Saturday, July 30, 2011

Weekend in Wishes

I dream of air conditioning right now - it would be oh so nice to stay in and enjoy my quaint little apartment with my little Rusty, but alas it is darn hot...and I can't really stand the screaming, wild children in my building anyway.  BUT if I were in Texas or NY where the air conditioning roams freely, I'd be sure to have all of these on hand for a fabulous weekend of baking, movie watching, wine drinking, pampering, and puppy snuggling!

What would you do?


PJ's: Anthropologie
Throw blankets:  ABC Home
Candles and Polish:  Wilshire Beauty
Cookbook and DVDs:  Amazon

Friday, July 29, 2011

FSF by Curt Sousa

I want this!!!

If I lived here...

If I lived here, I would get up early to watch the sun rise while drinking a homemade cappuccino and nibbling on almond biscotti.  I'd hike, take yoga outside, cliff dive, and sail my big white sailboat at sunset.  My rich neighbors would host lavish wine, cheese, and whiskey parties where we all get dressed up in our best cocktail attire.  I'd design jewelry on the side, but I'd be a full time stylist and interior decorator. I'd have an apartment in Soho NYC for when I am called to work in the city, but I'd prefer to stay in my secluded little home on the cliff with my wonderful loving husband as much as possible baking maple scones and making homemade pasta!

Sounds wonderful.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Lucy Laucht

Found another inspirational blogger! She happens to be a New Yorker, like all bloggers I apparently love....which makes me consider NYC a little more in the new job hunt!

Check out Lucy Laucht!




Wednesday, July 27, 2011

My Elephant Necklace

A lot of people have asked about my elephant necklace that I wear all of the time.  I got it from a art jewelry store in Houston called High Gloss, but I recently found a Dogeared version!  It looks identical!  They even have one with a diamond eye...kinda jealous.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Just 1 wish

I have been avoiding shopping for about a week now as I am desperately needing to quit.  I have given myself $5 a day budget - aka Subway every day.  But I have one thing I am letting myself dream of today...



Ray Ban Rounded Wayfarers - polarized of course!

Monday, July 25, 2011

I'm only mostly back

After a jaunt in NYC and a soiree in MIAMI, I am back with an arm party and a couple newbies.


I finally got a new WHISTLE!! So excited and have worn it practically every day.  Buy your whistle here to support Falling Whistles!  Also, that is a club monaco army green vest that you see peeking....very very happy to find that!  Not sure if it is available online, but they have some great stuff right now...so def. go in the store.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Rock Star Wishes

One of my many characters that I themely dress as is a ROCKSTAR.  It may surprise you, but I am in fact not a rockstar.  My insane 2.5 months of guitar lessons are shockingly awesome, but please don't stand up. But dress like a rockstar, I do.  Studs. Check. Leather. Double Check.  Pink hair. Test check?

I love All Saints like woah.  And both of these editorials knocked my socks off.  And then I put them back on just to look like her. Or like Michael.  Potatoe. Potato.

Friday, July 15, 2011

FSF by Curt Sousa

Below is a dress idea for Curt's sister w/the fabric included!  Can't wait to see how it turns out!


Thursday, July 14, 2011

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

If I lived here...

The July issue of LivingEtc is really inspirational.  I have posted a couple images from this issue, but what I love about this room is that it is bright and colorful...especially the two different curtain colors.  I began to imagine what I would be like if I lived in this place....

The windows are probably always cracked to let in a cool breeze while music flows in from the streets.  I would only wear fabulous designer dresses, sip refreshing mojitos, listen to radio over TV, read books over magazines, never cook a thing, and attend under ground food and wine parties.   It is always warm and sunny, but at night I use candles over electricity.  My lunches would last hours. I'd be a freelance writer, but work at an art auction house part time.  How would you see yourself in here?

Monday, July 11, 2011

Freida & Nellie

Came across this great new brand today: Freida & Nellie.  They have some of the most fun friendship bracelets made w/vintage flea market finds.  You can also buy here!

Gotta get me one of these...





Venice Arm Party

The goal was to fill the arm this weekend with Venice Beach goodies!  I think we turned out pretty durn goody if I say so myself!  And I fake dyed my hair pink and turquoise....loved it so much, I am thinking of doin it for reals. Wonder if my boss would let that slide.... =)

Courtney, Katrina, and Me!
All bracelets gifted, homemade, or bought off the Venice Boardwalk

Friday, July 8, 2011

FSF By Curt Sousa

Can't you just see this walking down the runway during couture week right now!?

Petite but Pricey Wishes

First I have to say that I love my bed.  It is so cool and the best deal I have ever found!  This bed below is not to replace her, but it is for my future ranch in my future guest room with windows all around looking on to the lake and wild frolicking deer.  Big dreams over here. Big dreams.

