get the look: tomboy

Friends, I was up until 3am with an itchy, itchy dog last night. Luckily, he is sleeping soundly right now, and I hope he stays that way for a bit longer while this coffee I'm drinking revives me. You know what else revives me? A good dose of inspiration. My good friends know that I have (and always have had) a huge crush on Kristen Stewart. In college, I had a picture of her on my dorm room wall; I've always loved her laid back style and think she's really pretty. Well, I stumbled upon her stylist's Instagram account the other day, and sort of went down a sartorial rabbit hole. Exhibit A:

This look made me so happy. It's not even necessarily something I'd wear, but I just love it. I love that the entire look is boxy and oversized, yet a tiny bit sexy, too. I love that 2 out of the three pieces she's wearing can easily make the switch from summer to fall. I also love that she gives zero fucks in these pictures.

Fashion is not literal. It's interpretive and ever-changing and if you deem something stylish then that's all you need to be stylish. Fashion is bigger than bloggers and Pinterest - I challenge you to get inspired anywhere and everywhere. Here's my take on the look:

// Rails top (also love this and this) // J. Crew shorts // Acne Studios loafers //

So simple, so easy! How cute would this bracelet be with the ensemble? Right?

xoxo,

outfit: sky high solution

Does anyone else have a heel problem? I'll be the first to admit, I rarely ever wear them. Whereas I used to wear stilettos every day in high school, now I wear 2 inch heels at most, anything higher and I throw some flats in my bag juuust in case. My high school self swore I would't end up this way, but what can I do? I feel more comfortable in flats. Today though, I'm wondering if the problem is not the shoes, but the entire outfit. So, what if we wore heels with a killer casual ensemble? Maybe we can psych ourselves out. Check it:

I love this summer look of a loose fitting tee, some ripped up boyfriend jeans, and a knockout pair of pumps. And just in case you're wondering how this get-up works for those of us who are flat-inclined? Gingham checkered D'Orsay flats are the answer (though Birks, grecian sandals, and Toms work, too). Throw on some flowered sunnies to shade your eyes from your own hotness.

Hmm, would you try this?