vrooom, vrooom...

It should not be surprising that I want a pair of these Prada hot-rod stilettos, like desperately...

(All Prada SS2012 via Style.com)

the perfect coffee table...

... for showing off a collection of books

Meanwhile, the rest of the place ain't bad either...

(Photos by Claiborne Swanson Frank for Vogue.com)

luxury want.

These feathery, sparkly Jimmy Choos might be the most lovely shoes...EVER:

(Jimmy Choo "Marlene" sandals at Net-a-Porter.com)

want.

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

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)

patio swoon

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

(Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo)

wallpaper swoon

(Image via House Beautiful)

bird swoon

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

(Interior design by Katie Ridder; image via here)

{what i'm wearing) preppy leopard

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

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

(Image via Apartment Therapy)

{what i'm wearing} paisley & leopard

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

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...

(Photos: Sketch 42 via Elle Decor)

{what i'm wearing} marni & miu miu

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)

violet fantasy

Photo from House to Home via my Pintrest)

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...

Amazing combination of color and texture. How divine is that crimson velvet pump with the pastel green paillettes?

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

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

(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)

serious swoon

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)

need.

Spied these St. Kilda enamel lip cuffs on Garance Dore's blog today, and now I'm obsessed...

(Via here)

fashion week fantasies {jason wu}

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

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

obsessed and inspired {marcus hay)

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...

(all photography by Jonny Valiant via here)

a rainy day...

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...

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...

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

(All images via Atlantis Home)