striped.

striped and cropped... so great.


the necklace i got from the flea market for $5. amazing.


shirt: Forever 21
jeans: Urban Outfitters
shoes: BCBG

just a little wedge.

source: anthropologie

now if only these weren't $160 and backordered until may...

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leather

source: instyle

now... i'm not usually a miley fan but 

dang girl... you look good

my friend carol says oxfords are all the rage in NYC

polka dots and socks

bday wish

happy birthday mom! 

she's the fashionable blonde babe in the middle with the camera around her neck!

styling circa 1976

looking for a ski outfit for spring break 2010?

....I would recommend any of the above!

sock it to me.

i've been loving all the socks with sandals that have been popping up on blogs. what an interesting way to add another bit of fun to an ordinary outfit. how cute are those heart socks? 

source: fashiontoast

part-y

am i noticing a trend here? coincidentally...ali and i have been wearing our hair just like this...you should too

source: starpulse.com

dear dita

you are amazing. 

grease lightening

last night while out in Denver hangin at the bars on Broadway i spotted a guy i knew i just had to meet. his name was richie and he was probably in his mid 40s. he looked like he stepped right off the set of Grease. i was so intrigued by his 50s look...he had it nailed...greased hair, cig in ear, pack of cigs rolled up in his white t-shirt sleeve, cuffed jeans with shiny shoes. i asked him if this was his daily look or if he did this just for the bar scene....sure enough this was his everyday look. it occurred to me that style really means something different to everyone...but i'll tell you...richie sure had style, he stood out and i loved his dedication to an era he felt so inspired by. the message i got from richie was to not be afraid to be different with my style....even if its a style from decades ago. cheers to the 50s gentleman richie - he bought myself and my girlfriends a drink and drove off in his 50s ford with dice hanging on the rearview mirror and sherry baby blasting on the stereo. if only i would have taken a picture...

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rockin the skinny jeans

a year ago my good friend Katy said she would NEVER wear skinny jeans. look at her now....looking fab katy. i'm a big fan of cropped tops...and the jean jacket tops off this look, which is perfect for a 60 degree march day. (katy refused to look at the camera...cracked me up)

for our fun night out i chose a lightweight dress with sheer sleeves and topped it off with a fur vest i bought at the flea market....ali and i like to call it unicorn fur. 

on the other hand

isn't her jewelry amazing? i love it all... 

"too much" = gooooood




source: the Sartorialist

less is more

source: the Sartorialist

the girl in the pink dress is a mystery, i forget where i found her. 

my boyfriend asked me the other night about fashion - is "too much" always better? at first i told him he was crazy, but after looking down at my fuzzy gray sweater, fur vest, studded belt, earrings, rings, and bracelets, i realized he might be onto something. i know it's fun to stack on the accessories but some outfits just don't need all that fuss.  

these looks are sophisticated, classy, perfection without being "too much"

beauty image.

a few beautiful photos. the first two are from wordsinfreedom. i always adore the pictures kelley takes. 

the final few are irving penn. truly a visionary. 

what i want.

 

just a few things i'm craving on a somewhat cloudy day. 

an adorable tea kettle, a denim button down, sparkle earrings, a cozy scarf, tan sandals, and a bright yellow bag.