
Last week while in LA, I had a chance to meet up with a few of my favorite Cali-based brands and designers to check out what’s going on with them for spring. I wanted to share a few favorites from each!
- My first stop was to see Clare Vivier at her studio in Silver Lake. I’ve been a longtime fan of her chic, streamlined handbag designs – I already own two of her clutches that I wear constantly. It was so fun getting to meet her, as I’ve actually been in contact with her for several years over email, but never had the opportunity to meet face to face! Her spring ’15 collection is something you’ll go gaga over – more witty French quips, seersucker stripes and lots more polka dots. The collection is not available online yet, but you can see a couple of my faves here! From her current collection, I’m loving the flat clutch in the grey/creme jaguar print, this neutral Sandrine tote, and this adorable fanny pack. I’ll let you know when the spring collection launches – there are so many pieces to love!
- Next up, I stopped in at Heidi Merrick‘s studio in downtown LA. Her collections embody all that is the California cool chick. Think simple, streamlined striped tees and dresses, flowing gauze maxis and classic camel coats. Effortless. Not only are her pieces amazing, but she’s hilarious and so personable. We chatted about her neighborhood and how she lives on the same street as the bands GroupLove and Fitz & The Tantrums – how cool is that?!
- Last but not least, I stopped by The Dreslyn‘s headquarters, also downtown. If you’ve ever checked out their site, you’ll know they also have the LA look perfected. They carry elevated but edgy brands, like IRO, One Teaspoon, Band of Outsiders and more. A few pieces I have in my cart at the moment include these Illesteva sunnies, this little white lace dress and this amazing tassel necklace. This stunning black trench is also worth a look! PS – for those of you based in Los Angeles, The Dreslyn is having their Warehouse Sale this week!! Enjoy up to 80% off this Thursday and Friday (10am-6pm). Just head over to 721 Los Angeles Street in LA! I’m pretty depressed I won’t be there for it.
love the illesteva sunnies.
xo
PinkSole
Loving the nude palette on this edit, so many fab finds!
this layout is actually stunning. The edit posts shows it off wonderfully. I’m loving every single piece here. Especially that bikini, the gorgeous pink hand bag and the chic kicks.
Gorgeous, Merritt!
XO,Gina
http://classyeverafter.blogspot.com
Such a big fan of neutrals. Especially love the phone case!
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Absolutely in love with all of these picks! That tray is beautiful, and those sunglasses are perfect.
XX,
S. Roderick
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Love the edges on that bikini and the color is lovely too!
Oh these are all too cute!
Emma | With A City Dream
Love your ring pick! Sounds like a fun time visiting all the designers!
Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com
Great neutral picks! I’ll take one of each, please
Dresses & Denim
That nude bag is everything! Such a great roundup.
xo Jessica
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Love the sweater, bangle, NARS and ring.
That chunky sweater looks fab and I love those sunglasses. XO
I’ll take one of each! Especially loving that TB watch — so fun!
xo Southern Style
I am dying over that adorable bathing suit and that you got to meet Clare Vivier!! Sounds like a wonderful trip to LA!!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
So cool that you got to visit CV and see the new pieces! Love her stuff too but don’t any.
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love ur edits…I love that watch :) thanks for sharing!!
-Neha
Love Playing DressUp
Loving all these neutral picks! That J.Crew turtleneck is calling my name and that gray patterned tray is seriously so chic….a perfect wedding gift!
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Great picks! Sounds like you had a fab trip!
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
The NARS palette looks amazing! I’d be picking it up if I didn’t already have three of those colors independently. They’re amazing shadows though, great dry and wet!
Loving all the Spring tones + hearing about your travels. Sounds like such a fun trip! :) Xo, Alison
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#16 is amazing! but i wonder if it’d me make me look naked at the beach, hahah!
Oh my goodness, in love with that bikini and that bag!
Heidi D.
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