dkny

Yes I work for them. Yes I love them.

My favorite looks at the dkny show included a grouping of the most amazing greens and blues I've seen in a while. The colors were really unexpected and when they came out everyone was in awe. Even the most classic pieces in the collection had thoughtful details. This is why I am proud to be , even a small part, of the DKNY team.
If you don't already follow @dkny on twitter you are missing out... on my illustrations ;)

Maison Scotch

A new favorite of mine this week is Maison Scotch. (guys, don't miss out on scotch & soda) Very simply put- here are a few reasons why:

rue magazine

Thank you rue magazine- I am so happy to be a part of such an amazing new online publication. Along with my illustrations, many of you caught this little ad in rue, thank you for your amazing notes, emails, tweets etc. I am happy you like where things are headed!
Things are changing (new additions to etsy, new canvases, new projects, new clients) so check the website, blog, twitter for updates- or please feel free to email me and say hello!!

design: dreamy playroom

well... i think it's a playroom.  either way, it's incredible.

love:

- tree branch with birds.  it makes this room like a whimsical woodland.

- light blue wall.  looks like the sky.

- sheer curtains.  soft & lovely.

- hanging canopy to make the dreamiest little nook. 

maybe this is a child's room, maybe it's not.  either way, i want it to be my room!

rom123

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back to fashion week- chris benz

One of my favorite presentations at fashion week, other than Reem, was the one and only Chris Benz. I always enjoy Chris' collections b/c they are always very bright and cohesive.

Chris clearly has major celeb support, and he is just so amazingly friendly (spent the entire evening saying hello to everyone he possibly could).

The models danced to the loud music- and sometimes posed for photos. Their moods matched the cheery music that filled the room.

Some of you know, I have been a fan of all things Benz for a while now. That you so much Chris, and my good friends at Krupp for inviting me to see this collection in person this year!

fashion: white valentino dress

maryna linchuk in an incredible valentino dress ... i want, i  want, i want.

seriously gorgeous.

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from vogue paris, february 2007

by photographer mario testino

celeb style: kristen bell = sunshiney pretty in valentino

at the "you again" l.a. premiere:

love this!

yellow looks incredible on her, & the lace is simply lovely.  oh, and the nude brian atwood sandals??  super love!

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pretty picture: resting on the steps

something about this photo makes me want to travel to some old city, most likely in europe, walk around like a tourist & just revel in the beauty of architecture that has seen generations & generations of fellow wanderers.  & then when i'm tired, plop down on the steps and just be.

funny how a photo can illicit so many emotions & daydreams!

maybe one day...

susan eldride for vogue deustch

via simply seductive

my fall obsession. camel.

what I'm craving this fall: camel

prada & miu miu , at bergdorfs.

psst) FOR YOU! xo the new dace dolls launched! hope you love them! for us creative types- this one's got coffee!!!

link love 9.22.10

design & decor:
- incredibly creative uses for old cabinet doors
- an fabulously design home
- an ode to hermes boxes [with a super cute story!]
- so, in case you haven't seen this in the blog-o-sphere, check out the coolest tub ever.  seriously.
- framed wallpaper : love this!
- most incredible ottoman possible.
- fun & colorful rooms
- is purple the color of 2011??  hell yeah! [& the color of all years for me!]
- oscar de la renta inspired interiors

fashion:
- blazer & tennies = one of my fave looks!
- awesome fall fashion looks: prep, date night, chic, & weekends in new england... i actually love all of these looks & would definitely wear them!
- 2 ways to be mrs. business
- food & fashion pairings
- black & grey outfit

etc:
- an ode to bicycles & bicycle inspired design
- "breakfast club" stereotypes done by etsy.  [my faves are from "the princess," although i would say my stereotype would have to mix in elements of "the brain" & "teacher's pet"]
- does it make me a lush if i want this soap dispenser?!
- completely adorable, completely unnecessary, abc ice cube tray

pretty pinks

Before I get back to more fashon week stories, I am taking a day to mix in some pretty favorites on the blog. Today I am working on 3 fashion illustrations as well as the new press kits. Will share soon!

shelly steffee, chocolate editions, peonies and polariods

pretty picture: cowgirl

....who is simply stunning

mona johannesson by jimmy backius

**you should definitely check out the whole photoshoot here**

pretty picture: try not to be happy

...when looking at this photo:

seriously -- try.

i looooove the model's joy & playfulness in this shot!

p.s. it makes me kinda want bright red rain boots.  hmm...

photo from marie claire, stylist jane roarty

via: santa barbara chic & happiness is...

wedding wednesday: ruffley cakes

 by maggie austin

breathtaking.

