2 MINUTE TAKE ON THE MILKMAID BRAID

Photos via: Treasures and Travels

I've always thought of a milkmaid braid as a daunting and complicated hairstyle, until I came across this simple 2 minute/3-step alternative to the look. Now I just need to grow my hair out a bit to be able to try it out. If any of you do try this, let me know how it goes!

Find all the instructions for getting this braided look, as well as a sock bun, here.

SHOE CRUSH: TIE-DYE D'ORSAY FLATS

These tie-dye Cynthia Vincent Arabelle d'orsay flats are perfect for summer. As far as styling them, I think they'd go great with this navy cropped tank top and a pair of white ankle jeans.

10 WAYS TO DRESS UP A PONYTAIL

Photos via: Hair and Make-Up by Steph

I'm always looking for easy ways to change up my usual up-do, so these 10 ways to dress up a ponytail are much welcomed inspiration. I think #3 #9 and #10 are my favorites.

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MODEL-OFF-DUTY: IRINA KULIKOVA | EFFORTLESS NEUTRALS

Photo via: ELLE | Style Bistro

Model Irina Kulikova in effortless neutrals during London Fashion Week. This has me wanting a good pair of khaki trousers. Also, loving the loose braid and beanie mix in the first shot.

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STREET STYLE: CLASSIC CAPE/PONCHO + SKINNY JEANS

Photo via: Paper Blog | Conso

I don't think I've ever seen a cape/poncho look so classic and cool. The crisp white button-up gives a little structure, while the messy side braid gives the whole thing an effortless feel.

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MESSY BRAIDS

Photos via: Vogue UK

Revisited Rag & Bone F/W 2011 and can't seem to get these messy braids off my mind.

MÉLANIE LAURENT | BRIGHT + LIGHT

Photo via: Vogue Paris

Mélanie Laurent is one of my favorite French ladies to go to for inspiration. She always looks fresh and effortless. Seriously crushing on her bright Maison Michel hat.

Get the look...
+ Altea Hat
+ Forever21 Braided Straw Fedora
+ Hat Attack Fine-Braid Fedora
+ Equipment Washed-Silk Camisole
+ Parker Ella Tank
+ Faith Connexion Satin Crepe Jacket
+ Alice + Olivia Long Tuxedo Blazer

CRISP WHITE BLAZERS

ph: Vogue Magazine

Crushing on crisp white blazers at the moment. They're a great versatile piece for dressing up or dressing down with a vintage tee + jeans. Check out some of my top jacket picks below...

ps- The sequin arrow top from the 2nd pic is from Chloé.

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY | EASY BREEZY

ph: Just Jared

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a great easy breezy look. It has me wishing for Cali weather here on the east coast! Still regretting not getting those nude braided Chloé sandals.

Get the look...
+ Marc by Marc Jacobs Oversized Metal Aviator Sunglasses
+ 3.1 Phillip Lim Muscle Tee
+ Cheap Monday Dip Back Tank
+ A.L.C. Mak Top
+ River Island Quilted Tassel Front Bag
+ Tory Burch Lizard Medium Resin Top Bag
+ Citizens of Humanity Dylan Boyfriend Jeans
+ Just Fab Blush Anika Sandals
+ Frye Leather Braided Braylin Sandals
+ Promiscuous Tan Vonnita Sandals

BRIGHT SPOT

ph: Olivia Finland

This makes me want to run away to the country, wearing nothing but Isabel Marant ♥
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SUPER CASUAL. SUPER CHIC.

Lulu and Your Mom | Style By Kling

Loving this combo! Throw on a raglan shirt, a pair of dark skinnies, a black leather tote, a cool wedge or heel + you're set! Here are some of my top picks to get the look...

◈ These raglan American Apparel shirts
◈ This pair of Joe's Jeans dark skinny jeans
◈ This black leather Michael Kors tote
◈ These metal detail Diane von Furstenburg wedges
◈ For a raglan shirt with a fun color twist , try one of these from Madewell.

CASUAL LUXE

Vogue

Amber Le Bon is gorgeous!
Love the mix of the causal beanie with her luxe Chanel earrings.
To get the look, try a Bop Basics beanie, earrings from Noir Jewelry or these from Tom Binns.

Rag & Bone Beach Hat + A Fishtail Braid

ph: my iphone + instagram

it's decided. these will be my summer staples.
ever since seeing the fishtail braids in the obakki f/w show, i was hooked.
the rag & bone hat is a given... i mean their hats are perfection!

ps- my promised obakki f/w pics will be up this week! you'll love/die/drool/want everything ♥