Pinboarding is a relatively new idea, where you make a vision board of sorts full of things that sort of float your boat, inspire you, or simply make you smile.
Well, I LOVE LOVE LOVE when they take an idea from the physical to the digital...and now you can pinboard online at www.pinterest.com.
You can make fantastic themed pinboards of items found ANYWHERE online or on your computer.
Check out my pins to the right at Karyn Lynn's Pinboards!
Happy Pinboarding.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
I'm In Love: Marc by Marc Jacobs Drawstring Bag
I am so in love with this...and it is not even high fashion...it is on the mid-luxury level, but most of my day bags tend to be at this level. I love the simplicity of it, the the size, and the cute hand strap...I hate shoulder straps for non-crossbody bags so that would have to come off, but this I LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Thursday, July 15, 2010
White House Beautiful
I hate white walls, I just think that the walls set the tone for the room, but I love white...I think a perfect white framed mirror, a white chair, a white lacqered table...any white Jonathan Adler pottery...is perfection!
Here are some of my favorite rooms filled with white...
Photo Courtesy of designporn.ca
I fell in love instantly when I saw this.
First, it has the beautiful Saarinen table and chairs that I adore!
Then the sweet colors, the green, pink, gray, orange, and whites...all the small pops of color are so light, it looks like a bowl of sherbet.
Then there is that branch light, which is by Lindsey Adelman.
Photo courtesy of La Dolce Vita, www.paloma81.blogspot.com
Now this, this is a wall...and those khaki and white stripes are PERFECT!
Want this in my house...the office...NOW!
Photo courtesy of La Dolce Vita, www.paloma81.blogspot.com
I simply love how white is used as the POP in this room, and it works, makes the room graphic and dynamic!
Photo courtesy of La Dolce Vita, www.paloma81.blogspot.com
This is one of top fave white rooms...not because it is decadent and luxurious...but it is simple and functional...and a studio...so it needs to be work ready. The white keeps is simple, clean, and makes organization nenecessary! LOVE!!!
Here are some of my favorite rooms filled with white...
Photo Courtesy of designporn.ca
I fell in love instantly when I saw this.
First, it has the beautiful Saarinen table and chairs that I adore!
Then the sweet colors, the green, pink, gray, orange, and whites...all the small pops of color are so light, it looks like a bowl of sherbet.
Then there is that branch light, which is by Lindsey Adelman.
Photo courtesy of La Dolce Vita, www.paloma81.blogspot.com
Now this, this is a wall...and those khaki and white stripes are PERFECT!
Want this in my house...the office...NOW!
Photo courtesy of La Dolce Vita, www.paloma81.blogspot.com
I simply love how white is used as the POP in this room, and it works, makes the room graphic and dynamic!
Photo courtesy of La Dolce Vita, www.paloma81.blogspot.com
This is one of top fave white rooms...not because it is decadent and luxurious...but it is simple and functional...and a studio...so it needs to be work ready. The white keeps is simple, clean, and makes organization nenecessary! LOVE!!!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Etsy Finds: Pretty Little Things
You can find some great stuff on Etsy...from tschotkes to fabulosity.
Today, I was just in a pretty little thing mood, and here is what I found:
Jute Pearl Sandals by Feesk
Lace and Chain Jewelry Vest by Thisilk
Kiwi and Jasper Cuff by Rachele's Originals
PS Tantric Ring by oceanlilystudios
Lotus Earrings by Kira Ferrer
Lisette Party Dress by LoveJune
Bouquet Shoe Clips by Chloe and Maddie
Today, I was just in a pretty little thing mood, and here is what I found:
Jute Pearl Sandals by Feesk
Lace and Chain Jewelry Vest by Thisilk
Kiwi and Jasper Cuff by Rachele's Originals
PS Tantric Ring by oceanlilystudios
Lotus Earrings by Kira Ferrer
Lisette Party Dress by LoveJune
Bouquet Shoe Clips by Chloe and Maddie
Knit Appeal
Every now and then, Prada makes something that just lights up my eyes...
and this is no different:
From the 2010 runway, this knitted leather clutch is absolutely fantastic. You can dress it up or down, it is $12,000 so most people will only be looking at it, but whatever the case, it is bag candy for sure!
and this is no different:
From the 2010 runway, this knitted leather clutch is absolutely fantastic. You can dress it up or down, it is $12,000 so most people will only be looking at it, but whatever the case, it is bag candy for sure!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Shoe Stopper Special: Big Money
A friend recently asked me to find her some Yves Saint Laurent pumps, in brown, for $795...
Here you go Big Money:
Saks Fifth Avenue Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo $795
Here you go Big Money:
Saks Fifth Avenue Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo $795
Friday, July 9, 2010
Fashion Dictionary: Designers
One thing every good fashionista should know is her way around a conversation around the best fashion designers.
So, here is a short little startup for you...
