Guest post with Styled by Katie // Spring Fling

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from Katie: 

One of my favorite up and coming brands that I have started to become OBSESSED with is Show Me Your MuMu. The line was started by two free-spirited and lively ladies, one who hails from Newport Beach. The idea struck them when you moved to Manhattan, and would consistently purchase shirts and tops in sizes much larger than they wore, stretch out the neck, and throw over vintage slips to become the ideal comfy yet cute mumu-esque dress. However, they could never find the ideal fit. It needed to be baggy and short -- flattering and girly -- but not so much as to swallow you whole. Why not, they decided, create this much-needed staple themselves?? And so they did, reinventing The MuMu. Their line can be worn by all sizes, and shapes, and comes in all sorts of fun colors and prints. Like I said, I'm obsessed!

Another brand I am swooning over (and has blown up over the last couple of years) is Stone Cold Fox! These California beach girls believe in ‘Quality of Quantity,” and that good things are worth waiting for. Every piece is locally made in California, only made when its ordered, and packed by the girls behind SCF. They boast self-designed textiles, sand-washed silks. Each item is thought out and personal. Keeping the company USA made, not mass marketed and a bit hard to find, the girls love the idea that having a SCF piece is like finding a treasure. 

Painted Bird shoes are so incredible different than anything I have seen! Each pair of Painted Bird shoes are like a beautiful jewel for your feet. They are artisan crafted, hand crocheted shoes resulting in a product that is altogether exquisite and unique, as well as incredibly comfortable. They are so great for a day at the beach or a casual night out, my favorite are the ones that lace up your leg!

Katie

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sausage party in Venice // Courtney and Ally

by Courtney and Ally

[Courtney is the stylish one and Ally always has a baby strapped to her.]

HELLO! We are the main contributors to Scout Folks (for now), still learning to navigate our voices on this forum. Here's a little intro to our dynamic.

Ally: You can read more in the About Us. But for now: Courtney and I live too far apart, but spend a lot of time together. We've been through a few life changes together, and WAY too many hair changes. We're the kind of people that will send each other the exact same photo at the exact same moment. We are hatching a secret plan to spend every family vacation together. 

Courtney: We were lucky enough to find our tribe in Venice this past weekend. It was a rainy weekend, so we cozied up at Wurstkuche with some heavy German food. 

Ally: I pretty much suggest Wurstkuche every time we set foot in LA. 

Courtney: We met up with the folks over at Girl and The Abode and Styled by Katie. I am blessed to be able to call these girls family; as the years have gone by those lines have blurred between family and friendship. It has evolved into something quite rare and beautiful. The friendship is raw, and we can share our deepest thoughts amongst each other, as well as design ideas. 

Courtney: I also love Wurstkuche. They have vegetarian smoked apple sage to crocodile to pork andouille to...every flavor of sausage. My mouth is watering just dreaming about it.

Courtney: Our conversation over exotic sausages and crisp cider is exciting. To think we are sitting at a table of so many creatives; photographers, interior designers, chefs, fashion stylists, illustrators, and graphic designers. It takes my breath away. Ideas bounce off the walls with fierceness; and all I can do is smile because these are my folks.

Ally: I've been longing for this little artist community for a while, and it's so exciting to be around so many energized people. We walked to the Venice General Store, which is fast becoming the inspiration for my being. 

Courtney: Wandering around Venice we naturally group ourselves into pairs. I listen to passing conversations and it fills me with warmth. Life can be hard enough as it is, even just with daily routine. I am thankful for the people I am surrounded by. They are my rocks.

Ally: We finally got into Gjelina!! OMG their panna cotta. I think I'm hungry because my portion of this blog is centered on food. I'm really in love with all my friends right now. They're moving and shaking, and inspiring me to do the same. 

by Ally and Courtney

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