HKM SS 2015

Before I even started Mermaidens, Hannah Metz was one of the first "bloggers" I admired - I would see her modeling, photography, and generally beautiful outfit snaps all over Livejournal communities, flickr, and WeHeartIt (what you might call the original Pinterest...)! For years now, Hannah has remained one of my favorite creators for her clear, flawlessly executed aesthetic and endlessly inspiring projects.

Now, Hannah has added "womenswear designer" to her long list of accomplishments (including photographer, stylist, lingerie designer, model...) with the release of the summer collection for her brand new project, HKM! I don't usually post lookbooks, but when I fall 100% in love, I can't help but share my excitement! Sheer fabrics, embroidery, eye and tear motifs - this collection is like somebody plucked pieces right out of my dreams...!

Photography: Clement Pascal
Model: Aaliyah Eitapence

Lindy Bop Takeover

DRESS: c/o Lindy Bop SHOES: ModCloth SCARF: ModCloth PURSE: Gift from Marlena

Today I had the pleasure of taking over Lindy Bop's instagram account! Lindy Bop is an adorable shop filled with vintaged inspired pieces. I took over their account wearing their Tiffany Wiggle Dress and snapped photos throughout my day!

Window shopping downtown...

I stopped by the most darling diner for a strawberry milkshake - the diner was filled with 40s-80s memorabilia and had Rolling Stones and Elvis records decorating the walls! Also, the milkshake was amazing - is there any good retro diners where you live?

Are you a red or pink lipstick kinda gal?

Stopping to smell the flowers...

I accessorized my wiggle dress with red peep toe heels and a strawberry bow!

Visited my grammy and grampy's beautiful garden and found a friend! Molly is my grandma's adorable poodle... who evidently doesn't like to be held haha!

Cherries Jubilee

TOP: c/o Nishe SKIRT: c/o Alexandra Grecco SHOES: Modcloth (similar)

You guys, I found it - the perfect ensemble for feeling like Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina. Tight bustier? Check. Big, fluffy skirt? Check. Feeling a bit like a princess? Check check check.

This top by Nishe is so beautiful - I'm really in love with this kind of fitted crop top, and it's unlike any I have in my wardrobe. Pair the gorgeous fit with my weakness - novelty fruit prints, and I'm on cloud nine! The embroidered cherries are gorgeoussss.

And then, the skirt. The SKIRT! I have always wanted to be a ballerina (and tbh? still kinda do.. *cough*) and this stunning, tulle cream skirt by Alexandra Grecco is nothing less then a dream come true.

If you need me, I'm going to be over here, trying to figure out an excuse for wearing this all the time.

Hope you're having a nice week so far! ⑅❛ั◡❛ั⑅

Sugarfina Giveaway

Who wants candy...?! I'm partnering up with Sugarfina to offer one lucky reader a "Design your Own" Bento Box - where the winner gets to choose 3 of their favorite candies from their website!

Sugarfina has a wide variety of delicious confections, ranging from peach bellini gummies to ice cream sundae malt balls.

Simply use the widget below to enter the giveaway - good luck!
Giveaway will run until June 15th, 2015, and is open to United States residents only.

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Froot

CROP TOP: c/o Batoko SKIRT: American Apparel JELLIE SHOES: c/o Sun Jellies

By now, I think my watermelon appreciation has been established. Novelty prints with ties to food is kinda my weakness - enter Batoko's adorable watermelon crop top! Paired with these metallic. pink (!!!) jelly shoes from the lovely ladies at Sun Jellies, I think my summer uniform is sorted... ♥♥♥

Hey Sailor!

SAILOR TOP: c/o Kling SHORTS: c/o My Gal Lola (Contact the shop owner via etsy if you want a pair!)
FLATS: Missguided CLUTCH: c/o ASOS BERET: c/o Larmoni

Ahoy! Today I decided to dress up like a sailor - Kling is one of my very favorite brands, and this sweater is utterly darling! I paired it with these ultra sweet, handmade shorts by My Gal Lola. Not only are these lovingly handmade by Kaitlin, the scalloped detail and lace fabric is amazing!