Street Style

Lately, I've been having a hard time tearing myself away from Street Style sites like The Sartorialist. I find it so much more interesting to see someone use different inspirations in real life as opposed to in a magazine or on a runway. Because let's face it, there are some trends that just don't translate to everyday life. In honor of that, here are some of my favorite Street Style pics that I've collected recently.

Do a little dance........

My Aunt emailed me the other day and said she was going to a 70s themed party and needed some outfit ideas. There can't be a better time for a 70s themed party than right now. 70s style is everywhere, high-waisted flare jeans are in every store at every price point. I picked a couple of my favorite retro pieces and put them together for her here.

Hat, URBN

Blouse, TOPSHOP

Sunglasses, FOREVER21

Wedges, TORY BURCH

Jeans, GAP

Belt, DELIA'S

My Favorite New Store: Poppy

This weekend was reserved for visiting a few stores in Nolita & The Lower East Side. Court, Honey In The Rough, Narnia, and Poppy have been on my to-do list for quite some time now. I felt like I could definitely find a little something in each of these boutiques but, the one with the most promise was Poppy. Located on 281 Mott street, the store was extremely tiny but maximized the space with designers such as Alexander Wang, Wilt, and Kenny (my latest obsession is their shorts, seen here on shopbop). They also had an awesome selection of very affordable belts under $40. There were so many great scarves and silk dresses and tops that were also reasonably priced. The wilt cardigan I was eyeing was actually on sale, not bad for $70. With so many cute pieces, Poppy is going to the top of my rotation.

Photo courtesy of boutiqued.com

Dirty Laundry

Laundry Hampers are not necessarily a thrilling purchase. I actually think I have had the same one since college that I frugally purchased at T.J. Maxx (It was straw and had a tiny palm tree on it.......ugh). But leave it to West Elm, Pottery Barn, and Restoration Hardware to make hampers so aesthetically pleasing that they make you believe $149 is no big deal to spend on something you put dirty jeans in. I am currently leaning towards the White lacquer West Elm option but the Pottery Barn French rolling version is adorable but, $149 for a hamper! I also really like the style of the Restoration Hardware hamper. I feel like this is a popular trend right now in interior design to use vintage graphics in a modern way. Which hamper is your favorite?