Coco & LeRoy

A perfect pack

2012-02-10T13:00:00.000-05:00

There’s something so light and pure about this YUE Pocket Backpack.

Perhaps this is the perfect carryall for an upcoming week in San Francisco and Big Sur. It seems an appropriate partner for scaling sand dunes and biking across bridges, no?

Two-tone lips

2012-01-12T12:30:00.000-05:00

What are your thoughts on the colorblocked lip look?

I sort of love it, but worry that my lips would end up looking like a weird tie-dyed mess if I attempted eating, drinking or conversation.

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Maryam Nassir Zadeh

2012-01-03T10:00:00.000-05:00

Maryam Nassir Zadeh is one of those dreamy shops that feels more like a beautifully curated gallery, and this bangin bracelet is one work of art that I'd dessssperately like to bring home.

These are a few of my favorite things...

2011-12-15T20:55:00.004-05:00

My sweet, supercrafty, and kitchen-savvy friend Jamie recently asked me to contribute to her FAVORITE THINGS (!!!) holiday series over on J*O*A*T. Take a peek, won't you?

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Printed Jeans

2011-12-12T09:25:00.000-05:00

They're not just for tweens.

Here's a little round-up of some printed and patterned jeans that work for the Forever 31 set...
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This is a perfect example of how to work the look...easy breezy with a cool silk button down. Add a chunky snood and biker boots and voila, winterized.

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Anjelica Houston

2011-12-10T10:15:00.000-05:00

...is such a beauty

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Celine Spring 2012, Nov.11

2011-11-22T16:00:00.000-05:00

Oh Celine, be still my heart...

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dress UP, Nov.11

2011-11-18T15:20:00.000-05:00

Look at this little dude! Best Halloween costume ever. And his name is Rizden? Too much.

Happy Friday.

She's got the look, Nov.11

2011-11-13T16:04:00.000-05:00

I can only hope she's got some superhigh sexy clogs on her feet.

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Blue Velvet, Nov.11

2011-11-06T11:30:00.000-05:00

I'm feeling blue in the best way possible.

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Little Black Dress, Nov.11

2011-11-04T10:50:00.000-04:00

The Anatolia Dress is a pretty perfect specimen of LBD, if you ask me.

Rings on fingers, Nov.11

2011-11-01T19:00:00.000-04:00

I finally got my fingers on some blingy new rings! Individually they're pretty and shiny. But put them all on one hand and they are fancy.

P.S. Happy November!

Bits and Pieces: Autumn, Oct.11

2011-10-30T11:20:00.000-04:00

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Shorty chic, Oct.11

2011-10-16T11:11:00.000-04:00

Just a heads-up that this post may contain an overabundance of cuteness...apologies in advance.

Watch out little Gigi, your Tia's got big plans for you.

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loeffler lover, oct.11

2011-10-10T21:55:00.000-04:00

This post is dedicated to the lovely ladies at Loeffler Randall...Lisa and Mimi, you know who you are :)

A few years ago I became infatuated with a certain rubber rain-proof version of the matilde boot. I hemmed and hawed for a bit (Seattle girls like to keep it real with rain slickers and clogs) before finally taking the plunge. Sadly, the first run of matilde rain boots experienced a few hiccups, resulting in some not-so-rain-proof boots. It took me wayyy too long to contact customer service about my faulty pair - approximately 2 years - but the ladies of LR were so sweet and beyond accommodating. Here I was with some 3 yr old rain boots and no receipt, and they graciously explained that they had recalled the first faulty batch way back when, but they'd be happy to gift me a new pair of my choosing. I went with the Taupe pretties up above, and I couldn't be happier.

If you ask me, Loeffler Randall makes the most chic rain styles on the market. Here are a few more bits and pieces of their practically perfect collection.

XO

Ilana Kohn FW11, Sept.11

2011-09-20T16:14:00.001-04:00

These pieces from Ilana Kohn's Fall/Winter collection are simple, stunning and super-versatile for year-round wearability. I'm drooling over that paprika colored tie-front tank.

ring-a-ding, aug.11

2011-08-28T21:40:00.000-04:00

Lately i've had this desire to wear lots and lots of delicate, ladylike rings on my fingers...these would do the trick:

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Falling for Autumn...Aug.11

2011-08-01T11:45:00.000-04:00

I won't say I'm ready for Fall, because I know I've got a whole lotta swimming, sun-bathing, bike-riding and beach-reading left in me. But I will say that I get a teeny bit excited by the idea of a richer color palette, long pants, heavier fabrics and fewer sweat beads forming all over me, at all times.

