As soon as we saw the 70s-inspired yet thoroughly modern way that On The Racks blogger Laura Ellner styled her Sienna Crochet Tunic (a NG obsession!), it became crystal clear what had to be done. So, we caught up with the San Francisco fashionphile for some fresh summer inspiration:

Which piece in your closet best sums up your style? A Jeffrey Campbell clog: loud, comfortable and considered questionable to some!

Anything you’d never been caught dead in? Kitten heels…ick.

Favorite fashion decade: Definitely the 1920s. I’d love to spend my nights frolicking around in a flapper dress with feathers, pearls and a long cigarette.

What are you most excited to rock this summer? My new vintage Levi’s cutoffs. I’m totally obsessed with their itty bitty length and high-rise awesomeness. Just waiting for the frigid SF weather to warm up so I can give them a test run!

Summer reading list: Blogs and magazines rule my life. I love W, V and magazines with more than a single letter for a title like Nylon. The list of blogs could go on for days, but some of my current faves are Holier Than Now, Late Afternoon, Song of Style, Going West, Corks and Caftans and Haiku Ambulance.

Current Nasty Gal faves: The In The Wild Dress (it’s sheer and glorious), the Chica Chola Wedge (they’re enormous and eye-catching) and the Black ‘n Blue Moto Jacket (because it makes me feel tough).