Lapis Luxury

Everywhere I turn these days there are little pops of lapis leaping out at me. I like it.

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P.S. An accidental discovery of a brilliant blue pigment!

Two-tone lips

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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Celine Spring 2012, Nov.11

Oh Celine, be still my heart...

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Blue Velvet, Nov.11

I'm feeling blue in the best way possible.

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wear color, may.11

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

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

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.

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summertime blues, july'10

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

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go with the flo, july'10

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

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oh god(dess), may.10

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

nAAil polish, dec.09

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

hasbeens, nyc, oct.09

i've been tossing and turning at night over the thought of re-introducing clogs into my life. frumpy or fashiony? bomb or mom? i've been known to step out in a pair or two, but this was back in the pacific nw days when north face and eddie bauer were considered haute couture.

no longer fret, my pet...hasbeens found a way to make clogs cool:

what to wear: coastal wedding weekend, mendocino, oct.09

my precious friend LeRoy is gettin hitched this weekend! i fly into san francisco tomorrow, get to visit some beauties for a couple days and then off we go to a weekend in mendo. the list of events is a lengthy one and i'm trying to do strictly carry-on, so need to be smart about the pieces i choose. just checked the weather forecast and i'm so excited to report sunny skies through sunday! sunshine and 60s means sweaters and sunglasses and mendocino draws out the flannels and duck boots in me!


Friday: The Leviathan's Waltz Welcome Dinner
this grape-cluster shawl is versatile enough to be worn day, night or weekend (anthro)

beautiful beachgrass printed dress to match the beautiful setting (anthro)

ruffle toe heels beg for a party (rachel comey)




Saturday: The Ghost of Fogerty's Picnic at Big River

no no-cal beach trip is complete without a Dude sweater (eBay)


goin back to my Northwest roots with this boyfriend flannel (Steven Alan)

white cords will lighten the heaviest of looks (jcrew)

beach-perfect flip flops (havaianas)




Sunday: THE BIG DAY
vintage cream cardigan to keep me warm (etsy)

this fun peachy frock reminds me of LeRoy! (eBay)

sweet cream maryjanes create the perfect look for a sunny beach-front autumn wedding (polyvore)




Monday: Don't Go Goodbye Brunch
This event, followed by a 3.5 hour car ride back to SF, will be allll about comfort. I'll bring back the white cords and shawl, throw on a comfy raglan tee and some boots and voila!
a lightweight wrap is versatile enough to be worn day, night or weekend (anthro)


this tri-blend raglan pullover is perfectly comfy for a long ride home (aa)



west coast chic n cozy (rachel comey)



SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!