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Caroline Ventura of Brvtvs came by to see us yesterday, and she was toting an awesome pouch from Rennes. This color is so tempting—like those chalky-creamy mints you aren’t supposed to eat (because germs). —erica

In Character: Tai Fraiser

Sure, everybody’s favorite transfer student might have gotten a Beverly Hills makeover, but she manages to own it (however briefly), giving the classic Cher Horowitz look a sort of Gwen Stefani infusion that keeps her skater-boy affections in the mix. Here, the key components. —erica

A Laugh Cry Repeat shirt bearing a huge heart, just waiting to be broken by Elton.

Platform Mary Janes from Opening Ceremony x Chloë Sevigny. Because the nineties.

An Ali Ro dress with a plaid skirt—perfect for playing the role of damsel in distress when talking about her near-death experience.

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Mixed metal is nothing new, but, thanks to this cuff from Jewelry by Matt, it’s time to make way for mixed wood. —erica

Alumni News: Forage Makes Some Girly Bow Ties

                     

Back in April, Shauna and Stephen of Forage made an exclusive edition for us—the Bruiser bow tie. You may remember because, well, it was ridiculously good-looking and—not to brag or anything—sold out really quickly. Today, Forage released its summer collection which, to celebrate the company’s first birthday in August, includes a line of bow ties just for the ladies. “We wanted to do something really special to celebrate,” Shauna tells us. “Seeing female friends and customers wear our bow ties during the past year has been the perfect inspiration.” 

The line includes twelve very colorful versions made from vintage broadcloth, Japanese chambray, or silk shantung—the gingham pattern pictured above, which Shauna has been obsessed with for six months, and features prominently in the collection. “It’s simpler in silhouette and longer in length,” Shauna adds. “It’s tied just like a bow on a present!” —jiayi

A Case for…Sophisticated Canvas

Hey, everybody! It’s summer, season of the boat tote. And as easy as it is to love a big ol’ bag, canvas should not be relegated to farmers’ market outtings or trips to the Cape. The material has gotten pretty polished lately, and it’s time to expand your horizons with these four just-fancy-enough pieces that still have plenty of ease. —erica

1) Twenty8Twelve Daisy dress: The hot coral color screams movie (and Solo-cup rosé) in the park.
2) Adam canvas sailor pants: Because high-waisted and wide-leg feels pretty right-now.
3) Katherine Fleming Betty canvas/leather zip clutch: Look! It even plays well with other materials.
4) F-Troupe canvas saddle shoe: Proof that a canvas lace-up can be made to look fancy—no offense, Keds.

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The flamingo-pink stitching on these Nom&Ada shoes somehow makes them even more granny-chic—the perfect things for doing a walking tour of some European city in a cap-sleeve dress. —erica

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Though I have no affection for skull motifs, the black diamond eyes on this Iwona Ludyga ring really do it for me. —erica

In Character: Tess McGill

As Working Girl’s heroine puts it, she has “a head for business and a bod for sin,” and her wardrobe alludes to her feminine wiles (and the thigh highs and garter belt she wears daily—come on). Here’s what’s required to win over both Oren Trask and Jack Trainer—combined with a mink and big-shouldered blazers, eighties staples. —erica

An off-the-shoulder Black Halo dress that goes well with a new haircut and too much tequila.

Ginormous LnA glasses that play up the whole doe-eyed boss lady thing.

A white silk dress from Kain that is perfect for wedding crashing and for falling in love alongside the research of your M&A deal.

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Although it officially goes by Ice Ring Choker, this Giles and Brother necklace would actually be pretty awesome for the melty months of the year, too. —jiayi