dark and romantic

A few from the inspiration files...

(from top: Living Etc, Miu Miu Fall 2011 campaign starring Hailee Steinfield; image by Claiborne Swanson Frank via Vogue.com; Jak &Jil; Ngoc Minh Ngo Photography; rose thorn studs by Lee Hale via Egan Day; image unknown; kitchen via House Beautiful; Miu Miu shoes via Sea of Shoes; Lonny Mag)

fruity

Perfect looks for hot summer days, yes?

(from top: shoes by Charlotte Olympia; photograph by Simon Upton for Elle Decor; fruit print blouse by Zara; street style photo via Jak & Jil)

neon things i like

I think these are the perfect accessories for injecting a bit of fun into my home and wardrobe!

(from top: "Eccentric Glamour" art print by Simon Doonan, 20x200; Lanvin horsehoe-heel patent leather pumps; street style image, Jak and Jil; Kate Spade lemon drop-framed Lella clutch; Miu Miu cut-out leather lace-up heels; Marc Jacobs metal and enamel stud earrings; Tom Binns hand-painted Swarovski bracelet; Aurelie Bidermann mother-0f-pearl charm bracelet)

spring (fashion) is here

I proclaimed several weeks ago that I am officially done with winter. No more boots, tights, or parkas. I'm wearing spring clothes if it kills me...

Of course it was 40 degrees in Philly this weekend, so it's obviously not time for cotton dresses and totally bare legs yet. But there are ways to bring a lighter look to these last days of March! I'm wearing a lot of rolled up hems with funky, high-heeled sandals and bright color-blocking with nude heels and blazers. I'm also wearing this shoe a lot....

I'm not typically an Aldo shopper (I fully admit to being a shoe snob!), but these were sitting in the window at the store in Soho just waiting for me. Super high wedge, eye-popping pattern, and a great price - yay! They remind me of something from Suno's amazing SS2011 collection, which I have been obsessing over lately. 

So tell me - how have you been incorporating spring looks into your wardrobe? 

(Top two photos via Jak and Jil; bottom photo via Aldo Shoes)

it's all in the details

Texture, color, sparkle... feathers, sequins, lace and velvet... studs, zippers, rhinestones and ribbons... the details in these street shots caught by Tommy Ton of Jak & Jil make me swoon!

Tuesday Eye Candy: Shoe Safari

Hot-off-the-runway giraffe sandals from Louis Vuitton, captured by Tommy Ton of Jak & Jil...

Mad About Jak & Jil...

Lately I can't get enough of Tommy Tonn's amazing street style blog, Jak & Jil. Can you believe all of this delicious fashion eye candy?! I love the detail shots in particular, like seeing a jumble of bracelets on an arm or a dotted stocking with leopard and lace stilettos. Divine!

(Images via Jak & Jil and Style.com)