SOCK IT TO ME!

New Obsession: socks. tights. thigh highs. knee highs. over the knee socks. Break it down: LEGWEAR.

OK...I'll admit, this obsession might not be SO new. I was definitely rocking frilly socks with my favorite patent leather mary-janes (which i refused to stop wearing even after I had clearly outgrown them) when I was just an itty bitty little Lexi. But now that I'm all grown up (usually) I'm kind of over the moon for the updated versions of this classic fashion move.

<----Marni Spring/Summer 2010. Quality Style. Obviously.

I just scooped up some over the knee tights from American Apparel (black opaque was my chioce) and I couldn't resist the Ribbed Sock version either, so I grabbed those in butter...delicious! 

Also available at American Apparel, and kind of everywhere if you've been looking...are super cute shorter socks. I like the pointelle socks (bonus, it comes in a 2 pack!) and the girly lace sock....adorable and will look super cute with a great pair of heels or even a very of the moment oxford flats.  

Digging the shoes Urban Outfitters and Aldo have going on. Again, tres chic and affordable to boot. 

Deena & Ozzy Perimeter Oxford

Urban Outfitters

(also LOVE the adorable floral version!)

Lahaie Oxford Lace Up Flats

Aldo Shoes

(noteable, right now Aldo has TONS of shoes like these on sale! yay!)

Another great place to get lustworthy legwear is Sock Dreams. I really love how the website has their products organized by leg coverage. Kind of adore these lace anklets! (Lace is so of-the-moment and I have a feeling it's going to carry right through to fall!) This place has pretty much everything you've ever dreamed of in terms of accessorizing your gams....so get to their site stat! P.S. They have free shipping in the US!  

Crocheted tights, nylons with seams up the back, and of course one of my absolute to-die-for's....fishnets (naturally nude being the top pick of all the hues), leg wear can really amp up an outfit. Even in the warm summer months, there are great ways to style it properly. I know I'll be wearing my over-the-knee socks soon with some strappy heels and cute summer dress! 

Chloe & Kelly Work the look Perfectly!

Being a kid was all about daydreaming and wonder. So it's no wonder sometimes fashion swings back to the good old days when wearing socks with your fancy shoes was just obvious. It's a trend that can go really wrong really fast so tread lightly.  But please..... try it out if you feel inclined because it can be ultra cute when done properly! 

Go ahead...sock it to me! ;)

LOVE YOU BABIES!

xx

16 & Amazing. ELEANOR HARDWICK.

Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes. Photography is one source that I tend to draw from regularly, as it so often meets with fashion beautifully.

I really love Trend Land and their daily newsletter because they're always sending me little bits of inspiration every day. And this time I got a photographer in my inbox that I just HAVE to share with you all.

She's only 16 and to call her a prodigy is, in my opinion, putting it lightly. Eleanor Hardwick (or Lenaah as she's known amongst her many followers on Flickr) has a way with the camera that makes me want to crawl into her daydreamy escapes....

Here's just a few more of my faves. Not only are they so inspirational because they're coming from such a young woman but the combination of art, fashion and photography are simply above the line! LOVE!

Check out her website for more pics and her bio!

All right beauties, get moving. We let her accomplishments serve as motivation! :)

Love you babes.

xx