Stranded

The lovely Lara of Her Name Was Lola asked me what I would want to have with me if I were stranded on a desert island... Here are a couple hints:



Check out her blog to find out what I said...

The 2 Week Countdown

Remember when I was contemplating where to move??? Back in March I had pulled together a few outfits to get an idea of what I would wear in said corresponding cities (Portland, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco).

Well, we've decided on a place and we move in 2 WEEKS!!!

PORTLAND here we come!!!


(Portland's outfit from March's Where Next post)

So, now I need to know... Am I going to need a total rain-proof look by Slow and Steady Wins the Race & Stand Up Comedy??? The waterproof pumps are kind of intriguing...



Now the job and apartment hunt begins... If you live in Portland, I'd love to hear from you!

Sometimes

Sometimes, even in the Spring and Summer, Black is just the best...



I love the paper-bag waist shorts she has on. From what I could decipher from the Swedish, the shorts are from Gina Tricot... Which upon further inspection seems to be a lower priced fashion retailer in the Scandinavian countries... Hmmm, slight feelings of jealousy!

Here are some other simple but lovely peices from the Gina Tricot site... (sigh)


(street style pic via Stockholm Street Style)

Festival Ready

With the Summer music festival season already upon us, it's time to get in the mood for some music-filled, sun-drenched, summer-lovin' days! Here are a couple festival ready outfits for your viewing pleasure... (Don't forget the sunscreen!)


F21 Floral Sundress ($22.90), Shinzi Katoh Aluminum Bottle ($23.99), Parasol at ModCloth ($49.99), Mociun Caravan Tote ($150), Alba Green Tea SPF 30 ($8.95), Havaianas Brasil ($22), F21 Denim Frayed Short ($15.80).


Topshop Bikini Top ($16) and Cheeky Bottom ($14), Alba Green Tea SPF 30 ($8.95), APC Madras Jumpsuit ($160), Tsumori Chisato Espadrilles ($120), Shinzi Katoh Aluminum Bottle ($23.99), Karen Walker Sunglasses ($180), Brooklyn Industries Pigeon Tote ($24).

Click on the pic to enlarge for details!

Anyone planning to attend one (or many) of this year's music festivals???

More Strappy Sandals

More lovely leather strappy sandals I love but probably don't need...



JCrew ($150) and Park Lane at Pixie Market ($62).

Wednesday Morning Inspiration

Two looks inspiring me today... Think I will go for a white tee and something high-waisted today!



Pictures via here and here.

The Perfect Koople

3 things I am currently drooling over from The Kooples....

The Wilds Things

A gathering of animal jewelry that has caught my eye...




Veramet Pony Earrings ($72), Anthropologie Tentacles Ring ($178), Pamela Love Peacock Ring ($320), Digby & Iona Octopus Necklace ($280 - $640), 14pt Stag Ring ($210 - $330) & Fighting Cockerel Necklace ($180 - $230).

Style Muse: Alela Diane

Not only do I highly recommend Alela Diane's beautiful nouveau-folk music... Her laid back, 70's influenced, hippie leaning style looks fresh for Summer.



A.P.C Tank ($88), JBrand Love Story Jeans ($209), Steve Madden Flats ($69.95), UO Suede Braid Bracelet ($28).

Check out her music and more photos here.

Have a Good Weekend!

I am off early for a mini road-trip adventure with the husband and dog - Hope everyone has a good weekend!

My road outfit (on the cheap):


Print Liberation Tee ($22), Old Navy Gauze Scarf ($12.50), Target Sandals ($24.99), F21 Shorts ($16.90)

(Apologies if you have noticed any changes in the blog this morning - I have been having some technical difficulties - Thanks for reading!)

Go Ahead, I Dare You

Try searching "Grunge Mini Dress" in either Etsy or Ebay and see if you don't happen to find something you need to buy...




These lovely dresses are brought to you by... Mama Stone Vintage, The Good Fight, Peace and Love Vintage, Mama Stone Vintage, Sally Jane Vintage, Santoki Vintage.

80%20

Wouldn't a pair of these 80%20 cork wedges be perfect for Summer?!?!



(via Hot Child in the City)

Pretty Young Thing

Bows and Bandits may officially be my favorite online vintage destination!





First check out their site for some amazing inspiration, then check out the Ebay store!

(via Yes Please Mademoiselle, one of my new favorite blogs)

This photo...

...makes me want to don some Chloe and head for the beach! Thinking I better get in some beach time in Southern California before we head for Portland in a few weeks!


Isabel Lucas in Vanity Fair.

Knitted Wonder

The lovely Jennifer of A Merry Mishap just updated her Etsy shop with some knitted goodies, I've already mentally made a list of the things I want...



