Thursday, June 24, 2010

Green with Envy


Cardboard Picture Frame
Photo courtesy of www.casasugar.com

I am in so in love with this cardboard picture frame. While I would normally just attempt to make one myself, this might just be a job some crafty etsy person might want to try to duplicate, maybe without a few of the extra flourishes, to keep costs down. But how wonderfully beautiful and perfect for my office!!!! YAY!!!

Friday, June 18, 2010

Shoe Stoppers: Not just Champagne



I cannot BEGIN to tell you how in love I am with this shoe...in love, butterflies, heart palpitating, wanting to see them over and over again, missing them as soon as they are out of your sight...that punch drunk love!

The Brian Atwood Cristal with the back bow and the gold metallic strip...plus a sexy t-strap, I mean, what else could you want in a shoe. I think it is shoe perfection...but I love BA, so I am a little biased!

Carry on...

A Fashion Dictionary

The other day I was carrying my Rebecca Minkoff MAB bag and someone said,
"That is fabulous, what kind of bag is that? This is one hot bag!"
When I told her, she had never heard of Minkoff or the MAB Bag, but was clearly smitten.
So, I thought...I bet there are tons of women out there, seeing fabulous items all over the place and they have NO idea who designs them, where to get them, etc.
So, I thought...let's do something about that.

Every week, I will do a Fashion Dictionary...where I showcase some of the more trendy or classic pieces in fashion...so you know what you are looking at when you see it.


Today, we will start out with some of the classic bags you might see celebrities carrying, as well as others...

Louis Vuitton Speedy

This iconic bag is simple and to the point. It is LVs leading selling bag, and certainly a staple in many a woman's handbag wardrobe.

Hermes Birkin Bag

This bag is another icon, iconically expensive and hard to get...but most celebrities will have one hanging from their forearm...

Fendi Spy Bag

One of Fendi's best known bags, and a "IT" bag for sure. Folks were going GAGA over its soft leather and coin purse.

Chloe Paddington

Possibly my favorite bag ever made, and certainly the reason why the term "it" bag ever came into existence. That soft leather and those great colors...YUM!

Alexander Wang Rocco

A new kid on the block that has certainly gotten its share of attention...whether its the softest leather on earth or the bottom studs...
this bag packs a punch.

Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag

A fave among celebrities and bloggers alike...with its multitude of color and style options...piping to studs...this large and well made bag is a collectors item for sure!

Marc Jacobs Stam Bag

Redone, in quilted material, this starburst pattern, and a multitude of other styles, all in this beautiful shape with the chain shoulder strap...Marc Jacobs surely outdid himself on this one!

Govenchy Nightengale

A great bag...with lots of posh style.

Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag

The reason the term "it" bag stayed in American vernacular...this baby has been a classic since day one!

YSL Downtown Tote

It is downtown cool for sure, with its tote bag shape, that gorgeous leather, and the cool color and effect combos! Chic style 101!

Other bags to get familiar with: Louis Vuitton Manhattan, Gucci Boston Bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Hillier Hobo, Rebecca Minkoff Market Tote, UYSL Muse, Fendi Baguette, Chloe Bay Bag...

Happy Shopping!

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

June/July LONNY Mag Favorites...

If you don't know, now you know...that I love LONNY Mag (www.lonnymag.com)!
It fills the hole in my creative heart that was left when Domino magazine left the stands for good...
So every month, I take a good chunk of one day to just peruse all the wonderful images, products, and ideas that LONNY has to offer...and here are some of my favorites this month:















and a few of my favorite items:



Eduardo Garza Rose Quartz Bookends (www.eduardogarza.com)


SB Umbrella Double Decker (www.sbumbrella.com)



Jayson Home and Garden Gold Suzani Pillow (www.jaysonhomeandgarden.com)



Pieces High Back Metal Dining Chairs (www.piecesinc.com)



Eames by Herman Miller Leather Lounge Chair

Happy Shopping!

Obsession: Tory Burch

I am having a love affair with Tory Burch these days.
I am a long time fan of her flats with the cute gold emblem on the toe...but lately, she has gone much more glam chic!

Check out these perforated wedges, that would look sublime with cropped white pants and a pretty flowy blouse:


This coral batwing dress:


One of my fave sequin dresses:


This seriously cute suede cosmetics case that I would SO use as a clutch:


and these suede grommet wedges that are too cute for words:

Monday, June 14, 2010

Not a Three RIng Circus

I came across this Cartier Trinity ring...and I thought it was a beauty and I should share it:


LOVE IT!

Friday, June 11, 2010

Ready to Wear...

I love Net-A-Porter (Ready to Wear in French)...they have some of the best designer clothes online...so let's see some of my faves.


Solange Azagury-Partridge Fringe Gold and Diamond Ring">


Philip Lim Silk Front Knot Dress


T by Alexander Wang Asymmetric Tunic


Tory Burch Twill Printed Shorts


Willow Collarless Jacket


Stella McCartney Falabella Chain Purse


Proenza Schouler PS1 Crocodile Bag...over $14,000 but Gorgeous!


Christian Louboutin Bianca Heel


Michael Kors Vachetta sandals


Proenza Schouler sandals


Happy Shopping!

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Style in the City

Loved Sex in the City 2...but I am a Carrie kinda girl, so why the hell would I not love it...and Aiden...okay, anyway...

Like any fashion gal, I loved the clothes and the decor MOST OF ALL!
Let's take a look at some of my faves when the girls were indoors...


This was Carrie and Big's living room...and it was GORGE! That Billy Baldwin style Montauk sofa in MOHAIR...yes, MOHAIR, was magnificent and that low modern table, mixed in with these otherwise traditional pieces was glorious.


The CLOSET! I love how his dark and masculine side sets off her feminine and girly side in white!


Charlottes Park Avenue white kitchen with the Wolf stove with red knobs is fabulously lux and rich and well...white!


You have to love Carrie's apartment...it is darling and fabulous! The colors, the bed, the mirrored table, it is all downtown New York style!

Monday, June 7, 2010

Welcome to the Party Life



In my other life, I moonlight in event styling...I really really dislike the planning part, but I love love love the design portion.
This treatment above is for a graduation party I am hosting for one of my favorite nieces this weekend at my abode.
It is called FROTH AND CIRCUMSTANCE...as I think any great party has to have a really great title.
Anyway, the pink and gray tissue flowers, white tent, tables, and chairs, polka dot and striped plates, 3d mortarboard and books cake, and all of the other girlie fabulousness will be on complete disply next Monday...so come back and check it out!

I Desire...

...a Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk!

And I would use it as a coffee table, with a piece of glass on top...

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

So Bold






Images from www.lonnymag.com

These are images from the home of Laura Day, a designer on Trading Spaces, and these rooms are filled with bold and colorful choices that I think are both stylish and personal. The big shaggy pillows on the guest room bed, and the gilded wallpaper are magnificent. The stately painting and the turquoise settee play against the dark wood in the hallway, and that living room...that pouf and that chandelier...OMG!

Go bold, play with color, large scale furniture items, wallpaper, metallics, and texture...it will make your room uniquely yours and stylish to boot!

Shoe Stoppers: Polka Paradise

I love Brian Atwood...he is doing sexy big time with this gorgeous shoes.
And this one is no exception!



The sexy ankle strap and peep toe, play against the fun and whimsical polka dots...perfect with white and red...or even yellow! I LOVE!

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Ms. Jackson...if u nasty!



SHE IS GORGEOUS...and this is the best I have seen her look in her LIFE!
LOVE LOVE LOVE it!