It’s officially Spring, but here on the East Coast it doesn’t quite feel warm and sunny yet. The transition into Spring is one of the most difficult times for styling. You still want to gravitate towards warm layers, but you try to avoid giving off a bundled up winter vibe. Here we’ve taken a staple Fall/Winter outfit – a silk top and a pair of black and white tuxedo-inspired pants – and reworked it for warm weather by pairing the look with three stand out Børn styles from our Spring 2013 collection. We’ve covered a look for every occasion here by pairing this versatile outfit with a polished sandal, a cork heel and lightweight, breathable loafer.

 Go Shopping: Equipment signature blouse, Zara shopper, DKNY Tuxedo Skinny Trouser.

Styled with: Børn LANDIS

Styled with: Børn YEMENA in Scott Veg.

Styled with: Børn NAURA in Marino.

Royal Canoe is a group of musicians on a mission to construct ambitious, inventive music. Their songs are thick with catchiness, rich in rhythm and are consistently pushing against the boundaries of pop music.

From Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada, these musicians spend their days writing hooks, singing through effects pedals, scrawling lyrics on scraps of paper, and constructing heavy beats in odd time signatures. They create samples by running conventional sounds through unconventional pieces of gear, drumming on bathtubs and garbage cans, listening to Big Bio and manipulating bits of old records.

The Børn Spring 2013 Native Bloom video features the song: “Show Me Your Eyes,” from their album Purple and Gold, available on iTunes® and Amazon.® Singer Bucky Driedger describes the track: “This song is the soundtrack to a weird dance party. Built on top of a bunch of mismatched samples and inspired by a summer of biking around Winnepeg and partying in lofts, parks, studios and galleries.”

To learn more about Royal Canoe and their music, visit them at www.royalcanoe.com or become friends with them at https://www.facebook.com/RoyalCanoe.

The holiday season is upon us, so in addition to the influx of cookies and treats that are filtering in at HQ, we are noticing several holiday shopping lists circulating the office. It’s time to start planning your festive looks, so we’ve put together a few of our favorite pieces of the moment to get your fashion engines running. The VALI in black suede is our go-to shoe for holiday gatherings. This perfect, flat mary-jane is crafted in eye-catching velvet and will keep you comfortable throughout the night. The VALI will have you covered no matter where your celebrations may take you! A few of our favorites: 1. An eyelash fuzzy sweater to keep you warm but stylish. Pictured: Fox City Beige Long Sleeve British Style Cardigan
2. A great minaudiere/clutch in a striking exotic print to add excitement to any look. Pictured: House of Harlow 1960 Marley Snake Print Clutch.
3. A beaded shift is both flattering and practical with flats and thick blat tights. Pictured: 3.1 Phillip Lim All Eyes On You Embroidered Dress
4. A great pair of flats that are festive and comfortable. Pictured: Børn VALI in Nero Velvet.
5. A leather bracelet with a bow accent is feminine yet edgy. Pictured: Bcbgeneration Bow Bracelet
6. Thick knit knee socks. Opt for these to pair with your booties for a creative alternative to basic tights. Pictured: Asos Multi Yarn Rib Over the Knee Socks
7. A skater skirt in a burgundy shade is high on our lists. Pictured: Orla Kiely Heavy Wool Skirt
8. A faux fur collar is the most stylist way to stay warm. Pictured: Bcbgeneration Faux Fur Scarf
   

Enter to win a pair of Børn shoes to complement your fall look! Simply follow Børn on Pinterest, create your own fall fashion board and repin one of Børn’s fall looks. Børn draws its Fall/Winter 2012 inspiration from the uncommon beauty and intriguing melody found in nature. Our looks are all about layering textures, prints and subtle colors complemented by unique vintage and artisanal hand-crafted pieces.

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Børn Crown is proud to be the official footwear sponsor of the Marlon Gobel Spring 2013 Runway Show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Styles from the Børn Crown collection took the runway with Marlon Gobel’s impeccable menswear creations on day three of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center. The Børn Crown DEDRICK, a suede penny loafer, and the CLUB, a rich suede slip-on, were styled with the complete collection and were a great match for Gobel’s tailored creations inspired by ‘The Stars’.