Follow Friday—Blogger Crush Of The Week:
Sara from Fancy Hipster
It’s always our favorite to fall upon a blog from a fellow Angeleno—and Sara satisfies all our sartorial cravings with a, well, fancy hipster spin that’s so often sought after in this town. In addition to outfit posts, the girl travels—and boy do her locales of choice look amaze—so prepare to envy, Zoe Reporters…this girl’s the real deal!
1. The Basics:
Sara Dinkin, 22, Los Angeles
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
-Christian Louboutin Lady Daffodile in nude
-Chanel Black Caviar Flapbag
-YSL Bordeaux shoulder bag with rustic gold hardware
-Cres. E Dim. leather jacket
-Bliss Lau Interlude Rose Gold body chain with black diamond
3. Currently coveting…
-Jacquie Aiche curved ear cuff
-Charlotte Olympia Libra suede slippers
-Rick Owens Blister washed-leather biker jacket
…And the list goes on.
4. Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report
I don’t have one favorite, there have been so many great features. I’d have to say my most recentfavorite is the Anita Ko rose gold diamond ear cuff, since I am apparently on an ear cuff kick these days!
5. 5 songs you’re streaming at the moment:
-“Trouble Town” by Jake Bugg
-“Default” by Django Django
-“Japanese Eyes” by Kitten
-“I am the Lion King” by PAPA
-“Light Up The Night” by Sea At Last
Follow Sara on Twitter & Facebook, and don’t forget to add Fancy Hipster to your blogroll!
Follow Friday—Blogger Crush Of The Week
Lexie & Brian from 4th Street Flat
The couple that blogs together stays together—or at least, that’s our new mantra after falling in love with 4th Street Flat, the brainchild of sartorially-savvy duo Brian and Lexie (like honestly, how cute are they though….) It’s basically a one-stop shop for couples who need outfit inspo and lucky you—you’re catching in it’s earliest days, so expect many great things in the future from this up & coming style blog!
1. The Basics:
Lexie, 24, downtown la
Brian, 27, downtown la
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
Lex-
-Celine sunglasses
-Proenza Schouler holographic PS11
-Rag & Bone boyfriend jeans
-Alexander Wang Oxfords
-Isabel Marant black leather belt
B-
-Nike Flyknit Racers
-Ray Ban Meteors
-Levi’s vintage clothing denim jacket
-Docker’s alpha khakis
-Ebbets field flannel baseball cap for J.Crew
3. Currently coveting…
Lex-
-Saint Laurent leather Jodhpur ankle boot
-Alexander Wang Jocelyn booties
B-
-Nike Free Inneva wovens
-A.P.C classic bomber jacket
4. Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report
Lex- These Alexander Wang glow in the dark shoes are insane! It has everything you could ask for in a pair of shoes..
B- The Missoni for Converse Auckland racers. I love it when two classic companies successfully fuse their distinct styles to create something entirely new and refreshing.
5. 5 songs you’re streaming at the moment:
-“The Lovers’ Suicide” by The Bilinda Butchers
-“Paradise” by Wild Nothing
-“Petition” by Tennis
-“Jamba” by Tyler, The Creator
-“Fineshrine” by Purity Ring
Follow Brian & Lexie’s 4th Street Flat chronicles on YouTube & Facebook, and don’t forget to add ‘em to your blogroll!
Follow Friday—Blogger Crush of the Week:
Wendy from Wendy’s Lookbook
In the simplest of terms, Wendy’s look is refined to the point of Blair Waldorf-esque perfection (we’ll let the images speak for themselves). Fabulous outerwear, standout designer accessories and extreme attention to detail, Wendy’s Lookbook will become your sartorial bible if you’re partial to all things prim & proper (but of course, trendy!)
1. The Basics:
Wendy Nguyen, Los Angeles
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
My ASOS blazer (I had my tailor add leather trimmings), Christian Louboutin ‘Minibout’ pumps, J Brand leather skinny pants, Tibi neon peplum top, and Chanel clutch.
3. Currently coveting…
AllSaints’ cropped blush leather jacket, Jimmy Choo degradé metallic pumps, and Olcay Gulsen leather structured skirt.
4. Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report:
The Manolo Blahnik silver metallic pumps in the Fashionable Denim Pieces story stole my heart!
5. Songs you’re streaming at the moment:
-“Someone Like You” by Adele
-“Home” by Phillip Phillips
-“I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons
-“Stay” by Rihanna
-“Scream & Shout” by will.i.am
Find Wendy on Facebook & Twitter, and don’t forget to add Wendy’s Lookbook to your blogroll!
Follow Friday—Blogger Crush of the Week:
Shea from Peace Love Shea
It’s pretty simple—Shea’s blog is a completely captivating chronicle of her incredible travels around the world, wearing a slew of designer pieces along the way. Her taste is spot-on (think in a totally Olivia Palermo-esque way) and site completely interactive—get inspired by beautiful locales and Shea’s expertly pieced-together getups, there’s never a dull moment!