After a month+ of sweet summer vacation, I start my new job next week. I'm SO excited, and ready to get back in the game for sure. But the timing of it all is giving me a strong urge to squeeze in some back-to-school shopping. In addition to the usual ballpoint pens and college ruled paper, the following items are on my list:

(* verry excited about the re-launch of their classic collection! only slightly biased.)

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Ode to Camping, July.11

2011-07-28T17:42:00.000-04:00

I'm approaching the final week of my lu-huuvely summer vacation and I couldn't ask for a more perfectly summery way to spend it: First camping and river venturing with friends along the Delaware Water Gap. Then flying back to Seattle to squeeze in one last visit with my sweet little baby turnip-faced niece, her amazing mama, my wonderful mom and pops and me lovely lady friends. Mmhmmmnn.

I love camping like a fat kid loves cake, and would really like to do it more than once a year. It makes me miss the Pacific Northwest and it's abundance of beautiful outdoor spaces to lay my head. But to be fair, what I love about NY camping is that you can get to some really amazing areas by relying solely on public transportation- like the watchhill wilderness campground!

Hope you like my little concoction of camp-esque images and attire. Bring on the river tubing, banana boat-ing, citronella-scented weekend!

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camping 1

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xoxoxxo

elephingers, july.11

2011-07-13T12:28:00.000-04:00

i've been on an elephant kick for a little while now...this little sweetie is a safari for your fingers. nevermind the price tag.

xo

secret squirrel, june.11

2011-06-28T14:00:00.000-04:00

it was only just last week that i became aware of secret squirrel, and suddenly i feel like i've just met a long-lost sister. familiar/new/cool/so exciting. she would be allowed in my home any day.

he's got the look, june.11

2011-06-25T13:45:00.000-04:00

”English is for business, Spanish is for working, Italian is for fighting…and French is for lovemaking” - Gian Franco Brignone on the art of language.

He seems like a good guy to know, and I adore his beachy Greek fisherman look + goldenrod pants. Old men in bright bottoms - hands down one of my favorite things to see.

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oh carrie, may.11

2011-05-16T12:20:00.000-04:00

THANK YOU Alida for calling this out.

But I still do love you, Carrie.

secret weapons, may.11

2011-05-14T13:00:00.000-04:00

a short lesson in logic:

. i looove shoes
. i'm short...petite, if you will
. if you are height-challenged, and you wear nude shoes, they will give the illusion that you are taller*
. therefore, i must make room in the closet for rebecca minkoff's debut shoe collection.

*note: this equation may not apply to all skin tones.

i spotted these doll boots on a client earlier in the week and haven't been able to get them outta my mind...a perfect color to wear with everything, and the heel height is just right:

and then there's the vixen platform pump- these beauties have been sitting in my shopping cart for a month next to a michael kors rose gold watch. maybe it's time to bring em on home.

linen + lines, may.11

2011-05-05T11:25:00.000-04:00

neutral linen + navy stripes + perfect pockets = a definite yes! yes! yes!

wear color, may.11

2011-05-02T22:51:00.000-04:00

ohhh lawwwdy, this site has me figured out. i popped into Zara the other day and felt an overwhelming urge to wrap myself in its' racks of bright bright yellow, jade, cobalt, watermelon, satsuma, aqua....

razzle dazzle, apr.11

2011-04-28T14:55:00.000-04:00

i'm really loving this glitzy bracelet, dripping with a rainbow of rhinestones!
it reminds me of this advanced style interview that i recently watched...'lots and lots and lots of bracelets! lots and lots and lots of rings!'
words to live by, yes indeed.

