September Slump Music

Chris Nicholl's shot of Elsa Hosk from Flare Magazine's Sept issue perfectly captures our melancholy mood. Image c/o fashion gone rogue

Is it just us, or does this week seem like the worst?! The weather can't make up it's mind, the week won't seem to end, and LoDo has been sick for the past few days...hence the silence on the blog front.

If your week is going as poorly as ours seems to be, here are a few songs that we hope will put a smile on your face on this gloomy Friday...

JJ - Still

This song brings us back to highschool in Cali, when Dre's Chronic 2001 had just come out and everyone was bumping it from their cars. Think of this as the updated, ladies' version...

Download it here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?5lu5los15osg033

Starfucker - Bury Us Alive 

We love Starfucker's new album, Reptilians, and this is one of our favorite songs from it. Nothing more to say, really. Check it out yourself!

Download it here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?uf59q461gc9zpjl

Phantogram - Mouthful of Diamonds

Something about this song has us sprung...whether it's the female vocals or the beat, we'll never know, but we hope you'll enjoy!

Download it here:

http://www.mediafire.com/?rcs5tznbwjd

Shake Your Bootie!

We're finally willing to admit that Fall is on the way, but still reluctant to let go of Summer. So instead of making a full wardrobe transition, we've been slowly bringing our Fall clothing and accessories out of the closet and working them into our looks. 

One of the Fall wardrobe staples that we never mind wearing, however, are boots! And this time around, we're especially loving ankle booties. Grab a flat, slouchy pair for the day and rock them with a feminine sundress or skirt to give your look a little edge, or grab a high-heeled, open-toe pair for a sophisticated look that can carry you well into the evening. 

Any way you choose to sport them, here are a few ideas to help get your bootie shaking in no time...

We love this look from Mango's Pre-Fall lookbook, pairing low boots with girly separates and a touch of denim to lend an urban cowboy feel...

LoDo wears brown leather ankle booties from Forever 21 with a jean skirt from H&M, a yellow belt from Nordstroms, white button down from Nordies as well, and a vintage pendant necklace

Ankle boots with a high heel and an open toe turn sophisticated when paired with sleek separates, like this Fall look from Elizabeth and James

LoGo pairs Dolce Vita peep-toe ankle boots with a white shirt from Mango, black draped H&M skirt, Target studded belt, and red vintage clutch

Now get the look yourself! We love the soft suede, open-toe booties on the left from Elizabeth and James ($162), and the perfectly distressed leather ankle booties on the right from Mango ($169.90) 

MAXI-mize Your Weekend!

Kate Moss dresses up this maxi dress from Topshop with silver bangles and strappy heels

Can you believe it's already Labor Day?!!

Whether you're taking a quick trip to the country with the girls (like LoDo), or opting for one last beach getaway (like LoGo), we hope you'll be living it up this weekend. Because what else is a 3-day weekend for if not to get together with friends, throw some meat on the grill, drink a few cocktails, and enjoy the last that summer has to offer? 

By now your plans for the holiday are probably set...so it all comes down to one question: what to pack? While the content of your bag largely depends on your weekend itinerary, one item that will never do you wrong is a maxi dress. Maxi dresses are so versatile - you can wear them to beach bbqs, poolside bashes, or even cocktail parties - and they create a long and lean silhouette that is flattering on everyone.

Here's how we'll be wearing them this weekend, as well as a few great maxi dresses that are on sale now, in case you're still searching for the perfect one:

Nothing says holiday weekend quite like stripes! Check out Saks' Splendid Chambray Striped Maxi Dress (on sale for $121)

LoGo goes feminine and floral in a maxi dress from Target, studded pink sandals by Cynthia Vincent, black carryall by Alexander McQueen, and Oakley shades.

 We love the tropical pattern on this ASOS Floral Maxi Dress (on sale for $62.20) 

LoDo makes a splash in a graphic printed dress by Tolani, Gucci glasses, Sam Edelman Gigi sandals, self-made necklaces and a straw fedora bought on the streets of NYC. 

This Leith Open Back Maxi Dress at Nordstrom (on sale for $99.90) is super subtle, but the back detail keeps it sexy