Style Syllabus: Finals Week Pick-Me-Ups — Plus, A Giveaway

The dreaded finals week — nail biting, hair pulling, break-out inducing finals week — is upon us. It’s pretty much hell on Earth, right? Not to mention, the added pressure on top of papers and exams, if you’ve also got graduation coming up. Sucks. We know. But we’ve got some relief in sight. First and foremost, you must find a muse. You’re definitely going to need an extra dose of inspiration to urge you on and make you think of the better days ahead. To... Read More

U.K. Style Plus Peruvian Craftsmanship Equals One Hot Miami Brand

Okay, pull out your maps for this one: Pitusa’s beachy basics come from the mind of a London-raised designer, are rendered in colorful, fair-trade fabrics from Peru, and claim residence here in Miami. This means, if you were counting, Pitusa can cite its origin in three continents, but designer Clara Lago has chosen the 305 for the main base of her line’s operations. With bright, warm weather-ready separates and maxi-dresses, the line possesses a bevy of influences,... Read More

Our Royal Crush: 5 Style Lessons Learned From Kate Middleton

Our fairy tale-loving hearts melted last April 29 when Prince William married the gorgeous Kate Middleton. And it really comes as no surprise that the (wedding) “dress heard ‘round the world,” a custom-made Alexander McQueen lace bridal gown, went down in fashion history as one of last year’s most talked-about style moments. Kate’s not your average princess — she has a dignified elegance, very relatable style preferences, and a killer (not-stuffy) closet.... Read More

6 Canadian Style Bloggers You Need To Know Now

If you think there’s nothing north of the border besides lumberjacks and igloos, well, you could not be more wrong. Canada is a bubbling hub of fashion-forward influencers. What’s great about these True North and free pundits is that they stay grounded in their roots and never, ever underestimate the importance of a good plaid shirt. They may have dreams of living fast and loose in the big city — or, (gasp!) in the U.S.A. — but these Canadians are tastemaking pros who... Read More

Myrtle’s New Lookbook Is A Delightful Ode To Tomboy Style

Truth be told, it’s been a long while since the good ol’ days of hand-me-down Umbro athletic shorts, backward hats, and scraggly bangs (that frumpy fringe still haunts us!). But it’s our long history of hearting the tomboy aesthetic that’s solidified our current obsession with all things slouchy, buttoned, and moderately to majorly gender-bending. Los Angeles shopkeeper Whitney Bickers of Echo Park’s Myrtle boutique must be of the same style mind. Inspired... Read More