J. Crew November and Link Love

I received my November J. Crew catalog yesterday and I am kind of crushing on a few items.

Thought I'd share... Enjoy!


Adorable! Work, going out, cleaning the house, really for anything.



Loving the cashmere shawl sweater. Warm and Cozy, as well as chic



I want to be wearing this black wool dress right now!

Links to love...

Puppy and kitty love... Adopt a pet from Animal Haven
2010 Calendar...Loving Linda & Harriet... thanks design is mine
For the New Moon obsessed... new footage
The Very Hungry Caterpillar... Anthropologie... 40th Anniversary pop-up addition!
Wrist Worms by Sandra Junto... super warm... slightly bewitched

Spring and Summer Trend Review

So, we are well into Spring and inching closer to Summer each day. It is time for a recap, a little reminder of what to wear for the glorious sun filled season ahead. I picked three from the plethora of trends from Spring 09. Get excited!

Color - Bold

If ever there was a time to ransack those old boxes of 80's pop color, now would be it. Make it fast though, you have Rocker Chic to get ready for in the fall. Bold against black is the best and most easily worn combo. It can be pulled off with a bright cardigan over a simple black dress, add pops of color through accessories or be super brave and wear it as a statement.

Safari - Neutrals

A few weeks back I featured this trend with a few of my favorite pieces. Well, as we moved closer to Summer the options have increased and so has my favorites list! This has great versatility and we will see the neutrals continue through the fall (but will have a little shine added to them).

Geometric - Black and White

Easy to wear and easier to find. This trend has really taken off from high end to budget retailers. Make sure that the pattern fits your body type, the pattern should accent your favorite parts not make them enemy #1. As for fall, we will see the geometry more in the structure rather than in the pattern.

Color- Top to bottom, left to right: Marc Jacobs $659 nordstrom.com, Mimi Turner Terra Cotta zipper dress $398 sundaybrunch.com, Banded razorback $12.90 forever21.com, Maje Kiev silk cropped pant $195 net-a-porter.com, Joyce dupioni mini skirt $95 calypso-celle.com, Susanna skirt $34.50 delias.com, Mixed tier mini $60 topshop.com
Safari- Top to bottom, left to right: Life with Bird $365 twentythirtyforty.net, Generra cap sleeve $225 shopbop.com, Safari jacket $49 newport-news.com, Double weave wide leg $39.50 victoriassecret.com, Colin Stuart two-tone strappy $66 victoriassecret.com, Worthington Justice $42 jcpenny.com
Black and white- Top to bottom, left to right: Stephanie knit dress $34.50 delias.com, Fab colorblock dress $13.50 forever21.com, Andrew Gn lace trapeze $1,535 bergdorfgoodman.com, Bebe strapless dress $139 bebe.com, Nanatte Lepore Amusing skirt $150 saks.com, Monochrome sequin skirt $135 topshop.com, Kate $69.95 bakersshoes.com, Oscar de la Renta cone heel $660 net-a-porter.com

Pretty Petals

There is something soft and whimsical about wearing petal adorned attire. The fabrics are lush, the cuts flattering and the textures free flowing.

Petals, when done right, are feminine and never prairie-farm matronly. These aren't the boho-chic patterns that are also adorning the racks, but sophisticated details that add texture, whimsy and fun to the pieces they create. Whether worn all over, on the foot, or floating on a bag, these petals will make you bloom all over.

Enjoy!

Marchesa Silk Rosette
$2740
net-a-porter.com



Carmen Marc Valvo Couture
$1870
bergdorfgoodman.com



Catherine Malandrino Cotton Petal
$445
net-a-porter.com



Marc Bouwer Glamit
$395
bergdorfgoodman.com



Sue Wong Petal Dress
$388
bloomingdales.com



Gold Hawk Rose
$275
shopbop.com



J Crew Garden Dress
$68
jcrew.com



Valentino "Petale"
$2495
neimanmarcus.com



Flower Clutch
$128
bodenusa.com



Christian Louboutin Petal
$995
neimanmarcus.com


Steve Madden "Trufle"
$89.95
Nordstrom.com




Emma Cook Platform
$190
topshop.com

2009 Oscar Fashion Re-cap

I just wasn't that floored this year with the dresses. None were super standouts for me, maybe I have become too picky and expecting of great things but I was waiting for a "WOW" moment and it never really arrived.


Natalie Portman
* Raspberry color is fresh and lovely
* Love the bodice detail


Miley Cyrus
*While not he greatest Miley fan she really did have the most age appropriate dress.
*I think we forget she is only 15, so lots of layers and beading are spot on



Sarah Jessica Parker
*Oh SJP, love the ballerina dress with belt accessory.


Marissa Tomei
*I pray that I look this good at 44
*Beautifully sculpted gown and right on trend with the origami details


Heidi Klum
*Fun and Funky, but glam enough for the Oscars??



Diane Lane
*Simple and stunning per usual



Anne Hathaway
*I really like the bodice and paillette detail of her gown. The pooling of the fabric at the hem is gorgeous, but why the creamy color??

One Ring, Three Outfits

This amazing Yves Saint Laurent "Arty Enamel" ring popped into my inbox yesterday from net-a-porter.com, love them, amazingly it is only $195. Three outfits, for three different occasions are inspired by this ring, of course it will be worn with all three. What is your inspiration today? Enjoy!

Day

Dress: Theory Devanna Dress
Shoes: BCBGirls Lemia
Bag: Marc by Marc Posh Turnlock
Bracelets: Urban Outfitters

Party

Dress: Rebecca Taylor Strapless Zebra Dress
Shoes: BCBG Painted Cork
Clutch: Rafe New York "Carrie"

Evening

Dress: Jay Godfrey Strapless Fringe Dress
Shoes: Martinez Valero Faye Pumpm
Clutch: Whiting + Davis Metal Mesh Clutch
Earrings: Kendra Scott Stone Drop Earrings

Spring 2009 Couture

There are a few characteristics that I love about Couture, and no not Juicy Couture, the real couture, as in Paris fashion houses that make a limited number of one of a kind hand made pieces that sell for more than $12,000.

This is not retail fashion, this is wearable art. This is inspiration for pleats, gathers, color, tucks, sleeves. This is walking into a closet full of candy and wearing it all day!

I love that it is...

DARING

BOLD

CREATIVE

ENTERTAINING

STUNNING