la pochette, apr.11

2011-04-21T22:51:00.000-04:00

since i was a wee one, i've had a love for bags so strong that it borders on unhealthy. i have many distinct memories of my mama referring to me as a 'bag lady'...i would take the time each morning to transfer my books, pencil pouch, etc from one bag or backpack to whichever one was a better match for that day's ensemble. fast forward 20+ years and i'm still right there. maybe a little less matchy-matchy than in 3rd grade, but with a pretty solid supply of satchels, totes and carryalls which can often be found littering all rooms of my apartment, thanks to that very same morning transfer routine, now done in haste as i run to the subway.

anyhoo, now that you have some background, here's a really hot little number that i wouldn't mind adding to my collection:

do you remember this post? clearly clare vivier just continues to read my mind. all i want is to carry my belongings around in soft clutches of various colors, sizes, textures and patterns. my attraction to the above babies is a product of my desperate need for sunshine (longest.winter.ever). the neutral/bright combo begs to be worn with loose white cotton tops, baby blue ankle jeans, khaki trenches, gold jewels, tan skin and the like.

xo

mile high club, mar.11

2011-03-06T16:18:00.000-05:00

I'm just counting down the days until the sun shines and I can leave my socks behind. Each of these styles, however, would look adorable with tights or ankle socks in the meantime.

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cutie buhbooties, feb.11

2011-02-02T18:58:00.000-05:00

i love this girls' laid back look. it has me looking forward to spring, a little sun, and some exposed skin. wish i could zoom in to see them up close, i'm hoping that pattern is embroidered all-over....or beaded, even better!

cashmere couch patata, dec.10

2010-12-19T10:00:00.000-05:00

new york is getting colder by the day and i am searching for ways to keep warm in every way. a few of my soft, cozy findings....
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festive fingers, dec.10

2010-12-12T13:08:00.000-05:00

a rhinestone mani??? i can't think of a more precious way to get your lady fingers in the holiday spirit. but which color to don whilst decking the halls with boughs of holly? rose gold, i think. yes, rose gold.

after a bit of nosing around, i'm horrified to have learned that this beautification can cost you more than a pretty penny- up to a dollar per rhinestone. thankfully i discovered this little tutorial for a cheap and cheerful way to do it yourself. now, does anyone have a good rose gold polish recommendation?

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blanket statement, dec.10

2010-12-05T22:44:00.000-05:00

hallelujah for this berlin babe (!), she's given us all the green light to wrap ourselves in our warmest throws and weather the freezing cold.

fancy fingers for green thumbs, nov.10

2010-11-26T03:09:00.000-05:00

what a precious little digit adornment...i can think of a few green thumbs who'd wear this beautifully. you know how adding a little green plant life to your work space can instantly brighten the mood? i can only imagine how happy i'd be if, each time i looked down at my keyboard, i caught a glimpse of this tiny garden.

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this + that, nov.10

2010-11-03T09:41:00.000-04:00

the only thing better than wearing this big soft knit chainlink scarf?

...wearing it while snug as a bug in this chunky knit armchair

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capes, camels, animals, nov.10

2010-11-01T20:15:00.000-04:00

i am really feeling warm, patterned neautrals at the moment...camels and leopards and stripes, oh my! i also think i'm finally going to try pulling off a cape this season.

jessica simpson leopard print suede booties

cooper & stolbrand chcked cape for asos

frisky leopard cardigan (but really i'm obsessed with the amazing chandelier necklace, where can i find this?!?)

marais usa mary jane bow

vintage icelandic wool camel princess coat

vintage camel cape with leopard print pony hair trim

madewell suede sandstorm bootie

in the clutch, oct.10

2010-10-05T10:07:00.000-04:00

this clare vivier laptop clutch is such a dreamy day-to-night style. i'm in the midst of packing for a 10-day work trip and this is exactly the piece i'm missing: one that looks good, packs easily and has not one but TWO awesome functions. lovely, lovely, lovely.

