Fall into Leather

This fall, we are loving all the leather goods that are flying into Ladybird's nest. From shorts to silk tops with hints of soft leather... we have the perfect looks that are great for any occasion this season!


Jackets

We love this dark brown collarless leather jacket by BB Dakota. It has a lovely slimming fit and is great over this new Paper Crown dress! Or keep it casual with your favorite tee and levi's jeans.















Leather Tops

We are so obsessed with the leather tops that are in at the store! There is much you can do with these structured pieces. Wear them back to colored or printed denim. Perfect for any lunch date or evening wear!

First top: French Connection
Second Top: Leyendecker














Sweater

We love these sweaters from Waverly Grey! Not only are they a great fit but we love the detail of leather pieces throughout the sweater. 

Leather Shorts

Shorts aren't just made for spring and summer. Show off those legs in the fall and winter with these soft leather BB Dakota shorts! Throw on a comfortable sweater and boots for a casual look. To transition to a more evening look, add your favorite blouse and wedges. Great with tights on a colder day too!












Leggings

Leather leggings?! Oh my! This is one of our favorite pieces from Stella & Dot this fall so far! It still has the stretchy comfortable feel to it. With symmetrical cut pieces of leather blended into the leggings. Our favorite way to wear it is with a oversized sweater and boots or a loose blouse and heels for a more trendy look!

LBD SUMMER LOVIN

 

Last Friday, the birds threw another LBD event at Basil! Thanks to everyone who came out and partied with us. We will be having another one this fall!

What we are wearing (from left to right)

Kallie

Dress - American Apparel

Heels - Pour la Victoire

Allison

Dress - Show me your MuMu

Heels - Zara

Cristina

Dress - BB Dakota

Heels - Pour la Victoire

Megan

Dress - Vintage

Heels - Marc Jacobs

 

The Nomad Scarf by FLUXUS

Yes, it's back! The over-sized and amazing Nomad scarves my Fluxus! This layering piece is great for the upcoming season. Get creative and wear this in many ways from scarf to wraps. Come to the store and see which colors we have left!

Meet the Birds: Gabby Stefura

 

1. Name

 - Gabby Stefura

2. Who is your style icon?

-  This is hard. There are so many people that I appreciate. I always check out Ashley Olsen. She's so put together but has an interesting edge.

3. New item at Ladybird you can't live without?

- I am in love with my Claire Vivier blue leather pebble clutch. It's perfect. 

4. What are you looking forward to this fall?

- Cooking with seasonal vegetables and wearing my blazers.

5. Favorite cocktail?

- A greyhound or whiskey and ginger ale.

Meet the Birds: Molly Haring

1. Name

- Molly Haring

2. Who is your style icon?

- Leandra Medine aka the man repeller, Every look she comes up with is interesting, sometimes over the top- yet always works!

3. New item at ladybird you can't live without?

- Indian sweater poncho! 

4. What are you looking forward to this fall?

- Layering, and pumking ale on a patio! 

5. Favorite cocktail?

- Old Fashion

Meet the Birds: Cristina Beavers

1. Name: 

- Cristina Beavers

2. Who is your style icon?

- Anna Del Russo. Always so amazed with her classic Italian style that is twisted with creativity and off the runway looks.

3. New item at ladybird you can't live without?

- The Equipment "Earl Top" in black with chain print.

4. What are you looking forward to this fall?

- To be able to wear my motorcycle leather jacket and sip on hot cider. 

5. Favorite cocktail?

- Extra spicy bloody mary's.

LBD this Friday!

Can't believe LBD is already coming up this Friday! We have had fun with the past events that we had to throw a summer edition. We will be selling tickets all this week at the store and so will our friends over at Milk Bar Boutique for $5 a piece. Or $10 at the door. Looking forward to another fun and fashionable night out with you all!

614 Magazine cover with Ladybird!

We love that 614 featured one of our favorite dresses we have at the store for the fall preview shoot! This python dress is from French Connection. The style is so lady like but with the print adds a great touch of edge. We are looking forward to the rest of the the runway fashion looks!

The LBD pre party Shopping Event

 

 Ladybird will be hosting a shopping event on Wednesday, August 8th! We will be having a French Connection "dresses only" trunk show from 6pm-9pm!

