Label Love: Samantha Pleet

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I was introduced to Samantha Pleet through Tara Violet Niami and Hannah Metz last year, and with spring in the air, I keep thinking back to her gorgeous Spring 2014 collection - with which I've been smitten with since I first saw it!.

Images by Erin Hagstrom

Images via Samantha Pleet's Official Website

The mixture of gorgeous prints, quiet sophistication, and attention to details makes her one of my favorite designers right now and the dreamy fashion films Pleet creates with her group of bright young talents is like icing on the cake! I think my favorite pieces from the collection are the gorgeous foliage covered matching top and bottom, the airy seafoam Tabernacle dress and Scout Dress in Fauna! ♡

Label Love: Lazy Oaf

Illustrations by me; background image © I Want You to Know

Hello! So sorry for the unintentional hiatus! I've been trying to come up with some new post ideas for Mermaidens, and since I have *also* been meaning to experiment more with illustrating, decided on a new series where I illustrate some pieces from my favorite brands! First up is U.K. brand, Lazy Oaf!

I am absolutely head over heels in love with their new watermelon shorts from their collection with Nasty Gal! As we are going into summer all I can do is dream of l(azy)oafing (sorry, pun) around in their adorable crop tops, circle skirts, and watermelon themed pieces (♡ᴥ♡)

1. Bear Crop Top 2. Love, Money, Pizza Crop Top 3. Circle Skirt with Pizza Zip
4. Watermelon Denim Shorts 5. Cat Socks

These adorable cat socks are actually on their way to me, and I'm also really loving this Love, Money, Pizza Crop Top that I first saw Jade from Little Mix wearing! I love the 50s diner waitress vibes I'm getting from it *__*

What's your favorite Lazy Oaf look? And if you have any post ideas I'd love to hear them! :*

February Highlights

Saying goodbye to a month is always sad for me (cue "where has the time gone!!!" moments of PANIC), so in order to cheer myself up, I decided to compile some of my favorite things that happened this February into a "month in review" type post! Hope this isn't boring to you guys and let me know your own highlights for the month in the comments! ♡

Valentine's Day - conversation hearts, surprise valentine from Marlena, pen pal letter, heart garland, & valentine from Sarah, & me holding a huge heart wreath - as one does

Being drawn by the unbelievably talented Michelle, interviewed by the impeccably dressed October from October Rebel, and featured on Micaela Hoo's blog!

Getting back into illustrating and completing commissions for Powder Doom and City Girl Slim

Receiving the most incredible parcel ever from Marlena ♡

Exploring my new town and eating some truly wonderful food - bacon cheeseburger and fries, raspberry sorbet, shamrock shake, & taco pizza

And I was particularly happy with this month's batch of outfit posts! To review: Rose Garden, Liquorice, and Bubblegum

Other Highlights:
- Going to the movies with my friend Kayla and having an Adventure Time marathon at her house
- Receiving such thoughtful/encouraging emails and comments from you guys - seriously the best! ♡

What are you looking forward to in March?

♡,
Kailey

Happy Holidays from Mermaidens! ♡

Here's hoping you all have a happy, healthy and bright holiday season filled with beautiful people, things, and sweets! When I see you next, I'll have turned 19 - my birthday is on the 25th eep!

♡,
Kailey