Site Relocation!

Spring time calls for rebirth! Lepennyjar will be graduating into its new home louisa-meng.squarespace.com where it will be the blog component of my online portfolio as a whole.

SPRING TRANSITION

FEATURED DESIGNER: WES GORDON (SS14)

I've been wanting to post a Spring inspiration feature and finally found the time. If you are like me, the change from Winter to Spring has welcomed a switch from heavy and dark to light and soft. This is when my personal style really thrives! I am notorious for being in a constant warm weather state of mind when it comes to dressing - especially in cloudy Seattle - where most people find comfort in blacks and greys, I romanticize in white-on-white on more than one occasion. You can imagine how giddy I become when the weather finally matches up with my wardrobe. Yet, I will admit I have assimilated, evident when I look into my closet and try to find something to wear now that the days have become pleasantly warm and sunny.

So, whether I am preaching to the choir, or if you are a fall-winter kind of person looking for some direction, here is a little inspiration!

From all the designers that debuted their Spring 2014 lines last fall, I have very deeply fallen in love with Wes Gordon. His ability to orchestrate delicate textures with simple effortlessness is, to say the least, inspired. I personally take to it because it conveys sex appeal and femininity in such subtlety and ease. It is clear, Wes Gordon is a designer after my own heart.

Cheers!

Wanderlust-ing

Top (H&M), Pants (ASOS), Shoes (Birkenstocks), Dress (ASOS)

Photos by: Marissa Alves

Seattle has reminded us of how it can be transformed with this beautiful thing called sunshine. I grew up in Colorado where there are 300 days of sun a year, now that I'm living in Seattle I've realized just how much I've taken daylight for granted. 

The sun also means I can start resurrecting dresses, tops without jackets, and sandals! Will be posting some inspiration photos for spring soon.

Thanks you to Marissa for these beautiful photos. Check her out in the link above, she does amazing work! 

SUVÓN

Photos by: Marissa Alves

Shot a lookbook with my girl Katleiah for the homie Andre Cadiz who is launching his first streetwear brand SUVÓN. They will also be featured in the Fresh Fit Fashion Show along with other NW streetwear brands this Tuesday at the UW HUB Ballroom, 5:30 PM! 

Loved the way the photos turned out thanks to the talented photographer, Marissa Alves! Check out SUVÓN's temporary site for more details: www.suvonusa.com

21 in Vegas

Needless to say that my 21st birthday was the best birthday I'll probably ever have in the history of the universe. Vegas was amazing thanks to my wonderful friends and family who took the time and money to celebrate with me, couldn't be more thankful!

ANYWAYS, I'M 21.......

....and haven't drank in Seattle yet. 

The irony!

Cheers, L

Minimalist + Leopard

Coat (ASOS), Pants (Cheap Monday), Shirt (Aritzia), Bag (Zara), Shoes (Gap)

This outfit is standard - if you're like me, you can wear variations of this same outfit for a low maintenance, minimalist, and comfortable daytime look when you're running errands and attending classes. Just throw on a simple t-shirt, ripped jeans, slip-ons, and a coat and you are good to go.

However, it has been colder than Satan's heart here in Seattle, so brb, I'm going to not care about what I wear for the next few days as long as it keeps me warm!

xo, L

ASOS Spring Favorites

From left to right: (1) State of Being Organza Pencil Skirt and Top 

(2) State of Being Checked Shift Dress 

(3) River Island Embellished Top 

(4) River Island Bronx Sweater 

(5) Vagabond Dioon Multi Strap White Heeled Sandals 

(6) ASOS Set Me Free Heels

(7) Lacoste Helaine Black Runner Sneaker

(8) Melissa Harmonic Garden Frost Sandals

(9) ASOS Midi Skater Dress In Pretty Lace With Scoop Back

(10) Warehouse Floral Lily Print Skirt and Sweater

(11) Lulu Guiness Lips Clutch in Light Pink

I am in heaven shopping on ASOS for items to spruce up my closet in time for spring...the Lulu lip clutch might just be my favorite ever in the history of the universe. 

The pastels and soft textures are getting me excited for warmer weather even though in Seattle that won't actually happen till mid to late June. Nevertheless, let me just take an official blogger second to indulge in my ASOS wish list and over-optimism. 

Here's to hoping Spring comes soon!

BTW, ASOS is officially back at UW. Stay posted by searching #ASOSoncampus + #asosUW on FB, Twitter, and IG!

Cheers, L