Spring/Summer 2012: 10 Crosby by Derek Lam.

Pearls and Men.

Designer Cheryl Manning of Manning Cartell has designed an incredible collection for her Spring and Summer 2012 collection titled 'Pearls and Men'. A combination of that which is feminine (soft pastels and short dresses) and with structured masculine suiting, mixed in with a bit of a fun sporty edge. I really love this collection! I could see myself owning every piece. It is the perfect juxtaposition of girly and boyish without trying hard. Show a lot of leg in one of her mini dresses or throw on a head to toe gold outfit that is both 'weekend night out' and can cross over to office wear with a simple change of trousers. 

Inspired by her muses Cara Delevingne and Melanie Laurent, Manning can't stay away from these cool girls style and attitude. 

"The collection is a mix of vintage glamour fused with sporty elements and masculine tailoring."

So, can I have this entire collection now please? 

Coveting: Denim Vest.

I have been searching for the perfect denim vest for pretty much 2 years now and yet to no avail. I just can't seem to find the perfect one! I mean, I guess my checklist is pretty intense for something that to most would seem a simple find but maybe you all can help me out? 

So, here goes the check list....

1. Cropped you say? uh, NO THANK YOU. I want a vest that is to my waist (give or take a half inch). 

2. Light or medium wash. Can't say I like the dark denim ones as much. I would almost go as light as a bleached wash.

3. No no no to frayed edges. I want clean edges all around. 

4. SIZE MATTERS! I can't seem to find one that isn't super wide on me, even when I do small sizes. I hate looking like I'm about to drown in a sea of denim. 

Here are a couple options I've found but I'm nervous to order online and get disappointed! 

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Well, my fingers are still crossed that I find the perfect denim vest this season because I can't wait to pair it with a maxi skirt and t-shirt or by adding it to a fancy dress for a more casual look. ugh. gimme pleaseeee!

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M.E.

(PH: Collage: M.E. ; stockholmstreetstyle/tumblr x2) 

Freedom in Solitude.

The fairy tale began with sisters Elizabeth and Isabella who wanted to channel their inner gypsy spirits into a collection filled with leathers, metals, and feathers. They design accessories, clothes, and shoes. Based in Australia this duo of free spirited ladies have really hit the mark on a cool neo-hippie/boho style. Thankfully, even though they are half a continent away, you can shop online and they ship worldwide!

Colour Spotlight: Mint.

Minty. I really am fascinated with this colour. It's perfect for this Spring season and can be paired with many options from dark to light denims to crisp whites. I discovered this mint green jumper sweater after seeing an image of Kanye West wearing it at fashion week and to be honest, I didn't think it looked half bad on him. So I did a little research and found that it came from the Acne Spring/Summer 2012 collection. 

The sweater is a cotton cable knit so it's perfect for the somewhat chilly days that Spring can bring but it is the perfect colour to light up your wardrobe. 

Acne Sweater

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M.E.

(PH: Collage: M.E. // tumblr.)