1. The Basics:
Shea Marie, 25, West Hollywood, CA
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
My black Helmut Lang Blazer, Miu Miu glitter sneakers, Prada Saffiano tote, my personalized “Shea” ring, and my Givenchy boots
3. Currently coveting…
I actually just bought today one of the top pieces on my list—Prada floral sunglasses from the SS collection. Love! For fall lusting over Isabel Marant ponyskin velcro strap ankle booties!
4) Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report:
I love this sporty inspired look: http://www.thezoereport.com/sporty-inspired-trend/ I actually wore a really similar look during Paris Fashion Week, same Carven skirt but in red, but with my new shoe obsession—Pierre Hardy black and white canvas ankle wedges!
5) 5 songs you’re streaming at the moment:
Oh gosh, well I’ve been traveling the past 2 months around Europe so I may be a little behind on my playlist as I made it before I left but some of the songs I’ve been listening to are:
-“I Wonder” by Rodriguez
-“Stay” by Rihanna
-“Carry On” by Fun
-“Started From the Bottom” by Drake
-“Under The Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers—to get in the mood for Coachella of course!
Find Shea on Facebook & Twitter, and don’t forget to add Peace Love Shea to your blogroll!
Find Follow Friday—Blogger Crush of Week
Courtney from Always Judging
We rarely meet a strawberry blonde we don’t like, and Courtney is no exception. Standardly rocking of-the-moment pieces styled in an overtly Cali-cool way, it’s no wonder we find inspiration from Always Judging that fit the bill of our trendy-casual office vibes for Monday-Friday getups. Frequently sporting treasures from The Reformation (one of our Weho neighbors and fave boutiques in the city), she had us at hello—see below to find out more about this LA local blogging babe!
1. The Basics:
Courtney, 26, West Hollywood, CA
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
- LNA Leather Jacket
- My Proenza PS11 because it’s my every day bag
- Yves Salomon Black Fur Jacket
- Nude Chloe Blouse
- Bright Orange Celine Pumps
3. Currently coveting…
The Celine 105 MM Plexi Demi Wedge Pumps in white, Reece Hudson Blue Siren Mini Bag, Annie Bing Leather Jacket
4. Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report:
On the TZR’s Instagram, the Altuzarra black and white fur jacket from the runway show for FW13.
5. 5 songs you’re streaming at the moment:
-“Everything is Embarrassing” by Sky Ferreira
-“Pharaohs” by SBTRKT
-“Geto Boys” by Glass Candy
-“Killing Switch” by Last Lynx
-“Go With It” by TokiMonsta ft. MNDR
Find Courtney on Facebook & Twitter, and don’t forget to add Always Judging to your blogroll!
Follow Friday—Blogger Crush of the Week
Jenny from Neon Blush
A girl who loves leather jackets (and outerwear in general) as much as us? Say it ain’t so! It’s what first caught our eye about Jenny, but certainly not the last—she rocks all different layers and lengths (and the hard-to-master baseball cap) with ease. So although she looks fab in blazers, she kills it in so, so much more. Happy Friday to you, from us.
1. The Basics:
Jenny Ong, Los Angeles
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
Leather jacket, boyfriend jeans, silk button-up blouses, cheetah print coat, and my trusty black beanie
3. Currently coveting…
Proenza Schouler PS11 in ”peacock”—the cobalt blue is gorgeous and perfect for summer; 3.1 Phillip Lim black leather overalls; Isabel Marant’s ‘Adele’ metal stilettos
4. Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report
I remember seeing Alexander Wang’s Dillon sneakers first on The Zoe Report and ever since then, sneakers had a moment.
5. 5 songs you’re streaming at the moment:
-“That Girl” by Justin Timberlake
-“Island Universe” by Feeding People
-“Forever” by Haim
-“Summertime Sadness” by Lana Del Rey
-“Sweater Weather” by The Neighborhood
Find Jenny on Facebook & Twitter, and don’t forget to add Neon Blush to your blogroll!
Follow Friday—Blogger Crush of the Week
Maddie from Daria Daria
Two requirements for a basic sartorial girl crush: a) live in Europe and b) look awesome in hats. SHOCKER, Maddie from Daria Daria fulfills both requirements and does it oh so well—her look is an effortless hybrid on staple outerwear, haute headwear & street-smart add ons (she looks MAJ in sneakers!) Read on to find out more about this Milano maven:
1. The Basics:
Maddie, 23, Milan (originally from Vienna)
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
Ankle boots, leather jackets, vintage clutches, sneakers and crop tops.
3. Currently coveting…
A jumpsuit for the summer, slip-ons (flats) and an acrylic clutch
4. Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report
The Diane von Furstenberg Daria (yay!) quilted leather mini skirt
5. 5 songs you’re streaming at the moment:
-“Nothing Compares 2 You” by Capital Cities
-“Swimming” by Florence & the machine
-“Hurricane” by MS MR
-“Go Go Dancer” by Lana Del Rey
-“Atlantis” by STRFKR
Find Maddie on Instagram & Facebook and don’t forget to add Daria Daria to your blogroll!
