Violently Crushing on Violet

Violet is such a lovely hue and it doesn’t get the credit it deserves. It’s not a shade that depends on a season. In the summer it  looks glamorous with crisp whites or soft and serene when mixed with taupe. In the winter, it brightens a room and can feel romantic when paired with smoky gray or dark plum. The color of grapes, lilacs, lavender, amethyst and of course violets…it’s a very beautiful anecdote when feeling blue.

Roberto Cavalli Amethyst cocktail ring

Whether You Lilac It or Not Dress

Isharya Moon Bali 18-karat gold-plated amethyst earrings

HILARI

I’m dying for the peep-toe platforms.

Image Credits: rosestable, amethyst ring,  violet/taupe room, lilac dressal fresco setting, flowers, bedroom, amethyst chandelier earrings,  lilacs, powder room, platforms

Other violet inspiration from {this is glamorous} here, here & here.

Don’t flowers just make the day better?

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Flowers make me feel girly and feminine and free. Plus they’re prettier and have less fat than cupcakes. On a girly note, this is my theme song today.

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How about flower/fruit ice cubes? Tres chic.

Image Creds: pot, bouquet, jars, ranunculus, peoniescubes

Running on Empty + Barcart Bliss

Between packing, moving, lease-signing and dieting as well as packing/moving boyfriend. I’ve managed to fit in my real job, a little daydreaming and the sporadic wish-list update for the new place. Last night, after I stripped my entire bathroom down, organized and filled two tall kitchen bags with trash…I was beat. Unfortunately, my mind didn’t exactly follow suite. I got about two hours of sleep (and a 3am bath). Needless to say, my wagon is dragging. But it’s still a super exciting time and the weekend is swiftly approaching.

PS: I got my dream bar cart yesterday at a lovely vintage mall that I’ve never been into before (why?). It’s called The Flying Dog and they have some really interesting and fun things. Umm bar cart was $35, I felt like I was robbing them! I also got a vintage cream croc clutch for $5. Below – the bar cart – in all it’s glory (in the store). It’s black, it has wheels and it folds.

Image Credits: girl, bath, barcart – mine

Summer days…make me feel fine

Loving the last few months to jump in the pool, wear large hats and show a little tanned skin.

Image Credits: All

Isaiah Mustafa (The Old Spice MAN)

I hadn’t shared that I met Isaiah Mustafa, the dashing spokesman for Old Spice. He came to my office and we got a lil’ photo opp. Very nice!

Inspiration: Gold

Gold lights up the skin, hair and eyes. Everyone looks lovely in sunset or candlelight hues. Run with it…

Image Credits: blondeKate, Headdress, Chandelier, Lara, console , Claudia, bed, perfume,

A little rosy

Red or Rosy is dreamy, when used in pops or as the focal point. Today, I’m wearing red lips with my black & white ensemble, also carrying a bright candy apple purse.

Image Credits: Top Four, Kate, Room, Room2, Room3, Room4, Chanel, drapes, girl

Lucite Nesting Tables

I’m dying for these lucite nesting tables for my new house. Perfect for side tables or seating!

I also love this lucite coffee table with magazine rack.FAY-9948-Clear

A little “pretty” for your Monday

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Image Credits: feast, flowers, purple playsuit, outdoor refresher lots of lace, the coast, bread (craving breaad ahh), girl, Kate & Hugh, cottage, tea (have been loving tea lately), Kate with diamonds, Giselle

Best of the best

I have to brag. I’m feeling like a proud mother hen today. Two of my best gal-pals are taking the bar tomorrow. One of my friends just got the job she’s been holding out for for six months, another friend finally found work in the industry she wants to be in. One of our other friends works weekends just to do what she loves. They are all beautiful and talented and have sweet, loving hearts. It’s such a blissful thing to see the people you love succeed.