Style & Trends

I am currently packing for my vacation (yay!!) and I have tried on every suit at least sixteen times. I am tryinggg, emphasis on trying, to limit myself to packing two suits. The Hayley suit is already packed because we are going to Disney and it reminds me of Minnie mouse. The other suit that made the team is.......drum.....roll.....please................THE JOY! I wanted to bring something that I could get more of a tan in so I knew I wanted a bandeau top. The orange and green looked best against my, now semi-tan, skin and I also thought it was cute to wear oranges on my bikini while in Florida. Can you tell I'm excited for some R&R? You can keep track of my adventures & sunny beach days on insta :) 

 

Yep. Cheryl and I had breakfast with Mayor Tom Henry. (Woo hoo!) It feels great to live in a city where a small, 100% women owned business has a voice. It wasn't quite like an episode of Portlandia but we still had a lovely time.

As are working on the 2014 line, we keep catching ourselves looking at the fab suits of the 50's & 60's and the strong women who wore them. They didn't just lay by the pool in their suits, although that's nice too, they had adventures filled with freedom and fun! I can't help but be inspired by their tenacity and value of silliness, adventure, and fun.

Happy Summertime. Let's have adventures.

peace&love,

-O

Adam Meyer of COYA creative and I put together an impromptu photo shoot for an impromptu snowfall. The girls were great sports and we all had a ton of fun.

Beach ball party!

Peace & Love :)

At one point she said, "It's not even cold".

Keegan likes to ham it up.

Mia is such a babe.

Showing off the mix n' match with the Mae top and the Lilly bottom. <3

The Hayley top with a furry leopard coat was an obvious choice.

Great friends deserve great swimsuits.

Peace & Love,

O

 

 

 

 

Last week we sent suits out to Denmark, Spain, and Australia. Excited to become a jet setting retro swimwear company!

We want to go camping and look as cute as Suzy! She balances her cute-as-a-button style with a tough-as-nails attitude that makes her irritably charming. Break out the Sunday school shoes and let's have an adventure!

 Forzieri Capaf Wicker Barrel Bag- $534, ferzieri.com; Crosley Cruiser Portable Turntable- $90, brookstone.com; La Perla Charming Flowers Triangle Bra- $78, journelle.com; Ray Ban RX5121 2000 Wayfarer Glasses; Aioty Peter Pan Dress, gilt.com; Sky Capers Coat- $135, modcloth.com; Fossil vintage revival camera case- $78, fossil.co.uk; Women's Saddle Oxford- $20, payless.com; J.Crew Globe Trotter suitcase with wheels- $1,750, jcrew.com; Noir Cosmetics Ultra Rich eye pencil in rich black- $16, beauty.com

All the recent buzz about peter pan collars and ladylike sweaters got us thinking.... Millie Kentner is a style icon! Cult followers of Freaks and Geeks may not have dreamed of being more like Millie while watching her champion the mathletes of McKinley High School but the more we reflect on her style, the more we want to bust out the cardigans and contour clips.

Get the Look: Pastel contour clips- $5.18, diva.net.au; F&F Embellished blouse, clothingattesco.com; Edrem Scarlett Hounds tooth Sweater- $594, mytheresa.com;  Tigi Bed Head After Party Smoothing Cream- $27, asos.com; Marni Iris Blue A-line Skirt- $920, modaoperandi.com; Mop C-System Straight Smoothing Shampoo- $23, thehut.com.

Pull that LBD out of the closet this NYE and pump it up with some punchy accessories...  extra points for the velvet blazer.

Bardot Hart Cutout Dress- $135, bardot.com.au; Jacquard knitted dress- $137, tedbaker-london.com; Black Sheer Mesh Front- $24;Shiny Metallic Lace Mesh- $52, choies.com; Structured Dress- $195, celebboutique.com; Jingle Bell Dolly Platform Pumps- $884, mytheresa.com; Sabine Faceted Statement Ring- $14, piperlime.gap.com; Freda Velvet Blazer- $704, matchesfashion.com; Talullah Tu Baroque Purple Clutch- $120, talullahtu.co.uk

 

Hayley's poodle skirt wearing, record playing 1950's babe for Halloween!

Ingredients to make your own 1950's girl costume:

The OFabz Mae suit
skirt
iron on transfer of a poodle or a record (they have them at the fabric store)
Button up shirt
canvas sneakers
record (7" is best to pull your pony tail through)
thin scarf to tie around your pony tail
Big smile!... hula hoop or skate board as a prop is cute too.

 

Surf's up! Alex is a Hawaiian surfer dude for Halloween! This costume could also easily transition into "Dad on Vacation", depending on the height of your black socks.                     Either way, here's what you need to make your own:

An OFabz Dude suit 
Hawaiian shirt... extra points for flowers (We got ours at a thrift store.)
Hawaiian lei 
sunglasses (Al got his from Midwest Shades) 
black socks with sandals (if you want to be "Dad on vacation")
white makeup on the nose to look like sunscreen would be funny too! 