...possibly too beautiful to eat!

first found on the lovely bride

intro: wedding wednesdays

i want to introduce a new weekly segment here @ pretty things : wedding wednesdays.

i sort of have a thing for weddings -- it's not like i am planning my own or anything [in my opinion i'm far too young to even start thinking of this... at this point, in my early 20's, i can't forsee settling down any time soon.], but i love all the details of weddings : the decorations, the cake, the location, & especially the dress.  i think it's the event planner side of me :)

so anyways, every wednesday i'm going to try and highlight one pretty wedding-related thing :)

cheers!

pretty

I love this photo.  Just letting everyone know. I'm obsessed.

stockholm street

design: pretty purple armchair & art

 i just can't get over how beautifully this lavender armchair goes with the incredible artwork above the fireplace.  wow.

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first found on little blue deer

pretty pictures: day in the city

carefree romp around the big city

 

 

and my fave...

fun, fun, fun!

"the clash" editorial: edda p. by goliena rentmeester for UK glamour

tfs

via the terrier and lobster

Giveaway- from Shopbop and Dallas Shaw

Got an email from some friends at shopbop recently telling me about these new maxi dresses, sweater dresses and print dresses... you know I love shopbop so I had to see what was new. Here are my favorite choices in each of those catgories:

print dress by Brian Reyes, Maxi dress by calvin klein, sweater dress by nanette lepore.

There is alot more to choose from and  also more on sale at shopbop. If you are a blog follower please just comment below for your chance to win a $100 Shopbop giftcard!

Contest ends Oct 1st- you have ten days to enter. Good luck- and thank you for always supporting my work.

celeb style: brigitte bardot hair

model alexa chung [guess i'm kinda loving alexa today!] rocking the teased up "coucroute" [french term for sauerkraut] made so famous by the lovely bardot:

i love, love, looooove this laid-back sexy look.

image via moodboard

pretty pictures: effortlessly cool [in b&w]

alexa chung in pepe jeans fall campain 2k10

 

 

i think this is an incredible ad campaign.  why?  because it makes me think that if wearing their clothing could make me look this effortlessly cool, then damnit where can i buy it?!  i especially love the look in the 2nd pic -- jeans, jean jacket, scarf, and badass attitude.  seriously, i want.

gorgeous, gorgeous pictures.  gorgeous, gorgeous models.

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design: lovely white living room

love:

- white nearly everything... then pop of pale pink color.  perfect.

- candelabras [see in mirror!]

- ridiculously ornate & incredible chandelier

...but mostly...

how symmetrical the room is.  seriously, check out that incredible symmetry.  it's to die for.

sigh.

via decorpad

[first found on kim myles]

celeb style: carey mulligan for vogue, oct 2010

on the cover

i loooove her pixie cut!

rocking valentino haute couture [my fave over-the-top dress!]

... & then look at this stunning photo:

she is the definition of cute-beautiful.

vogue

via the simply luxurious life

reblog: guide to wicker park

this article is amazing!  going to chicago?  then go to wicker park & check out some of these fab places that are described!  [how do i know?  well... i happen to live in WP & can personally attest to its awesomeness]

i'd like to add my fave sports bar/restaurant, boundary :)

decor: coolest purple chandelier

ever.

i think i need this in my bedroom.  now.

photo from the floral lab

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pretty picture: romantic fun on bikes

how fun does this look?!  & what a great date?!

unsafe... but fun!

via brown eyed belle

Reem Acra

I'll mix in some regular posts soon, But stll so much to share with you from my trip to NY. One highlight this year was a trip ro Reem Acra. I have been a fan for years so seeing this collection up close and personal was just breathtaking. A friend and I even got a little escort backstage to see additional looks. Hope you love as much as I did!!