Fashion Sneak Peak: J.crew Passport to Portugal

Here are some photos from J.Crew's new catalogue. Gorgeous location and as always fabulously put together outfits! I just love their use of layering and color combinations. I'm eying that skinny pink belt for myself. So I might be late on this but whatever! I don't care, I love J.crew!

Santa Please Bring Me

1. Emma Hooded Toggle Toggle Coat, 2. Pear-y Cute Bento Boxes, 3. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mug by Portmeirion, 4. Incase Neoprene Sleeve for 15" MacBook Pro, 5. Kate Spade 'queen of hearts' ring, 6. Cable Runner Scarf, 7. Multi Scribble Stem Print Large Tote

Do tell what are you wanting for Christmas?

Chalk Full of Inspiration: Kate Spade

Random thought: this model reminds me of Zooey Deschanel, who is adorable and also brimming over with inspiration. But more to the point, I LOVE Kate Spade! Even though I can't afford her, I can definitely pull some inspiration from her designs, like all of these cute dresses paired with bright tights!

Giveaway Time!

I had never really given much thought to ever doing a giveaway here, but when my good friend Lauren, blogger over at a rad local shop: Thriving Ink, asked me if I would be interested in doing one I couldn't turn it down! I'm really excited about this guys! So Thriving Ink has hooked us up! One lucky reader will win this totally fab Audrey 3+1 Leopard Top. To enter, just leave a comment below; the winner will be notified via email on Nov. 13th. Happy Weekend!!!

Psst...Want an extra edge? Just re-post this on your blog, linking it back to here (just let me know in your comment!) and you can earn yourself an additional entry!

Prepp'n for Fall

Fall is a coming, gotta get my wardrobe ready!

1. Shelbie Hooded Coat from Delias, 2. Pleated Placket Woven Shirt from Forever21, 3. Classic Faux Pashmina Scarf from Forever 21, 4. Poe Toms from Toms Shoes, 5. Reversible Leather Shoulder Bag from Orla Kiely, 6. Level 99 Jeans from Anthropologie.

Orla Kiely Autumn/Winter 2009!!!

I was so excited when I found a most anticipated email in my inbox Friday morning, altering me of Orla's new fall & winter collection. Let's take a look shall we?

Ooh I just want it all!!!!

These are a few of my favorite things: Fun Socks

I love to wear a pair of fun socks, like these great ones from Happy Socks, underneath my jeans. Not only do the colorful patterns make me happy but the price for these beauts puts a grin on my face. Just $10 bucks a pop. I'll take a pair for everyday of the year please!

Things I'm drooling over

I tend to get really excited over stuff that I am dying to own. Can't stop thinking about it, and that's why I post about it. So here are some items that I have gone completely ga-ga for.

1. Vertical Stripe Woven Top 2. Kånken backpack 3. Level 99 Joplin Distressed Denim 4. Ray Bans 5. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 6. Jeffrey Campbell Stark - Natural

These are a few of my favorite things: Sandals

As a California girl I love love love love love sandals! And boy would I LOVE to wear every single pair of these beauts on my feetsies all year round :)

1. Reef Zoey Sandals 2. Lapis Gladiators 3. Seeri Steve Madden Sandals 4. Aqua Culture Sandals 5. Peony Sandal 6. Wyllow Sandals 7. Dexter Paige Flower Sandals 8. Rainbow Sandals 9. Jacey Sandal

These are a few of my favorite things: The Color Orange

1. Sunken Fortune Tote from Anthropologie, 2. Coin Purse from Jonathan Adler, 3. Note Book from Orla Kiely 4. Owl Travel Sewing Kit from Forever21, 5. Jacey Sandal from Frye, 6. Vintage Sweet Orange Dress from Modcloth, 7. Large orange letter "O" from Three Potato Four, 8. Dandelion Silk Pillow from Target.

Manon Gignoux

Isn't the work of Manon Gignoux just divine? Each piece she hand crafts is unique, made of reused clothes and other bits & pieces she has collected. Everything she creates is so beautiful it is without words. You can check out more of her work here.

Previously read about here.

Some Fancies for Wednesday

1. Message in a Bottle from the Curiosity Shoppe 2. Brooklyn By Wayne Pate 3. Embroidered Dress from Salt Water 4. Eames Fiberglass chair from Modern Dose 5. Channing Buffet from Johnathan Adler 6. bureaulampje grys (Lamp) from Made By Gump

Get the Look: Prairie Style?

