GAP STYLD.BY + FATED TO BE HATED!

Today marks an especially exciting milestone in my career as both a blogger and Lookbooker -- I was asked to collaborate with Gap for their Spring styld.by campaign! Not only am I deeply thankful for having been included in this project, I am starstruck and dazed by the journey it took to get here. Through Lookbook, I've arrived at a creative place where I am able to express myself in a sartorial language that is not only true to myself and relatable to my readers, but valued by even the retailers who inspire that very language every day. The styld.by campaign offers real consumers the chance to speak for themselves, and that's makes a brand like Gap so much more accessible and intimate. I extend my sincerest thanks to the teams at Gap and Lookbook.nu for affording me this incredible opportunity!

I named my look "Cool as a Jewel" because lapiz and sapphire tones play such a bold role in the ensemble. Most people don't associate the spring season with mellow blues, and that's why I was so attracted to the pairing. It's unexpected but fitting... novelty en vogue!

I included a few other photos rocking Gap's pastel staples -- a lush citrus cardigan, lilac khaki and stilettos. The look is as sleek as it is fresh. 



Mint slacks keep my uptown ensemble cool while a cardigan warms me up on a breezy day. A seafoam and sapphire color block looks sophisticated every season.
"Broken-in Straight Khakis"


A pair of lavender trousers embellishes the classic monochrome mod look with a pop of pastel.  



There's no better way to celebrate Spring than with an orange creamsicle color palette. Printed pants and a cardigan in sunburst hues make for the perfect picnic uniform.
"Luxlight Crew Cardigan"

Check out my official styld.by feature on Gap's website! Thanks again to all my readers for making this experience possible - you've kept me grounded at my highs and inspired at my lows. It is a privilege to be able to share a proud moment with this amazing community. <3

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

BEST OF THE WEST

Man, it's like these tribal PacSun jeans, mixed metals Vanessa Mooney necklace, and western print Pink & Pepper booties were meant to be. They'd be better complimented by the flickering glow of a California bonfire, but in my patio on an autumn afternoon should do until I convince someone to drive a camper out West and stargaze with me.



FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Beanie - Nine West
Necklace - Vanessa Mooney
Jacket - Levi's
Floral tank - Rubbish
Western belt - Vintage
Tribal jeans - PacSun
Western booties - Pink & Pepper

I want to extend tremendous thanks to PacSun for gifting me these incredible jeans (wrapped up in an official California state flag and packaged in a super cool crate) as they fit right into my Western, desert spirit wardrobe. Golden State of Mind... count me in!

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

SHERBET HIPPIE

Who’s got  two thumbs and a hankering for some pastel ice cream?? THIS GAL RIGHT HERE. Made obvious by my pink, purple, and yellow flower outfit. I’m kind of working with a hippie theme – the 70s style Wildfox leotard takes care of that – but simultaneously entering mod territory with this sleek and stripey bodycon skirt. I’ve never been a bodycon kinda girl because of my awkward figure (no waist, no hips, and a perpetually bloated stomach) but Living Royal changed my mind when they sent me this sherbet-inspired, "Colorblock Tulip" bandage skirt. I got a bit hysterical when I noticed that the color scheme of the skirt matched my Wildfox leotard FREAKISHLY WELL. The two garments are so genuinely meant to be it’s not even funny.

FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:

Crown - DIY

Sunglasses - 80s Purple

Shag jacket - Free People

Bodysuit - Wildfox

"Colorblock Tulip Skirt" - Living Royal

Wedges - Nine West

"Pink Leather Rucksack" - GRAFEA

Color scheme serendipity aside, I’m equally stoked about this pink leather backpack from Grafea! I wear pastel colors a LOT, so choosing a hue as specific as this one for a bag actually isn’t a bad idea. It gives me more reasons to wear fun shit, like my furry Free People coat (too hot for a jacket in Vegas? BAH.) I’ve seen a bunch of other bloggers rockin’ the same sack in different shades. India Rose has it in white, Vintage Virgin has it in pink, and Kavita has it in yellow. It’s like we’re power rangers. Fashion power rangers. This needs to happen. Thanks, Grafea, for hookin’ us up with your awesome backpacks (or 'rucksacks,' as you fancy Brits say)!!!! People - if you're shopping for a back-to-school bag that's not too bulky but EXTREMELY durable and damn cute to boot, I emphatically recommend one from Grafea. Check out this photo album for some inspiration! 

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

PARKMAN BLUE

Somethin' bout the energy of this outfit reminds me of Yoko Ono. Hippie Yoko, not nu-millennium-newsboy-cap-and-wire-rimmed-sunglasses Yoko (which is arguably a cooler version of her, but sadly not the aesthetic I was channeling). My breezy cotton pants are from CRASH AND BURN, a brand the fashion blogger community knows well for its signature tie-dye designs and industrial, gradient patterns. Now it's your turn to get in on the action by checkin' out the shop! I love the free-spirited element present in these palazzo pants. A flower crown and Eastern print cardigan from my sis keep the look summery and cool. Fun outfit for a spontaneous September day... #YOLO Ono. That's wassup.













FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Flower crown - DIY
Cardigan - Borrowed
Crochet top - Secondhand
Gold chain - SHOP GOLDIE
Palazzo pants - CRASH AND BURN
Wedges - Nine West
Flower bag - Valentino

Thanks again CRASH AND BURN for making this look possible! Always a blast rockin' the Parkman pants. ^-^

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva

BABYCAKE

Remember the good old days when "preppy" meant giant white sunglasses, teased blonde hair, a low-rise light-wash pleated denim skirt, rhinestone encrusted tank top, and flip flops? I'm talking Simple Life, small dog, Ashlee Simpson status. The year was 2006. All American Rejects and Danity Kane dominated airwaves. Logos like Von Dutch and Juicy Couture determined who was popular and who was shopping at (yuck!) Hot Topic in middle school. Chunky flip flops, layered tank tops, and popped collars were the norm... if you were cool. Man, I miss my youth. My REAL youth. Seventh grade, pool parties, cheerleading try-outs, arbitrary social hierarchies. The golden days of yore! Now I gotta wear pastel outfits like THIS ONE. You know I'd rather be rockin' a Tiffany & Co heart necklace than this TRENDY ASS polka dot blouse. Kidding. Kind of.









FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
Glasses - Romwe
Necklace - Chanel
Blouse - YES STYLE
Belt - Brighton
Pink pants - Joe's Jeans
Espadrille wedges - Nine West
Flower bag - Valentino

I just can't help but wonder how far these Prada inspired glasses from Romwe would have gotten me in terms of popularity if I were still a 13 year old. Anything to strike a stronger resemblance to OC it-girls Lauren Conrad and Kristen Cavallari. FEELING REALLY SERIOUSLY NOSTALGIC RIGHT NOW. Feel free to snail mail me all three seasons of Laguna Beach.

Everything is infinite,

Bebe Zeva