monday morning glory

photo via Vogue September 2011

Live Life On the Edge

Between heaven and hell.  Let's all dance in purgatory.

A HEIDI MERRICK FILM

I think Ms. Merrick is downright awesome. That tie-dyed tiered dress is the bomb.

Deep V

I always envy the ballsiness of girls who chop it all off.

cat nap

here's to a relaxing weekend of lounging with cats. Re-posted from here. More amazing snaps here.

Fallon's Talons

Amazing All Points West Spike Pearl Choker .  And discounted 40% thanks to Refinery 29's deal here.

Sweden's Residing

I can't read a word of this but really who needs to? the homes are jaw-dropping amazing. Sweden's beautiful population residing in enviable homes.  More here.

Victorious: Ikat Dress

I'm pretty sure I just committed internet robbery.  I first saw this dress when Christene Barberich highlighted it as one of her must haves for Fall 2010 on Refinery29.  It was originally $148, then knocked down to $74 and yesterday all sale items were 50% off.  With my $25 promo for signing up to receive Apart's emails my dress came to $12. TWELVE DOLLARS. Take that F21.

more more more

just a couple of favs from The Antique Jewellery Company. Based in the UK naturally.

sure did

Nothing pulls at my heartstrings like an antique, dogeared book.  This particular one is on my radar.  I seen it range from $60 - $400 a pop. It's a treasure.

Prabal Gurung Color Blocking

my entry for the PG color blocking contest.  They are accepting entries until May 15th. More info here.

black, white and striped all over

This dress by Otis & Maclain and styled so perfectly by RZ will be my summer uniform.  note: It's tough to find this online, but Poppy in Soho NY still has a little stockpile. $150 + $10 shipping makes this oh so victorious.

ashley grey

I haven't been

But I know I love it here

Hartwood Restaurant - Tulum, Mexico. Image via the selby

Girl Works

Kristin Gallegos backstage at the Naeem Khan show.  She has a very honest, unassuming way about her. Comfortable in her own skin.  Maybe it's the SoCal girl in her.

ps.  those rings...gah. Pamela Love you're going make me go broke. Open cross ring available at shop bop.

hello, Meryl

A chic bag for my bike ride to work!

Black vegan Meryl backpack from MATT & NAT $150

Bi-Cabas

In my on going struggle to grapple with the plethora of amazing Celine bag options I of course defer to Jak & Jil to add fuel to my fire.  And here she is folks, my new shopper about town - the Celine Bi Cabas Tote.  Apparently there is a fashion god and she blessed me with this fabulous bag on eBay for $150 below retail. !!!!

On Magnolia

Saturday spent on Magnolia Street in Burbank immersed in some of LA's best vintage. Hubba Hubba, Playclothes and American Way. Also not to be missed: It's A Wrap where I spotted a Moschino jacket for $150. Thanks to Bekah for escorting me :)

cross process

 Free People Behind the Scenes

As a graduate of FP I hold a very special place in my heart for the insanely talented group of women that design and create for the label. I'll be mimicking their Spring makeup tutorial this weekend. Happy Spring!

White Lightning

I went to the parlour room in hollywood last Saturday to meet friends and was googly-eyed over their cucumber cooler drink that the bartender subbed with moonshine instead of gin.  Holymoly amazing. Now I'm on a tear to find this new clear moonshine whiskey. Thankfully the hip kids in Williamsburg (shocker!) opened The Kings County Distillery. I need me a club card! Oh and to boot, through KCD I found this little nug that makes me pine for Brooklyn.

Champagne

image via the selby featurng Tony Conigliaro
this needs to be hanging in my kitchen above my stove.

The Alexa Tux

ps. Pamela Love Skull necklace @ shopbop

the obsession continues

everything is so right. currently watching this rouge garance colored number on eBay.

Day Dreaming Steal

Stella McCartney Isabelle Body Suit $255 $122.50 @ journelle

Girls & Cigarettes

From Bruce Haley's new book Sunder

The Find

F21 lace ups: $25

and speaking of shoes

 NEED: Rag & Bone's Oxford Wedges

thank you Tommy Ton for highlighting the stylish gals @ Saks! I fell in love with Sarah's outfit. albeit one that wouldn't fly at my office sadly :(

Monday's Good News

Justified! Finally :)

According to the NYT article: An expensive shoe closet is worth every dollar. Michele Kleier of Gumley Haft Kleier has found that when buyers walk into a closet filled with Christian Louboutins, they are likely to pay more of a premium than what the seller spent on her shoe collection. She advises sellers, “You can buy 25 pairs of designer shoes, put them in your closet, and they’re going to get more than you spent on them.” That’s because, Ms. Kleier said, “people want to step into your life.”

Fashion: On Love

Here’s this beautiful young French girl, and I’m going, She’s going to be really great when she’s old. I grew up reading designers’ ideas about women, like: She’s so strong, she rules the world, whatever. I wouldn’t want to be with a girl like that, who’s type A. Garance is smart, driven, all these great Corsican qualities of self-determination, but she’s totally fragile. Totally insecure. That’s a real human. That’s the whole package.  - Excerpt from NY MAG by Scott Schuman on Garance

oil, baby

Thanks to my friend and new mommy Rebekah who shared this delightful little trick with me.  After you've completed your soapy wash in the shower, rub baby all over then rinse.  Pat dry & voila. the softest supple derriere por moi. Rumor has it, it prevents stretch marks.

In a world where appearances are currency

open rings & rhinestone hoops

2 things to obsess over...