Shine On

images via Tumblr

The Simple Life

Amanda Booth for Trendi Magazine

 photographed by Harper Smith

I must have Cowgirls on the brain at the moment... I saw a a couple of shots of this editorial on Harper's Facebook page and had to track down the rest. Again a lot of Wild West inspiration with the cowboy boots and hats but some other pieces thrown in to the mix; a lacey shirt, paisley and snake skin printed dresses give it a more boho feel and prevent it from being too 'costumey'.

images via LA Models Blog

Enfant Sauvage

Teresa Oman in Enfant Sauvage from Claire Gorman on Vimeo

styling by Mandy Shadforth/Oracle Fox

Another treasure discovered via Oracle Fox- this time a short film styled by Mandy herself.  I'd seen stills from this dotted around the internet and always been intrigued but never managed to find the full thing until a few weeks ago.

Teresa is one of my favourite models and the styling in this is just out of this world.  Many of the necklaces and headresses were made by Mandy herself and compliment the woven swimsuits and bohemian hair and makeup perfectly.  I would love to recreate something like this one day myself!

Gold Dust

Leila Goldkuhl 

 photographed by Lotus Josephine 

wardrobe by NicetomeetyouLA 

H&M by Britt Sully

Sucker for messy blonde hair and a bleached brow as ever.  Shoots like these that look so 'undone' and yet so perfect at the same time are my favourite.  This one I felt was a bit different from the norm with the addition of some more formal pieces like the tux jacket, clean metallic jewellery and the charcoal backdrop offset against the more rugged textures of Leila's hair, denim shirt and battered boots; so beautiful.

images Lotus Josephine via Oracle Fox

Rip It Up

Distressed denim; not exactly revolutionary on the fashion front but there does seem to be a fine art to getting those rips just right. Two tears right across the knees looks en point and gives an instant update to a pair of skinnies.

I tried on a couple of pairs in Topshop such as the Black Rip Jamie Jeans but the rips sat too high on my legs and were nowhere near rustic looking enough for my tastes.  I think the key to the perfect pair lies in some careful DIYing and gentle distressing by hand to achieve the perfect 'worn in' look and a pair Kurt would be proud of.

 images via Tumblr, Fanny Lyckmann, The Haute Pursuit

Cowgirls Don't Cry

Supermuse Lookbook- 'Cowgirls Don't Cry'

 Loving everything from the girls over at Supermuse and in particular this latest lookbook from them, 'Cowgirls Don't Cry' that incorporates a Western theme which is just on the right side of sexy and stays true to the brand's cool aesthetic.

 If you haven't checked out the site already you really should. There's a great edit from a selection of my favourite brands such as Stylestalker, Three Floor and some amazing pieces from their own label too. They're also having a 30% off sale at the moment... If only they were based in the UK...damn you customs charges!

images via Supermuse.com

Red Hot

I've fallen hard for this red hot monotone look. I'm in the midst of trying to weigh up whether wearing it will be worth all the too-easy puns and perhaps peculiar looks that will inevitably go with it. All of the looks below are prime examples of how to do it 'right.

 With a colour themed wedding reception on the horizon of 'red, black and white' I feel like it would be the perfect opportunity to rock that beautiful H&M two piece pyjama-esque suit as worn by Camille. Whether or not I'm brave enough to do so is a different matter...it doesn't help that the boy isn't keen either!

images via Victoria Tornegren, Angelica Blick, Studded Hearts, Cheyenne meets Chanel & Camille over the Rainbowit doesn't help that the boy isn't keen either!

images via Victoria Tornegren, Angelica Blick, Studded Hearts, Cheyenne meets Chanel & Camille over the Rainbow