This is my own take on the prairie look I guess. Not sure if I really hit the mark with it though, what do you think? Any suggestions on what it could be considered?

1. Vamos Coat 2. Feathered Covered Headband 3. Blue Turquoise Necklace 4. Daisy Jalousie Silk Blouse 5. Cara Slouch Boot 6. Salt Caramel Belt 7. Check Button Through Skirt

These are a few of my favorite things: Denim

1. Distressed Denim Jacket from Forever21 2. Rope Tie Denim Dress from Heritage1981 3. Denim Pleated skirt from Orla Kiely 4. Baby Blue Shorts from Ruche 5. Denim Flares from Orla Kiely 6. RSVP Jean Wedges 7. Denim Sun Hat from Target 8. Keds (Men) Denim Sneakers

Going Green, the Stylish Way.

Whoops. This post was supposed to be posted on Earth Day... oh well better late than never! I'm all for being green, especially now a days when you can look oh so cute being Eco-friendly! So here are some adorable and fashionable ways you can reduce, reuse, & recycle, and show that you love our planet!

1. Optimistic Water bottle from Bath & Body Works. 2. Glass Water Bottles from Fred Flare. 3. Blue Q Water Bottle from Lucky Vitamin. 4. Brita Wottle Bottle from Orla Kiely. 5. Talented Mr. Apple Bottle from Mod Cloth. 6. I'm Not a Paper Cup from Urban Outfitters.

1. Zipaway Shopper from Orla Kiely. 2. Go Green Tote from Forever21. 3. Canvas Shopper Tote from Target. 4. Botanica Tote Bag from Pop Deluxe. 5. Green is in Canvas Tote from Delight.com


All of the above pieces are Eco-friendly and are from my new favorite online boutique Ruche.

This Weeks Fancies

1. Wooden Gems from Rose & Radish 2. Restored Vintage Phone from Three Potato Four 3.Warm Butterfly print from Brain Storm 4. Fun Doily Clock from Etsy 5. Steelcase Yellow Couch from Fyndes 6.Dress from rosenbergcph 7. Wood & Glass Canisters from Merchant No. 4

Ray Ban Love: Red Frames

I love, love, love, love, LOVE, Ray Bans. Pretty much fell in love with them when I watched Breakfast at Tiffany's for the first time as a kid and saw them stylishly perched upon Audrey Hepburn's nose. Now a days they have so many colors to choose from so I thought that I would design some outfits around a different pair every now and then just for fun. Hope you like it!

Red Ray Bans from Epic Outfit, Dress from Mod Cloth, Kate Spade Bag from Nordstroms, Steve Madden Wedges from Zappos.

John Rawlings for Vogue

Ah yes, I absolutely admire the work John Rawlings did for Vogue in the 1930's-70's. Rawlings unintentionally documented and genuinely captured the fashions of each era. Even though he was a fashion photographer he captured more than just clothes. When you look at his 200 Vogue and Glamour covers and his 30,000 photos you can definitely tell that each one is a work of art. Beautiful and glamorous. Just the way I like it!

These are a few of my Favorite Things Mondays

Compass from Barneys New York, Floral Chiffon Strapless Dress from Forever21, Optimism Body Lotion from Bath and Body Works, Hippie Chick Necklace from Lucky Brand, Julian Alps Platforms from Anthropologie, Purple Suede Hobo from Spiegel.

Orla Kiely Lookbook Spring/Summer 2009

Before you ask, yes. Yes I am obsessed with Orla Kiely. (I bought myself her new laundry bag from her Target line yesterday and I am just anxiously waiting for the rest of her line to trickle its way into my local store!) But how can you not be? Everything she creates is so colorful, cheerful, and cheeky. Just take a look see at her Spring and Summer Lookbook for this year!

I like the third outfit here with the rainbow top and cropped pants. So cute! There is a whole lot of inspiration here and I love it!

Have I ever voiced my love for a supple purse? I have always admired her scrumptious bags.

Also loving these adorable swim suites. So frilly and colorful! [Personal Side note: My friend Nicole and I are getting back in shape, maybe I will reward myself with one of these beauties when I am beach ready : ) !!!!!!]