fashion week street style

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summer's swan song

While I'm sad to see summer go, I have to say that I am freakin' STOKED for fall. Easily my favorite time of year. The layering, the rich colors, furs (faux, of course), prints, boots, scarves. So excited.

Outfitting is sort of hanging on to the warm weather, but still incorporating some early fall pieces. It doesn't have to be awkward, although I know everyone is dying to start wearing their oversized sweaters and tights. This is the time where the sweaters are starting to come on, still with bare legs, or long pants with short-sleeves, etc. Here are some of my favorite late-summer outfitting inspirations:

Jenna Lyons 

I have a girl-crush on JCrew's creative director and style savior, Jenna Lyons, along with the rest of the world. She knows how to make style effortless.

Alexa Chung 

I'm not sure where Alexa found these amazing overalls, but I'm sure you could find some in a thrift store easily.

Kylie Minogue 

She's one that I forget about, and I'm not sure why, especially when I see this outfit. A breezy button-down in leopard print is a perfect transition piece. Not too heavy for warm weather, but a perfect fall staple as well.

Blake Lively 

A cobalt blue Chanel bag? Yes, please.

Whitney Port

Amazing pants on Whitney, who in the past, always played it so safe. I'm glad to see her being more adventurous.

boys don't make passes at girls who wear glasses

Or do they? Everyone loves girls in glasses. Are we really to believe that because a beautiful girls sports some specs that she's immediately the "nerdy", less-desirable friend (like Amanda Seyfried's character in 'Jennifer's Body' or any other teen movie where the geek becomes a babe because she takes off her glasses?). Give me a break. Wear your glasses proudly. I always gain a renewed love for my Chanel frames I see a sweet editorial or ad featuring lovely glasses.

xox

Jessi Lou

concert for equality

Thousands gathered outside for Conor-fest 2010 on a closed off Benson street. The show raised money to repeal the controversial immigration law in Fremont. Regardless of differing opinions on the situation, everyone was able to come together and simply enjoy the music. Yes, Conor Oberst got all political like he tends to do, but they played such a killer set. Oh, and there were burritos and cheeseburgers.

Beginning of Bright Eyes.

The most stylish people of the whole evening, Katie and Kyle. bff4eva

Now the images get shitty, because I had to use my phone. Whatever. Here's Tim Kasher. Cursive was holy-fuck.

Boy was I on the wrong side of the stage.

Desaparecidos.

Bright Eyes, Cursive, and Desaparecidos were the highlights of the night, for me, having loved all three bands since age 14. It had been that long since seeing Desa, and they rocked my socks off. Naturally, the most anticipated of the evening, they played last. Conor began the set with "Greater Omaha" (very apropos) and with a call-to-arms before "Hole in One."

"ARE YOU WITH ME?!?" Love you, Con-Con.

xo, Jessica