Wishin' and Hopin'

I may be repeating these boots for the second time....which means I am getting much closer to taking the plunge and buying.  I confess:  It has been at least two months since I have purchased something for myself online.  Shocking and appalling. I know.  Trust me.  It hurts me too.

Atlantic-Pacific

How cute is she? Definitely takin' notes....

check out her style HERE!

More from Resort '12

Chloe Sevigny for OC

 Monique Lhuillier

 Marc by Marc Jacobs

 Richard Nicoll

 Helmut Lang

photos from style.com

If only I could be this organized...

If you know me, my clothes and accessories tend to pile up in places around my room every week.  I have a horrible inability to put things away....sorry mom, I know you tried.  It pretty much becomes my new years resolution every year to reduce my clutter and be clean and organized, yet I fail quickly.  I hope I get better when I am married...for my family's sake =)

For the clean and organized individual, aren't these rooms beautiful!?

apartmenttherapy.com

Crochet

I keep seeing this awesome top in editorials, but I have no idea who makes it.   I also can safely assume the price is outta this world.  Wanna see some cheaper alternatives?! Say yes cuz you have no choice ;)

photos from fashiongonerogue.com

Though I will admit that nothing is ever as good as the original and I really like how chunky and raw looking the yarn is, but here are my attempts to get the look for less.

Anthropologie.com $118

Willow & Clay (One of my customers!!) $78

 Ok this one isn't really that similar, but I like it. It would be for the more modest folk. =)

 Patterson J. Kincaid $98

And probably the closest I have found so far......

ASOS $51.72

And in case I have confused you, this is not a shirt.  It is a skirt!! But it is really cute and I want you to buy it.

Rag & Bone NOT CHEAP

*****ADDED 6/13*****
This is such a great knock-off that I had to add it!

ASOS $68.96

*****ADDED 6/21*****
LF totally got the memo!

My Favorites from Resort '12...so far

CHANEL

 JASON WU

 BCBG

photos from style.com



Big A$$ Rings

I love to wear big, bold rings on my middle fingers.  I have attempted the multi finger as of late (right hand only ofcourse :) ), and it is definitely growing on me... but takes some getting used to.  My favorite places to find rings are flea markets and small boutique jewelry stores...I think it makes jewelry so much more special when it comes from somewhere unique. 

Let's take a little inspiration from some of my favorite blogs! 

From top to bottom:  oracle fox, purse n boots, thecoveteur, and manrepeller.

FSF by Curt Sousa

We have missed a couple sketch Fridays, but Curt has more than made up for it with a group of sketches today!! And his coming to visit LA last weekend was waaaayy more wonderful than any sketch.  Miss you already Curt!!  Which one is your favorite?? My vote is 3rd from the right =)

Major Arm Partying

Inspired by my lack-luster arm party this morning, I dreamed up some great arm fiestas during the busy work day.  In between rescuing a dog and meeting with customers, I scoured the web for some really fun bracelets.  Now which ones should I get...

This first one is my favorite group!!

I'd wear these on a casual day...love the leather

 Kinda fancy but chunky...I think this is a versatile bunch.  

And some bracelets are just too cool to party with.....

Designer Shoe Sale

If you aren't already tortured by the inability to buy designer clothes....maybe that is just me....but imagine still being tortured even when they are 65% off!  So close, but still overwhelming pricey for me....but for those of you that can afford, these are some of the awesome shoes I found on sale @ Net-a-Porter and Theoutnet.  I am really into the chunky heel right now if you can't tell =).