STYLE & SUBSTANCE: 2013

12/25/13

merry christmas!

Have a beautiful Christmas, everyone.

Ashley

12/24/13

basic instinct

Aline Weber by Rafael Stahelin for Dujour December 2013

visualoptimism

12/23/13

donna karan pre-fall 2014

Beautiful, simple and seasonless.

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12/17/13

12/13/13

2014 christmas wish list

Clockwise from top L-R: Acne Mape leather biker jacket / diptyque Philosykos eau de toilette / Nadège Patisserie box of 25 assorted macarons / Vans Authentic lace-up / Zara Home snake skin pillow / Zara Home black skull candle / We Are Water, a novel by Wally Lamb / Paige Verdugo mid-rise skinny jeans

12/12/13

I am so obsessed with maxi coats right now, especially when they're paired with denim and a classic sneaker like Converse Chucks or Adidas Superstars. To get a similar look, try this coat with this sweater, these jeans and these kicks.

12/11/13

vie privée

Caroline Brasch Nielsen really has the signature Victoria Beckham pout down pat.

Caroline Brasch Nielsen by Terry Richardson for Vogue Paris December 2013

visualoptimism

12/10/13

tie one on

I'm constantly hunting for the perfect black pump. I mean, constantly. I'm extremely picky when it comes to heel height, pitch, fabric and vamp. The J.Crew Falsetto pump seem to have it all, including a cool ankle tie detail. Here.

12/9/13

sophie bille brahe

Leave it to a Scandinavian to design some of the most beautifully-crafted jewelry I've seen in a long time. I'm head over heels for Sophie Bille Brahe's modern, minimalist Perles collection; and equally gorgeous is her Gold collection. Click here for a list of stockists.

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