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fine lines, sept.10

2010-09-26T23:12:00.000-04:00

the line between wishing for more summer and longing for crispy cool autumn is superfine, and today i can finally say that i loved my summer all up and i am officially ready for some fall!

speaking of fine lines, asos gets it right yet again with their cozy cool fall '10 collection. these looks really get me giddy for indoor brunches, upstate day trips, and italian train rides (!!!) in the coming weeks:

kookoo courtney, august.10

2010-08-22T14:13:00.000-04:00

has anyone else seen this?! so strange...and fascinating. like watching a car wreck.

the colleen skirt!, july.10

2010-07-26T23:08:00.000-04:00

i love the company i work for, i love dots, and i LOVE the skirt they named after me:

*let me know if you'd like one for yourself...

summertime blues, july'10

2010-07-20T08:10:00.000-04:00

oh lawdy i need this dress. stella m, how'd you get into my head?

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knotical, july'10

2010-07-12T17:56:00.000-04:00

i lo-lo-lo-lo-love these, i'd wear a cuff on each wrist.

amsterdam fam, july'10

2010-07-11T22:50:00.000-04:00

cutest little family in the whole wide world.

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go with the flo, july'10

2010-07-05T16:26:00.000-04:00

new york weather these days has been gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous but hot as jalapeños. i can't fathom wearing anything more than light, simple, easy-breezy pieces and this flo pink necklace from a small collection is just right for a color pop on sun-kissed skin. i love this one too.

up in the air, may.10

2010-05-23T12:52:00.000-04:00

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oh god(dess), may.10

2010-05-16T18:31:00.000-04:00

mara hoffman, you complete me. if ever i had an occasion to wear a floor length number, this would be the one.

shawtays, may.10

2010-05-15T14:22:00.000-04:00

i'm so smitten with these shorts! they have the volume of a skirt and the most perfect soft pleats....pretty into the sytling of the overall look too. except i want her to have better posture, but whatevs.

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josh blackwell, apr.10

2010-04-22T11:31:00.000-04:00

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en mis sueños, apr.10

2010-04-19T09:59:00.000-04:00

wish i could take this little number back to spain with me, so cute for romping around las playas de cádiz...

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ks+tw = killer combination, apr.10

2010-04-16T11:09:00.000-04:00

sorry for the repetition, but promise this will be the last post on my love for kate spade...for a little while.

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whisper-light, apr.10

2010-04-10T14:22:00.001-04:00

i want to wear this precious, "whisper-light" cami on the daily. pops of neon are my new thang.

eat cake for breakfast, apr.10

2010-04-05T22:08:00.000-04:00

i'm so in love with kate spade's spring looks...

"met a new friend"

"no wallflowers here"

"took a chance on the convertible"

"called friends for cocktails"

"loved salty snacks and sweet surprises"

i already own the ivy car coat, above, and you know how i feel about the klick strappy sandals. i also just snagged this sweet little number:

but now i've set my sights on the ab fab sunglasses scarf...i neeeed it!

take a peek at the pinwheels...

manu, apr.10

2010-04-03T18:06:00.000-04:00

i am really feelin these manu jewels. also, i would like to go wherever those photos are taken. it looks sunny and WARM.

the great clog debate, mar.10

2010-03-16T21:45:00.000-04:00

as you already know, i'm a little coocoo for clogs. i made it through the winter without a splurge, but now that spring is nipping at my heels i'm afraid i must give in.

i've had my eye on these sweet mamma jammas for a while now, but it didn't seem right buying open toed shoes while enduring one snow storm after another. they're pretty chunky and i know they run the risk of being unflattering but i've seen them on co-workers and have proof that they are sooo cute.

and then there are these babies. they have that unexpected super high heel and cute peep toe detail.

i love them both for different reasons but i just can't decide which to make mine. my boo doesn't like either of them, but i want your opinion.

gabrielle simpson hair, mar.10

2010-03-15T15:20:00.000-04:00

after enduring some of the worst weather new york has seen in a while (aside from snow...snow can do no wrong in my book), i scurried home on saturday eve and snuggled up to my audrey hepburn collection. i looove the technicolor dreaminess of Paris- When it Sizzles, but maybe my favorite part of this film is the scene when gabrielle lets down her hair. so gorge. that pretty peach frock is sweet too.

kinda reminds me of zooey d's 'do in this adorbs she and him video.

mentionable unmentionables, mar.10

2010-03-14T21:26:00.000-04:00

i've heard very good things about journelle, and from very reliable sources. thanks to a cup of jo, you can now get all those pretty, lacey lovelies at 15% off by using code CUPOFJO.

