too soon?

it's hot and beautiful out, but my mind still sometimes drifts towards fall fashion. these rachel comey boots are on sale,
which is making them tough for me to resist.

chicago french market.

i'm going to finally go try the chicago french market today. i'll be picking up yummy things with a friend for a picnic. i have my fingers crossed for delicious cheese and fresh berries.

soccer hooligans.

i'm bummed the u.s. is no longer competing in the world cup, but that doesn't mean i can't enjoy the happenings and excitement.
i love the soccer balls covered with fabric made by klas ernfold.
pretty rad, right?

charley harper.

just a few images today from one of my all time favorite artists.
i know he's been having a bit of a trendy moment, but that doesn't keep me from loving him all the same.

waves.

these images of world war II era WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Services)are so beautiful and charming. the waves were some of the first women allowed to serve the country in ways outside of just nursing and clerical work. the nostalgic, americana imagery is pretty inspiring.
it's time to break out some chambray.

found via a continuous lean

resort 2011.

here are some of my favorite collections from resort 2010. on a side note, i really wish this season wasn't called resort, but i think that is pretty much across the board. challenge to the fashion industry - come up with another name for this season!




proenza schuler.





lela rose.






sonia rykiel.






stella mccartney.




vena cava.

in search of cromwell dixon.

i absolutely love this print from local artist due sonnenzimmer. the colors are magical, and anything with a bike makes me smile. and about the name - cromwell dixon was the first person to fly across the continental divide. he died during a flying expedition in 1911. that adds a bit more depth to the print, doesn't it?

those colors.

i have been loving gray and yellow as a color combination for a while now. this thakoon dress is a truly beautiful interpretation of the trend. it is also truly out of my price range.

available at la garconne.

crystal clear.

my mom has enlisted my help to find her new glasses. she's looking for a tortoise shell pair that has a bit of personality but is not too over the top. i like a thicker frame with a bit of presence as well. the follow images are just the beginning of the search...

paul smith jeanne.

face a face polen2.

salt penny.

salt penny model shot.

safety first.

i already have a helmet i really like, a great little bern number. but is it wrong to want to switch it up? i mean, i wear that thing pretty much every day so it's natural to want a little variety, right?
these nutcase helmets, available at public, are among the coolest i've ever seen. i love that they have something going on but aren't over the top.

amazing.

i love the abstract, almost cosmic prints i've been seeing so much of recently. these items from satara really took my breath away though. and the best part? the dutch-designed clothes are made by underprivileged women in india who are empowered to become entrepreneurs. satara helps these women secure loans so they can make the clothes through their own small company. so cool.

found via for me, for you.