Check out A Merry Mishap shop here.

All The Cool Girls...

... Shop in the Men's section and Jack Spade is up there on my list of swoon-worthy products!



I heart the Superhero Tote!

Check out more here.

Note(s) to Self

1. Vintage Demin Jacket + 90's Floral Dress + Beat Up Tennies ala Michelle Williams = Yes! This combo hardly ever goes wrong! (via Popsugar)


2. One color dressing! I've already mentioned how much I loved this girl's denim-on-denim look and then she one up'd it with pink-on-pink! My jaw nearly dropped - She obviously has found a formula that works for her. I have never been a huge pink fan, but sometimes it just seems right. (via Garance Dore)


3. The way an "oversized" shirt should be worn! I love the simplicity of this look and that it seems so all her own. Plus, I would NEVER think to pick up those shorts, but they look great! (via The Sartorialist)


And did you notice that 2 out of 3 of these ladies is carrying a canvas bag... My fave!

In The Company of Men

When it comes to Men's style, I am basically obsessed with this blog (not to mention the amazing women's wear inspiration)...


(via Nerd Boyfriend)

Ask Camp Comfort: Floral Skirts

Camp Comfort reader, Esther, recently wrote into Ask Camp Comfort needing some suggestions for a top to pair with her new floral skirt. Generally Esther would gravitate towards a solid tee or tank (always a good option), but wanted find another style of top to spice up the look.... Here are my recomendations:

Got a mini or ditzy floral skirt - Try a plaid top!




Found a bold floral beauty - Try a stripe top!



The key elements to mixing patterns are... Keep the general color theme the same between top and bottom, Stick to one outfit theme (i.e. Bohemian, Preppy, Grunge, etc.), Try to balance a bold print with a subtle print, When in doubt keep it simple, And don't forget silhouette balance!

Clothing: F21 Ruffle Plaid Top ($24.80), A.P.C Skirt Hamilton Skirt ($200), Kimchi Blue Plaid Top ($48), Steven Alan Boardwalk Liberty Skirt ($205), F21 Stripe Pocket Tank ($11.80), F21 Distorted Floral Skirt ($13.80), Topshop Cropped Stripe Tank ($28), Mink Pink Senorita Skirt ($69.99).

Balance

Sofia Coppola always manages to pull off an incredible balance of masculine and feminine with perfect charm and a classic touch.


What she might wear on a beautiful Spring Day...


And of course she'd probably have one of these with her...


Steven Alan Gingham Shirt ($158), Ralph Lauren Sunglasses ($250), Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch ($250), Boy by Band of Outsiders Shorts ($312), Bloch Ballet Flats ($110), Louis Vuitton Clutch by Sofia Coppola ($1450).

(pics via Marie Claire and Fashionphile)

The Fabric

I just saw this Cotton commercial while watching TV - Have you seen this??



Zooey Deschanel is beyond adorable, of course, and I love that it's actually her singing their jingle. Once you get past the odd commercial angle, it's a pretty cute video. She's even sporting some Dear Creatures!

YES!

Everything about this is near perfection:

- Tie
- Hair
- Red Lips & Nails
- Van

This post should have a sub-title: "How to Pull Off a Tie"

(via Face Hunter)

Two Necklaces

Thinking one of these pretties might be really cute paired with a simple tee or racer-back tank...



Circa 78 Knot Necklace ($48), Anthropologie Windflower Necklace ($38).

Spring's Easiest Outfit

An easy and flirty grunge-esque look inspired by these girls...


Girly dress, vintage grandpa cardigan and beat-up tennies. Every item here is under $100! And of course you can add your own touch for less by opting for a thrifted dress, cardigan, bag and shoes!


F21 Cable Sweater ($22.90), Cheap Monday Dress ($65), Cross-body purse at Modcloth ($19.99), UO Canvas Skips ($18).

Find more Spring Under $100 here!

(street style photo via Fashionist)

Joy!

The new Frankie arrived in my mailbox yesterday - YAY!!!

Only problem is, at first glance, it's gotten me excited for Fall... It's not even Summer yet!!!! I guess that might be one drawback to reading an Australian magazine :)

Ask Camp Comfort: Dresses to Elope In

Let's start this week's Ask Camp Comfort with a big congratulations to reader, Jennifer, who is eloping in Maine this September! Congrats!

So, Jennifer wrote in looking for some suggestions for a casual dress with a bit of coverage (for Maine in September) to get married in. And she was sure to qualify that the dress did not have to be white (and I agree)! So here are some pretty and slightly alternative dresses to get hitched in...