sock of love, mar.10

2010-03-08T14:23:00.000-05:00

i love these little sock stories by townhouse. the contrast colors are cute too.

rennes, mar.10

2010-03-07T17:30:00.000-05:00

i recently stumbled upon rennes and i can't get over just how perfect these bags are...no crazy details or amazing embellishments. just the right shape, size and color for me to grab and go every morning without having to transfer bags and forget my keys/metro card/lip gloss/ etc as i run out the door. gretel (in cobalt blue, above) is my girl.

blues hues, mar.10

2010-03-06T12:51:00.000-05:00

i'm so into this washed out look. i think it's kind of a nice way to dress in this not quite yet spring but way over winter limbo season. in fact, i'd wear it now with some ankle booties and hat and gloves. i'd also pull it out again in may with chunky sandals and the jacket unzipped. take that.

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taken for granted, mar.10

2010-03-04T07:11:00.000-05:00

i know spring is fiiiinally starting to peak its' little head out, but can i please sneak one last sweater in? i'll totally wear it on summer camping trips. promise.

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summer fridays, feb.10

2010-03-01T22:20:00.000-05:00

wish i had wendy's building skillz. each piece is pure, weekend-ready, perrrfection.

Which Ones?

2010-02-27T13:22:00.000-05:00

To put it bluntly, I have bad feet. I can't wear cute, feminine, stylish shoes which is a big bum bum. Luckily for me, clogs are all the rage right now and are like heaven for my foot problem. I found a few pairs, but which ones do I buy?

(first two from Swedish Hasbeens, second two from Cape Clogs)

have one on me, feb.10

2010-02-25T22:33:00.000-05:00

i've loved joanna newsom for a long, long time- her strange, beautiful music and hippy dippy flower girl fashion...but when did she become so superhot??? also- when did she and my man andy samberg hook up? i thought she was still with my other man, bill callahan. either way, i want to be her.

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puddle jumping, feb.10

2010-02-23T06:59:00.000-05:00

it seems like an appropriately drizzly day to ask this question of you...

being a seattle girl, i've held off on buying rain boots for most of my life (with one unfortunate cowboy-style mishap 3.5 years ago). but the new york sidewalks are hard enough on my shoes n boots, and i think it's only fair that i give them a break from these rainy days to come. so:

rain booties?
(cuterainboots, $51.99)

or boots?
(loeffler randall, $195)*

*this style is unavailable at the moment but will be re-released in august. worth the wait?

fleabags, feb.10

2010-02-21T21:29:00.000-05:00

suuuch a lovely saturday! kris was in town from SF and we paid a little visit to the brooklyn flea before she had to catch her flight...

we met this precious pup along the way

my only flea purchase, a gruyere-paprika pretzel with beet-horseradish mayo and dijon mustard

the totally gorgeous interior of 1 hanson, this years indoor brooklyn flea site

speaking of fleas, a friend just introduced me to fleabags, a line of pretty and practical totes made with just my sort of saturday in mind. i'm in love, i reeaallly want that blue one!

oh alexa, nyc, feb.10

2010-02-20T22:02:00.001-05:00

i'm a little late to the madewell party, but wow these alexa chung for madewell looks make me want to hop the next manhattan-bound F train to soho. a litle sugar, a little spice!

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rebecca taylor never lets me down, feb.10

2010-02-15T18:54:00.000-05:00

remember when i gushed about how much i loove rebecca taylor? she's back and i'm in love all over again. each look is perfectly feminine, cool, cozy and weather-ready. i am a huge fan of navy-black combos and that olive trench has been dancing through my dreams....

books can be deceiving, jan.10

2010-01-29T11:15:00.000-05:00

i love old books- the smell, the cover art, the contents, the way they look on my wall. but whoa olympia le tan, you just took old books to a whole new level. this line of soft, gold-edged clutches embroidered with classic book cover art is tres magnifique and truly the thinking woman's accessory of the moment.

