Have you noticed all the great ikat prints popping up? They're everywhere - quilting fabric, home dec fabric, wallpaper... I think the colors and designs are so fresh and powerful.
When I saw this Lanikai fabric from Dear Stella, I thought to myself, 'Self - you must WEAR that fabric! And pillows. You must make pillows. Maybe stretch it over a canvas for wall art. Hmm it might make a good tote bag too. You should probably buy a whole bolt.'
I didn't buy a bolt, nor did I make all the things I said I would out of it yet, but I have made this awesome summer skirt. I used Elisabeth's tutorial for The Elastic Waist Flirt Skirt which is based on a J. Crew skirt. It went together super quickly (even though I had to do math) and the greatest part is that it has pockets! I think I'll be remaking this skirt in the adorable lobster print from Crabtastic in the near future :)
My boyfriend and I are doing long-distance right now while I try to convince him to sell his house, find a new job, and move closer to moi :) I can be pretty selfish at times... In the meantime, we drive 3.5 hours one way on the weekends to see each other. I'm visiting him this weekend, and here's one of the outfits I've packed. I'm pretty proud of myself for being so trendy! Usually I am more of a jeans and polo kind of girl, but I feel like I should spice it up.
I couldn't help but think that I should work for InStyle the way I laid this all out :P
Shirt: thrifted vintage Wrangler chambray & pearl snap button
Pants: J. Crew Collection Minnie Pant
Shoes: Madewell
Belt: Banana Republic
Purse: thrifted Cole Haan
Earrings: Banana Republic
Necklace: Anthropologie
Bracelet: thrifted J. Crew
Sunglasses: Rayban Jackie Ohh!
Have a great weekend!
