Jason Wu: Prim & Proper

June 10, 20101 Comment

Dear Jason Wu,

Can you become my personal designer? I would move to NYC or Hollywood or wherever you like. I would lose 30lbs and wear stilts for you! I know a little bit about styling? I could help you in some way? Maybe I could learn to sew and become your intern? If you would make me 1000 dresses just like the ones in your resort collection, I would do almost ANYTHING! I love the hourglass shape, the feminine collar, the fullish skirt… (excuse me while I drool).

For more from Jason Wu, click here.

Style Crush: Christine Centenera & Ivory Booties

June 9, 20101 Comment

Christine Centenera is the Fashion Editor for Harper’s Bazaar Australia. A crush-worthy occupation in and of itself, I was nonplussed yet un-surprised when I realized she is young, thin, hot & stylish.

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Immediately, I hate her/like her immensely. Isn’t it just like us girls to begrudge and admire someone at the same time? What makes us that way? I digress.. Either way, girlfriend looks amazing and I have similar ivory booties (Gianni Bini minus the studs) which she reminded me to wear.

They are the ivory patent leather version of the below, mentioned here.

Photos by Vanessa Jackman via because im addicted.

How to dress: Posh Girl Vintage

June 4, 2010June 4, 20102 Comments

Must share. Must share! These are the most gorgeous, stunning, lovely (expensive, slightly, but these dresses are works of art…honestly) drool-worthy dresses. I LOVE a good dress and wear them more often than not, especially in the summer. Please take some time to peruse the girly, frothy, voluptuousness of Posh Girl Vintage. I especially die over their wedding/party dress section!

A few faves:

1950's Black Evening Audrey Dress 1950's Navy Blue Strapless Party Dress 1960'S Saks Fifth Ave Pinafore Dress 1950's Leopard Print Cotton Dress - M 1940's Sweet But Sexy Black Dress 1940's Strapless Taffeta & Velvet Evening Dress- M/L 1950's Blue Taffeta Party Dress 1950's Lavender Rhinestone Princess Gown- M 1950's Tea Length Bubble Skirt Wedding Dress- S 1970's Grecian Style Long Maxi Dress 1950's Pink & Black Cadillac Party Dress- M 1970's Orange Tiers Dance Dress 1960's Cream & Pink Prom Dress 1970's Smocked Summer Scarf Dress- M 1960's Sheer Chiffon Mini Dress 1950's Yellow Bubble Skirt Party /Prom Dress- S 1940's Blue Yellow Polka Dot Day Dress 1950's Emelia Gray White & Yellow Linen Dress

All images via posh girl vintage

PS: here’s a pic of Birdie – I’m forcing my love of dresses on her!

Bathroom Lust

June 2, 2010June 2, 20101 Comment

Doesn’t every girl dig on/dream about/ die for beautiful bathrooms? This one from House Beautiful (Feb 2009 issue) is the ultimate, walk through the shower to get to the tub? GENIUS!

More beauties from HB

Can you see my affection for claw-foot tubs?

I also love these from Elle Decor:

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A lovely mix of things

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this look

this art

this kind of welcome

these words, which mean “it is never too late to be what you want to be . . .”

Also, this song

Hope you had a lovely weekend.

Stationery Porn: MaeMae Paperie

May 20, 2010May 20, 2010Leave a comment

If you know me, you know I love letters, cards and all things paper. If you don’t know me, it doesn’t matter because you’re sure to drool over these custom stationery creations anyway. Thanks to Elements of Style for introducing me to MaeMae Paperie. Take a look and thank me later.

Favorite? I think so:

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Second Fave:

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Megan Gonzalez, the creator of this stationery is so talented (obvi) and she has an adorable blog and that makes me want to be friends with her/stalk her/take out a loan to buy her services for an event I’m not even having. Just take a look at her inspiration board…yep that’s her & her hubby in the picture labelled 8. It’s like creativity just pours out of this girl! You go!

Jewelry Porn: My dream come true

May 18, 2010May 18, 20102 Comments

I must admit, I’ve been infatuated before. I’ve had a crush. I’ve daydreamed and night-dreamed and thought about it before. But..I think I’m head over heels about this one. I’m talking about jewelry people!

These are estate diamond stacking bands from the Paris Hotel Boutique! {this is glamorous} is giving this one away… I die.

Look at how gorgeous they are!

After further research, they are actually affordable. Official, full-on, jewelry lust. Feast your eyes here.

I don’t think this one is meant to be stacked but it honestly looks like a steal at $345. Also, it’s a princess ring which I totes identify with.

Paris Hotel Boutique – where have you been all my life?

Diane Kruger & Dog dresses

May 17, 2010May 17, 2010Leave a comment

Found out today via Garance Dore that Diane Kruger is her own stylist/make-up artist/hair-stylist… this only furthers my slight obsession with her and her style choices. She is just STUN.

PS: I have secretly been perusing dog dresses/swimsuits. Ridiculous, I know. But some of them are super fun. If you’re interested…here is the cutest little tutu. Not sure if Birdie needs one but she sure would look cute!

Somehow she got out of the fence today. R & I were freaking but some nice neighbor got her and her Aunt Lauren and Aunt Lindsay rescued the bad little puppy. Here she is with her sister, Georgie.

SATC: Carrie’s best looks

May 17, 2010May 17, 20101 Comment

Thanks to Instyle for sharing their favorite “Carrie” looks. They have the Top Ten, the craziest and the best of the rest. I had to include a few of my own…

They have this one in the best of the rest category, but I have to put it in my personal top 10. I loved this look!!

The Masterfully Mixed Outfit

The sequined caftan from the playboy party! I die. Only SJP/Carrie could pull this off.

Carrie’s “Cover-Up”

SJP as Audrey Hepburn. Love this look and how beautiful she looks when she ultimately has to let Aidan down.

The Engagement Ring Necklace

I love this look, not too crazy about the sweater but more the empowerment/compromise that she and Aidan land on when she cleans out her closet to make room for him. Plus, I love the hair.

The Forgotten Sweater

Shopping in Paris, the return of the knee-high boot

The Compromising Boots

The Very Carrie Suit

I am obsessed with this look from the first movie. Totally one of a kind, these shoes started a revolution!

Carrie’s Vintage Prints

The 80s done right

The Mesh Pumps

The dress with layers upon layers of tulle: all dressed up with nowhere to go

2. Pat Field’s All-Time Favorite Outfit

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

6. The Newsworthy Dress

Grown-up Carrie. Love this put-together look.

7. The Fresh-Off-The-Runway Vest

Carrie’s signature flower! This one has definitely made an impression on my personal style.

8. Carrie’s Signature Flower

Jewelry Porn: Rings by IOSSELLIANI

May 14, 20102 Comments

Love stackable rings. These by iosselliani are beautiful and exotic, plus they’re expensive but not un-affordable. I noticed them first on {this is glamorous}. Check. It. Out.