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Lou la la, Jan.10

2010-01-28T19:37:00.000-05:00

this is so lovely!

happy thursday, folks.

warm wishes II, jan.10

2010-01-24T17:35:00.000-05:00

i love winter, but evvvery once in a while it seems that summer can't come soon enough. this would be one of those moments, and these retro beauties make me want to plunge into the riviera.

instead i guess i'll make some butternut squash ravioli.

thanks for the tease, anthro.

perfect pants, jan.10

2010-01-20T10:30:00.000-05:00

dyyying over this sweet illustration of a couple looks from the Chloé Autumn/Winter 2009 collection!!

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Best Of Lucky, feb. '10

2010-01-19T23:14:00.000-05:00

So I was thinking about posts and what I'm obsessed with these days. Instead of racking my brain into writers block (which is why you haven't heard from me in a while), I thought "Let's keep it simple." Every month for at least 10 years (or how ever long it has been on the magazine racks) I've gone through Lucky Magazine issues and flagged everything I like and/or want to purchase. So why not list them here instead of lugging around old magazine clippings? That way, you readers can spare yourself the $3.50 and the guilt of killing trees and I'll do all the heavy lifting. Makes perfect sense to me, really! So, without further ado...my picks from the February 2010 issue:

My introduction to Danish rocker Mette Lindberg. Isn't she gorgeous?

Coco was awfully on trend by posting about plaid wool weekenders. Grab this one by Filson for 25% off by entering "lucky1" at checkout.

These are tough, I'll admit, but bless your Tomboy ass if you can pull it off. Olive green desert boots are on point for my obsession with Arizona attire. Get these by J Shoes here.

Perfect "toast" nail color to add to my collection by RGB

All natural Korres Lip Butter in Quince. Hurry and get it for less than $6 by entering "lucky4" at checkout.

Good ol' cuticle and dry skin shizz. I'm a sucker for this crap.

Stud Muffin, jan. '10

2010-01-19T21:53:00.000-05:00

It's pretty simple really...take flowers, bright colors, and earrings that don't get tangled in my wavy hair and you got my ears current wardrobe. Hence the floral stud earring round up, just in time for pre-Spring attire and V-day planning.

**earrings found on the following Etsy Stores: Paper Mache, Nomsa, lizhutnick, edor, and chrysdesignsjewelry**

weekender, jan.10

2010-01-15T00:45:00.000-05:00

me and my beau are getting away and i can.not.wait.

the planning of this long weekend started with us entertaining the idea of 4 days in Dublin(too short). then perhaps upstate NY(too hard without a car). finally a decision has been made and B&B booked- the multi-city, multi-state tour begins tomorrow afternoon. with visits to Denville, NJ for a family (and kitty) visit, Vernon, NJ for saturday snow tubin, din and drinks in Philly, PA, and a B&B in New Hope, PA, i'm sitting here trying to figure out what to pack and how I can squeeze it into a perfect weekender (see below). in need of some help, i've pulled these images for inspiration...i'm thinking winter whites, duck boots, chunky knits and a mini dress for good measure. wish i had a snood right about now.

(bloom grow love)

(calypso!)

(souvenirs)

(pendleton)

(fieldguided)

(sammy hassy...oops i just bought it)

(nast mag)

Le Look de la saison, jan.10

2010-01-12T12:38:00.000-05:00

Sessun's Spring/Summer 2010 collection isn't necessarily new or fresh, but totally perfect anyway. I'm also kind of excited about that deep mustardy color down there.

tassels, no hassles, jan.10

2010-01-11T11:56:00.000-05:00

i LOVE these little tassel earrings from a little hamster. it should come as no surprise to you that they remind me of the practically perfect turquoise sleep tassels worn by one miss golightly.

speaking of my favorite movie ever....remember the eye mask i've been drooling over? well i just found a cute-as-a-button knit version on etsy. decisions, decisions.

shabd is her name, jan.10

2010-01-09T11:45:00.000-05:00

I am OB.SESSED with the Shabd Spring 10 collection. each piece is cut perfectly to show a little shape but leave a little to the imagination. and just browsing the light, cool, subdued palette whisks me away to a warm place.

warm wishes, jan.10

2010-01-08T09:00:00.000-05:00

this cool-as-a-cucumber ensemble is what i'd like to wear around town this weekend.
but given the high temp of 28, what I'll actually be wearing will probs resemble some incarnation of the michelin man.

ps: happy 2010 boos!!!
pps: did you just develop a HUGE crush on Gala Gonzalez (above)? me too.

