style challenge: swept up

Top: Kimberly Ovitz; Pants: Zara; Shoes: c/o Pour La Victoire; Bag: Lodis; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Head scarf: Thrifted; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch

I took a little cue from the sartorial goodness that was Australian Fashion Week and made my best attempt at new found style crush Yasmin Sewell's look here. Aside from missing the beautifully paint splattered pants (sigh), I think I rather liked the end results (and even donned a little head scarf action, which I haven't done in forever!).

And if you're in the mood for more turban action -- head on over to these lovely ladies' blogs to see how they styled theirs up: Meghan of Voila!, Amanda of Fashionablee Me, Rebecca of Thirty-Five Inch Inseam, Adiel of It's Because I Think Too Much and Kellen of And So It Goes.

Hope you all have a wonderful three-day weekend!

currently craving: sunlight stripe pants

10 Crosby by Derek Lam "Sunlight Stripe" pants, on sale at Barneys for $229

With vacation on the brain, I know I should be looking for more sundresses and breezy shorts -- but I can't seem to stop coming back to this sunny pair of wide leg trousers by 10 Crosby. I just love the horizontal stripe action going on here and could see them fitting in nicely with silky tanks and collared blouses alike (topped off with a straw panama hat!). Plus, I'm on a yellow and white binge right now -- my new favorite summer color combination. 

black/white

Blazer: Elizabeth & James; Tank top: Urban Outfitters; Pants: Club Monaco (similar style here); Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch

You may recall this feathered number from a recent Currently Craving post -- and now I can gladly say it's been added it to the Just Caved list. I've always had a soft spot for crisp white blazers -- but one with a feathered trim? It had me at "hello!" Plus, if that wasn't enough to truly convince me, Anh's all white outfit with this particular blazer is nothing short of amazing and relieved any remaining doubts I had.

on the grid

Top: Zara; Skirt: Topshop (similar style here); Shoes: Zara; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban; Jewelry: Michael Kors watch, Maya Brenner "K" necklace c/o, Gorjana "Super Star" necklace c/o 

eclipse

Blazer: Zara (similar style here); Dress: Zara; Shoes: Carven; Bag: Lodis; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: J. Crew chain necklace, Michael Kors watch, gifted bangles

These photos were taken minutes before I threw on three pairs of sunglasses to gawk at yesterday's solar eclipse. Did you guys happen to catch it?

pink lady

Outfit #1: Top: H&M (love this floral peplum); Jeans: c/o Paige Denim; Shoes: J. Crew (similar style here); Bag: Zara

Outfit #2: Jacket: Old Navy; Bralette top: Asos; Skirt: Asos; Shoes: J. Crew; Bag: Asos; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: H&M bar necklace, Emerson Made medallion necklace, Michael Kors watch

Been revisiting my childhood color crush pink, lately and kinda digging it! 

PS: If you have a free moment, I would really appreciate your vote in the Asos Favorite Fashion Bloggers Summer Trend Contest, which might I add, puts you in the running to win $500 from Asos! If the second look above (full skirt, bralette top) strikes your fancy, you can vote for my look here!

Thanks friends and hope you all have a lovely Friday!

currently craving: magazine clutch

Make Headlines Travel Edition Magazine Clutch, Kate Spade, $298

There may or may not have been a surprise sample sale yesterday over at KateSpade.com, during which, I may or may not have scooped up this magazine-esque gem of a clutch. Is it just me, or is Kate Spade killing it recently with quirky clutches? First the newspaper clutch, now this travel magazine one? Other favorites on my radar include this hardback book style beauty and this pool-printed one (complete with a pool ladder clasp!). 

How about you guys? Kitschy clutches, yay or nay?