La Bonne Chance: Julia Leach Turns Her Genius Into a Brand

I recently stumbled upon Chance, a new-ish brand from advertising/editorial/fashion world veteran and Julia Leach, via T Magazine's profile on her new Nolita pop-up. Not only does the website serve as retail portal for her lovely, simple basics and pitch-perfect accessories, but it also features an amazing blog that has instantly catapulted itself to my must-reads. Menswear is coming soon, and I can't wait to see how her style translates.

Her imagery perfectly captures the languorous mood of summer and has me dreaming of weekend escapes:

The summer-perfect denim beach shorts the model is wearing can be yours for $42.

Lazy summer lounging . . .

Also love:

The perfectly bleached canvas Touquet day tote, $135.

The crisp cotton striped pajama set, $145.

A nautical, knotted rope accent, the fruit of a Lizzie Fortunato collab, $155.

Photos: www.chanceco.com

The Science of Sleep

I normally take Saturdays off from the blog, but I'm here today to make up for shirking my duties over the past couple of days. This week, my body suddenly decided it was time to go into serious hibernation mode and I felt fatigued in a way I’ve never experienced. It got so bad that I even skipped my Thursday night gym class, a weekly ritual I approach with a quasi-religious devotion. As a result of this sudden bout of narcolepsy, I’ve got silky pajamas and fuzzy blankets on the brain.

Must have now:

Arlota cashmere eye mask, $30 @ Journelle.

Julianne Maria shorts, $64 @ Journelle.

Anthropologie Amid the Mystic Robe, $118.

My soft, chunky Twinkle throw is a mainstay on my bed in the winter, but how awesome would it be to have an enormous pile of them? $247 @ Design Public. More lovely colors available.

Oh, but then I saw this. Twinkle Living Handknit Popcorn Throw, $264 @ Design Public. More colors available.

Photo credit:
1 & 2)www.journelle.com
3) www.anthropologie.com
4 & 5) www.designpublic.com