Sweet Paul

Paul Lowe is a Norwegian food and prop stylist and crafter who runs the blog Sweet Paul. There's all kinds of fun DIY projects, delicious recipes and be-autiFUL photos. He started his own online magazine with a bunch of awesome photographers and food stylists. The holiday issue of Sweet Paul magazine is now out, and it's supa cool as usual. Click on the image below to check it out!

Definitely makes me feel like Christmas is coming! I'm doing some fun cooking tonight so hopefully I'll be blogging about that soon. I've also been watching a lot of The Wonder Years recently, I can't help it!


♥, Azzara

Zara online today!

Can you believe it?  I've been waiting a long time for Zara to go live online so this is BIG.  Now we won't have to rifle and sift through the store's merch searching for something we saw online (unless we want to that is).   Did I mention that the last time I was in Zara the fire alarm went off and we were all evacuated?  Needless to say, glad that now I can shop in peace in the privacy of my own home and avoid all that- woo!

VvV Amanda

100 Years of Style

My friend Jess showed me this awesome video depicting 100 years of East London style from 1911-2011, just in time for fashion week! How cool!

Seems like it's about time for suits to come back, eh? Sadly I won't be home for NYFW because I'm moving back up to Boston, but Amanda and I will still be gracing you with our lovely blog presence no matter where we go. No worries peeps!


♥, Azzara

ACCES-STORIES with Hannah R.

Hi all! This is the beginning of a new interview series at Style Relish that we are very excited to start. Every once in awhile we will interview someone about their favorite accessory and how it is important in their life. Lots of share and tell! Who better to start off this series than my good friend Hannah. We went to college together in MA and she is awesome...check out what she has to say!

(Click photo for more info on Hannah's Picks)

Til next time!

VvV Amanda

Business in the Front, Party in the Back

I love all these dresses that pack a punch in the back. You turn around and it's like WHAM BAM. Cutouts always add interesting detail when they're placed in the right spot, namely the back. I'm not about all those stomach and hip cutouts that I sometime see. EEK.

I'd wear any of these but esp. the floral tie-backs. Some of these are on sale so I'd snatch em up before they sell out. They'd be very good for spring otherwise you might get a little cold but nothing a good cardi can't solve.

PS- you can click on the photo to get routed to each piece!

A dog day Monday

Zara Spring 2011

Honestly, I always thought that Zara in Europe was way better than Zara in the US but last week I stopped in the Zara Soho with my mom and was pleasantly surprised. So many nice dresses and trousers and blouses (basically everything). I wanted it all but it was so crowded in there (hello Soho on the weekend) I didn't want the hassle of waiting on line to try stuff on. HOWEVER- I will be going back soon. A lot of stuff was justtttt a little bit over the price point than I'm comfortable with but if I follow these guidelines than maybe I'll wait and invest in something special from Zara.

P.S. As you can probably tell I'm on an orange and tan combo kick.

images/ Zara

I'm still working on my Fall RTW 2011 roundup but I promise my picks are coming soon. Eye candy galore, ya! In the mean time check out Azzara's favorites below.

VvV Amanda

Starring Mr. Bill Cunningham...

I haven't been this excited for a movie in forever. I can't wait for Bill Cunningham The Movie to come to NY (on March 16th) at the Film Forum. Uh, I will obviously be pre-ordering my ticket.

Bill Cunningham is a New York City documentarian, photographer for the NYTimes style section, and a complete enigma. It seems like he leads a very solitary, mysterious, yet modest lifestyle, despite his popularity. I'm so surprised that he agreed to do this film because it seems like he puts his privacy first (refreshing, I know!), as well as his art. I guess in order to take good photographs he has to remain semi-anonymous, which has been increasingly difficult since he's been at the top of the game for so long.

I got the chance to see him in person at last summers Governor's Island Jazz Age Lawn Party and so I can't wait for this film to shed more light on the mystery that is Bill C.

He says, "I'm not interested in celebrities with their free clothes, I'm interested in fashion!" You tell em, Bill.

You can and should check out the trailer here.

VvV Amanda

Style Inspiration: A.P.C. Spring 2011

I know, I know. We can't all afford A.P.C., me especially, and often after I've studied certain lookbooks (ahem, Madewell), I've just gotten frustrated or angry because although the clothes are beautiful, honestly the cost can be too much. Lookbooks are great for fashion inspiration and should not discourage you from creating your own unique style.

Lookbooks (such as Reiss, J. Crew, and Madewell) are solid sources that I turn to time and time again. Rather than translating each look exactly it's better to pick out your favorite aspects of each and transform them into more wearable and affordable alternatives.

For example, A.P.C. has done a great job reminding me that style should be simple and NOT fussy. You should look effortless and timeless. It's good to stock up on basic/ class staples for your wardrobe: a pair of black flats, well fitting trousers, or a shift dress, nothing too trendy. And MOST importantly you should be comfortable in what you wear!

What do you all think?

Coming soon: 5 looks under $50

VvV Amanda

I want it! Valentine's Edition.

Hi there! Hope everyone's having a great weekend- watching the superbowl and eating lots of good Sunday foods. I saw this photo last week on Design Sponge and was inspired to do this post... Valentine style. I'm secretly (although not so secretly) really into the idea of Valentine's Day even though I know it's totally manufactured and hyped up. Still, it's a good day to be reflective and thankful. Regardless of whether or not you have a valentine, I think it's a great day to do something nice for yourself... because you deserve it. You heard it from us so you know it's legit:) Anyway, here are a couple of things that I think would make a nice addition to your Valentine's day.

I know white isn't your typical lovey dovey color but it would look great with red accessories etc. if you want to stay traditional. Loving the delicate detail in the fabrics.

modcloth top: $33, forever21 scallop skirt: $23

"Piglet Love" and "Dino Kiss" by Verameat

And lastly... chocolate. The Mast brothers in Williamsburg, have been highly publicized recently (just saw them on "Unique Eats" on the cooking channel). The wrappings are wonderful and apparently designed by the brothers themselves. Mmmm artisanal chocolate.

Just a reminder to look below or check here for Azzara's recent want list. So many good things! And many more to come.

Lots o luv, Amanda

Heel town, USA

Shoes! Who doesn't like shoes? If you don't like shoes then I don't think I can be your friend anymore. No joke. Here are some crazy heels on some heels. My fav are the pink giraffes down below. They must be murder to walk on but they're TOO CUTE (or weird, however you want to look at it). WANT.

Photo/Stockholm Streetstyle

Sam Edelman Lorissa Heel

Louis Vuitton- Photo/Jak and Jil

Don't the first pair kinda look like a electric blue horse mane. I'm sure when you walk the mane kinda flaps in the breeze. Also, the Sam Edelman heels are so intense. I hope they don't snag on your tights when you absentmindedly scratch your leg with your foot= disaster. Otherwise they are awesome.

More about SHOEZ by Az.

VvV Amanda

Featuring: ERDEM

Here are some looks from the Erdem Spring 2011 line that I really love. Just read an article about him in Bazaar magazine and apparently many of his fabric designs come from digital photos and patterns. Erdem graduated from the Royal College of Art and seems like an all around cool guy. His ballsy designs are geometric and structured without being stiff. In fact, I think the effect is quite girly but in a edgy sort of proper way (that make sense?). I'd wear any of these, what about you?

More about Erdem here and here

VvV Amanda