scarlet fever

Starting with a plain silhouette gives you license to go anywhere. Jump off the deep end, or pace a few steps to your left- the choice is yours. And although the blank canvas started out as the finished product, a slew of happy accidents created a more solid look. The bracelet fell off my desk in a pathetic attempt to tidy up some chaos, I left the lipstick in my backpack from last week and recovered it after lunch, and I found myself camped out in Celine's room (typical) and stole her hat moments before we headed out to shoot. Ten years ago I would have said "take things as they come," but in 2014 the only applicable terminology is "YOLO."

Photos by Celine

Outfit Details: Top: Free People, Shorts: Urban Outfitters (similar), Shoes: Topshop, Bracelet: Gypsy Warrior (similar), Backpack: Free People, Necklace: Free People, Hat: Stole from Celine but Urban Outfitters (similar)

yours,

Austen

revival

I wrote my college essay about headbands. And my collection covers every possible variety- stretchy, embellished, floral, multi-layered, etc. So why haven't I been wearing headbands every single day? I can't think of any actual reason, but I'm pretty sure this Season 3 Gossip Girl preview had me convinced that after graduation, headbands were no more. But hey, it never hurts to tap into who you once were, because it is part of who you are today. 

Photos by Lynne

Outfit Details: Coat: Brandy Melville, Top: BP Nordstrom, Skirt: Topshop (similar), Shoes: Sam Edelman, Necklace: Brandy Melville (other color), Headband: Topshop (similar)

yours,

Austen

ninteen seventy something

The year was 1975, or 76. The Who toured the U.S. and it was wild. People crammed too close together wearing well-loved t-shirts and lots of denim, hoping to catch a glimpse of the stars on stage. It was the age of the frameless sunglasses and rock and roll. Strangers would laugh and clink their beers and wave American flags above their heads as they got lost in the chaos of strobe lights and lyrics that carried them high above the venue. It was a magical time, as I like to imagine. 

Photos by Lynne

Outfit Details: Tee: Topshop (similar), Leggings: Necessary Clothing (similar), Blazer: Lush, Bag: Brandy Melville (similar), Shoes: Jeffery Campbell

yours,

Austen