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Summer Hats

Look stylish while getting some protection from the sun with this Uptown Fedora from Banana Republic that's on sale for just $29.99. I like that it's straw so you can still keep cool and the color brown is a little different for this time of year.

Here are more summer hat picks:

Asymmetrical Straw Cloche ($34 at Urban Outfitters)

Straw Bow Cloche ($40 at Urban Outfitters)

Bow Cloche (On sale for $14.99 at Urban Outfitters)

Spillane Straw Fedora ($28 at Urban Outfitters)

Albertus Swanepoel pleated khaki hat (On sale for $34.99 at the Gap)

Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton

While shopping at Neiman's the other day, I happened upon the Louis Vuitton area and noticed in the display Louis Vuitton bags and shoes designed by Sofia Coppola. Needless to say, I made the connection of her BFF being Marc Jacobs so I imagine it was a fun friday night with out in Paris or New York when the two decided it was time for her to bring her creativity to LV.

Here's what Marc Jacobs said about his muse:

"She is young and sweet and beautiful," Marc Jacobs has said. "The epitome of this girl I fantasize of."

Her LV products are not sold online but you can take a look at more info about each one by clicking on the links. Here are some of my favorites from Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton.

Sofia Sandal in Suede Gold Leather ($875)

Sofia Sandal in Metallised Lamb Leather ($815)

Slim Lambskin Gold ($1,450)

SC Bag Monogram ($2,230)

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Everything's Coming Up Daisies

Nothing feels more like Spring than fresh daisies and this Kate Spade Bloomington Kerry-Lynn Dress ($275) would be cute to wear at an afternoon cocktail party.

Here are more daisies:

Milly Raffia Crochet Daisy Combo Dress ($333 at Shopbop)

Sand Daisy Tunic ($98 at Anthropologie)

See by Chloe Daisy Top ($335 at Neiman Marcus)

Juicy Couture Velour Malibu Hat ($70 at Saks)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Daisy Watch Necklace ($200 at Shopbop)

Juicy Couture Daisy Bouquet Charm ($58 at Saks)

Daisy Flower Necklace ($5.80 at Forever 21)

Fingerless Gloves

These Juicy Couture Iconic Pop-Top Mittens ($55 at Juicy Couture) are too cute because you can fold over tops of these and they become utilitarian fingerless gloves.

Here are more fingerless glove picks:

Bop Basics Cashmere Long Fingerless Gloves ($55 at Shopbop)

Fingerless Gloves ($19.50 at the GAP)

Wool-Cashmere Fingerless Gloves ($20 on sale at JCrew)

Merino Fingerless Gloves ($25 at AnnleeDesign's shop on Etsy)

Audrey Hand Warmer ($20 at Crafts2Cherish's shop on Etsy)

Organic Wristlet/Fingerless Gloves ($24.99 at MiaJoie's Shop on Etsy)

If you are crafty, make your own with these free patterns:

Pretty Lace Handwarmers by The Purl Bee

Princess Mitts by Clara Parkes (CRAFT Pattern Podcast)

Refashioned Armwarmers by Stitch Lounge (CRAFT Pattern Podcast)

ReForm School Sale

One of my favorite stores in Los Angeles is ReForm School, owned by the fabulous Billie and Tootie. The ladies will be moving just around the corner next Tuesday to bigger storefront space and joining them is another crafty pal of mine, Jenny Ryan who will be running Home Ec, a place for crafting and DIY workshops as well as craft tools/materials. Read more about their move in their guest post on design*sponge and keep up with the ladies on the Reformschoolrules.com.

Pictured above are some of my favorite things at ReForm School (left to right):
English Summer Pendant ($42), Passenger Pigeon Organic Cotton Laptop Sleeve in Gray 17" ($68), Flavour Design Udon Noodle Bowl ($28), For Like Ever Recycled Cotton Tote ($32), Alyssa Ettinger Knitware Vases ($120), and Madeline Bag by Jack & Marjorie ($80).

Here's the new address they are moving to:

Reform School
3902 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

The Hoodie Scarf

As the fall chill sets in, looks like the new trend in the cold is the hoodie scarf. I love the cozy feel of the Snowball Hoodie Scarf ($38 at Urban Outfitters) shown above. Isn't it adorable?

Here are more hoodie scarves:

Eugenia Kim Kelsey Hood with Scarf ($298 at Shopbop)

Antik Batik Figo Hood ($202 at Shopbop)

Rugby Striped Hoodie Scarf ($38 at Urban Outiftters)

Hooded Scarf ($28 at Urban Outfitters)

Xmittens Red and Black Fleece Hoodie Scarf ($55 at Xmitten's Shop on Etsy)

Put a Hat On!

Hats get refined and elegant this fall, like the Coach Wool Maude Hat in Grey ($248) that Blake Lively is sporting on the Gossip Girl set.

Isn't it cute? It also comes in camel (shown right).

Here are more great hats for fall:

Lydia Hat ($158 at Coach)

Stitched Aster Cloche ($42 at Anthropologie)

Paperie Hat ($42 at Anthropologie)

Wool Cloche Hat ($49 at Banana Republic)

K.Autumn Wedding Flora Hairpins

If you're looking for a unique alternative to the traditional wedding veil, look no further than indie designer K.Autumn. Designed by my friend Kelly Autumn Sperbeck, her beautiful flora hairpins have been featured in such magazines as Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides Northern California, and more. See more of her beautiful work in her gallery, as well as her full collection of flora hairpins.

Picnic Chic

Plastic picnic-ware, no way! For a chic picnic set that's totally Green, get the Heath Ceramics Picnic Set (shown in persimmon, $548). Designed by S. Stein, this multi-purpose tote bag comes with two 3 piece place settings in a removeable caddy, a wine slot, and pocket for linens and flatware. I've been a fan of Heath Ceramics for a long time and their products are not only stylish, but will last a lifetime. You can also get it in olive.

Designalicious Jewelry

I got my first pair of Designalicious earrings last year at Bazaar Bizarre at the Maker Faire and have been hooked ever since. I ended up buying another pair of earrings before Christmas at the Holiday Bazaar Bizarre too. Now with Summer here, she's got a fresh crop of stylish jewelry like these beautiful Mod Pod Earrings ($40). To see more selections, visit the Designalicious shop on Etsy.

If you are in San Francisco, you can find Designalicious jewelry at Lavish in Hays Valley.

Lavish
540 Hayes St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 565-0540

Here are more of my favorites from Designalicious:

Mod Pod Necklace ($56)

Vintage Autumn Earrings ($28)

Two Owls in a Tree Collage Necklace ($44)