rock 'n' ruffles.

one of my favorite brands is also the creator of one of my favorite blogs. free people's bldg 25 is my go-to read for horoscopes, beauty diy projects, home and wardrobe styling ideas, and even gluten-free recipes...so pretty much everything. 

just when i thought it couldn't get any better, one of the bloggers, "fpjana," revealed these killer dresses last week (and so sweetly allowed me to borrow the photos!).

photo credit: fpjana on free people's bldg 25

the perfect blend of old school rock t-shirts and feminine fringe, ruffles and tutus, i'm really developing an unhealthy love for them...which is not so good for me - or my husband - considering they round up to $200.

according to jana, the limited edition vintage t-shirt renewal dress collection is an in-house collaboration between the brand's vintage loves and we the free lines. 

photo credit: fpjana on free people's bldg 25

i'm going to add one (or two, since i can't decide between the pink or black skirt) to my christmas wish list this year. until then, they'll continue to make my heart skip a few beats and i'll just have to pair my guy's 80s gnr tees with some tule.

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sunfest lineup 2013.

hey sunfest, the 90s called and they want their music back...

but they aren't getting it.

the 2013 sunfest lineup was announced yesterday, and although there's some pluses (the bands where the middle school nostalgia will be running high) and minuses (let me put it this way...i really hate the sound of trains of all types) for my personal taste, overall i'd say it's gonna be a good year. my husband is already talking about buying the five-day pass this year, which he's never said before.

while i can't wait to see smashing pumpkins, the black crowes and even reel big fish, i'm most excited for the festival fashions to come back (it's the best i can do until i get to coachella one day!). we'll circle back at the beginning of may, but until then, take a look at some of the sunfest street style we spotted last year. 

and if you're over the music fests or just want a good laugh like me, click here to see this hilarious lineup.

p.s. sunfest, with more than 2,000 shares on facebook alone this year, not to mention blogs like us sharing your awesome news, don't forget to brand your lineup artwork next year, pretty please!

 

festival fashions.

yesterday was a whirlwind of sun, sounds and street style at sunfest in downtown west palm beach, and the prêt-à-porter palm beacher caught a lot of it on camera. 

while the music, art, food (um...crawfish? yes please!) and on-tap margaritas were awesome, the majority of the fashions didn't seem to be quite up to par with coachella. that being said, it is a bit different demographically as a family-friendly event for all ages, and we were able to spot a few cute girls - and guys - rocking trends mentioned in friday's post.

here are some looks we picked out of the crowd:  

fashionable foursome: boaters' hats, fringed tanks + ankle boots

 leila and dara in neon + sheer lace maxi skirt; a head wrap + crocheted top

 kady with a hot pink lip + combat-style boots; brittany with a side braid + tribal top

cassady in a very palm beach-esque, watercolor-inspired dress

my little sis, ashley, in a tiered lace top, converse + cross-body bag. her
"skanking" gear for the mighty mighty bosstones, apparently. 

(what's "skanking," you ask? i did too. strange dancing down
in the pit, similar to moshing but much friendlier!)

 

even the dudes were aware of their apparel. pete and jarrett both sported surfer tanks
and board shorts, much like most of the 20-something men in attendance.
pete took it a step further adding in the neon trend and these shoes...

pete wore some dirty pink sperrys, minus the laces, and i have to say i liked the look.
my husband, alex, wore his classic chucks, this time in pinstripe.

it's evident that cross-body bags, baggy tanks, cuffed denim shorts, sandals and sneakers were popular, but it was the bright colors, lace and boots that stole the show. the festival fashions seemed to be the best early in the day, especially jamming around the michael franti & spearhead concert...which by the way, moved directly behind us during a part of the day, shown below. and let me tell you - michael franti certainly has stage style with those good looks, tattoos and dreadlocks.

and what did i wear? i wasn't much of a wild child myself because of the heat, donning a black maxi skirt, taupe crop top and fringed handbag from brandy melville, beaded sandals from nine west, a belt from h&m cat-eye sunglasses from urban outfitters and a few of my favorite chained necklaces. a body chain, purple hair chalk and a bold lip were almost part of the outfit, but with temperatures in the upper 80s...there's no way i could make them work!

i can't make it to sunfest today, but want to see more. so if you're there, send me your street style pics at pretaporterpb@gmail.com or tweet them to me at @pretaporterpb so we can keep up with it all here!

sunfest street style.

i was bummed that i couldn't attend coachella this past month, and my husband and i weren't able to make tickets to outside lands music festival work either. the worst part about it? i'm missing out on all that bohemian style.

think crop tops, colored denim, lots of lace, high-waisted shorts, neon belts, vintage tees, braided hair, head wraps, fringed purses and military boots. mini skirts, high-low skirts, sheer skirts. hippie chic mixed with 10 percent 80s wear and 10 percent 90s.

 
luckily, here in downtown west palm beach we have sunfest. the intracoastal-lined arts and music festival spans five days and has really proven itself over the years with top national acts...now let's see if it can hold up to the fashion.

i've got my outfit planned for the joan jett concert and all the 90s bands i'll be seeing tomorrow...what are you wearing? i'll be snapping a few pics to capture some of the best street style, but want you to send me shots of your looks too at pretaporterpb@gmail.com.

here's one of my friend lilia from last year in cute but casual palm beach county fashion. she was on the ombre and maxi dress trends ahead of the game - before they blew up everywhere this year.

need more inspiration? check out the lookbook.nu post with bcbgeneration, urban outfitters' "behind the scenes" pinterest board, or a few of my top festival fashion picks here:

only thing to remember? it's florida. it's going to get to around 84 degrees tomorrow...you're going to want to lose that leather.

rude girl

hey jerks.

mildly obsessed with rihanna's "rude boy" video right now. maybe it's the catchy sounds, rihanna's crazy hair, the trippy colors, provocative lyrics or the 80s-ish cartoons...but i love it.

i actually think it all boils down to the costuming. rihanna has always had a way with her wardrobe and i'm a fan of her little high-waisted boy shorts and animal print body suits in this video. the average person could certainly never pull these things off, but this is the kind of style creativity i'd embrace if i were ever given the opportunity!

so, go watch this video now and tell me what you think.

* photos from justjared.com