Thursday, May 20, 2010

THE FRENCH LAUNDRY.............





Love these pics from this month's Jalouse magazine......Edwardian inspired lingerie with inset lace & handstitched initials all on crisp white cotton......I have a closet full of these vintage pieces...I think it might be time to get them out of storage...........

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

20 YEARS OF FANCINESS........................


Vera Wang celebrates 20 years of undeniable fanciness....congrats to her! These photos from WWD are absolutely gorgeous!!!.........It's like the princess & the pea......makes me want to get married again...or maybe I just need an excuse to get dressed up in something rediculously beautiful for a day.......These vintage inspired necklaces are also by Vera.....they pay homage to designer Paul Poiret & his lavish parties....I would love to own one of these & head out to some fancy party in the city.....just need an invite & I'll be there......

Monday, May 17, 2010

WASHED & WRINKLED.......ON PURPOSE.......



I love these bags from Sissirossi...they are washed, worn, faded & rumpled to perfection! They also come in a variety of colors...from indigo blues to rich chocolate browns, cherry red and sea island teal......If I wasn't on a budget.....I would pick me up a few to carry around this Summer.......it wouldn't matter if they accidently got swept away by the tide or faded by the sun while I was laying out on the beach since they already look like they've been hanging out in the sand all Spring long.......

Friday, May 14, 2010

I LOVE .........NICKNACKS......................




I came across an article in this month's Lucky magazine about a store in San Francisco called "The Perish Trust"...which is curated like an art installation, but full of vintage trinkets for sale..........they do the rummaging for you.....great finds from letterpress tools to 60's propaganda, old books, photos and beautifully worn vintage furniture....even though I'm really not allowed to buy anymore nicknacks......if I happen by this store......who's to say what might fall into my bag??......

Monday, May 10, 2010

VINTAGE BATHERS..................




I'm in Love with these retro swimsuits made from antique Australian bed linens by Billy and Lola, a swimwear line out of Melbourne...& the photography of course.......pretty & vintage...a few of my very favorite things.............the designer, Ruth Ziller..... scours the country looking for anything cute, vintage and one of a kind.......she's got seven different fits....and unfortunately....I don't think you can find any of them in the U.S........:(.........Australia anyone?

Friday, May 7, 2010

SUMMER LOVIN........................



Rag and Bone's collection makes getting dressed this Summer easy....Chambray dolphin shorts worn with a white utility shirt.........slouchy skinny knit bottoms that you can dress up or down........vintage washed denim shirts & shorts that go with everything....... & an easy romper to throw on over your bikini....which could easily take you to dinner in the evening.........that's what I call Summer lovin.........................

Thursday, May 6, 2010

PRETTY TOUGH INTERVIEW..........................





This new editorial spread from April's Interview magazine is amazing!!!.... Black leather mixed with ruffled femininity....surreal stilts for legs...&.. a look that says "don't mess".......she really is a "Bronx Ballerina".......Photography by Craig McDean & Styling by Karl Templer......

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

SPRING BLOOMS FROM THE EAST TO THE WESTCOAST....




In celebration of Spring, Mother's Day & everything pretty.......here are some flower pics...from my backyard in Brooklyn (not really...ok the park) & my mom's in the OC.......Happy Mother's Day, Mom!! Your roses are amazing!!
xx