Erin Bar SS2013

Late 50's, femme fatale was the vibe of Erin Barr's spring/summer 2013 presentation at New York Fashion Week.  The black, white, & red theme keeps each look classic while cut-outs, leather, & thigh high slits provided a modern edge.

Cateye glasses, clean angles, unexpected details, side-swept updos, & pops of red...

it's no wonder Erin Barr's collection was one of my favorites so far.

See Erin Barr's entire spring/summer 2013 collection here 

and check her website for her previous collections.

Coachella Dreaming

I haven't been able to stop thinking about Coachella lately.  I've been daydreaming at work, on the subway, everywhere really...

I wish I was going this weekend (or next) but tickets sold out before I could get my hands on them.  If I were going though... this is what I would be wearing.

 I've been to Coachella once before and here are a few pointers on what to wear and carry with you:

- Be comfortable and dress for the Cali dessert (shorts, tank tops, flat sandals, sunglasses)

- Wear inexpensive items that you wont mind getting a bit dirty (you'll be walking on grass/dirt all day and when people start dancing the dirt will kick up and get everywhere)

- Don't carry a big bag.  If possible- don't carry a bag at all.  Stuff your pockets/small sling bag with just the bare essentials (cell, cash, hand sanitizer, lip gloss, tissues/napkins)

- If you have time... collect & pack a few bottle caps (different sizes too) from plastic bottles because the vendors will often throw out the bottle caps from drinks they sell you (in order to keep you coming back for more).

 And most importantly-- have fun & dance the weekend away.

Look #1:  Faith Connexion scoop neck tank,  J Brand cut off shorts,  DV by Dolce Vita Archer sandals,  Kate Spade sunglasses

Look #2: Lipsy crop top, High rise shorts,  Juicy Couture Pineapple Earrings

Ankle strap sandals, , Diesel plastic sunglasses, , ASOS floral hair accessory

Look #3:  Madewell straw fedora hat,  OTTE red tank top, H&M denim shorts,  Leather shoes,  Roots Village Pouch-prince

 

Spring Dreaming

Rag bone cotton shirt
$105 - rag-bone.com

Rag bone yellow blazer
£410 - harveynichols.com

H&M short shorts
£20 - hm.com

Madewell suede heels
$178 - madewell.com

J Crew zippered tote bag
$328 - jcrew.com

Alexander McQueen skull ring
$285 - net-a-porter.com

Pieces tear drop earrings
$11 - asos.com

Ray-Ban ray ban sunglasses
southmoonunder.com

Tory Burch iPhone Case - 4 Silicone
$40 - bloomingdales.com