Seen On: Crumpets and Cloche Hats

How great was the Pretty Liars season finale? So many new questions...  but I'm not here to discuss red coat theories with you, this is all about the Liar's wardrobe. After her little "vacation" Spencer and her impeccable fashion sense are back and better than ever. Although there is, of course, nothing wrong with spending a week in sweats (or a mental institution) every once in a while…

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Just out of Radley, and already serving tea and crumpets in an lovely Anthropologie cord dress. Oh Spence, how I've missed you...

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And then there was the hat: 

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I'm so glad to see her reunited with her hats, sadly this particular one seems to be impossible to track down. Anthro does, however, offer a good selection of cute (and spring appropriate) alternatives, like this amazing straw cloche:

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Or  the red cotton version:

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EDIT: Spencer's Cloche is from Anthro as well (just not available in the EU store)

Peace, Love, and Coffee Breaks
Laura

Look of the Irish

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! I may not be Irish but I do love the color green, even though it is not always easy to pull of (even for a green eyed blonde like myself). But one thing you can never go wrong with are green shoes and accessories. And then there's the option of simply throwing on a green trench over your favorite jeans and t-shirt combo... 

Burberry coat  / Tory Burch Flats / Hunter Boots  / Juicy Couture Clutch / American Apparel Watch / Pier One Leprechaun Headband / Essie palmetto

What's your favorite way to wear green?

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Laura 

Simplify, simplify...

I saw this packing guide on Tumblr, and figured I should share it here. Because well 1) it's brilliant, 2) the example happens to fit my own style to a tee (except that I'd throw in a trench coat or two), and 3) it doesn't only apply to packing, but is also a great example of how to build a wardrobe:

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We should all tape this into our suitcases…

Peace, Love, and Coffee Breaks
Laura

Hump Day Homework: The Lying Game

Twins and murder mysteries are a combination that never fails to be exciting, and the Lying Game is one of the best examples for this:

Read: The Lying Game (Sara Shepard)

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As crazy as I am about the show, Shepard's Pretty little Liars book series could never hold my attention. But With The Lying Game it seems to be the other way around, the TV show is alright, but I read the first 3 books within one week. So please, give this brilliant murder mystery a try. You won't regret it. 

Watch: The Lying Game (ABC Family)

 

I just said that the show is only alright, but it still is one of the the most enjoyable guilty pleasure shows out there. It isn't as dark and twisted as the book, but the amount of eye candy (I'm talking about the wardrobe, obviously...) makes more than up for that. And since the season two mid season finale just aired last night it's the perfect time to catch up. 

Listen To: Modern Muses Volume 1

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I was looking for the show's amazing theme song "Gun For A Tongue", and found it on this little compilation of great but underrated songs. Just check it out, you might just find a new favorite.

Peace, Love, and Coffee Breaks

Laura

Death by Flowers

Scarves are probably my all time favorite accessory,  you will rarely find me without one.  And last night I found one on Asos that will most likely be my number one this Spring:

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It combines my favorite old trend (skulls) with my favorite new trend (blood orange), and will loook utterly fantastic with my green Trench. And the very best? It's only 16 bucks.

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Laura

I am Woman Hear Me Roar...

Who else is in love with Aria's (Lucy Hale) fierce leopard coat from tonight's all new Pretty Little Liars episode?

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Unfortunately Aria's Zara coat isn't available anymore, but H&M offers a nice (and wallet friendly) alternative:

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…and if full on leopard print is a little out of your comfort zone then how about a leopard lined parker, or a biker jacket with leopard sleeves?

YMC Cameo Parka & ASOS Biker Jacket

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Laura

Home Sweet Home...

Everyone knows that H&M is the place for affordable but fashion forward clothing, but I've always been a little reluctant to shop in their Home department. The main reasons for this were 1) my local H&M doesn't carry the home line, and 2) bad experiences with their online store...   

But no bad experience could keep me away from this:

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Everything about this is perfect! And since I needed new couch cushions anyway, I figured why not...

I only wish I could make those curtains work...

Peace, Love, and Coffee Breaks

Laura

P.S.: my shopping experience was much better this time, no mess ups or two month delays.

March Hare

Nautical stripes are always a good idea, especially when paired with bright yellow - and no one does that better than the British brand with the little hare - Joules.

Just send me everything...

Peace, Love, and Coffee Breaks
Laura