12.07.2011

luxury want.

These feathery, sparkly Jimmy Choos might be the most lovely shoes...EVER:
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(Jimmy Choo "Marlene" sandals at Net-a-Porter.com)

12.01.2011

want.

This Marc by Marc Jacobs choker is pretty delightful. Why am I just coming across it now?

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Luckily, it's on sale at Nordstrom. I think this will be an addition to my holiday wish list....

("Claude" statement necklace by Marc by Marc, image via Nordstrom.com)

11.30.2011

patio swoon

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Can't help but crave a scene such as this, especially with winter on the way...

(Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo)

wallpaper swoon

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(Image via House Beautiful)

bird swoon

All my favorite colors, plus a fancy version of a disco ball...

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(Interior design by Katie Ridder; image via here)

11.16.2011

{what i'm wearing) preppy leopard

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Piped blazer, J.Crew (similar here); leopard spot dress, Forever 21; boots, Alexander Wang (similar here); scarf, DVF (similar here); Edie Purse, J.Crew;Baroque cat-eye sunnies, Prada; mink flower brooch, vintage

i'm doing this

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So cool, so vibrant and pretty.... I want a drawer full of neon-dipped silverware just like this!

(Image via Apartment Therapy)

11.14.2011

{what i'm wearing} paisley & leopard

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It's handy having so many empty lots with graffiti-covered walls in my neighborhood. They turn out to be the perfect backdrop for an autumnal photo shoot....

dress, Zara; sandals, Christian Dior; bag, J.Crew "Edie"; belt, vintage Margarita Barrera (thrifted, but similar found here); long pendant, Juicy Couture; serpent choker, Pade Vavra; bracelets, vintage, Saks and Forever; earrings, Ted Muehling; nail color, Essie Material Girl

abstract love

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This Keith Haring/Kelly Wearstler-inspired graffiti wall by Nicole of Sketch42 is the most fabulous thing ever. I might finally have to try a project like this in my house! I'm totally inspired...

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(Photos: Sketch 42 via Elle Decor)

11.09.2011

{what i'm wearing} marni & miu miu

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A warm November day calls for bare legs and my new strappy Miu Miu heels....

jacket, Marni; polka dot blouse, Zara; necklace, Madewell; bracelets, vintage and Forever; heels, spring 2011 Miu Miu; nail color, Essie Wicked

(photos by Courtney Apple)

10.07.2011

things that are awesome

This week, I present a rather random selection of things I am loving and/or have my eye on. First up, glittery stiletto sandals and a kelly green leather clutch. Both currently reside in my closet...
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Amazing combination of color and texture. How divine is that crimson velvet pump with the pastel green paillettes?

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A Cy Twombly gallery poster (want!) and my most favorite new beauty product, the limited edition Chanel eyelash curler...

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And nothing beats a delightful bouquet of peach and violet carnations...

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(from top: sandals via Zara; Pour La Victoire clutch via Nordstrom; street style shot by Tommy Ton via Style.com; Twombly poster image via Look Linger Love; Chanel curler via Nordstrom; carnation bouquet by Katie Osgood Photography)

9.27.2011

serious swoon

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From (Dorothy Draper protege and master interior designer) Carlton Varney's new book, Mr. Color: The Greenbriar and Other Decorating Adventures... a must for my coffee table for sure!

(Photos by Michel Arnaud, via Good Bones Great Pieces)

9.23.2011

9.20.2011

fashion week fantasies {jason wu}

In my fantasies, I dream of dressing like this every day....

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(divine dresses from Jason Wu's Spring 2012 runway collection via Style.com)

obsessed and inspired {marcus hay)

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I can't get enough of these lovely interiors from stylist Marcus Hay. So much here inspires me in regards to my own home. The french doors would be perfect for letting more light in, and the gray walls are the perfect backdrop for the works of art and whimsical collections. For more eye candy...

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(all photography by Jonny Valiant via here)

9.08.2011

a rainy day...

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It's been grey and gloomy in Philadelphia this week, which has me craving softly-muted interiors such as this lovely one above. The color palette is so relaxing, but I like that there's still lots to look at with the gallery-style walls and unique accessories. Hopefully the sun will return soon, but for now having spaces like this to dream about isn't a bad thing.

(Photo via Casamidy)

so chic!

Judy Aldridge of Atlantis Home is one stylish lady. Observe...

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Seriously, this is one of the best day outfits I've seen in a while. Her way with color is exceptional, and wow, does she know how to rock the accessories...

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These pics are going up on my wardrobe inspiration board immediately. Love love love!

(All images via Atlantis Home)

9.06.2011

tuesday eye candy: painterly patterns

With Fashion Week about to kick off, I'm swooning over photographer Erik Madigan Heck's images of Mary Katrantzou's Fall 2011 collection...

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(All photographs by Erik Madigan Heck via here)