Freitag, 30. Juli 2010

agate

When summer is over , I'll be looking to bring  little piece of it into fall.  think I may do this with an agate necklace. But you know me, I need to find the perfect one....

{Vintage Friday}:Ruby Boutique



How gorgeous are these little outfits? Simply stunning.

(from Ruby Boutique)

Donnerstag, 29. Juli 2010

Candy Floss

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Dallas Shaw-French Connection Style picks

I have been just dying to spill the big news. Beginning in Sept, I will be the face of French Connection's style Picks!!!



I am so very hapy to be a part of the new exciting project. You will find me at their website, blog and in their email a few times a year sharing my favorite french connection finds. (You may even find some illustrations in there too.) Since I depend on your support feel free to spread the word! Blog! Tweet! Retweet! Hope we can make this project fun for everyone!

Mittwoch, 28. Juli 2010

everything glam today


The photo is by Olivia Graham- who I refer to as Olivia Glam.  and those SHOES? They are louboutin for marchesa (and I have been spending hour after hour wondering how I can make them louboutin for Dallas Shaw).
Been dying to tell you who I'll be working with next. Sharing a BIG announcement with all of you tomorrow on the blog, as well as on twitter

Hair like the Sun

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Dienstag, 27. Juli 2010

pretty picture: fun on bicycles

Love b&w photography, bicycles, & girls having FUN!


[unfortunately, these cute chicas are missing helmets!  my lovely roomie, with her sexy pink helmet would definitely disapprove!]

obx

I spent an entire 5 days with some friends (love you sam and kim) in the outer banks- which for me is an eternity. Pretty much b/c is you are a successful creative person, you work every second of every day. I did get some work done, just from the sand.
Now I am back, and back to drawing all things fashion. Here are a few things that remind me of my time among the jellyfish and ghost crabs.

Simply White

Isn't this the most simply yet elegant outfit ever?

(by Vanessa Jackman)

Montag, 26. Juli 2010

Touch of Grace

This gorgeous place is packed full of ideas on how to make a home so graceful yet warm...

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Sonntag, 25. Juli 2010

Snow in Summer

Well, not really, but with this magical picture you'd think it is!

(PS, moved to London now, but still no internet in the house, will be back to full blogging soon I promise :)

Samstag, 24. Juli 2010

design: calming living room

love this living room:
what jumps out at me:
- simple design
- beautiful aqua blue as only color
- gray [or silver?] bird mural/wallpaper
all in all, I think this room is beautiful and has a really calming feel

found on the blog AphroChic

i want: bejeweled shoes

bejeweled Miu Miu sandals
The front of the sandals show a super pretty blend of metallic blue, silver, and gold criss-cross straps; the back adds a surprising cluster of gems, adding a glam touch - so fun

Freitag, 23. Juli 2010

i want: california cutting board

i love california, i have so many happy memories there and cannot stop dreaming of a day where i am finally able to pack up and leave the Midwest for the Golden State. needless to say, i am currently stuck out in the hot and muggy middle of America, meaning that i am magnetically drawn to any reminder of my favorite state. today i found a California cutting board! :

ohhh I would love to serve up some brie off this pretty board! and the heart over L.A.? - how clever!

design: unique kitchen seating area

check it out:
what i love about this kitchen seating area:
- tall purple seats
- dark tile
** unique candelabra! **
 i could totally see myself eating cereal and reading the newspaper here in the morning :)

to do: DIY decor

I'm a fairly crafty girl and I'm also on what the roomies and I like to call a "bujay" [think "budget" pronounced with a terrible fake-French accent].  The natural solution to overcoming this decorating obstacle is creating my own unique designs.  Here is a sampling of DIY projects I have found, to be filed away for when I have the time and drive to make them.

floating vase


tea cup candle

vintage wallpaper coasters:

~~I'm super excited to tackle these projects and when I finally do, I'll definitely post pictures!

botkier + purse blog


As most of you may know- aside from this blog I am a full time artist in the fashion industry. I recently had the pleasure of working with purseblog and botkier on their most rceent collaboration. You will be able to see headers soon at purseblog, and you can see these images right now at their twitter page. Isn't the bag they designed fantastic?

Donnerstag, 22. Juli 2010

while I'm away

 I am with a few friends in the outer banks. For those of you who know me, you know that the mini trip is much needed. I have worked harder than I ever have in my life this past month. While I am away, I wanted to hare a few pretty photos that I enjoyed this week. I'll be here while I'm gone!


flickr, my fav print on poppytalk handmade, sfo flickr

Mittwoch, 21. Juli 2010

i want: flowered nude shoes

mugnai high-heeled sandals
~ how perfect would these shoes be with a sundress?! ~
[look at the Primavera-Estate 2010 collection for many more beautiful shoes of all shapes and styles with attached flowers.]

fashion: valentino resort 2011

Valentino designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli certainly have had big shoes to fill - Valentino Garavani's designs have been synonymous with sexy and glamorous for decades now.  But if you had any doubt they could rise to the challenge, check out the Valentino Resort 2011 collection.  Two reoccuring details in this ultra feminine collection are lace and bows... so obviously I'm in love!!  Here are some personal faves:
breathtaking gowns:



cocktail dresses: 



LOVE this collection!  And the tan and black shoes with lovely bows?!  Perfect.

fashion: bows on shoes

I love bows.  I love shoes.  I love bows on shoes.  Here's just a few I love:

chanel flats [2009 cruise collection]
ballerina flats + satin + pearls + bow = perfect for kait.  sigh.


valentino satin sandals:
oh. em. gee.  I WANT THESE SHOES!!
buy them for me here  [size 7 please.  thanks in advance]

Ridiculously pretty purple heels:
why i love these shoes: knot bow, deep purple color, satin
found on the blog the short and sweet of it.  

 ~ LOVES IT! ~

elaphantine



I popped by elephantine's today and was reminded to check out her etsy. Love these simple gold pieces.