style love

miranda kerr.

i just love her.  i just love her style.  she is one of my favorite models.  besides, candice swanepoel…another sassy gal.  i have yet to meet miranda.  i get to meet a majority of the models but not yet miranda!  obviously, they are extremely tall {and tend to wear 5 inch heels, making most of them 6’3″ tall!}, extremely skinny, not busty {hello padding!}, and gorgeous in person {duh!}.

miranda makes my list because she’s got style.  she makes it look so effortless to look so fabulous.  i love following her approach and getting inspired by her choices.  she loves to mix and match.  she makes sneakers look chic.  she makes mixing patterns look easy for the most pulled together outfit for an afternoon stroll.  she’s never over accessorized but is thoughtful in the choices she puts on.  she makes herself standout and fashionable by choosing fabrics and patterns to make her accoutrements pop.

i think the best accessory she carries is that cutie pie son of hers!  those chubby cheeks of his!  so adorbs!

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doesn’t she always look marvelous?!

xoxo

a few of my favorite things

here are a few of my favorite things {for the moment}…

1. parker // shopbop

1. parker dress // shopbop

2. creme de corps // khiel's

2. creme de corps // kiehl’s

3. name ring // etsy

3. name ring // etsy

4. milly // shopbop

4. milly dress // shopbop

5. love stamp // doodlebug

5. love stamp // doodlebug

6. fogal

6. fogal

7. flower vases // anthropologie

7. flower vases // anthropologie

8. neo cut // anthropologie

8. geo cut // anthropologie

9. alexander mcqueen

9. alexander mcqueen

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10. minnie pant // j.crew

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. i just love sparkle dresses {eye-catching}!  perfect for any occasion!
2. best, i mean best lotion ever.
3. say my name…let it be known to everyone!
4. snappy, classy dress {fab, right?!}
5. write a love note.
6. best hosiery ever.  no, really.  i mean it.
7. these vases just make me smile.  pretty.  pretty.
8. happy feet.
9. love this scarf.  makes any outfit chic.
10. fantastic color.  a must have for any closet.

until next time my lovies!!!!  xoxo

 

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olivia palermo.

love.her.style.

i die over every look she puts together.  so chic.  so stylish.  so unique.  she wears it well.

her look is never conventional or vapid.  always stunning and alluring.

don’t hate her because she’s skinny, has the shiniest hair, perfect porcelain skin, and the most delicate facial features.  hate her because she effortlessly puts together a flawless outfit time and time again.  uptown + downtown chic never looked so good.  every outfit is decadent.  divine.  devastatingly detailed.

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style is very visceral.  just go with it.  create, combine, mix, and represent who you are {ask yourself: how do you want to shine today?} whether it’s rocker, preppy, sexy, or feminine.   i believe everyone has a signature look that can be played up and altered to really embody your genre.

my staples?  color. comfort. accessories. textures. patterns. feminine. polished make-up + hair [curly or straight].

fashion week in the city of lights.  love.

decadent details

hello there again.

so, today i want to show you some of my favorite [i die] hairstyles, make up, and accessories from the oscars!  i love glamour, make-up, sparkles, and i love fashion…the oscars encompasses all those wonderful loves, so watching the red carpet pre-show is so splendid!  hang on lovies, here comes the eye catching fun details!

natalie portman // emerald drop earrings by anna hu haute joaillerie

natalie portman // emerald drop earrings by anna hu haute joaillerie

jennifer garner // mirrored clutch + neil lane bracelet

jennifer garner // mirrored clutch + neil lane bracelet

jenna dewan // dark liner + romantic updo

jenna dewan // dark liner + romantic updo

naomie harris // citrine + diamond h. stern bracelet

naomie harris // citrine + diamond h. stern bracelet

kristen chenoweth // smoky eyes + elegant bun

kristin chenoweth // smoky eyes + elegant bun

reese witherspoon // beautiful, shiny cascading waves

reese witherspoon // side swept beautiful, shiny  waves

jennifer aniston // fred leighton bracelets and ferragamo clutch

jennifer aniston // fred leighton bracelets and ferragamo clutch

catherine zeta jones // bronze metallic eyeshadow

catherine zeta jones // bronze metallic eyeshadow

jessica chastain // gorgeous cascading waves

jessica chastain // gorgeous cascading waves

naomi watts // nude chanel nails polish

naomi watts // nude chanel nail polish

rashida jones // slick hair and red lips

rashida jones // slick hair and red lips

 there you go!  aren’t they just lovely?!  what a glamourous evening it was!  it never disappoints.  until next year my darlings! muwah!

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oscar fashion picks!

the oscars have come and gone.  the speeches, the awkward moments, and the tears are only but a faint memory but the fashion remains here for us to revisit over and over again!  there were some scary moments, which dress did you think was the most egregious??!  what were your favorites?!  here are some of my instant love at first sights…

stacy keibler in naeem khan

stacy keibler in naeem khan

jessica chastain in armani prive

jessica chastain in armani prive

naomi watts in armani prive

naomi watts in armani prive

charlize theron in christian dior

charlize theron in christian dior

reese witherspoon in louis vuitton

reese witherspoon in louis vuitton

kristen stewart in reem acra

kristen stewart in reem acra

cutest pregger style, jenna dewan in rachel roy

cutest pregger style, jenna dewan in rachel roy

catherine zeta jones in zuhair murad

catherine zeta jones in zuhair murad

fabulous dresses and the women who rocked them!  so elegant, so ethereal, so fancy!

and didn’t you just love the passion and emotion behind ben affleck’s speech?!  that was just precious!!

more to come tomorrow on hair and make up!  see you tomorrow lovies

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a special thanks to my dear friend, andrea, for hosting us at your oscar party tonight!!  fabulous food, drinks, and plenty of stout opinions! :p

style décontracté

temperamental weather.  chicago – one day it’s 60 degrees, the next day it’s 19 degrees.  when it’s warm, i’ll take advantage of it!