And the first runner up is... some other girl because Hayley's the queen! Hayley is the most beautiful princess of the pageant and the obvious winner of the bathing suit category!         Are you wishing for world peace too? Here's what you'll need to be a Grand Supreme Pageant Princess this Halloween:

The OFabz Lilly suit.
tiara (obviously)
sash
trophy (ours even said "Swimwear Winner")
tan pumps
white gloves
you could also smear mascara to look like you are crying (happy tears of course)
a dozen roses would also be a cute prop

Peace, Love, & OFabz! Joy is a 1960's flower child for Halloween!

Ingredients to make your own hippie costume:

The OFabz Spenci tie dye suit
Daisy chain
flair or bell bottom jeans
brown shirt or tank top (cut the bottom into strips) 
peace sign necklace
heart and peace sign face paint

Keegan's our little mermaid at OFabz

Ingredients to make this costume:

The OFabz Andrea suit
green table cloth for your tail
sparkly fabric
two daisy chains
gold headband if you want to be a mermaid princess... Which we know you do.

We turned Spenci into an angel!

Ingredients to make this costume a success:

The OFabz Whim suit in white
The OFabz Mae suit underneath
white fabric
white wings
tan tights
leather for shoes
gold headband for halo
a sweet little face doesn't hurt either

 

Style & Trends: Spenci Edition!

In honor of Spenci getting purple hair and also being adorable, I kidnapped her on a photo safari. I love the tough girl look, especially when the tough girl finds a pink "My Little Pony" in the lining of her jacket.

Ingredients to make this outfit a success:

Structured jacket (leather variety for tough girl vibe), dark colored tights, jean shorts, striped shirt (same color or contrast to the tights), statement necklace (Spenci's is a real antler) statement hair (in color, in cut, or accessory)

They love each other

 

Pony in the crosswalk

 

Spenci in the street

Star pony

 

 

 

We carved pumpkins... OFabz style.

Sweater and jacket, Urban Outfitters, Scarf & shorts, H&M; Tights; Forever 21; Kitty mask worn as headband and shoes, Target 

We say it's okay to wear costumes pieces as "real life" accessories.

Derek and I took Bowie dog out for a walk.

1) Oxblood and Leather: I found this skirt on the racks of Forever 21, and boy was it a great find. I kept this outfit looking more dressy with heels, tights, and a knit top for the office today. To make this standout skirt more casual, you could pair it with converse, a worn-in t-shirt and a messy top knot bun. (Skirt, Forever 21; knit top, Forever 21; belt, my mom's closet; lace tights, Target; heels, Kohl's)

2) Printed Pants: These were an awesome bargain, and I'm so glad I found them. The print is so great on its own that all you need is a basic solid button-down or shirt and a no-fuss hairstyle to complete them. Adding a statement accessory or shoes can add that extra pop of color if you desire. (Pants, Marshall's; jean button-down, H&M; black t-shirt, Miley Cyrus line at Walmart; black booties, Target)

3) Knitwear: I absolutely love knits when it gets cold, and here's why: They go with anything and keep you cozy! What more could you ask for? This neutral sweater is versatile as it can be a short sweater dress, too. The studs give a perfect balance to the sweetness, so the outfit is what you make it. Accessories are endless, and tights, leggings, skirts, and even dresses underneath are all options for your knits. (Sweater,American Eagle; jeans, Abercrombie; moccasins, Target)

What are your takes on this season's trends? Contact us and send a picture of you strutting your stuff. We would love to hear your ideas, so let us know!

See you soon,

Keegan

Autumn is officially here! So, what better way to strut into the season than with clothing in black, white, and every color in-between? Creating your fall wardrobe with iconic pieces is a cinch and will guarantee a rocking outfit every time.

 The transition from summer to fall begins, and printed pants and jeans alike are here to stay.

 

Just because fall is here doesn't mean your lighter pieces have to hide! Brighten your wardrobe with any sort of eye-catching pops of color.

 

Endless combinations for a look that's edgy, classy, or even sweet- pairing fall's toughest is effortless.

 

This color gives any outfit that added touch of elegance and class, great for any occasion.

 

Make your outfit shine with pieces of gold, and you'll hit the jackpot for sure. Looking like a million dollars has never been so easy.

 

  Knits are always a staple during the colder months. This year, prints make each one personal and unique.

 

Of course it's going to get chilly, so what better way to cover up than in your favorite coat or jacket?

 

Statement accents make themselves known and pull this season's looks together seamlessly.

Which trends are you recreating this season? Send us a picture to show them off!

See you soon,

Keegan