Fashion flashbacks are not always pretty (parachute pants, anyone?), but in the April 2013 issue of Vogue Spain, über babe Candice Swanepoel takes us back; to a grungier time of too-hot crop tops and too-short cut-offs that defined an era. And, boy, does she make it look fabulous! Shot by Mariano Vivanco, this editorial modernizes the classic looks of the ’90s and shows us that grunge never looked so good.

(images courtesy of tornn.co.nz)

Amsterdam-based designer, Floor Knaapen, translates a fresh European aesthetic in her latest design project for Dutch design magazine, Eigen Huis & Interieur. With plenty of blushing pink, pastels, and the occasional iridescent accent, Knaapen combines her love of “…design, fashion, architecture and daily life” into a crisp, coming-of-age collection with a chic, twenty-something vibe.

Curious objects are just one facet of these well-curated assemblages involving everything from a two-story high-low hem dress paired with stratosphere-skimming platform heels, and simple crocheted swatches beside colorful journals and a leather fanny pack that somehow seems right at home.

(images courtesy of floorknaapen.com)

Sometimes HBO’s Girls can be more real than some reality shows on TV. Sometimes it’s embarrassingly honest, and other times it’s just awkward, but the best part is we can all relate to some of the situations on this show in one way or another.

Not only are there some honest moments in this show, but there’s some reality in the outfits they wear too. Each Girls’ style matches her personality to a T and it was a lot of fun to try to match their looks with LuLu*s pieces. Steal their style below!

Get the look: (Hannah: Romper, Purse, Necklace, Shoes. Jessa: Top, Floral Pants, Necklace (similar), Wedges. Marnie: Peplum Top, Shorts, Earrings, Heels. Shoshanna: Sweater, Skirt, Clutch, Heels.)

Who’s your favorite Girl?

xo

Time  to spotlight a blogger with impeccable style! El of Classy and Fabulous is a LuLu*s staff favorite source of inspiration when we need to look put together and polished. She knows how to pull off a monochromatic pastel look, how to make a pair of jeans look like a million bucks and always carries the perfect accessory or accent piece.  El looks chic in the most effortless way, with just a hint of lakeside or beach-influenced casual-cool to make you oh-so-envious!

Make sure to check out and follow her blog, it is pretty as can be!

Who wouldn’t love being styled in Lanvin, Moschino and Balmain while frolicking on the shores of Santa Monica beaches? Calgon take me away… right? Alessandra Ambrosio transforms into a retro-babe in wild prints, big bold sunnies and a very mad men-esque auburn ‘do for this Vogue Brazil shoot appropriately titled, California Dreamin’.

(images courtesy of fashiongonerogue.com)