current obsessie

i’m totes obsessed with these headbands for olive. they are from em and ko. they are made with a super soft fabric, so easy to adjust, and come in many, many fun prints. i know there is a lot of competition out there when it comes to this style of product. i researched different brands and prices, i ended up really loving these headbands.

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[looking chic]

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[aren’t these prints so fun?! i love the soft colors]

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i’m a fan of dressing miss olive in darling little outfits. it honestly didn’t get fun until she was about four months old. prior to that, it was just sleepers for the little bugger. momma was too tired, the winter was too rough, and there was no energy to dress the little babes up. once she was more active and we were more active {thank you warmer weather!}…it turned into something very fun for me! who doesn’t love dressing a cute baby girl?

i am always looking out for something new and fun to drape little miss olive in! i mean, c’mon, she will only let me do this for so long… 🙂

xoxo

rifle paper obsessed

i love my iPhone cover. i received this as a gift from my lovely brother, dan. it’s so fabulous. i have been rifle paper obsessed for years now. i can’t get enough of their products. i love their cards, accessories, and all the knick knacks that they offer through their line. so much so, i ordered another phone case just to have. crazy, i know, but i will definitely use it!

having new iPhone cases is an addiction; like having new shoes or buying a new lipstick color! they always say you can never have too many!

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[isn’t it so fun and whimsical?! tres chic, non?]

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[my back up case ;)]

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[my back up, back up case. hehe]

so fun, non?! their products are so whimsical, cute, and darling!

xoxo

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.

sip + spend

the new anthropologie in lincoln park just opened up!

i was very excited to attend the grand opening ce soir [i mean, who doesn’t just love that store?!].   drinks, appetizers, music, and shopping…a perfect combination!  we sipped cocktails {signature drink – moscow mule: vodka, ginger beer, + lime juice!}, ooh’d and ahh’d over the merchandise, did a lot of people watching, and some folks in our group spent some moolah {not me!  *wink* to hubby charming}.

my favorites?  rifle paper goods, the best candle ever: volcano, every necklace, every set of earrings, ag denim, and pretty much every dress they sell 🙂

seours

soeurs

cheers!

cheers!

planters

planters

dana, thuy, + leyla

dana, thuy, + leyla

paper flowers

paper flowers

i heart green glass

i heart green glass

ombre fringe bag

ombre fringe bag

i see you

i see you

love!

love!

awesome art installation (spoons!)

art installation (spoons!)

all shopped out!

all shopped out!

 

 

seriously, i could buy every ceramic piece in that store!  all the textiles, paper goods, and accessories {love the accessories!!} are to die for!

such a dreamy place, right?  until next time my lovies.

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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girl time

it’s been awhile since i have been able to meet up with kt and kar.  leading into the holidays, we get so wrapped up [no pun intended] in so many things that it’s hard for us to get together!  we were able to finally catch up and have plenty of girl time today, although it’s never enough talkee time, ever.

so away we went with our late lunch date, so typical of me and kt…we are such sleepers!  the later, the better {ya know, we gots to get in our beauty sleep!} for us.

i should know better, that if i leave a decision up to kt, she can’t make one!  i offered a plethora of choices for lunch establishments but should have realized she would choose the one i have taken her to already!  well, who can say no to the ever fabulous bongo room?  as usual, we all had an amazing meal.

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kar + kt

kar + kt

the girls

the girls

my cute little gift from kt

my cute little gift from kt

banana hazelnut + bacon

banana hazelnut + bacon

fabulous

fabulous

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beanie top

vintage chapeaux's

vintage chapeaux

afterwards, we did a little shopping [woot!].  milwaukee is a gold mine of vintage shops.  we had a blast perusing all the racks and finding such unique items!  after that, we parted ways and i sashayed my way back to our place.  i can never not stop by my favorite little paper store, paper doll!  i had to visit rhoda, the cutest little pug in wicker park!  after playing, petting, prancing, and carrying the sweet little dog around the store, i headed back home {for reals this time!}

i heart rhoda

i heart rhoda

 

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.