On My Radar No. 10

It's always nice to have a little glam.  I hope you all have a relaxing weekend, I'll be catching up on some reading and maybe sneaking in some shopping;)

(1) Topshop Geo Lace Crop  (2) Kate Spade Dotz Earrings(3) Marc by Marc Jacobs Dress  (4) Karen Walker Sunnies(5) Dior Addict Lip Glow  (6) Rebecca Taylor Sandal

Terttulla on Etsy

The ceramics from Terttula on Etsy are lovely, with influence from Scandinavian, American mid-century, and Japanese design.  

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Back to Basics: Trench Coat

I've been looking at a lot of trench coats lately: the quality, fabric, style, and price. . .  They really are classic and add polish to any outfit, whether you go big with Burberry or small with H&M.  (I'm thinking quality with khaki and price with a brighter color.)

The Blonde Salad, Atlantic-Pacific

Ideas for a basic trench coat:

Burberry Brit Packaway Trench, J.Crew Icon Trench

P.S. How to cinch a trench coat.

Fashion Muse: Alexa Chung

Even though Alexa Chung is fashion's newest 'It' girl she remains unfazed and true to her own sense of style.  Her collaborations with Madewell are spot on and she will have a new show this summer on PBS called Thrift America.

Her laid-back and confident style is definitely attainable, but her je ne se qua, not so easy.  I love her relaxed attitude about fashion.  For instance, her take on trends. . . 

"I don’t really follow trends. I don’t know what they are. I think people make them up, and then they say, ‘Oh yeah, yellow’s really in this season.’ Sometimes there are obvious trends, but there aren’t any at the moment I can think of. Are there? It’s bullshit. Trends are a lie magazines make up so you feel like you have to buy something."

  My take on two Alexa Chung looks:

Look 1:

T.Babaton Dress, Aubin & Wills Cardigan, Lizzie Fortunato NecklaceDolce & Gabbana Tote, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti's CoatSteve Madden Bootie, Socks
Look 2:Sephora Kohl Eyeliner, Aubin & Wills BlouseMarc by Marc Jacobs Sweatshirt, Mulberry Alexa BagBeyond Rings, Louis Vuitton Pump, Cacharel Pleated Skirt

Interior of the Week

I love all the light in this bedroom; it is so energizing to have a room bathed in sunlight.  I certainly need the energy, I'm hoping to start practicing daily morning yoga this week and planning to buy a new tennis racquet today.  It's always nice when it feels like everything is coming together.