cooler than me

A moment of spontaneous but fleeting sunshine allowed for a shorts post this week. Also, why are you suddenly exponentially cooler when you tie a plaid shirt around your waist? That question permeates my mind for a few moments before I shake it away. I realize that by thinking about it I am questioning its effortless nature, and that is simply not cool. 

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: Brandy Melville, Shorts: Gypsy Warrior, Plaid Shirt: thrifted, Necklace: Free People (similar), Socks: Free People, Boots: Dolce Vita

yours,

Austen

drive

Muted backgrounds call for red lips. Everyone knows that. They balance each other out like an equation you could never solve in calculus. An unexpected pairing sure, but harmonious nonetheless. Another valiant effort to inject some color into my wardrobe in the persistant monochrome battle. Picked up the patterned skirt from the LF sale, which every girl knows is one of the best deals of the season. Some people complain about the chaos of the sale, but that's the best part from my point of view. It's like the world's greatest treasure hunt. I've experienced the sale from every angle, from the ease of picking something up when I first walked in to the struggle of crawling on the floor for hours searching for an estranged shoe that got separated from its match. Best advice? It's always worth it, so go for it. 

Photos by Raney

Outfit Details: Sweater and Skirt: LF, Top: Gypsy Warrior, Shoes: Free People x Jeffery Campbell, Hat: BP Nordstrom, Necklace: Brandy Melville

yours,

Austen 

airways

"I think I'm done nursing the patience

It can wait one night

I'd give it all away if you give me one last try

We'll live happily ever trapped if you just save my life

Run and tell the angels that everything's alright..."

-Learn to Fly, Foo Fighters

Photos by Katherine

Outfit Details: Top: Gypsy Warrior, Dress: Free People Intimates, Necklace: Free People

yours,

Austen

NYFW S14 001

That time of year again. All of the essentials were in place. Megabloggers in designer labels, photographers bundled up trying to get the perfect shot, and me in all black just soaking it all in. Same old, same old.  

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: LF, Chiffon Vest: Urban Outfitters (similar), Coat: Brandy Melville, Boots: Forever 21 (similar), Sunglasses: Free People (similar)

yours,

Austen 

(from the) street style

I love when things have a way of finding you. There I was, walking to MoMA making what seemed like an infinite trek from Avenue of the Americas over to fifth when something caught my eye. I walked back to the chain-link fence and pryed off a piece of black velvet/sheer fabric decorated with repeated geometric somethings. So, thank you to the stranger that placed the top where I would stumble across it. My wardrobe is forever grateful.

Photos by Ava

Outfit Details: Top: literally found on the street dangling from a fence, Pants: Necessary Clothing (similar), Jacket: Free People (similar), Necklace: Brooklyn Charm, Shoes: Jeffery Campbell

yours,

Austen

overzealous

"Be careful about who you open up to.

Only a few people care,

The rest are just curious."

-Hemingway

Photos by Maddy

Outfit Details: Jacket: Free People (similar), Top: H&M, Skirt: Zara, Necklace: Free People (similar), Shoes: Jeffery Campbell

yours,

Austen