"She did not need much..."

“She did not need much, wanted very little. A kind word, sincerity, fresh air, clean water, a garden, kisses, books to read, sheltering arms, a cosy bed, and to love and be loved in return.”

― starra neely blade

Check, check out my melody!

 

 

Plaid, check, tartan... whatever you call it, make sure you're wearing it.
Check is one of those timeless prints that remains effortlessly cool no matter what the season. Cool, comfortable and understated, nothing says casual chic quite like check!

Leaving Ralph Lauren's 2013 Spring/Summer show at New York Fashion Week, Jessica Alba makes a splash in a colourful yellow check creation paired with a structured black leather jacket. (Love the equally chic Brad Goreski trailing behind!)

But don't just take my word for it. The style mavens over at www.whowhatwear.com tell us just what makes this outfit tick:

Jess tones down the glamour to show us how to do off-duty plaid. 

And again... this time combining glamorous with street style. Jessica pairs J Brand Maria High Rise Legging Jeans with an easy button-down plaid shirt. Topped off with pointy stiletto pumps and contrasting leopard-print clutch bag, the effect is simply stunning!

Model Amber Le Bon donned her plaid glad rags at London Fashion Week.

The always-glamorous Miranda Kerr combines stylish separate pieces into one flawless look.

It's good to be Behati

You've got to hand it to this girl. Not only is she the hottest thing on the modelling circuit right now (hello Victoria's Secret), but she's also dating engaged to the hottest thing in pop music, Adam Levine.

As a born Capetonian, I've always had a soft spot for this Namibian-bred lovely. But what impresses me so much more is that she's not parading for paparazzi and attending every look-at-me event on her man's arm. Classy and cute.

My favourite shots of her are the ones without make-up, hair undone and wearing scruffy Doc Martens... such a stark contrast to the pert, polished images of her modelling the brand.

And so today, I thought it just right to pay tribute to Behati, an unlikely style icon.

I think what I love the most about Behati's style is that she doesn't try too hard to be edgy and cool. She just is. In an industry obsessed with perfect hair, nails and wardrobe, it's refreshing to see a naturally beautiful girl go au natural in the hair and make-up department. Plus, she's always smiling and seems like a genuinely cool chick. What's not to love?

Motto of the day... make that, the week

Christel Alsos

I just love discovering new musicians, particularly of the singer/songwriter variety. My latest obsession c/o The Vampire Diaries soundtrack is Christel Alsos.

If you enjoy beautiful soaring piano and string-based melodies, you'll love her. Honest.

She recently released a new album called Presence, featuring the sublime "Found".

But my favourite is this little gem from her previous album. It's called "Still" and is simply perfect.

Aah Coachella... that elusive celebrity-soaked music festival that makes us all wish we lived in sunny LA just for the weekend. It's the one celebrity event where we get to see our favourite A-listers let their hair down in all their crocheted, tie-dyed glory.

And so, as the month of May draws to a close and Hollywood starts carefully coordinating next year's pseudo-uncoordinated ensembles, let's recap this year's most fashionable looks.

                                     
Alessandra Ambrosio, the quintessential boho babe is a Coachella stalwart:

Vanessa Hudgens. While Alessandra's festival look is polished and pretty, Vanessa's Coachella vibe channels Woodstock '69 and flower power:

Diane Kruger, grunge meets bohemian:

Julianne Hough, effortlessly cool:

Leigh Lezark, pretty Californian chic:

Lucy Hale, earthy hippie chic:

An honorable mention goes to Katy Perry. I would never actually wear this outfit, but I do love the Beatles, so she gets kudos for that.

So those are the girls. But the guys were bringing their A-game this year too...

Kellan "hottest Cullen" Lutz:

Alexander "Should Have His Own Show" Skarsgard:

Darren "Glad He's Not Gay in Real-Life" Criss:

Ed "Chuck Bass Forever" Westwick:

Edward "My Friends Call Me Rob" Culllen:

Frank Buffay Jr (aka Giovanni Ribisi):

And because all celebrities just randomly seem to know each other, how about a few of them hob-nobbing with one another.

That awkward moment when Alessandra commits to booking the Jonas Brothers to play the Victoria's Secret show.

Glee's Samuel Larson and Chord Overstreet hang poolside with Underemployed's Diego Boneta. I am not even slightly embarrassed that I know these people. 

Jessica Szohr and Julianne Hough swap war stories.

Katy Perry downs mojitos with Pretty Little Liar Ashley Benson. There's got to be a song in there somewhere.

If this doesn't make you smile...