shaina erin //

understated

2011-03-13T23:52:00.001-04:00

Train wreck inner monologue: too expensive, too flashy, too many dead animals in my Louboutin. It eats away! This gal just needs simplicity in her luxury. I love a good ruffle, a well placed sequin, lots of extras, but what about one piece of silk, draped cotton, purposefully placed lace. It's neo-luxury. Simply stated.

Cue Lover AW11.

// Lace. Pleat. Bow. Understated. That's it, really.

weekend's end

2011-03-06T20:58:00.001-05:00

Wishing you an easy ride into your Monday...

The Sartorialist for "The Hamptons" for Italian Vogue Pelle

sb essentials

2011-03-06T13:09:00.001-05:00

You deserve Spring Break now just as much as you did when you were a beer-guzzling 21 year old, right? All I needed back in the day was a bathing suit and a cooler. But now? Eh, I like a little more luxe in my vacays. God willing, I would hop on my sail boat, something bubbly in hand, and let my inner prepster loose for a perfectly preppy spring break...

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 + Apple iPad

2 + 5 + 7 + 8 = touring your city du jour

1 + 3 + 4 = beach side maxin' relaxin' all cool

6 + 8 + 9 = casual lunch after sunning

// annnnd with all scenarios you can go ahead and add + iPad because I want one and can't have one. Even + the bike riding scenarios. Yes, I would be that girl.

red & gray

2011-03-04T17:42:00.000-05:00

Oh, hey, cool girls in your red pants!

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We've seen red with camel through Fall. Bring it into Spring by pairing those red kicks with that pervasive yellow and gray. Casual red ankle pants are dressed up for work with silk, sling backs and neutral jewelry.

blouse: Joie. pants: BDG. necklace: Anthropologie. belt: Banana Republic.

photo cred: Mackensie Searl

// Headless Shaina representative of true current mental state. Where'd mah brain go?!

cobalt emerges

2011-03-04T14:38:00.000-05:00

Alas, I sell out -- I can't get enough of Garance's now ubiquitous pic of Taylor. That Celine clutch. Those sunnies. And her shirt! Imagine a world where that kind of matching was okay for the rest of us. Predictably, fashion's new it-color for Spring has emerged!

Cobalt!

Gals, run out RIGHT NOW and find yourself a chic little touch of cobalt to brighten your otherwise routine spring ensemb. Take a cue from these lovely ladies, below. It's all in the details.

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// Pastels are for the birds.

hoops & bows

2011-03-02T19:15:00.000-05:00

blouse: Theory. earrings: Anthropologie
photo credit Mackensie Searl

Currently loving extra-big hoop earrings and bow detailing. The hoops help me get down with the 70s trend, and the bows keep my feeling sugar pop girly.

thoughts

2011-03-02T09:56:00.000-05:00

things worth thinking about:

1. A bike ride to a picnic is a great night out.
2. Understanding that there is no perfect series of life events is hard to do.
3. Loose, silky pants just might be the most comfortable way to look cool.
4. What Katie Ate has got to be the most beautiful collection of food photography. Ever.
5. A big hug at the end of a long day does more for the soul than, say, lots of ice cream. But less for the hips. Certainly, less for the hips.

2011-03-01T21:47:00.000-05:00

Fueled solely by my jealousy of personal style blogger swag and fame, I decided that I want to be one too. So this past weekend, I broke out my Jeffrey Campbell's and borrowed a photog friend. Cue celeb status:

Sweater: f21. Skirt: Anthro. Boots: Jeffrey Campbell. Clutch: Bercamy Paris. Sunnies: Tom Ford. Necklace: The Violet Clover, Winter Park. Belt: Banana Republic. Silk scarf: vintage.
photo credit Mackensie Searl

crush

2011-02-28T11:30:00.000-05:00

Unending girl crush on Yasmin Sewell. She's a [epic] fashion consultant and blogs for UK Vogue. She's my perfect blend of contemporary minimalism meets ethnic detailing. -- And the hair! I want the hair!

via Vanessa Jackman

2 above, via Garance Dore

// "proper cool."

this to this

2011-02-24T19:10:00.000-05:00

Am I saying Natalia Zakharova looks like a lobster? Yes. Well, no. Well... er, no. But Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 show does certainly bring to mind United Thread's colorful & preppy wildlife archival prints. Gush.

// click images to enlarge

i want you

2011-02-23T14:30:00.000-05:00

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Slim, cropped, patterned pants. Silky ones. I want you in a dirty way. I'll make you feel naughty with huge 5 inch sculptural wedges and layers of more patterns with scarves and tanks. But it's ok, I'll clean you up to meet my parents with a crisp white button down.

bag, blouse, necklace, shoes

Take those Emma Cook's for instance. You fit right in with the Celine copycat American Apparel carryall that was just released (causing bloggers everywhere to flip a lid! now me too?) and the clogs from Fall that we all already own. Add some color and some pattern. Et voila. Cool as a cuke.

You are my summer!

// cat eye sunnies. you can come too.

interiors

2011-02-22T23:30:00.000-05:00

We're moooooooving! Looking forward to redecorating: camel, navy, yellow, white. And, lucky gal that I am, I happen to date a sneaker-geekin' man who insists on bright colors. So, pops of pink! That's what he means, right?