Follow Friday—Blogger Crush of the Week
Dana from Blind Stab
Ever since we spotted Miss Suchow’s StyleLikeU feature, we’ve been hardcore girl-crushing, and regular updates to Blind Stab have kept our affection alive and kicking. With a major sense of humor (see below interview, you’ll understand) and a mastery of layering and curating amazing vintage finds, look to Dana for outfit inspiration that’s refined, timeless and unique—trust, this girl ain’t no ordinary blogger.
1. The Basics:
Dana Suchow, 16 ;) , New York City
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
- All of my clothes…LOL
- My GAP black ankle boots
- My Steve Madden black ankle boots
- My 3 pairs of vintage black ankle boots
- My running shoes - I’m a gym FREAK
3. Currently coveting…
- Anything clear! Clear shoes, clear clutches, lucite jewelry. I’m obsessed.
- Camilla Skovgaard white open toe mules
- Rick Owens white leather maxi skirt. I can haz?
4. Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report
The Eddie Borgo Serpent Clutch - HOLY COW…LIKE WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT -
5. 5 songs you’re streaming at the moment:
-“Provocateur” - Mike Baker the Bike Maker featuring ME! listen here -
-“Destructive Paths To Live Happily” by Kindest Lines
-“Real Love” by Cult Days
-“Release The Dub Mix” by Prince Language
-“Eyes Wide Wider” by The Tempers
Follow Dana on Twitter and Facebook and don’t forget to add Blind Stab to your blogroll!
Hi again, Natacha here!
To round out LFW, I was honored to attend the Anya Hindmarch, queen of leather, presentation. Her show was not only beautiful but also incredibly original. After 7,559 hours of work, 50,000 dominos, 1,356 cups of tea, and 35 mouse traps her show, entitled Cascade, was finally able to come to life. 
The stage, which was situated inside a London garage, was framed by a human boundary to protect the delicate architecture. 
To start, the lights switched off and on as the first domino plunged into motion—an infinite cascade of colored dominos. They fell one by one revealing the new bags of the designer. The result was a playful catwalk, creative—all joyful in tune with the LFW.
My stay in London has come to an end, and if I ever said London rhymed with rain I take it back as the weather was wonderful! Sun equals a long lasting blow-dry :)
Speak to you soon, from Milan this time! x Natacha
Natacha Steven is a French fashion blogger living in NYC reporting from London Fashion Week exclusively for The ZOE Report—follow the rest of her adventures right here on tumblr (and after you do so, go check out the rest of her awesome site!)
Follow Friday—Blogger Crush of the Week:
Mollie from Mollie In Seattle
It’s easy to fall into new girl crushes when they possess covetable closets, but come to find out they’re do-gooders as well? Done and done, crush turns into full on LOVE. Hence our current affection for Miss Mollie, who churns out a full-on lifestyle blog with a socially conscious focus—she strives to support and expose non-profit organizations through her posts. After all, she cites fashion and philanthropy as her two favorite things, which definitely qualifies her as our newest favorite blogger!
1. The Basics:
Mollie Ruiz-Hopper, 24, Seattle, WA
2. 5 items in your closet you couldn’t live without:
There are definitely a few items in my closet that I find myself wearing almost on a daily basis one way or another. My J Brand skinny jeans, they’re like magic, so comfortable, they go with everything, I can dress them up or down. My Michael Kors leather jacket goes with me everywhere, from LA to New York it’s always the perfect jacket to pair with a hat and scarf to keep me warm. I recently bought a pair of Rachel Zoe Hutton pants, they are the most flattering pants I’ve ever worn, so comfortable and they make my legs look longer! My Tory Burch Reva flats are a for sure “can’t live without” practical for every day and special occasions I couldn’t imagine my life without them, finally something I proudly wear often is my Falling Whistles necklace, it’s stylish and helps promote peace in the Congo, I think everyone should have one.
3. Currently coveting…
Gosh among the many things I’m admiring and adding to my wish list, a few things I have my eye on right now are, Warby Parker’s Preston eyeglasses, Brian Atwood’s Tribeca Laser sandal and Elizabeth and James’ Allen leather crop bootcut leather pants.
4. Favorite item ever featured on The ZOE Report:
The Christian Louboutin Cataclou Wedge Sandals you recently shared definitely made my heart skip a few beats.
5. 5 songs you’re streaming at the moment:
-“Supernatural” by Ke$ha
-“Thrift Shop” by Macklemore
-“Orange Peel” by Grant Landram
-“I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons
-“All My People Go” by Kris Orlowski
Follow her on Twitter & Facebook, and don’t forget to add Mollie In Seattle to your blogroll!