Anthro New Year's, dec. 09/jan, 10

2009-12-30T14:41:00.000-05:00

Pretty much STOKED about New Year's this year...esp since I get to wear elastic waist pants and oversized comfy sweaters and not feel like a quitter.Baby Sloane will be in full effect so Uncle Wade-O and I will join her ringing in the New Year in fluffy socks. Let's day dream for a sec that I can afford these Anthropologie peices...

Hannah Hands, dec. 09

2009-12-30T00:06:00.000-05:00

Our New Years will be filled with Patrone and Dream Catchers as we are spending it in the Zone (aka Flagstaff). Since it is nothing but snow, rocks, national monuments, diners, and babies in my immediate future the only practical New Year's attire would be festive nails. What says "festive" more than glittery nails? Ok, maybe a tad Hannah Montana but paired with rugged layers and snow gear I feel it creates the perfect juxtaposition. I'm obsessed!

09 in a nutshell, dec.09

2009-12-29T10:29:00.000-05:00

2009 has come and is bouts to be gone! let's reflect, for a moment, on some of the things that made the year shiny and bright...

a perfectly high bun and lush red lips

navajo prints

moto jackets

oxfords

his/hers flannel

the perfect blazer

soft, loose side braids

seasonless shorts

nouveau clogs

wool cowls

j.crew's hot hot hosiery

bright, shiny sequins

ciggie pants

party time, excellent, dec.09

2009-12-24T18:00:00.000-05:00

with holiday soirees popping up on the daily and new years eve right around the corner, party dresses are an essential part of any fancy lady's wardrobe. here are a few of my fave...

kimchi blue

preen

temperley

3.1 phillip lim

reformed

karen walker

silence and noise

nAAil polish, dec.09

2009-12-23T16:28:00.000-05:00

did you know american apparel does nail polish?! i'm especially diggin mouse, passport blue, poppy and hunter

aubin and wills, dec.09

2009-12-21T15:23:00.000-05:00

i came across this collection and instantly felt right at home...in seattle. just what i needed since i won't be traveling further west than greensboro, north carolina this holiday season. i'm a little thrown by the shoe choices for each look, i'd probably switch them out for some rubber riding boots or suede ankle booties, but this is just the stuff i'd wear around my rainy city- drinks at the broiler, movie dates with mama, coffee and crosswords with pops, ferry rides to the islands, dog walks with sis and all the other favorite things i'm missing right now.

the time has come, dec.09

2009-12-20T12:15:00.000-05:00

happy shopping!

standard finery, all minery, dec.09

2009-12-17T13:21:00.000-05:00

standard finery read my mind. the light as a feather fabrics and muted beachy hues are such a lovely escape from the cooold weather and chunky wools of december in new york. i am truly in love with this collection- we were made for eachother.

Algorithmic, December 09

2009-12-15T13:15:00.000-05:00

these philippe cramer algorithmic quartz rings are the perfect balance of edgy, ladylike, sharp and delicate. i'd like one (or two) in every color.

20 Ways to Merry-Make, Dec.09

2009-12-14T10:50:00.000-05:00

ok maybe i'm a bit biased, but kate spade's cold weather cuties make me want to figure skate on ice and sip cocoa for dayyyyys...

Target to GO!, NYC, Dec.09

2009-12-10T15:49:00.000-05:00

Beginning tomorrow at 10am, Target will pop-up for a brief 3-day flirtation with the West Village. The store will be full of pre-wrapped gifts and....a few pieces of the Rodarte GO! International collection!!!! The dress above will soon be mine.

Countdown, Dec.09

2009-12-08T19:14:00.000-05:00

tick tock, tick tock, 12 days til we can all afford rodarte!!!! i'm still trying to find images of the full lookbook, i'll keep you posted!