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my accessory of choice: starbucks americano
jeans: seven for all mankind
purse: vintage louis vuitton – richard prince watercolor speedy 35 – ebay it
gold dotted shirt: target
necklaces: vintage jcrew – something similar here
vest: vintage urban outfitters – something similar here
turquoise earrings: vintage anthropologie – something similar here

achats heureux!

a few of my favorite things

here are a few of my favorite things {of the moment}…

1. shawna sunglasses // kate spade

1. shawna sunglasses // kate spade

2. tray // s

2. lucite tray // pencil shavings studio

3. sparkle an interest // modcloth

3. sparkle // modcloth

4. cake trays // bhldn

4. cake stands // bhldn

5. tandem // bhldn

5.  bowery tandem bike // bhldn

6. necklace // j.crew

6. golden gears necklace // j.crew

7. ag jeans // antropologie

7. ag jeans stevie ankle // antropologie

8. rifle // anthropologie

8. rifle botanical labels // anthropologie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  1. love me a pair of red sunglasses.  so lolita!  so chic!
  2. spice up your home with a modern lucite tray ~ oh la la.
  3. add a little sparkle into your step {eye catching!}.
  4. who doesn’t love cake trays?!
  5. amaze tandem bike.
  6. a lovely gold necklace that would top off any outfit.
  7. i die for these jeans…LOVE.
  8. brighten up someone’s day with a pretty, wrapped parcel.

cupid’s day

happy valentine’s day!

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ahhhh, the day of celebrating love.  i spent a wonderful day with the hubby doing much of nothing.  we relaxed and said a lot of i love you’s.  well, we really say that phrase a lot in general but it’s cupid’s day…it’s extra special!

we got all jazzed up {time to dress festive!} and skedaddled to one of our favorite restaurants, roy’s.  it’s always consistent in service, food, and flavor.  it’s also an extra perk to know the managers, sommelier, servers, and bartenders {loves them}.  we started with the confit pork belly & rock shrimp ceviche appetizer [whoa].  onto our delicious wild mushroom bisque soup.  my entree was the hawaiian sea salt crusted scallops, braised korobuta pork cheeks {amaze}, + okinawan potato puree.  hubby charming had the smoked pepper crusted bone in rib eye {medium rare} fromage blanc, braised escarole, + truffle mac + cheese.  redic.  seriously.  and finally…sensational sweet endings: pineapple upside-down cake + red velvet cake + cream cheese ice cream.  sounds freakin’ over the moon divine, right?!

my roses

my roses from cattails

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i really had to dress the part...c'mon, it's v-day!  cupid shot me with his arrow!

i really had to dress the part…c’mon, it’s v-day! cupid shot me with his arrow!

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well, after imbibing + gorging like we haven’t eaten in days, we were ready to go home and put on our drawstring sweatpants!  it was a beautiful day.  happy love day!  xoxo

jodi’s baby shower

my wonderful friend, jodi, is having her first baby!!!  baby boy s. will be here in mid-march.  oh boy oh boy…a baby!  so life changing!  i am very excited for her & she is definitely meant to be a mommy.  i was so excited to shop for her gifts, well, shopping in general is my favorite pastime no matter what the occasion is!  baby stuff is just so stinkin’ cute!  her shower theme was so adorbs!  an animal theme through and through, from the animal cookie favors to the cute little elephant sign holder.  so many thoughtful touches executed by her step mom, kelly!  we can’t wait to meet the cute little bugger {yay!}; see you soon!!

mommy to be, jodi, me, and kt

mommy to be, jodi, me, + kt

write a wish for baby boy s.

write a wish for baby boy s.

kt + moi

kt + moi

cute little details

cute little details

purty wrapped gift

purty wrapped gift

the goods!

the goods!

another mommy to be, kim!

another mommy to be, kim!

what a sweet time it was!  so excited for the baby boom going on around me!  we are all so very blessed.

children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him.  Psalm 127:3

don’t be mundane

sometimes work clothes, for me, can be so mundane.  my utilitarian uniform is your basic black.  for some, it’s their staple color; for me it’s sooooo boring.  i know it’s a classic, stylish choice {i do think black can be so sophisticated} but when it’s a forced everyday option, it can be quite trite versus putting in the effort to be creative.  i try at times but usually fail.  i was particularly loving this shirt.  i don’t wear it often but when i put it on today {i usually don’t wear flow-y type tops}, i was feeling like it was going to be a good day!  throw on an accessory and bam! you’ve got yourself an outfit.

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 so, at the end of the day…it was a great day.  thanks to my nifty, flow-y top and necklace.  sometimes, it’s the little things, huh?  you made me feel a bit more chic today, merci.