Monday, May 13, 2013 Guest Edit: Dive In With Part Nouveau
Since we’re constantly searching for vintage treasures and looking to the past for design inspiration, it’s only natural that it was love at first click when we laid eyes on Lilah Ramzi’s blog, Part Nouveau. The fashion history buff explores the cyclical nature of fashion by juxtaposing modern styles with their past incarnations, whether it be ’70s Rudi Gernreich reimagined as a strapped pentagram swimsuit or Guy Bourdin-inspired snaps through Terry Richardson’s lens. As we’re gearing up for some hot fun in the summertime, we asked Lilah to school us on the history of the bikini and a few of our suit’s past lives.
Pick Nouveau
Delicate Bloom Crop Top
Fan Mail Clutch
Jolie Dress
Faye Platform Pump
Flower Crew Necklace
Giorgio Armani Adore Me Trousers
Comme Des Garcons Sheer Wrap
Point Shades
Monday, May 13, 2013 Just Sayin’: Counting Down The Days…
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Friday, May 10, 2013 Top Tens: Things We Love Today
1. Beach bums
2. Floating the day away
3. Vintage surf vibes
4. Making a statement
5. Splashes of color
6. Totally worth the brain freeze
7. Hammock naps
8. Sunbathing with fellow mermaids
9. The deep end
10. Retro surf motels
Friday, May 10, 2013
Lessons From The Pros:
Bathing Beauties
We’re not really the full-layer-of-makeup-on-the-beach type, but we can still admit that getting that perfect beach babe look isn’t as easy—or nearly as effortless—as it seems. Dewy (but not greasy) skin, salty (but not briny) hair and the ever-prescient threat of sunburn—the whole thing’s a bit precarious. And while our newly in-stock collection of bright zinc sunblock can spare you from the latter, we had to call in the big guns, that’s Bumble and bumble’s Jordan M, to tell us a thing or two about perfect beach hair. We grabbed photographer Brandon Harman and fav Kiwi blogger Ponyhunter and hop, skip, jumped over to Santa Monica to show you what’s what. All together, we’ve got you covered, whether you’ve spent the day surfing the waves… or the Internet.
BEACH NEEDS
Beach Babe Sunblock Set
Eagles Shadow Bikini
Look Out Tank - Peach
Cash Money Beach Towel
Pop Kiss Crop Tank
Acid Slash Cutoff Shorts
Disturb The Peace Muscle Tee
Thursday, May 9, 2013 Nasty Gals Do It Better: In The Zuri Cutout Booties
Jessica of Vintage Virgin walks the talk in our Zuri Cutout Booties paired with a totally awesome tank dress and hip-slung stripe tee. She keeps the monochrome vibes alive with a beanie born for the streets and chromed-out accessories—from her mirrored aviator shades down to her hyper-embellished cuffs and chains.