Rachel Comey Observation Dress ($430), Rebecca Taylor Lace Dress ($395), Rika Anastasia Dress ($247), Toast Coco Dress ($235), See by Chloe Wave Print Dress ($366), See by Chloe Floral Smock Dress ($600).

I think if I were to elope now, I would go for a mini-dress look inspired by Audrey Hepburn...



Tibi Dress ($428), Ban.Do no.94 ($165), Rose colored Repettos ($235).

This Might Be It

This might finally be the year I get a pair of Kork Ease (after coveting them for several summers)! But what color?



Kork Ease Ava ($134.95)

Does anyone know how these run in size?

(I guess I am going to have to start moderating comments, as I woke up to 95 spam comments this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UGH!)

A Few Things (from around the web)

A few things that caught my eye this past week...


From what I can tell, these Keds are not currently available in the US, but don't you love the Guatemalan fabric! (via Hypebeast)


I want to wear this Kill City tank dress everyday, I love the black and white etched pattern. (via Alter)


Pretty sweet overalls from the new XLarge lookbook... probably not something I would actually wear, but it made me sort of nostalgic for my XGirl loving high school days - Does anyone else remember Kim Gordon's X-Girl brand??? I believe the whole XLarge/XGirl brand is now owned by a Japanese company.... Anyways... (link here)


Two items I love from the Pency lookbook... I am digging the sort of starry night print on the dress on the left. And as a Southern California girl who has spent many-a-day at Disneyland, the Mickey ears t-shirt dress is comical.

Happy Mom's Day!

I inherited many endearing traits from my mother, a couple of them being my right-brained creative side and my love of fashion.... Here is a photo of my mom, Jane, in her hippie-renaissance faire-going-days. She made beautifully intricate and hand-crafted jewelry from things she found in nature (feathers, shells, seeds, etc.) to sell at the faires and in shops in Los Angeles and Southern California. In this photo she is wearing a beaded leather halter and skirt that she made herself!

Love you, Mom!

Living The Dream (and the Master Plan)

I LOVE reading interviews with boutique store owners, like this one with NYC store owner Maryam Nassir Zadeh... Oh to be ridiculously fashionable and own a store...


I'll fill you in on my little "master plan"... I am hoping to someday (soonish) transition Camp Comfort into a brick-n-mortar boutique... My own little clubhouse as my husband recently put it.

So, what do you think? Would you shop the Camp Comfort store???

(photos via Refinery 29)

Hello, Friday!

What I would like to be wearing today...




Sort of channeling my inner 5-year-old...Dear Creatures Dress ($72 - not sure where I found this picture??) and Marc by Marc Jacobs Lace-Ups ($350)

Two Dresses

Two lust-worthy vintage dresses spotted by Elle at Coachella.



Note to Self: Find 70's "ethnic" style white dress for summer

Color Du Jour: Shades of Coral

There will be no escaping this color come Summer, it's everywhere!






Delia's Racerback Tank ($19.50), A.P.C. Madras Bikini ($60), BDG Carrot Tee ($24), Mociun Dessert Pants ($214), A.P.C. Madras Dress ($170), F21 Scarf ($7.80), Frye Molly Flat ($162), Bensimon Lace Ups ($44.99).

Midweek Muse

Equal parts hip and effortless, this is just the look that I need to get me through the week...


James Perse Casual Tee ($50), Level 99 Jeans ($118), Surface 2 Air Wedges ($386)

(photo via Garance Dore)

Beautiful Prints

Beautiful printed frocks by Corey Lynn Calter spotted via one of my fave blogs Unruly Things...

Since 1937

I am sort of mesmerized by the chic simplicity of Madewell's Look Book, but I have never been to any of their stores... Has anyone shopped Madewell??




(Have you ever noticed that their logo has a tag line that says "Since 1937" - what's that all about???)

Buy These Sandals

I picked up a pair of these Double Buckle sandals by Pink Studio at Anthropologie today and they are totally amazing... They even have a rubber sole for walking comfort and at just $68, you can't go wrong!

Wanted: Summertime Lace-Ups

You fell in love with oxfords (brogues, jazz shoes, what have you) this past Fall, but they're not just for cool weather.... This new crop of leather lace-ups will keep you light on your feet all Spring and Summer long!




Repetto ($270), Maud ($182), Cut Out and Rafia at Topshop ($90 - $100), Camper ($145), Labour of Love ($90)

And they're fantastically cute and quirky when paired with a dress...


Steven Alan Cruiser Dress ($235), Topshop Leather Bag ($100), Rachel Comey Oxford ($305).

Happy Monday everyone!

Weekend Outlook

I'm off to San Francisco for the weekend! Hope everyone has a good one...

(photo here)