I felt like I had finally found THE black booty (bootie??) - either way, I giggle - and they don't have my size! Shame on them.  And they are the only company who carries it - so come on Sole Struck, find my size por favor.  Dannijo ring - um duh - it's awesomely easy to see the awesomeness.  That sentence reminds me of Because I Said So... oh cheesey chic flicks do make me happy.  And strangely motivated. Major BTW - this ring is on sale at Saks...not at ShopBop.

Back to the topic at hand - love me some vests, like you didn't know ;).  This one is like uber expensive, so just lookey no touchy.  And Rebecca Minkoff can do no wrong.  Except for the part where I have yet to own a Rebecca Minkoff bag.  One day friends.  Big Dreams =)

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Elephant + Wayfarers

I want this for my new "take-to-every-movie-sweater"!!!

yay WILDFOX.

iPAD wishes

I seriously am in love with my iPad.  Yes, marriable love. ;)   I use it for all the important things like home decorating magazines, Hunger Games, True Blood, Mad Men, and Angry Birds of course.  It is even stashed in my purse right now because I expect today to be a tad slow at the office.  However, it wouldn't be hiding out in my purse if it had a rad case like one of the below!  Did you even know that all of these glorious designers even made iPad cases? Me neither. Soooo excited that they do. SOOOOO bummed that I have no mas mula.


Can I you tell I like animal print!!? I also like fringe.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Indego Africa

Support Indego Africa and help empower independent businesswomen in Africa.  Click here to learn about this inspiring non-profit organization and their mission.  Two of my favorite brands have joined the movement:  Nicole Miller & Dannijo.  Shop their online stores and do your part!

Also, if you haven't yet noticed...friendship bracelets are so back.  So now you have no excuse!  Jump on the trend and do some good.  WIN WIN.

Mix it UP

I have another plan for the heat besides a mystery vest that I have yet to find! BTW my car said it was 97 degrees today....I even wore shorts to work today and felt no remorse.  It was a sauna and I was prepared!  So my plan for you??  Mix up some crazy prints.  You know how it seems like being creative in fashion right now is how you are able to play with proportions and layer like 6 things on you at a time?  Well it's darn hot, and I would prefer to not wear anything other than a swimsuit and definitely no more than 2 pieces of clothing. Why not try and put some prints together?  We do this all the time in our homes....and in scrapbooking...I mean used to do in scrapbooking =).  Why not attempt in our outfits?  Here are some that I put together through my online browsing last week.  It was a little challenging, but I would totally try out all of these.


sources:
Shopbop
ASOS
Jcrew

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Utility Vest

It is only gonna get hotter as this dry summer goes on....or maybe I have heat on the brain cuz it is like a furnace in TEXAS! But I must prepare for the upcoming LA heat waves like all good fashion lovers.  This means being able to layer and wear trends whilst not melting away.  The only little solution I have for you now are to incorporate vests.  For me, I really want some great, baggy, boyfriend-style, vests.  Military. Utility. You name it.

If you know me, I am like the cardigan queen.  Since high school, I like to throw on a cardigan...and they probably consume a large portion of my closet.  I am an avid supporter of the cardigan.  Yet if you know it is going to be scalding out, the last thing you want is sleeves.  So, let's gather together and help persuade the fashion designers out there to create more awesome vests.....cuz all the good ones are sold out!

I wish the CLUB MONACO one was still available, and my second choice is the sold out JCrew one.  The Neil Barret is fantastic, but I don't quite have the dough.  The rest consist of all I can find so far....but still not quite the one for me.  Like men.  Only kidding! I am sure he is out there somewhere along with that vest =)


Alas....Until we find our vests, just pile on your most fabulous accessories with your little tank and cut-off shorts.  Accessories are golden during a hot hot summer!

Friday, July 1, 2011

Austin Wish List

I have been waiting for this day for months!!! I get to see my college roommate/one of my most favorite people in the whole wide world today, and nothing can knock me down.

Wait. What did you say? It is going to be over 100 degrees?  Hmmmmmm. Wish I wasn't so spoiled with my constant 75 degree weather.  IF only that were truth.  It does get hotter here, contrary to what many of you think.  Plus I don't have AC! Imagine that. Actually don't.....I mean... girls don't sweat!

So, you said it was hot in Texas? ;) What ever will I wear?  Wishin' I had some of the below.  I actually got online to buy the Twenty8Twelve vest after I found it a few days ago, and it is already sold out. I KNEW IT! Darn everyone with the same thoughts as me. Darn you all to even hotter weather... ;)



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