Look Out!

Lookbooks are a great source of inspiration, as well as an amazing way for designers and stylists to flaunt their talents. You can find beautiful lookbooks in a variety of platforms from print to websites to social media. Everyone loves the site lookbook.nu which allows users from all over the world to basically create their own lookbook of their personal style. Though this website doesn't show off one specific designer's collection, it is an incredible source of inspiration for styling and design. It's a cool way to see what people are wearing all over the world and to follow these personalities' style evolution.

As you can imagine designer lookbooks can take on a variety of styles. Designers create lookbooks that best suit their garments, theme, and aesthetic. Some lookbook layouts will be simple like this one for a Mary Katrantzou & Current/Elliott collaboration...

...or they can be way more stylized like the F/W 2013 lookbook for an LA boutique called Myrtle. Below are some images from the store's fall lookbook which were illustrated by 6 different artists.

Check out Myrtle's complete fall lookbook here, because it's amazing!

*Also, you should definitely check out Rachel Antonoff's lovely Spring 2014 lookbook which features Parks & Rec star Aubrey Plaza, a laundromat, and a cute poodle! Link to that here!

BFFs (Best Fashionable Friends)

Rachel Antonoff puts an interesting twist on your conventional runway show. Instead of hosting a runway show for the Fall 2013 collection, the label created an imaginative fashion video showcasing the season's new styles. The concept for Fall 2013 followed the theme of "best friends." The video follows two characters who are roommates as well as best friends. We shadow them throughout their daily activities, quirks, and laughs. But, these two ladies aren't just best friends, they're also fashionable best friends. All their apparel is comprised of Rachel Antonoff designs. This type of fashion video definitely lightens up what is typically presented by designers (think--serious, dramatic, & intricately planned runway shows).  This RA video is playful and enjoyable, all while displaying fashions in a unique and effective manner. As we observe these best friends, we also take in their lovable outfits...and hopefully want them to be ours. I know I do!

Check out Rachel Antonoff's Fall 2013 video below!

& check out her past collections here.

My Favorite Fashion Bloggers

I've rounded up a list of some of my favorite fashion bloggers. I delved back into the archives of three amazing bloggers in the hopes of discovering just what makes them so great. Turns out that the three blogs I selected have very different styles of blogging, but they all get their point of view across flawlessly. Here's the scoop on why Keiko Lynn, Street Peeper, and Man Repeller are all blogs you should start keeping up with...

Keiko Lynn

Keiko Lynn has come to be one of my favorite fashion bloggers for a multitude of reasons. I can't help but swoon over her vintage inspired style, handsome bartender boyfriend, fun-loving Brooklyn lifestyle, and of course her love of designer Rachel Antonoff. On top of all that, we even own the same pair of shoes.  It's hard not love the way she mixes vintage and modern pieces as well as high and low end clothing. Keiko's blog is filled with stunning images which show off her style and highlight her daily activities in New York City. Reading about her exciting endeavors inspires me to take better advantage of living in NYC. Most of all, I enjoy how she always references where she purchased each portion of her outfit.  If I ever see a piece I really like, I can scope is out instantly!

Street Peeper

Street Peeper is another awesome fashion blog that will help keep you up to speed on what's going on with street style across the globe. The blog, run by Phil Oh, categorizes street style by major city. It's pretty incredible that you can simply click on the link for a city, like Tokyo, and immediately check out some highlights of the city's current street wear. Even though you may be half way across the world, Street Peeper will keep you updated on what everyone is wearing. Not only is this blog conveniently organized by city, it also includes a more formal blog section that groups together trends. I love that Street Peeper allows me to see the trends occurring within a city as well as across different cities. This blog is an amazing way to get new creative ideas. Sorting through the endless photos of people's unique styles is extremely inspiring.

Man Repeller

Leandra Medine is the mind behind the blog Man Repeller. Her blog is fantastic even for its namesake alone. Leandra's term, "man repeller," emphasizes the act of women dressing in a way that may be likely to repel men. I appreciate her promotion of this sense of style. I consistently adore how she dresses and how she thinks in her own way that is relatively uninfluenced by what other people might think. Man Repeller is an interesting read due to Leandra's witty yet eloquent writing style. Her blog remarks on many topics from runway fashion to pop culture to postmodern love. I love how, no matter what mood I'm in, there is always a post on her blog I can read that will suit me. To top it all off, Leandra's clever titles and subtitles will always make me smile and hook me in to keep reading.