Style Yourself Giveaway!

I'm having a surreal blogging moment. The lovely people at Weldon Owen have just released a new book, Style Yourself, which happens to feature yours truly! For more on the book and a chance to win a copy of your very own, read below...

I have this habit of buying style books on a whim. Being that I tend to be a bit all over the place, I usually gravitate towards the type that tell me how to streamline my style to a few key looks. It helps me feel less cluttered and more sophisticated. What usually happens after reading these books is that I purge my wardrobe and feel infinitely clutter-free but less unique. The question is how to find that perfect balance of individuality and adaptability. Style Yourself seems to have found the answer. Starting with wardrobe basics (i.e. build your wardrobe, shop smarter and be your own stylist) helps create a foundation from which to begin. From there they help you explore the fun side of fashion with remixes, pattern play and more.

Cycling chic: me & Millie on page 88

Sunnies: page 203

A fun video...

(I pop up around 1:38 :o)

To Enter: simply comment on this post with your email address!

Open to all readers. Giveaway ends June 30th, 11pm est.

...TGIF!

Yours,

Millicent on the Boardwalk

I've been dying to do a bicycle post ever since Millie and I were featured on Ivy Style! The weather has finally turned spring-like which means plenty of opportunities for bike rides. I'm still deciding on which bicycle I'll be buying when we move, but I can't wait for something a little quicker and more new. Millie's from the late sixties/early seventies and rides a little bumpy and slow. Once I get my new bike, I plan on taking Millie in for a good tune up!




Isn't this dress so lovely. I've been really embracing neutral shades this year and, being that I used to only really wear black and navy blue, I'm quite proud of myself! Breaking out of my safety zone is never easy, but I have to say that I'm really loving the new lighter me! :o

Photos by me & Cole. Thanks, darling!

Mums the Word dress: c/o Ruche
Shift into Neutral heels: c/o ModCloth
Chloe sunglasses: swirl.com...Yours,

Millicent Launches Forth

It was so frightfully cold during this shoot that even Millie couldn't warm me up! By the end my hands were so numb that I could barely grip her handle bars. It was 60 degrees on Monday and I was not expecting it to be in the low 30's and so horribly windy today! Ahhh, how am I going to survive another winter of doing photo shoots in the freezing cold!? While I should be mentally prepared, being that it's late November after all, I'm just not ready for this yet!

Ok, enough griping about the weather. Now I'm going to moan a little bit about my hair.;) Do you all still like it? I can't decide if I do. It's fading and changing and I have no clue if looks good anymore. I think I'm majorly over analyzing it, but I seriously can't make up my mind. And it's not that I even want to go back to my natural light brown color, now I'm not even sure if I like that. Haha. I'm just a big ball of confusion. As always, your sage advice is most welcome.

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Vintage Aran sweater and silk blouse: thrifted
Dress: Selective Potential, via Delightful Dozen
Tights and Oxfords: c/o ModCloth
Vintage bicycle: Millicent, aka Millie...Tomorrow I'm off to my parents and then Thursday is the day I stuff myself on mashed potatoes, candied yams, cranberry sauce, stuffing, and lots of pie!! Being not a huge fan of turkey, I still can't help but have a small slice!

Yours,

Millie Guest Blogs

Guest blogging today on Let's Go Ride A Bike! Please check it out!

...I am so honored and totally baffled that Lulu Letty was named one of the Fashion 100! Wow. So crazy. Obviously, if it wasn't for all of you there would be no Lulu Letty. So Thank You for being the best readers a girl could ask for.

Yours,

Millicent Seizes the Day

Is it weird how much I love Millicent? I truly missed taking her out for a spin when I was sick. She's just so beautiful, that I get such a kick just looking at her. Ok, now I do sound weird. ;) But in all seriousness, she is my dream bicycle.

There were so many speeding pickup trucks on the road that we decided it would be safer to take Millie on this field. It was safer, but not easy to ride around on. I had a hard time steering on the grass. In that last picture I'm laughing because I almost ran over Cole!

Photos by Cole. Thanks, darling!

Vintage lace top: thrifted
Woven belt and high waist shorts: F21
Vintage canvas & leather backpack: thrifted
Scholarly Method flats: c/o ModCloth
Vintage bicycle: Millicent
In honor of Summer's arrival, I am giving 20% off of everything in my shop, even sale items! Discount ends June 23rd at 11 pm est. Discount will be given after transaction, through paypal.

Happy Monday!

Yours,

Millicent Goes On A Picnic

Man, was it a beautiful Sunday. A perfect day for a picnic, and that's just what Cole, Millie and I did. After the picnic we went on a grueling bike ride and now I'm quite tired.

Photo Credits: Me & Cole.

Vintage floral dress: going in shop
Vintage canvas & leather backpack: thrifted
Woven belt: F21
Brown heels: Zara
Black sunglasses: Oliver Peoples, Zooey
Vintage bicycle: Millicent
Did you have a nice weekend?

I just want to say Thank You So Much for all the lovely comments on yesterday's post. I'm really excited that some of you want to donate your hair, too!! In the next few days I'll set up an information page with more details about how to donate.

XOXO