLUNT BOB

Photos via: Le 21eme | Stop It Right Now

Getting my haircut tomorrow and decided on a long blunt bob. My hair has gotten SO long and scraggly, so it's time to do something fresh. Check out my instagram for more inspiration.

CHRISTINE CENTENERA | THIS SEASON'S NEW SILHOUETTE

Photo via: Vogue Australia

Christine Centenera in this season's new silhouette. After spotting the Olsens and others during fashion month in long chunky knits and midi skirts, I'm hooked. I like to think of this as lady-like with a dark downtown edge. How amazing are her Alaïa heeled sandals?

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MODEL-OFF-DUTY: ANDREEA DIACONU | SWEATER + SKIRT

Photo via: WWD

Loving Andreea Diaconu's model-off-duty look from New York Fashion Week. The sweater goes beautifully with her hair color and complexion.

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