Spots and Stripes

(Vintage sunglasses, F21 onesie, vintage belt, Urban Outfitters skirt, Target tights, F21 shoes, AE necklace)

I'm definitely a fan of mixing patterns. You can match any two patterns together, just as long each has one of the same color. I'm so ready for fall; over that summer I picked up crazy patterned sweaters at different flea markets and thrift stores. I'm anxiously awaiting for the changing leaves, warm drinks, and especially Halloween. My roommate and I have been restraining ourselves from decorating the place.

-Lauren

Inspiration... Jeffrey Campbell Lita's

I recently obtained a pair of the coveted Jeffrey Campbell Lita heels and am quite smitten with them. Deceivingly comfortable and lightweight, these are the perfect compliment to an outfit to give it a little extra fun and quirkiness. Sadly I've only worn them once for a wedding, but am constantly trying to find new ways to wear them. All of these photos (credited to fashionsquad.com) show that they are extremely versatile and can seemingly go with almost any type of outfit.

-Michelle

"I Got Your Back"

Last month Michelle and I celebrated our 10 year friendiversary, seen here. As a small token of how much our friendship means to me, I thought it would be fun to make her a home made card. I get incredibly inspired whenever I walk into the Paper Source. Each card they carry seems so unique and special to me; unfortunately their prices can be a bit over the top. I choose to take inspiration from one card I particularly liked, and added my own flair to it. The skeletons I hand drew myself as well as the golden spine and typography.

-Lauren

Let's Dance At Disneyland

With summer coming to an unfortunate close, we found it fitting to take one last trip to our second home. Being so far apart from each other during the school year, quite frankly, sucks (Lauren goes to school upstate while Michelle stays in Southern California for school), so we thought it would be the perfect cap to a fantastic summer by making a little film about our amazing day. We had so much fun using the 8mm app on the iPhone to create this, and we highly recommend it to create any moment look like it came from simpler times.

Here's to a great summer, and to a successful school year for the both of us.

Coral Punch

J. Crew top, Urban Outfitters shorts,
Betsey Johnson sunglasses, Jeffrey Campbell wedges

It's difficult for me to define my style because there are so many different looks that I love to wear, whether it be a tribal printed fringe top, a bohemian maxi dress or a flowy and romantic dress. This particular outfit represents another facet of my style: simple basics. The pop of the coral blouse really brings the outfit to life while the wedges give it a bit of an edge. What I love most about it, however, is how easy it is to go from day to night. You can pair it with flats and a black cardigan for the daytime and slip on some platforms and a blazer for the night. Simple, chic and extremely versatile.

-Michelle

Inspiration...White Wood

I've been accumulating a lot of home/apartment photos over the years to serve as inspiration for my future home. I was flipping through the mass amounts of photos I've saved and found a common theme throughout them. Apparently I'm addicted to white wood floors, walls, and furniture. There is something so clean and refreshing about it; I love how you could so easily decorate a place anyway you want when you have a blank pallet. Although you could get about as colorful as you want it, I'm really digging the light blues, browns and topaz colors to go with the distressed white wood.

Gimme S'mores... Pie

I'm going to be straightforward with you... this pie is ridiculous. It will cause an explosion of your taste buds while simultaneously bring back childhood memories. Again, this pie is ridiculous, and the most insane part about it is just how easy it is to make. Graham cracker crust + chocolatey custard goodness + toasted marshmallows = sugar coated gold. The hardest part about this S'mores Pie is not cooking the custard or keeping a close eye on toasting the marshmallows in the broiler, but it's waiting for it to chill for two hours. Patience truly is a virtue, because for all of that waiting, you'll be rewarded with something so incredibly delicious that I can't even describe it's full glory. Make this now. No seriously, make it. NOW!

Click here for the recipe!

-Michelle