Yves St. Laurant: The creative director of the House of Dior who was the first French designer to launch a pret-a-porter (ready to wear) collecton under the brand YSL. He was the first fashion designer to use African-American models in his runway shows. He died in 2008, but will forever be known as the first designer to introduce the shift dress and the tuxedo smoking jacket.
Marc Jacobs: Perhaps one of this centuries best known and most prolific fashion designers. As head designer of both Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs and creative director for Louis Vuitton, he is at the forefront of all things fashion.
Stella McCartney: This woman SINGLE HANDEDLY resurrected the house of Chloe...following in the footsteps of the legendary Karl Lagerfeld. In tandem with Gucci, she later started her own line which has become known for its green designs.
Tom Ford: Creative director for both Gucci and YSL, this young designer helped catapulted both brands back into the fashion mainstream, increased Gucci sales by 90% and started his own brand, Tom Ford, soon after.
Michael Kors: The AMERICAN designer...as one third of the famous judge panel on Project Runway, Michael Kors started his own brand in 1981 and also worked as creative director the the line Celine. Touted as possibly the designer of the best made woman's clothes in the world, he is truly an enormous talent!
Vera Wang: possbily the best known designer of women's wedding dresses in the world, this woman has successfully launched her own ready to wear and accessories collections as well...but her wedding dresses continue to be the most widely coveted in the world!
Alexander McQueen: (RIP 2/11/2010) was a British fashion designer known for his unconventional designs and shock tactics. McQueen worked as the head designer at Givenchy for five years before founding the Alexander McQueen and McQ labels. McQueen's dramatic designs, worn by celebrities including David Bowie, Björk, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, met with critical acclaim and earned him the British Designer of the Year award four times.
Miuccia Prada: an Italian fashion designer (Prada, Miu Miu) and entrepreneur. She is the youngest granddaughter of Mario Prada, founder of the company Prada. She and her husband took over the family-owned luxury goods manufacturer in 1978. Since then, they've turned it into a fashion powerhouse, acquiring Jil Sander, Helmut Lang and shoemaker Church & Co.Miu Miu is a high fashion brand from the Prada fashion house, opened in 1992 and headed by Miuccia Prada. The name of the collection is taken from Miuccia Prada’s nickname.
Nicolas Ghesquière: currently creative director for the house of Balenciaga, and turned Balenciaga completely around.compared to Yves Saint-Laurent in his ability to feel and shape fashion. In October 2000, he was named avant-garde designer of the year at the VHI/Vogue Fashion Awards and a year later, he was named Womenswear Designer of the Year by the CFDA. Most recently Ghesquière was featured in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2005. His pencil-thin pants are particularly popular. His signature silhouette of skinny pants and blouson jacket, a vestige of Ghesquière's obsession with the '80s, is a virtual staple in fashion's contemporary market." Today, the brand is also famous for its line of motorcycle-inspired handbags, especially the famous "Lariat".
Oscar de la Renta: His fashion career spans over four decades making New York based Oscar de la Renta one of the most respected designers of our day. The first American to design for a French couture house (Pierre Balmain in 1993), he apprenticed with the eminent Cristobal Balenciaga, worked at Lanvin and Elizabeth Arden and has garnered A-list fans from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to modern style-setter Sarah Jessica Parker. Choose from opulent signature evening gowns and fashion-forward, beautifully wearable day dresses.
Christian Louboutin: Louboutin's trademark glossy red soles give an instant stamp of fashion excellence. The designer's ethos is to "make shoes that are like jewels" and each unique design demonstrates unparalleled quality and an innate sultriness. From vertigo-inducing pumps to the seasonal must-have metallic lace-up brogues as well as a covetable range of totes and clutches, Louboutin is the accessories brand for every super-chic fashionista.
Brian Atwood: Brian Atwood Ex-model Brian Atwood started off designing Versace's footwear before deciding to branch out on his own in 2001. His label is now a firm favorite with fashion savvy shoe-lovers including Hollywood stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman and Madonna. Atwood's recognizable brand of statement-making chic is infused in all his work, from the studded mesh shoeboots to the striking jewel-encrusted suede slingbacks.
Notables: Philip Lim; Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy); Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez (Proenza Schouler); Alexander Wang; Matthew Williamson; Diane Von Furstenburg; Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen (Elizabeth and James, The Row)
So, here is a short little startup for you...
Yves St. Laurant: The creative director of the House of Dior who was the first French designer to launch a pret-a-porter (ready to wear) collecton under the brand YSL. He was the first fashion designer to use African-American models in his runway shows. He died in 2008, but will forever be known as the first designer to introduce the shift dress and the tuxedo smoking jacket.
Marc Jacobs: Perhaps one of this centuries best known and most prolific fashion designers. As head designer of both Marc Jacobs and Marc by Marc Jacobs and creative director for Louis Vuitton, he is at the forefront of all things fashion.
