SUMMER street_style.

lucky.

the december issue of Lucky magazine featured a special article on the 100 fashion and beauty tips their editors live by.

i've chosen the twenty tips i think are absolutely crucial to survival- either because i live by them myself or i now feel it necessary to pick them up.

1- beachy waves are always sexy

2- braids are sexy, cute, and the only acceptable form of pigtail

3- an ultra-pale pedicure makes your feet look tanner. same with silver.

4- self-tanner makes you look instantly thinner and well-rested.

5- no beauty product can do for you what eight hours of sleep can.

6- thong underwear is not a necessity under most clothing.

7- shop for boots in august before they sell out.

8- black opaque tights make everyone's legs look good [and can look great through open-toe shoes, but nude tights never will].

9- roll your clothes when packing, do not fold.

10- never go on a plane without a huge scarf.

11- most useless advice from a salesperson: "you can wear it with jeans".

12- things that look crappy on a hanger could look gorgeous once you put them on.

13- black will always be the new black. anyone who says otherwise is selling something.

14- cigarette pants with flats will always make you look feminine.

15- if shoes are only marginally comfortable when you try them on in the store you can be sure they'll be excruciating on the street.

16- if you invest in a chanel bag, you will carry it for the rest of your life.

17- buy clothes that you'll wear on a tuesday afternoon, not a saturday night- few people lead saturday-night lives.

18- pairing a boyish piece with a girly one will make you look like you know how to dress.

19- your bra straps can show; your underwear straps never should.

20- a leather jacket always looks great with a party dress.

free people: the holidays.

a brand-spanking new free people boutique opened in denver, colorado, and i felt instantly inspired to share with you these shots of their holiday decor and styling.

how perfect... disco balls, glitter and white lights festoon the space. sequins and snowflakes collide, while icicles hang softly above holiday party dresses. kittens keep watch over maxi skirts, while deer peek out of pockets. garland, snow-filled story boxes and christmas trees make the winter wonderland complete.

my holidays will be happy thanks to you, free people*