girls + bikes

bikes are the best way to travel. not only are they probably the fastest way to get around in London, but you are also exercising and getting to know the city around you. have sort of been craving a bike here in London (especially in this lovely weather). although there's that whole other factor of danger. i think this is the only thing holding me back... i have heard so many freak stories about bike deaths around the city. but i guess if you're always scared of something, you'll never get anywhere right?

here are some inspiring pics from facehunter of girls with bikes around the world.

vintage poster from http://www.lvfixed.com
all photographs by yvan the facehunter

kirsten

when i first read the virgin suicides, i was completely disturbed and somewhat mesmerized. the film holds the same place for me... i sort of hate to love it. anyways, the imagery, i think, is beautiful and i couldn't help but fall in love with kirsten dunst in it.

on another note, i've really admired kirsten's style lately. while i've never really noticed her before (she seemed like a try-too-hard), she is beginning to grow on me. she definitely has an effortless look that i know we all strive for, which is what is so appealing. i especially love these last two looks from the past week or so.

another day to dress up

this girl not only has a great collection of vintage hats, but also one of the best vintage-filled wardrobes that i've seen.
check her out here.

photo from another day to dress up

she&him

i've been listening to she & him on and off for the past few weeks. i'm upset that i missed them in both london and amsterdam due to sold out gigs slash inability to travel. i really enjoyed watching this video filled with endless children's costumes and a dreamy play world. i would completely love to live in this.

she & him - why do you let me stay here?

street

on browsing through my blog reads, i found these two street style images that really spoke to me. both being completely individual as well as inspiring!

image via copenhagen street style
this girl's dress is entirely gorgeous, as well as the chunky jacket she layered on top. plus, i'm a sucker for bikes. i would love to own a bike in london one day! (especially with a wicker basket)

image via the satorialist
this vintage palette is perfect for spring. and her hair is devine!

baby girl

willa maye.

i would probably give my left arm to be able to fly across the ocean right now to meet this baby girl.

edit: i am. thursday - boston/newport here i come.

quilts galore

there's really nothing like going to the V&A on a sunny day. the inner courtyard is bustling with people drinking tea, eating sandwiches and soaking up the sun. it was especially sweet to see children excitedly prancing around in the wading pool.

the Grace Kelly exhibition was incredibly packed, so we decided to check out the Quilts exhibition. Quilts have always drawn me in... the love that goes into making them and the way that they can be so simple and classic but still so beautiful. someday i will definitely have a closer look into quilting and try to start one myself. looking at all these quilts from the 1800's is definitely a good motivator.


juxtaposed to all the historic quilts are modern quilts. although i didn't surely enjoy seeing a quilt dated 200 hundred years old sitting next to a quilt dating 2 years old, i still enjoyed seeing the ideas behind modern quilters. the one below is by Caren Garfen, who takes a strong feminist approach to quilting.


there is a lot to look at at this Quilts exhibition at the V&A. i highly recommend it for a lazy leisurely day, and don't forget to get some tea and cake with it in the courtyard.

Quilts is open til the 4th of July
iphone photographs by me