Stella McCartney: This woman SINGLE HANDEDLY resurrected the house of Chloe...following in the footsteps of the legendary Karl Lagerfeld. In tandem with Gucci, she later started her own line which has become known for its green designs.
Tom Ford: Creative director for both Gucci and YSL, this young designer helped catapulted both brands back into the fashion mainstream, increased Gucci sales by 90% and started his own brand, Tom Ford, soon after.
Michael Kors: The AMERICAN designer...as one third of the famous judge panel on Project Runway, Michael Kors started his own brand in 1981 and also worked as creative director the the line Celine. Touted as possibly the designer of the best made woman's clothes in the world, he is truly an enormous talent!
Vera Wang: possbily the best known designer of women's wedding dresses in the world, this woman has successfully launched her own ready to wear and accessories collections as well...but her wedding dresses continue to be the most widely coveted in the world!
Alexander McQueen: (RIP 2/11/2010) was a British fashion designer known for his unconventional designs and shock tactics. McQueen worked as the head designer at Givenchy for five years before founding the Alexander McQueen and McQ labels. McQueen's dramatic designs, worn by celebrities including David Bowie, Björk, Lady Gaga and Rihanna, met with critical acclaim and earned him the British Designer of the Year award four times.
Miuccia Prada: an Italian fashion designer (Prada, Miu Miu) and entrepreneur. She is the youngest granddaughter of Mario Prada, founder of the company Prada. She and her husband took over the family-owned luxury goods manufacturer in 1978. Since then, they've turned it into a fashion powerhouse, acquiring Jil Sander, Helmut Lang and shoemaker Church & Co.Miu Miu is a high fashion brand from the Prada fashion house, opened in 1992 and headed by Miuccia Prada. The name of the collection is taken from Miuccia Prada’s nickname.
Nicolas Ghesquière: currently creative director for the house of Balenciaga, and turned Balenciaga completely around.compared to Yves Saint-Laurent in his ability to feel and shape fashion. In October 2000, he was named avant-garde designer of the year at the VHI/Vogue Fashion Awards and a year later, he was named Womenswear Designer of the Year by the CFDA. Most recently Ghesquière was featured in Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2005. His pencil-thin pants are particularly popular. His signature silhouette of skinny pants and blouson jacket, a vestige of Ghesquière's obsession with the '80s, is a virtual staple in fashion's contemporary market." Today, the brand is also famous for its line of motorcycle-inspired handbags, especially the famous "Lariat".
Oscar de la Renta: His fashion career spans over four decades making New York based Oscar de la Renta one of the most respected designers of our day. The first American to design for a French couture house (Pierre Balmain in 1993), he apprenticed with the eminent Cristobal Balenciaga, worked at Lanvin and Elizabeth Arden and has garnered A-list fans from First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to modern style-setter Sarah Jessica Parker. Choose from opulent signature evening gowns and fashion-forward, beautifully wearable day dresses.
Christian Louboutin: Louboutin's trademark glossy red soles give an instant stamp of fashion excellence. The designer's ethos is to "make shoes that are like jewels" and each unique design demonstrates unparalleled quality and an innate sultriness. From vertigo-inducing pumps to the seasonal must-have metallic lace-up brogues as well as a covetable range of totes and clutches, Louboutin is the accessories brand for every super-chic fashionista.
Brian Atwood: Brian Atwood Ex-model Brian Atwood started off designing Versace's footwear before deciding to branch out on his own in 2001. His label is now a firm favorite with fashion savvy shoe-lovers including Hollywood stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman and Madonna. Atwood's recognizable brand of statement-making chic is infused in all his work, from the studded mesh shoeboots to the striking jewel-encrusted suede slingbacks.
Notables: Philip Lim; Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy); Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez (Proenza Schouler); Alexander Wang; Matthew Williamson; Diane Von Furstenburg; Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen (Elizabeth and James, The Row)
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Shoe Stoppers: A Grand Tribute
I really do love a flat, I work in a job where I am walking back and forth a million times, and some four inch heel is just NOT going to cut it...that said, there is something so seriously sexy about a four inch heel that makes me want to get naked (LOL)!
One of the most well-known pumps to hit the scene, that still boasts TONS of different versions each fashion season is the Yves Saint Laurent Tribute. The platform sandal comes in every color and fabric combination to the purple and black suede you see below to denim and cognac leather. These sandals are perfect for a little black dress, a gown, or dressed down with jeans and a tee. Love these! Check them out:
One of the most well-known pumps to hit the scene, that still boasts TONS of different versions each fashion season is the Yves Saint Laurent Tribute. The platform sandal comes in every color and fabric combination to the purple and black suede you see below to denim and cognac leather. These sandals are perfect for a little black dress, a gown, or dressed down with jeans and a tee. Love these! Check them out:
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