Summer Black

I did not own a black piece of clothing until I was at least 16,  which is maybe why I am making up for it now. While everyone else is pulling out their white jeans, I'm loving an all-black look for summer, and no one does that better than Emma Stone:

No matter if it's super casual...

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 …or all dressed up:

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There are two secrets to rocking all black ensembles in the summer: minimal accessories and a good amount of skin. The key is to keep it as light as possible, no heavy shoes, chunky necklaces, or over the top bags – just because it is black does not mean that it can't be airy.  When it comes to dressier looks, it is all about cut-outs, sheer panels, and bare backs. 

And no matter if you're opting for a minimalistic racerback tank or an embroidered statement top, there is nothing more versatile than the "little black top":

New Look, Zara, H&M

What's your take on wearing all black for summer? 

Yay or nay? 

Peace, Love, and Lobsters

Laura

Blue Cat Blues

Leopard print is my favorite neutral, and I strongly believe that almost every outfit is better with a touch of leopard.  That being said, I'm not the biggest fan of colored leopard, as it can easily slip into juvenile or tacky territory.  But there's always an exception, and after seeing this picture of Emma Stone I feel like I might change my stance on the topic:

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Emma's Scarf is from Louis Vuitton (Yes, it's the blue version of that famous piece of fabric that Alison Mosshart used to wear all the time),  but you don't have to splurge to get the look: 

 Whistles / Hallhuber / Maison Scotch / Pieces 

Who says wildcats can't be blue?

Peace, Love, and Lobsters

Laura

Simply Emma

I love Emma Stone, her flawless style is the perfect mix of preppy, edgy, and casual. Basically,  if I could trade closets with a celebrity it would be Emma.  

What I love most about her style is that she always looks polished - even when she's in washed out skinny jeans and a white tee:

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What makes this work (besides her accessorizing skills), is the unexpected coat/sandals combo.  Just imagine the outfit with boots, not as glamorous right? 

The best though? It's super easy (and not expensive!) to recreate Emma's look:

Gap T-Shirt / Topshop blazer / H&M Jeans / Zara Sandals / ASOS sunglasses / ASOS fedora 

Peace, Love, and Cupcakes (I know I'm repeating myself, but it's my birthday month!)
Laura

Look For Less: Emma Stone

I've been a little obsessed with  Burberry's asymmetrical ruffle wool skirts ever since I saw this picture of Emma Stone:

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While I usually have an it's okay to splurge philosophy when it  comes to all things Burberry, I also have a no trendy pieces over 50 bucks philosophy. And yes, a navy pencil skirt  isn't exactly a trendy piece, but I'm also not exactly a pencil skirt kind of girl... Long story short, I wasn't going to spend a small fortune on a skirt that I'd wear once or twice. But then...

Call it serendipity, I was browsing on one of my favorite Blogs, saw that Anthropologie was having a 25% off sale, and somehow ended up with this:

Anthropologie Wandering Wave Skirt

It's a tight cotton knit, not wool. Gray, not navy. But most importantly: 30 bucks, not a thousand. There is, however, one tiny disadvantage: due to the material and the very tight fit you have to be super careful with tucking shirts in - anything too bulky, and you'll end up with awkward lines where you don't want them. But pair it with a thin shirt like Emma's, and it's the perfect wallet friendly alternative to the Burberry version.   

Peace, Love, and Serendipity

Laura