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martin + osa

Admittedly, I haven't paid much attention to Martin + OSA until recently.  I liked this spread in a recent mailer I received ...

Resembles a little Madewell meets J.Crew-but I think that's what I like about it :).  Hope you had a good weekend!

bloch :: new flats

I realize this will probably be of interest to about 5 people but I thought I'd update on the flat search.  I ended up getting a pair of Blochs + love them.  They are definitely my most comfortable flats [and I've had a lot of flats :] ...

I got the basic black flats.  Bloch originated as a handmade ballet shoe maker so I figured they would be comfortable + they are. 

ps.  I ended up not getting the Marais due to the no return, just exchange policy.  With my track record on shoes/flats I figured better safe than sorry. 

fleabag

Jane tweeted about these perfect bags a while back + I've admired them ever since ...

They're called Fleabags, they're handmade + in limited edition.  Perfect weekend tote, wouldn't you say? 

marais usa

Its time to retire my all-time favorite Delman black flats [ripping in the back :(].  Now I'm on the hunt for new, simple comfy flats.  And I'm liking the offerings by Marais USA ...

They're so affordable that I'm thinking I need to get a couple of pairs!  Especially loving the two-toned flats.  Anyone have Marais shoes?  Are they comfy?

juliette hogan

Love, love, love Juliette Hogan's 2009 winter collection ...

So pretty, feminine + airy.  And great colors too. 

[via Olivet]

clarevivier

Are these not perfect everyday bags for fall?

Especially liking the flat work tote.

[via serendipity]

imogene + willie

Love the concept, clothes + story behind Nashville boutique Imogene+Willie...

Really great denim designed by a husband + wife team in a super cute shop [located in a retro-fitted gas station no less!].  What's not to love?

[via camp comfort]

ps.  BIG thanks for all your kind words about the "i like ike" invite.  Can't wait to share the rest!  xo.

ruehl no. 925

Hope you had a good long weekend!  Once Labor Day passes I finally get over the fact summer is over + get excited for fall.  Including yummy fall clothes ...

From Ruehl [which I think I read somewhere is sadly going out of business this year].  Especially love the sweaters + bags. 

secret squirrel clothing

Even though its starting to get cool outside, I'm not quite ready to look at fall clothing.  So for now, here are some really simple but pretty summer pieces from the Secret Squirrel Clothing line ...

Their fall/winter collection is quite cute too, however! 

hayden-harnett

Lots + lots of goodies on super sale over at Hayden-Harnett ...

I'm really digging the swimsuits.  Hope you had a good weekend ... happy Monday!