Summertime lends the ideal backdrop to nautical influences.

Acquaint oneself with Mad Hatters and Cheshire Cats and the rules no longer apply; up is down and blue is black.

Inherently feminine, tiers and ruffles lend an oh-so romantic touch. Happy Friday!

Photography: Bustled shower Curtain 127.13 via Anthropologie; Wedding Dress via Martha Stewart
20th Century Pair of Three-Tiered Glass Bead Wall Lights $1000-$1500 U.S., Christies; christies.com
Silk Tiered Cami $39.99 U.S., JCrew; jcrew.com
Ruffled Up Washed Faux Leather Bag $45.25, Roxy; nordstrom.com
Tiered Cake via Marthastewart.com
Sweetheart Lace Boyshort [...]

This festive season have fun with gold, sparkles and an abundance of over-the-top accessories. 

Brown, purple and green make for a beautiful autumn landscape. Why not step out for a walk in an outfit influenced by the colours of the season.

All spots are not created equal but there’s something so chic about animal print in a neutral colour. Let it take center stage and keep everything else simple.

Leopard Print Sleeveless Blouse $55 approx; visit clubmonaco.com for similar styles
Kex Smooth Skinny Jeans $250, Acne; net-a-porter.com
Truffle Booties $89, Hive & Honey; piperlime.com
Melancon Purse $52, Aldo; aldoshoes.com
Satin Bound [...]

Why limit wearing sequins until after the sun goes down when they offer such versatility?

Gone may be the days that you amused yourself with dolls but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still have fun playing dress up.

Perhaps it’s the impending return of Mad Men, but ladylike glamour just feels so right now. Use pretty accessories and vintage-inspired dresses to channel Betty Draper and Joan Holloway with a sweep of red lips to complete the look.Silk Floral Party Dress $24.80, Forever 21; forever21.com
Butterfly Brooch $195, Emporio Armani; emporioarmani.com
Athena Headband $118, Eugenia Kim; [...]

Admit it, there’s a certain allure to superheroes no matter what your age.