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10:31 pm

THIS IS MY CITY | Krystle's Richmond

 One of our favourite new stockists is Need Supply in Richmond, Virginia. They have an awesome website with cool brands - we feel like we're in excellent company! - and everyone who works for the company are the kind of girls we'd love to be friends with. So it was a no brainer that we ask Krystle, head buyer for the store, to share her travel tips. We've added Richmond to our dream wishlist of destinations next year after reading it! This is Richmond, by Krystle.

 The Fan - source

one. Best thing about Richmond? Living in "The Fan" which is a beautiful old neighborhood, full of families and little parks, and great local restaurants. The way the city molds itself around the James River. The out-door culture really co-exists with city-life side-by-side because of it. There are trails that run all along the river right through the downtown area. 

two. Worst thing about Richmond? The oppressive Summer heat, and the fact that there's no beach here. 

three. Favourite secret spot? There are no secrets here- it's too small! MAYBE the best little wine store on Strawberry Street. 

four. Favourite everyone-knows-it-but-it's-still-good spot? The Roosevelt- it's relatively new still on the Richmond restaurant scene, but it's so stand out good. The cocktails are delicious and imaginative, and the southern-home-cooking inspired menu never fails. Another favorite “not so secret” spot is the weekly Food Truck Court in the parking lot of the Virginia Historical Society. A rotating selection of local chefs come out to serve things like tofu and kimchi tacos, braised lamb, and brick-oven pizza with fig jam, gorgonzola, and prosciutto (the "Fig & Pig" - my favorite). Everything is delicious and inexpensive, so you can make the rounds and try a bunch of things while you're there. 

The Roosevelt - source

five. What was your newest discovery in Richmond? What about somewhere you've been going forever but can't quite give up? My newest discovery is the canal walks. I recently changed my run route to go along the river and happened upon the some amazing murals and restaurants right on the canals downtown that I didn't even know existed. There's a ton of development going on in historic downtown Richmond that's super exciting. As for a place I've been going forever but can't quite give up - the Virginia Museum of Fine Art is within walking distance of my house and is the perfect place to get lost inside. No matter how many times I go, I always discover new things I've somehow overlooked during my previous visits. 

six. Where is the best place for.... morning coffee/pick-me-up? meal with friends? romantic rendez-vous? late night drink? even later-night boogie? Morning coffee pick-me-up: Lamplighter Roasting Co. is definitely the coffee spot at which to see and be seen. Their coffee is amazing, and so is the bagel sandwich with smoked salmon, lemon, tomato, sliced onions and capers…delish! Best place for a late-night drink is Ipanema - all vegetarian restaurant. Great vegan options as well. BEST casual bar scene- but a place you'll be sure to see all kinds of people you know. It's dark in there as its sort of a basement. It's cozy. The best crazy dance nights with a group of friends usually happen at Balliceaux, a restaurant/nightclub that looks like it was plucked out of the West Village in NY. 

seven. Where are Richmond's style spots? Where is the best shopping? That's easy Need Supply Co. I love Pink, a boutique just up the street from us. They carry beautiful things, and it's an all-girl environment- the shopping experience is always lovely. I can always find great pieces on sale there. The owners are very dear to me, I don't visit them often enough. 



eight. What is something you can get/read/experience/eat that you can only do in Richmond? A river float down the mighty James River during a 100+ degree summer day. It's always full of people and their dogs, but if you're looking for some quiet time it's easy to swim out to one of the empty little rock islands to relax alone. I like to fill a big thermos up with margarita and spend all day out there. The thermos also doubles as a flotation device when my arms start to get tired from swimming. 

nine. You can tell a lot about a city from their airport. Describe Richmond's. What I love about Richmond's airport is how small and homey it is. It's always so good to come home from a trip through LAX or JFK and arrive at the sleepy little Richmond Airport. On that note- a big plus not to be over-looked are the short or nonexistent security lines when you have to get on a 6:15am flight. 

ten. How would you describe Richmond to someone who has never been there before? A "town-city" is what my five-year old insightfully calls it. It's got a city feel- but it's small enough to bump into people you know almost every-where you go. It's a great place to have a young family. There's a ton of history here (Richmond was the Capital of the Confederacy during the Civil War) and there's also a large population of young people driving development and new industry. 

