L’Eclaireur, 10 Rue Boissy d’Anglas, Paris, France

Lately I’ve been daydreaming about being back in Paris, strolling the streets and shopping the amazing boutiques. While I was there I had the pleasure of checking out L’Eclaireur, a super hip place with multiple locations throughout Paris filled with an array of eclectic designer pieces. I am dying to go back but until then, luckily I can browse their collection of treasures on farfetch.com along with those from other top boutiques all over Europe and the U.S. There’s something so dreamy about having something pretty snail mailed to you from a quaint European storefront, rather than some warehouse. I’ve got my eye on just a few modest things….

1. Linda Farrow Luxe Sunglasses - $430,  2. Balmain Military Jacket - $3,712,  3. Balmain T-Shirt - $430,  4. Dries Van Noten Dress - $1,028,  5. Valérie Egée Quartz Ring - $1,137,  6. Faith Connexion Metallic Jean - $342,  7. Givenchy Leather Clutch - $694,  8. Giambattista Valli Cropped Trouser - $531,  9. Lanvin Bow Belt - $472,  10. Aviu Top - $379,  11. Maria Lucia Hohan Dress - $769,  12. Fornasetti Wall Plate - $171,  13. Comme des Garçons Bag - $597

Photos via L’Eclaireur

If you saw our Valley of the Dolls inspired post, you already know we’re suckers for overdramatic winged liner, soft pink lips and big hair. But the spread in the September issue of W Magazine with Kristen Stewart really nails it with a fresh take on the 60′s troubled bombshell look featuring oversized fuzzy sweaters, funky jewelry, strong brows, with a touch of rocker edge.

1. Anna Sui teasing comb, 2. Bobbi Brown Eyeliner, 3. All Saints Jumper, 4. Acne Leather Jacket,

5. Kenneth Jay Lane cocktail ring, 6.Bodas Bra

It’s here! The Ruffled Blog has opened up a shop for all things bridal fashion. It features gorgeous vintage inspired wedding dresses from Fancy, bridesmaids frocks by one of my very favorite bridesmaids dress designers - Sarah Seven, Tessa Kim hair accessories, and jewelry from Wendy Mink.

I had the pleasure of styling the looks for the shop, alongside the amazingly talented Elizabeth Messina, who captured the beauty of the pieces with her undeniable guru caliber talent. The Santa Barbara Historical Museum provided the perfect backdrop for what turned out to be a stunning shoot.

Visit the shop here. Read more about the project on Ruffled, and see the rest of the editorials on Snippet and Ink, Green Wedding Shoes, and Inspired by This.

Photos: Elizabeth Messina

August is in full swing. Summer is still around with plenty of pool days left, but who’s excited for a little change in color inspiration? Enjoy!

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September issues are hitting stands. Bright whites are dwindling from the sale racks. Dark nail colors are beckoning. That’s right, Fall is upon us and we have lots of fashion to conquer! But we can’t do it alone. That’s why The Life Styled is seeking a fabulous intern to be a part of the fun! The ideal candidate is creative and talented with an eye for style and an interest in a career in fashion. Must be LA-based, extremely organized, hard working, highly efficient, responsible, resourceful, and detail oriented, plus have a laptop and access to a car.  Experience in blogging and/or Photoshop is a plus. This is a great opportunity for a student or recent graduate looking to gain experience and build their styling portfolio.

Responsibilities Include:

• Blogging
• Public relations
• Social media – Facebook, Twitter
• Boutique relations
• Pulls and returns
• Assisting on photo shoots and fashion shows
• Some administrative duties & basic errands

10-15 hours per week, which can include some time working from home. This is a non-paid internship with possible school credit.

To apply:

E-mail hello@thelifestyled.com  Subject: Intern

Please include your resume and any previous relevant work.

Yay!

Photos: Sarah Yates for Rue Magazine, Heather Kincaid at Hitched

Aaaannnnd we’re back. July really kicked our busy butts so we just had to take a little break. We hope you didn’t miss us too much, and you have spent your usual blog reading time sipping lemonade on a porch somewhere, wearing your oldest cutoffs which you haven’t removed for days.

But a whole new Fall is fast approaching with all sorts of style addictions on the horizon, so believe you us… we are back in the saddle and ready to ride.

Photos: 1, 2, 3

After a few token hot-as-hell days and the 4th of July now upon us, we can’t help but let our minds wander to some extra warm corners of the country, where summer is an All-American way of life. Maybe it’s the long awaited return of True Blood or the fact that we’ve ceremoniously dusted off our worn-in cutoffs that have taken us through many summers past, but our daydreams take us to a porch somewhere in Louisiana with sun kissed cheeks and a can of beer.

Photos: truckstop couture, truck interior, boots, girl in hat, mississippi, flannel, ripped jeans

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Yes, our love for Blake Lively and her impeccable style deserves its own dedicated post. Not only does she murder every outfit she wears, she also won the heart Leo D. Props, girl.

Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4

Prescription: Take one serving of bombshell hair, bubblegum lipstick and thick lashes with food. Follow with platform heels and a pink babydoll dress before bed.

Warning: Just don’t overdo it.

Photos: hair, thedolls, lips, pinkdress, pill jar, pinkpills, pill clipart

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