maryna and the diamonds.

Pop Magazine S/S 2012, "Chinatown" | Photographer: Tung Walsh | Model: Maryna Linchuk
To do: play with butcher knives, wear flower crowns, use daisies as pasties, loiter in food shops, use chopsticks as toys, and flirt with roosters.

swanepoel the supermodel?

Everyone in the blog-o-sphere (ugh, that term) has been melting down over these photos featuring Candice Swanepoel for Vogue Spain. While most are from an editorial entitled "Tan Sexy," there is one page (the four shots wit the curlers) that is from a separate editorial entitled "Ha pasado un Ángel." Both appear in the April 2013 issue and were shot by Mariano Vivanco. What is most striking about these photographs is the pure essence of 90s supermodel that Candice is sending to the camera. I could imagine Cindy Crawford doing this shoot, and trust me, she did many like them. So does this mean that the era of the supermodel really isn't over and Candice may be the new queen? Only time will tell, but I think everyone enjoys her editorials and work, whether on the VS catwalk or high fashion. And damn, have you seen anyone wear cutoffs as well as her?

a girl's got style, legs for miles..

I'm in lust, an intense lust, that has been consuming my every thought, dream and being. In fact, this infatuation has brought life back into me; it has revived all the inspiration I need in my style world. I have been admiring the object of my fashion affection for years, but only recently has it struck me that I should be spending my free, exhausted time before bed staring at this girl's thread(s) on The Fashion Spot. It's been hard getting dressed for me lately. Impossible really. Not because I don't have enough clothes (but really, who ever has enough clothes?), but because I've been worn out and uninspired to pick out anything more than a t-shirt and jeans to school. And flats. Which have been a) killing my feet since I wore them in the city last Saturday and b) making my feet unexplainably sweaty and a bit stinky all of a sudden. Yet I keep wearing them. Yes, I needed this intervention. And the person hosting it was Jessica Hart. Like I said, I have been following Jessica Hart for years. When people would point out the gap between her front teeth and wonder why she was a model, I would defend her with all of my being (plus, I used to have a gap of my own, and so I appreciate any and all models that still sport it). But back then, I was more concerned with her print and runway work because model candids were so hard to find. These days, in my almost-daily checks to Love VS Models or TFS, I get new ones of this girl constantly. The prints, the canvas sneakers, the dog?! I'm always overwhelmed with something so simple yet so awesome that I end up making a list of things I positively need for the season. This time around, what I take away from the above looks is that it's completely and utterly necessary to embrace all that is lace/crochet. And prints. So many prints. In fact, I almost included a photo of Jessica wearing a leopard print tank over a different leopard print skirt. But I'm just not sure that is a look I could pull off. I'm definitely not that brave. But a pair of printed trousers with a nice lace shirt? Absolutely. And you can't forget the big, everyday black bag or the comfortable shoes. I love the fact that Jessica wears sandals or sneakers in her daily life more than crazy pumps. Although, I guess she is tall enough already.. Although I dig her looks where she is simply being herself and throwing her hair up in that signature bun, I do also love her more polished, refined looks. Even while wearing denim shorts, she can throw on a crisp shirt and blazer and change her look from casual to chic. The above has also made me realize that I'm crazy for not owning a classic, khaki trench coat. And I have to admit, these pictures are also making me beg my hair to grow a little longer… and causing me to wish that it was blonde. A trip to the hair dresser in my future? I love the idea of pairing a straight-laced dress, equipped with a high collar, with a boyfriend blazer. It's fitted enough that it wouldn't overwhelm the dress' shape, but also loose enough to keep that I-just-threw-this-on look. Lately, Jessica has been embracing metallic heels a bit, so these pointed toe pumps were perfect. They don't completely match, which keeps the look from being too boring. And, like in the above photos, I included a 'book clutch.' I have seen this style of bag a few times, first on the Cherry Blossom Girl, but now on Jessica. The ones I found on Polyvore were a bit pricey, but something tells me that there are hidden gems on Etsy just waiting to be discovered.

This is probably only the first of many posts featuring Ms. Hart, but until next time, make sure to follow her Tumblr tag and see all of the different looks she has been sporting recently.

Final note: I just got notified that I have been viewed over 500 times on Polyvore! It may seem like a small number, but it means so much to me. Thank you for following!