Style.com is honoring Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and crediting them with bringing much needed unorthodox and unpredictable fashion to our attention. While I generally love what they put together (even if I couldn't pull it off in my wildest dreams), there are a few times I'm left scratching my head. But, no worries, I commend them for being so bold.
I love a good magazine. The tangibility of turning the bags will never get old, from the thicker pages of Lula to the thinnest of the T. I remember hiding out in the attic as a girl and flipping through all of my mom's old Harper's Bazaars and Vogues and I love coming across a personal old favorite years later. Sadly, books are closing every day (i-D just bit the dust) and while I would delight in subscribing to a number of fantastic publications, every day I try to figure out where to put everything in my small apartment that I will never move out of. Thankfully, the books got smart and started incredible online versions. While some offer a direct replica of the print version (the T for example) others have inspiring blogs that mimic the vibe of the regional (the T does that too). The above pictures are from Lula Magazine's online scrapbook and I appreciate that they're not totally fashion-centric. From top to bottom, photos by Lina Scheynius, Alia Penner and Alexa Chung (of all people). love, lil
Enter Cos. Seemingly owned by H&M and only available in Europe (yet another reason to try living in Paris for a few months), this label offers affordable and covetable pieces. While I hardly dress in all black, the limited pallet is welcomed and keeps the eye looking at the silhouette, which I desperately need to switch up. The amazing wedge booties are 150 euros and the looks are from their 09 Fall Collection. Oh, and the polaroid like stills are a nice too. What's not to love? xlil
I went to this jewelry party the other night and along with Subversive Jewelry and my friend's vintage collection (i'll figure out a link for that soon) there was Alyssa Norton. Her pieces are clean and unassuming and require close inspection. Although this is not a terribly representative selection of her work, you can tell she likes working with subtleties. Love the idea of wrapping otherwise standard pieces (a simple chain, rhinestones) with something softer--Nancy and I loved that pieces they looked almost looked like something a little sister would make for a sibling instead of being super big and flashy. Adding to my list. Oh, and her logo is pretty sweet too. xxlil
Sunday's Best. Saw these guys at the Opening Ceremony showroom and instantly fell in love. Would be happy with any and all.
Aesa. So beautiful, so simple and straight out of Brooklyn. 
Dream and Awake refashions old duds into new-and-improved ones. While not a new idea, what's the best about this brand is the photographs behind it. They've got photographers like Roberto Rubalcava and Lina Scheynius taking pictures of their wares, but you would never think the two were related--just fashionable muses looking perfect and camera ready, without all the styling. Love. xxlil
Came across this Danish line called Won Hundred. While the collection is nothing mind blowing, I love how simple everything is while still having a unique touch that makes it better than most. It's also not terribly expensive (top dress comes in around $181 and the shoes $302), which makes me think I could potentially buy the shoes, although I probably shouldn't. xxlil
Both Miu Miu and Alexander Wang had huge braids come down the runway and I love it! Haven't worn my hair in a braid in a while, but love how sophisticated yet easy and playful this is. Definitely predict fashionable ladies and editorials flaunting this in the months to come. xxlil