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

// lots of art.

round

2011-02-19T18:12:00.000-05:00

Been weighing the risks of a Willy Wonka moment with my recent love for rounded sunnies.

Ahem, yes, part the crowds... my celeb status & super cool glasses

need you to move out of my super cool way...

mary kate + 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

moving

2011-02-19T17:28:00.000-05:00

BF and I are moving out of our first home together. Bittersweet. It's been perfect. We've been busy soaking up the last month we have here. Bike ride to Stardust, then drinking sweet tea on a picnic blanket in our yard.

Tom Ford sunnies & nautical stripes

// BF is a total model wannabe, eh? I call this, our future home looks great from here.

b&w

2011-02-16T13:55:00.000-05:00

Currently giving into my love affair with hello hello! design. First found her thanks to Matchbook Mag's January issue... But I really love Katie's simple, black and white sketches. Just so charming.

// Lobster cookie cutter?! WANT.

fashWK packing

2011-02-15T19:43:00.000-05:00

Going to NYFW is not in the cards for this season, but if I waaaaas going, I would dress a little something like this...

blouse, jacket, pants, bag, shoes, bracelet

blouse, vest, skirt, Celine tote, shoes, bracelet

// But with big winter coats, too, no?

2011-02-15T15:11:00.000-05:00

Let's play a game called Shaina waits too long for a hair appointment and is forced to do lots of new stuff with her hair so no one notices how terrible it actually looks.

// Guh, anyone wanna trim my bangs?

this to this

2011-02-15T14:38:00.000-05:00

this

early nyfw love

2011-02-13T16:19:00.000-05:00

Clicking through F11 presentations, and cannot get past the Band of Outsiders collection. Continued development of clean, preppy lines and tailored suits for men and long, draped silhouettes for women, but this time, all with a prep-school, campfire gathering wink. Scott Sternberg, we can be best friends, and you can be my stylist. I'll buy you Starbucks.

Style.com is right on: "...general contemplation of bygone California, land of stoner princesses and hippie communes, and then those influences pinballed around a little more, dinging Yoko Ono and Ally Sheedy in The Breakfast Club along the way."

photos courtesy of style.com

// Hair-braiding sleepover, ASAP.

friends do cool things

2011-02-10T21:31:00.000-05:00

Oh, hey, bestie on the poster/book cover/graphic designer, and haaaaay bestie BP co-founder & writer. You guys are awesome (& hugs for the coverage!).

If you're in Orlando, you have no excuse not to come to this. Incredibly well designed book. Incredible stories. & funny! These are funny people.

// see you there.

Travel Plans

2011-02-08T09:20:00.000-05:00

A quick glimpse into wish-list-wardrobe planning for this year's traveling...

11-Day Mediterranean Cruise (Italy-Turkey-Greece) with my Grandma

Nautical stripes meets subtle ethnic detailing

dress, shoes, vest, bag, earrings

Octoberfest in Munich with all the friends

Stuff that looks good no matter how drunk you are

sweater, boots, pants, watch, bag

// Holy Euro Trip, Batman!

// I need like 3 more jobs.

2011-02-07T20:51:00.000-05:00

Things making me happy right this minute...

long skirts on smiley girls,

big, purposefully careless, top knots (yes, still!),

... and the fact that Girl Scout cookies are about to be delivered.

// 1, 2, 3

// Mmmm, Caramel Delights. nomnomnommm

this to this

2011-02-03T18:51:00.000-05:00

Congrats to the gals at Ban.do // Everything now reminds me of your pieces, even one of my tumblr stalking obsessions, Decade Diary. So lust worthy -- All of it!

this

this.

Hmm, maybe I'm just excited to get dressed up for tonight's ladies outting? Sparkles, for sure.

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wishing for spring's neutrals

2011-02-02T22:23:00.000-05:00

I tend to scold clients for not branching out with color... but DUHH: I only notice because I'm guilty of the exact crime. My closet is a mess of navy blue, grey and various neutral.

Bah, oh well. My shoes are color-y.

Form & Function Blazer, Anthropologie // doesn't help that I now stare at this daily. So perfectly 80s and fresh and all things summery.
Bellamy Bib Necklace, Dannijo // already seeing you peeking out of that dang blazer. Just as great with my v-necks as with straight, slump dresses.
Opal Leather Wedge Sandals, DVF // much too tall for me, but hence the obsession. Why, again, do I continue to buy 5 inch heels?
Acrylic and Leather Clutch, Maison Martin Margiela // need I say more? Continued love for all things acrylic and MMM.
Cat-eye Frame Acetate Sunglasses, Tom Ford // wasn't I just craving something along these lines? Would be perf for said February Love Fest.
Safari Pocket Tank, Anthropologie // Errrm, already got this sucker, sooo... maybe not so much a wish list contender? New favorite basic.
Brass Belt, Maison Martin Margiela // Rosey gold shine + minimalist design, nuff said.

// happy shopping, lovies.

2011-02-02T19:16:00.000-05:00

Planning extra well to make sure February is filled with lovey little moments. Chase and I are restructuring all things about life, so making those lovey little moments is extra important.

A lotta fur & a little turban for me, & a gorgeous jacket for my man... Currently craving updated classics.

// Photo by Tom Palumbo