The Hair Whip (extended cut)

This silliness all started with James' hair getting way too long, and the resultant hair-whipping.
So after school yesterday we took him to the barbershop, and I requested that he do one last hair
whip to capture on video. Of course Evelyn had to get in on it too.  And then...
well, we got carried away.

My very favorite thing that Free People has ever made...

Did any of you happen to see the fantastic short film: Roshambo that Free People released a few months ago?  It was produced as a video accompaniment to the love story featured in their February catalog.  I think I watched it enough for everyone.  The little film even inspired me to include a mini love story in our Ambiance Summer lookbook.  Can you see the influence?

Sooo, Roshambo... The story, chemistry, cinematography, music, the clothes and styling... I loved it so much.  And I loved that it was short- it left me wanting more more more.  Well, I'm happy to say... those crafty Free Peeps heard the outcry and delivered the goods.  They've just released a much-anticipated follow up film, entitled Roshambo Rock; a flashback to Sheila and Chris (Sheila Marquez and Chris Abbott of Girls fame) before their chance reunion in New York (featured in the first film).  In this one, Sheila and Chris have just broken up and her friends whisk her off to Rio to cheer her up.  Enter sun, sand, loads of beach-y summer-y FP duds, and the instantly-smitten Diego (played by real-life Spanish polo player Diego Osorio).  Now watch all kinds of fancy Free People magic happen.

Shop the Roshambo Rock fashion collection here!

Mini Street Style...

This outfit stopped me in my tracks.  Look at that neon bag paired with the rainbow leather sandals and a 

STRAWBERRY ON HER SHOULDER!!!  

It's school shopping season, so I've got mini fashion on the brain...  I kind of love the way Evy puts her outfits together.  Of course, I loved putting outfits together for her too - but she stopped letting me do it a couple of years ago.  Obviously I have some say since I'm the one actually buying the clothes... but honestly, I think she does a pretty great job MOST of the time.  It's so fun to see her personality coming through in fashion choices and witnessing a style emerge.  Clothing is definitely my favorite creative outlet, and (I think) the most telling...  on a good day, I'm happy and comfy in my skin - and my clothing will reflect that.  Sometimes I dress for work, and you can certainly tell that too.  On the not-so-good days, I might just stay in jammies.  Evelyn's pretty much always in something bright, and something stretchy (good for cartwheels).  She's awesome.