(images)

northland, nyc, dec.09

2009-12-07T14:40:00.000-05:00

so smitten with northland's a/w 09 collection...chunky knits and drapy separates to die for

He's got the look, dec.09

2009-12-06T15:25:00.000-05:00

J.Crew menswear is kiilllling it. i love each and every one of these looks....the models aren't too shabs either. 25% off orders of $150 or more through the end of today!

nowhere to hide, nyc, dec.09

2009-12-01T15:15:00.000-05:00

weeks ago i fell in love with a certain pair of rachel comey brown leather tasseled boots. i thought about them night and day and envisioned the endless ways in which i would wear them. i even serendipitously bumped into them at the lucky shops event and, at 20% off, somehow mustered the strength to say no.

just when i thought this was all behind me, the ankle bootie version comes knocking at my door.

hellllllllppppppp

filippa k for the holidaze, nyc, nov.09

2009-11-28T14:25:00.000-05:00

filippa k makes the most wonderful i-popped-out-of-bed-and-made-absolutely-no-effort-to-look-perfect-but-i-do-anyway looks. each one would be a dream to wear during this busy month of hopping from work to holiday party, window shopping to ice skating.

ksubi sunnies, nyc, nov.09

2009-11-26T11:08:00.000-05:00

i spent the better part of last week tucked under a blanket with an itchy throat and stuffy nose (...and a cute new baby kitten by my side). at times like these i call upon my tried and true 3-part remedy:

*zicam dissolvable tablets (every 3-4 hours!)

*sick soup, a concoction that has gotten me through some of the worst colds and flus: dice up some carrots, leeks and as much garlic as you can handle and toss into a pot of sodium-free chicken broth. voila, sick soup!

*breakfast at tiffany's on repeat! i seriously never get sick of this film and always find some new detail to obsess over with every viewing

...this time it was her sunnies. i know i know, holly golightly's shades are classics, i'm hardly the first person to notice them. but i need a new pair for this sunny, cold new york winter i'm about to face. these beauties are made for a modern day audrey h...they just jumped all the way up to the #1 spot on my holiday wishlist!

Happy Holidays from Chile! NYC, Nov.09

2009-11-25T10:30:00.000-05:00

i'm so smittten with j.crew these days, as if you hadn't noticed. the color palettes are perfection and the styling is such a beautiful blend of relaxed, put-together, cool without caring. somehow their holiday catalog made it's way into my mailbox and oops! i flagged every page...i want it all. these two little snapshots represent the perfect holiday color palette- split pea, charcoal, claret and pops of peach. such beauty!

It's no secret that I'm continuously finding inspiration in the J.Crew aesthetic.

popupshop, nyc, nov.09

2009-11-23T11:08:00.000-05:00

there are tiny little pop-up shops sprouting everywhere nowadays, but ohmygosh have you ever seen any this cute?!?!?! popupshop smartly designs sustainable, stylish kiddie clothes that are bound to hit the streets and strollers of soho, no doubt.

ps- i need that little grey sweatsuit, i wonder if i can squeeze into an XXL.

jeepers creepers, nyc, nov.09

2009-11-21T10:53:00.000-05:00

1 ROMPER, 4 WAYS:

SPRING

SUMMER

AUTUMN

WINTER

prettttty taken by this this sexy and super-versatile silk romper, a sneak peek at the 4thandbleeker debut collection premiering early next year! wootwoot!

SCORE! NYC, Nov.09

2009-11-20T07:50:00.000-05:00

no big plans for tomorrow? gather up your old clothes, books, music, art and $3 in change from the bottom of your bag and head on down to 3rd ward for the Score! Pop-up Swap. RSVP here!

let it rain, nyc, nov.09

2009-11-18T10:00:00.000-05:00

did anyone else get caught in that nasty downpour on saturday? eeks. i've been pondering the purchase of some puddle jumpers for a while- approximately 3 and 1/4 years, since the day i set foot in new york. after torturing a few precious pairs of leather boots in the process, i can finally say i'm ready for wellies. here's the problem: hunters are cute but i see them on every woman in a 60-mile radius! i want something different, but not crazy. black or grey or navy, tall and without too much detail...rubber is hard enough to get on, i don't need 10 inches of lacing thrown in. so i think i've found the ones. well, two:

jeffrey campbell rain boot, $64.95

rubber riding boot,$29.90

thoughts? i can't decide....kinda leaning toward the riding boot!

xx