Get the look - The Row resort 2013

Sometimes when it comes to clothes you admire, you can't always get lucky and find/afford the *exact* pieces.

Never fear! Take inspiration and go forth...

 

Get the look

Our favourite outfit from The Row Resort 2013 collection re-imagined:

This preppy and sophisticated summery outfit from The Row epitomises chic in clean, timeless shades of mustard, chocolate and white.

The Row - Resort 2013

Get the look yourself with these pieces from Etsy:

Classic kitten heel brogues // $45 from Trilogie

Cream column skirt in crepe // $68 from AlexSandras

Vintage silk crop blouse // $20 from eabVintage

Mini leather satchel // $40 from RagRichVintage

Stylish raincoats from Wet and Wendy

We first came across Melbourne label Wet and Wendy in Brunswick shop OkOk where we saw their lovely umbrellas in soft shades of dusty pink and blue hanging the in the window...

Photo: Emina Dzananovic

And this is by far the prettiest fold-up umbrella we have ever seen. Ever. Full stop.

On further investigation we discovered they do more than just umbrellas...they also do raincoats! Have you shopped for a raincoat recently? There's not that much in the way of style amongst a lot of them, and some of us want to be dry and lovely!

The Mini Cape - available in a range of shades including RED - and an absolute steal at $49.95

The Smartcoat - available in grey marle and pink marle with contrast hood - $169.95

The Raincoat - yep, you too can be little red riding hood. $99.95

And our man-friends don't miss out because there's also a mens range:

The Raincoat - and yes, it's available in a range of smart and interesting colours. $124.95

The Smartcoat - also available in a delicious chocolate fabric. $189.95

These are all available from the Wet and Wendy online shop as well as a huge variety of stores in Melbourne and Tasmania.

Perhaps all this wet weather isn't so bad after all?

xo
g&j

images: courtesy of OkOk and Wet and Wendy

Raindrops on roses for Oscar de la Renta Resort 2013

1950s silhouettes, monochrome cut-work laces, high-waisted everything and did someone mention embroidery?

We would happily flounce around every garden party this summer in each of these; laughing gracefully behind our hands and playing an exagerated game of hide and seek in the shrubbery.

I tell you, we struggled to pick only a few favourites - we aren't kidding when we say EVERYTHING is really fantastic.
Check out the whole collection here

Image: courtesy of vogue.com

Trip the print fantastic with Marc Jacobs Resort 2013

Here at Ginny & Jude, we love prints and we love colour. And colourful prints - well, now they are just the bees knees!

So, you can imagine then that the Resort 2013 collection from Marc Jacobs really tooted several loud horns for us...

We love the soft Edwardian style hair, the unashamed used of crazy colour and the practical drapery. And we would like one of those cardigans in every colour. Please.

Check the full collection here

xo
g&j

images: courtesy of vogue.com

Resort 2013, the best of's

While we shiver in front of our ineffective southern hemisphere heaters, it's Resort 2013 time in the northern climes. Sit back and dream of a summer draped in chic apparel...

Some of our favourites:

The Row, Resort 2013

Love the skirt length and slit pockets, and those shoes are super. Effortlessly stylish.

Erdem, Resort 2013

Prints galore in this really consistent Resort collection from Erdem. Loving the stiff fabrics and jumper/shirt combinations.

Chloe, Resort 2013

Having the models on a glass stage in a field of wheat is inspired styling!

Floaty and fresh, that cutout skirt is just the ticket.

Chanel, Resort 2013

Great faded rinse bobs, and again with that fabulous midi / just-above-maxi length.

Soft and playful glamour.

Preen, Resort 2013

Hard to choose a favourite from this collection - great peplums in a variety of puffs and fabrics.

We're thinking the peplum shirt is going to be the must-have item this summer!

Nina Ricci, Resort 2013

This gothic gown is made up of some seriously beautiful lace!

Marchesa, Resort 2013

Fantastically fun frills and lollipop coloured embroidery. The whole collection is a joyful swirl of gelato!

Sonia Rykiel, Resort 2013

Accordian pleats, fun prints and great hats.

Carven, Resort 2013

Fun and innovative design as always from Carven.

L'Wren Scott, Resort 2013

 Retro flavoured, colour-pop goodness from L'Wren Scott

And the winners?

We would happily drape ourselves in all the pieces from Oscar de la Renta...

Swoon!

Oscar de la Renta, Resort 2013

And Marc Jacobs - kooky, crazy and colourful. The combination of colour blocking and prints is how we aspire to dress ourselves! And the soft Edwardian style hair is also a favourite.

Marc Jacobs, Resort 2013

We had too many loves for this overview, so we will be posting a full list of favourites from Marc Jacobs and Oscar de la Renta over the next few days for some summer inspiration!

xo

g&j

all images courtesy of vogue.com

pinning and winning

Don't you love it when this kind of serendipitous thing happens in the land of fashion?

We recently pinned this lovely peplum skirt to our Fashion pinterest board:

We love a good peplum, and this delightful mix of colours and print had us pining for weather which allows for uncovered arms.

You know, walking down the street with the sun in your hair and a carefree skip in your feet...

*sigh*

Then whilst having a little wander through ASOS this morning we saw this:

Oh my! It's the same dress!!

And it gets better...it's ON SALE for a mere £20.00 - or about $34AUD. Which is a rather pleasant saving of 60% off the original price I might add!


Well, it feels like fate...

xo
g&j

hand dyed, hand-woven

Spurred on by a general unshakeable feeling of chilliness, we recently went on an all-out search for the perfect blanket. During this jaunt around the internet, we discovered the amazingly subtle work of American weaver Dianne Nordt and fell in love.

Our love for woven things - rugs, scarves, mittens, throws - knows no bounds, but there is something effortlessly comforting about the cosy colours and simple 'tabby' weave of Dianne's pieces.

Using wool from the backs of her very own merino flock in Virginia, the wool is either left it's natural hue or dyed using plant dyes such as walnut shells (seriously!), sawdust and other naturally occurring bits and pieces.

From the paddock to the loom!

The results are beautifully organic looking throws and rugs in grey marle, chocolate, coffee, vanilla with accents of pale pinks, periwinkle and olive.

Our favourite?

This stunning grey marle, rose and olive blanket:

Made primarily from the wool of their silver ram Charlie, $175 from Etsy

More pieces are available from the Nordt Family Farm Etsy shop
Get your orders in now for a toasty end to winter!

xo
g&j

images: courtesy of the Nordt Family Farm on Facebook and Etsy