The James - Source
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11:30 am

BENAH LOVES | The Decorum



We love finding new sites that are doing exciting and creative things in the world of fashion and design. And we love it even more when those sites are from Australia! At the moment we can't get enough of The Decorum, founded by 5 lovely ladies who share a love of fashion, lifestyle, food and sydney, and share this love in posts every day on their site. They're doing everything from mini-shoots and editorials to flat lay posts, fashion commentary and recipes (we love the look of those brownies!). The Decorum encapsulates something we already knew, but maybe needed a little help to acknowledge. That there's more to life than just fashion, and that sometimes everything that goes on in the everyday - breakfast in bed, or flowers on the weekend, or watching a fashion show on an ipad - can be just as exciting as the real thing. You better bookmark The Decorum for constant lifestyle inspiration!

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4:36 pm

BENAH LOVES | Double breasted suits




We've often mused on our abilities to pick trends. First it was camouflage and reflective sunglasses - pretty much all over the street style scene this season! - and now we're going to call it. Double breasted blazers. So you don't think they're anything new, and you'd be right. Double breasted blazers haven't come out of nowhere. But there's something that we love about them right now in this moment, whether it be their mix of masculine and feminine qualities, their structure and simplicity, and their poise and polish. We love the women who can rock a double breasted blazer paired with unexpected elements - Yasmin Sewell is the master of this - like ripped denim, messy hair, or sheer shirts. It's the element of surprise that makes it so fantastic. So classic, yet so able to be given a modern, personal twist.

We're thinking that this summer will be all about the double breasted blazer and denim shirts. We'd love one in cream or navy to wear with our trusty summer staples (how great would one look with the Dries Van Noten dip-dye jeans?), a few limits cuffs and a Lisa Lock bag in Burgundy or Tan. What do you think about the double breasted blazer?
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4:14 pm

BENAH LOVES | Need Supply




We are so excited that the first drop of Benah has arrived at Need Supply Co in Richmond, America! We've already shared our love for this store, and can't get over how amazing their website is. We love being in the company of A.P.C, Stine Goya and Band of Outsiders, as well as some home-grown favourites Lonely Hearts and Something Else... Aside from cult favourite Kodi bags and Limits cuffs, Need Supply also has some special new season stock, including the amazing Zorah Maxi Clutch in burgundy and red suede, and the beautiful little Tara mini chain bag in red suede and tan leather.

See Benah at Need Supply Co here.
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12:23 pm

BENAH LOVES | Ulyana Sergeenko


I've always been fascinated by immaculately groomed women. How do they find the time, the energy, the patience? I had a friend in my late teens who was like, even then. Chloe always had a full face of make up. But not over done, just perfectly enough for her beautiful face. I vividly remember the one time seeing her with out eye makeup and being slightly taken a back by the sight. She looked so different, her eyes so big, so wide, so vulnerable. It was then that i realized just how much make up she wore, every day. I remember feeling such respect for her, she was an artist in her own right. To be able to apply, wear and carry off all those layers without looking like a drag queen was something to be hold.

It was also then I realized there was no hope for me.

I am still mezmorized by these women and right now I think I'm having a russian moment.
Most of you would recognize Ulyana Sergeenko. She is quite the street style star, being shot at fashion weeks around the globe in her glamourised, modernised version of traditional russian chic - headscarves and all. For me, she is one of these ultimate glamorous women. She always looks immaculate. It's not really about the make up with her, it's the whole look. The dresses, the skirts, the hats, the scarves. Always so well put together, interesting and overwhelmingly beautiful. Strangely enough, she even looks like my old friend Chloe as well.

I only just discovered what she did through my new favourite street style site Citizen Couture. She is a photographer and designer and by the looks of it, best friends with other russian babes Natalia Vodianova and Miroslava Duma (also examples of perfectly made up yummy mummies). Check out her diary for candid photos and behind the scenes shooting with Russian Vogue.

I must admit, Russia the country hasn't really been on my radar as a place to visit. But after seeing the charmed lives of these beauties it definitely is now.

B. x
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