Street Beat: Pretty In Pink

Trendy Swedish Beauty

One look at her glowing peaches and cream complexion and we were totally captivated by Johanna Öst’s photos. The artist, who hails from Vallentuna, Sweden, lists among her interests Barbie, fashion, folklore, and the 18th century. But did you really need us to tell you that? We adore how she perfectly embodies all of her stylish inspirations and more – the soft flushed cheeks, romantic curls, and perfect cupid bow lips – it’s all so dreamily Jane Austen.

We’re pretty sure the whole look would bring Mr. Darcy to his knees.


Photos courtesy: Johanni

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Street Beat: Pensare Ancore – Preppy Bohemian Style

Preppy Bohemian Style

We think it’s pretty obvious why blogger Caroline Dengel is our muse this week: she has the uncanny ability to channel fashion icons from every era without looking the least bit dated. Borrowing the best from each decade she has a look that is uniquely her own. We were particularly struck by these photos that marry a decidedly bohemian yet preppy style – a pinch of Jane Austen with a dash of Serena Van der Woodsen cooks up a most inspirational dish.

The 17-year-old art and design student from Ohio has big dreams that include a highly-coveted Fashion Director position – we say she has a running head start on Anna Wintour’s post.

photos courtesy: Caroline

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Street Beat: Midwest Jess - Patriotic Style

Jessica Schroeder knows a thing or two about making trends her own. A quick look at her blog and you’ll find them all: winter florals, plaid, colored tights, and oversized sunnies to name a few. The Midwestern native’s keen sense of style comes from taking risks that pay off brilliantly.


Her inspiration outfit; a spin on patriotic chic, pairs a black stars and stripes scarf with a navy peacoat – Jessica thumbs her nose at the notoriously no-no combo of black and navy for an unabashedly individualist style statement. The wide leg flairs and caramel colored accessories add an early ‘70s Love Story inspired flair.


photos courtesy: Jessica Schroeder

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Street Beat: Lady Melbourne Australian Style

Haute couture may have been born in Paris but it is clearly alive and well Down Under by the looks of Lady Melbourne seen here in a smattering of delights from her enviable wardrobe. The self-described “girl about town” spends days shopping in her beloved city and sharing her vintage treasures with the world in her Etsy shop.

Want to take a virtual tour of Melbourne’s hot boutiques? LM takes you into the hidden laneways to give you the stylish scoop via YouTube. Still can’t get enough? Here are a few pieces to get you started.

Photos courtesy of
http://ladymelbourne.blogspot.com/

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Street Beat: Cinnamon, Coffee, Laughs, & Style

We’d like to introduce you to Anna, a blogger bud from Romania. When she’s not busy boning up on histology, the University student enjoys spending time with friends, Starbucks, and blogging about, among other things, her personal style.

Why did we stalk her? Read: ladylike without being stuffy, colorful without being brash, comfortable yet not at all sloppy. Aside from the obvious aforementioned qualities we were impressed that she manages to make a humble lab coat look incredibly chic – we don’t think we’ve seen a lovelier Doctor yet.

Her outfit deets: dress: Kotton, belt: Zara Kids, tights: Accessorize, boots: Musette, bag: Stradivarius, Jacket: unknown, bracelets: thrift

You can visit her blog at:
http://cinnamon-and-coffee.blogspot.com

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