This event is to kick off the LBD "Summer Lovin" dance party that will be on Friday, August 10th at Basil Restaurant!

We will be having beautiful pieces from French Connection that will be perfect for the Friday event. As well as great styling tips for your little black dress. If you purchase your LBD ticket that evening you will receive 20% off the single item.

Make up tutorials will be provided by our good friend Kelli from Beauty Marked.

Refreshments and bites will also be provided.

Equipment - styled looks for the fall season

The Brett dress in navy

The Brett blouse in multi camel

The Parker blouse in white

The collarless slim signature in black/white stripe

The Sofie top in fawn

The Earl top in black (with gold chain print)

The Asher v-neck in citronelle

 The Asher v-neck in mulberry

New Clare Vivier for this month!

Over the weekend we received a lovely shipment from Clare Vivier! We are loving the variety of styles and colors from this order. Perfect for different occasions and seasons! Come to the store and see which one fits with your style.

Summer Sale this WEEKEND!

Coming soon to Ladybird: Joshu + Vela

This summer we are getting a lovely shipment from the tote and bags company called Joshu+Vela! The brand is located in the heart of San Fransisco and each bag is made of all American organic materials. Each is hand crafted with great leather and canvas materials to last you forever!

Check with us soon for more details! And check the designer's site for more styles and info!
www.joshuvela.com

Ladybird is loving the new BLVD Lola weekender

Ways to wear cut off shorts!

A staple piece in a ladybird's wardrobe is hands down a pair of Levi's vintage cut off jean shorts! Always a "go to" item and so easy to wear. These shorts look great back to a fun printed blouse to your favorite crisp white tee shirt. Here are some of our favorite ways to dress up or down your Levi's shorts!

To make a pair of cut offs "less casual - more dressy" is very simple. Keep the white tee you've got on... just add a blazer! Keep it simple with a navy or black blazer, or jazz it up with a colored one (even neon). Add a pair of strap heels and your favorite clutch = hot dinner date? night out in the town with the girls? What ever the occasion may be... this is always a great look to fall back on!

Layers, layers, layers, and more layers! We love this breezy summer look. Layering in the summer doesn't have to mean heavy either. Light scarves and a cardigan is perfect for a more cool evening summer night.

We LOVE the "high low" cut tops. They always look great with a pair of cut off jean shorts. Add lots of jewelry or throw a tote with it. It is the ultimate casual look.

Loose fitted and colored blouses always look great with a pair of cut offs. Especially if your shorts are a little more on the tighter and shorter side. If that is the case, it shows class to have something a little looser as your top. We also really love the pop of studs on the shorts to show a little more edge to your look. Add a few of your favorite bracelets and a pair of flats or sandals. Makes this look appropriate for a day time or evening look!

Over-sized sweaters is always a great way to show off your levi's shorts. Especially if you are aiming towards a comfortable and casual look for the day. Chunky rings and bracelets always add more interest to this look as well. This can be worn with a pair of sandals, flats, or even a pair of vans. To make this more of an evening look, add a pair earrings, animal printed clutch and wedges!

Fun printed tops is always a great way to add fun to your cut off shorts look. Especially if an animal print! This can be worn with a over-sized bag and flats for the day, or a bright colored clutch and heels for the evening.

Adding texture to your cut off shorts look is always great! Especially a sequin jacket! A pair of heels and bright colored clutch, this is the perfect look for a night out with your best friends!


















Don't own a pair of vintage Levi's shorts yet? Come visit us at the store!

31 Bits Jewelry

During the summer of 2007, Kallie Dovel traveled to Uganda and spent quality time with a group of women that made paper beads. Kallie was fascinated with the hand made jewelry as well as the stories and lives of these women who have gone through so much. Kallie brought home to the U.S. a big box of jewelry these women hand crafted and shared the stories with her friends. When she graduated in August of 2008, Kallie and her friends took a trip to Uganda and started 31 Bits. There are now over 90 designers in 31 Bits. Each that have a unique story and are given the chance to better their lives.

Here at Ladybird, we really loved the story that Kallie has told and not only want to be part of helping, but we really love the line of colorful pieces! Here are some of our favorites we got in this week.

 

 

 

 

Visit 31bits.com for more about the designers and the line!