RESORT 2010 DENIM LOVES BY CURRENT ELLIOTT

Not only do I love the clothes from Current/Elliott, but the photography is absolutely gorgeous!! Their Resort collection for 2010 is vintage inspired and totally cool....xx

SHADES OF POPPY ARE MY NEW BLACK....

It just started to get cold and I'm already thinking of what I'm going to buy for Spring...I'm loving anything in shades of Poppy..."a bright red/orange" that just brightens everything up...from clothes to lipstick & nail polish...above are 2 looks from Vanessa Bruno's Spring'10 line....absolutely lovely......

BLOG LOVE.....

A few cute pics found on blogs today....Lookbook.nu.  I love slouchy skinny knit bottoms and layering tights with chunky textural socks.....It's all about being warm and cozy this winter!!!  Layer up your knits & sweaters!!

I'M SEEING SPOTS & DOTS AND DOTS!!!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my new 3.1 Phillip Lim polka dot dress... I can't get enough dots, dots...& spots...his Resort collection is to die for.....

ALEXANDER WANG NEW SPRING'10....LOVE!

I'm loving Alexander Wang's Spring'10 collection, athletic inspired, super casual, comfy, but sexy...must get a few pieces..ok maybe just one...:)

PAPER LOVE...................

        

I don't know what rock I've been hiding under, but I can't believe this is the first time I'm seeing these paper sculptures from Su Blackwell.  Absolutely Gorgeous!!  How much would I love to have one of these in my house...........

INSPIRATION...................

JUST BECAUSE.........................

A LITTLE SPARKLE & SHINE......

Already getting excited to check out some fancy dresses for New Years....Loving anything with sparkle, shine & lace!!  All of these dresses will do the trick....of couse I never like the affordable one's......Valentino, McQueen.....  

PICKLE MANIA!!.....................

These pickles from Rick's Picks have the most genius names!!  I want to buy them to put them on my kitchen counter just for laughs.  Everything is hand-picked from local, organic farms and made in season. He's a member of Greenmarket and sells his pickles at many of NYC farmer's markets.  You can order on-line as well. I'm sure someone you know would love to get these in the mail! 

SILLY BIRD........................

These silly "Pulcini" glass birds by Alessandro Pianon from the 1960's are amazing!!  I want!! I want!! When I look at them they make me smile!!!  Too bad you can only purchase them at auction.....:(   

MINI GREENHOUSE FOR YOUR SOUL......

If you live in NYC you probably don't have a deck, a yard or even a plant... and the last time you saw grass or anything green was on T.V......I just came across this mini terrarium from HPotter (no I don't think they are in anyway related to Harry Potter) and fell in love!!!  This mini greenhouse is perfect for a table top or window sill...you can have flowers, trees and green all year round.  This is also on my wish list.... 

BUBBLES AND BURN PAPERS=SCENTED FUN!!

and no it's not because he's Armenian, Francis Kurkdjian makes amazing scents uber cool. Scented bubbles release a subtle fragrance when blown and come in pear, herb and mint.  What a fun way to perfume!  He also makes perfumed burning papers designed to be ignited in a dish, they burn out in seconds leaving behind the scent of rose, white flowers or orange blossoms.

WHIMSY AND SPICE....SWEETS!!!!

Brooklyn based bakery Whimsy and Spice wrangle up some amazing handmade treats!  Handcut marshmellows, decadent butterscotch bars and crunchy biscotti made from unexpected flavors like orange cardamon and honey lavender.  They also have really cute packaging...which helps when your sending them as gifts....:)  

BEE MINE!.......

Bee raw is a company that's all about organic, raw and unfiltered honey which comes in hand-corked vials that are sealed with beeswax and then placed into a solid block of oak.  They have many different artisanal flights that are perfect for cheese or tea.  They also make great gifts...:)     

DIPTYQUE TO TAKE WITH YOU.....

If you love their candles, you will love these jet-black perfume compacts. They come in 2 fragrances: L'Ombre dans L'eau which smells like blackcurrant, bergamot and mandarin and Philosykos which should remind you of a vacation in Greece (if you've ever been on one) with hints of fig and white cedar.  Check out Diptyque or Beautyhabit to see all the other amazing products.  P.S. this officially starts my "things to get me for Christmas" ...hint, hint...:) 

GRAPHIC WORKS OF ART.....

2 eye catching black & white works of art to admire...

Top: The Sleepers by Berck, 1979

Bottom: Peinture by Pierre Soulages, 1963

RUFFLES & LACE....

Love these vintage inspired lace tops and this photoshoot from Lula...the first one is from See by Chloe and the other from Paul Smith....

NYC ARMOUR.....

These black leather pyramid cuffs will keep you safe & looking pretty cool late night in the city.  Wendy Nichol makes magic with leather.....& has some great pics on her website as well....

DIVINE, DAVINES....

Amazing sustainable hair products...especially if you have hair like mine....CRAZY...LOVE is the one for you...check out their website..Davines.

IF I WON THE LOTTERY, YOU WOULD BE MINE!

I'm in LOVE with everyone of the these dresses..what I wouldn't give just to have one...this editorial spread doesn't suck either..from BON Magazine.  Dresses by: 3.1 Phillip Lim, Marc Jacobs, Gucci & Lanvin. Photography by David Vasiljevic.  Styling by Sarah Ellison 

SPRING'10 ISABEL MARANT LOVES!!

One of my favorite designers has done it again!  Isabel Marant's Spring'10 collection is amazing!!  Love the draped dresses, the soft pink shades against military greens & khakis, delicate ruffles & unexpected shine.  Now I just have to find where I can buy these items....the search is on!!   

GOLDEN GOOSE DELUXE BOOTS!!...............

I've been dreaming of owning a pair of these Golden Goose boots since last year.....they are authentically aged & are classic enough to last a life time.....now I just need someone to purchase them for me........

MICRO DISTILLERIES RULE.......

Loving the mini spirits made by these micro distilleries.....Bluecoat American Gin, Rogue Dark Rum, Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey, Tito's Handmade Vodka & Voodoo Tiki Tequila....Now you just have to come up with a really good cocktail......... 

CURRENT LOVES FOR FALL....

One of my favorite brands has done it again......3 fabulous denim jackets from Current/Elliott for Fall'09.......would love to get my hands on one of these gems.....

BIRTHDAY AT BLUE HILL AT STONE BARNS

I had one of the best meals on my birthday this year at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills, NY.  There is no menu, but a list of over a 100 ingredients that is updated everyday. Everything you are served is from their farm or other local farms, is in season and is the best offerings of meats, fruits and vegetables of the day.  There are some interesting items on the menu, that if you choose, can be removed from the list...like brains...I removed this..:)  

If you have a special event or just need to get out of the city for the day, this is one place I would not miss....moo....        

BG STANDS FOR AMAZING TEA!

One of the best things I did last weekend in NYC was go to BG on the 7th floor of Bergdorf's and order the tea service with my mom.  Tiers of tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, petit fours and mini tarts. The decor is out of Alice & Wonderland and the view of Central Park is magical....next time you have an afternoon free....p.s. only served from 3-5pm....for menu...

MUCH LOVE FOR LOEFFLER RANDALL......

First it was the boots from last Fall..then it was the amazing bathing suit I bought this Summer...now this Fall, I'm in LOVE with the Lola Ruffle Bootie...coming next Spring...more amazing footwear, must check out the June lace-up bootie...can't wait to see what else she has in store......if your looking for more...click here