golden train

just a few beach-inspired items from the interwebs I’m currently lusting over…

  1. Isabel Marant ‘Merry’ leather sandals
  2. Current/Elliott ‘Boyfriend’ printed denim shorts
  3. Current/Elliott ‘Boyfriend’ distressed denim shorts
  4. Audrina Patridge’s unidentified floral bikini. and her beach bod. yup.
  5. Anthropologie rain-dotted anorak
  6. J.Crew featherweight cotton colorblock cardigan
  7. Tori Praver ‘Dusty’ ruched bikini bottoms
  8. kate spade ‘all in a day’s work’ iphone 4 case
  9. Mulberry leather strawberry keyring
  10. Alexander McQueen ‘De Manta’ leather clutch

a little love letter i carry with me

Powder blue and pale pink- not just for babies anymore!  This spring, the pretty pastels have been floating around the internet so much, my desktop “spring inspiration” folder is overflowing.  To lighten the load, I decided to create a collage of my favorite photos incorporating the light, springy hues.  From delicate lingerie to studded iPhone cases to pastel pouts,  I’m officially on a pastel blue and pink kick!

somewhere only we know



Don’t you just love this fantasy world created by Kelly Framel (aka the glamourai) and Yves Delorme furniture?  I just want to pack up and live there in serenity with the pastel bedding, flowers, fruit, pillows and shoes.

…round of applause for:

photography: Jeremy James // art direction & styling: Kelly Framel // prop styling: Mat Sanders (Domino Magazine) // makeup: Katey Denno for FLIRT! Cosmetics // hair: Noelle Chen for Kerastase // manicure: Vanessa Washington // stylist’s assistant: Doug Wright // model: Mackenzie (One Management) // all bedding: Yves Delorme // all furniture: Mis en Demeure for Yves Delorme

outfit envy


{navy+denim+coral+brown}
{mustard+navy/white stripes+classic brown clutch}
{nude lace+soft white+pale blue denim}
{floral jeans+bright nails+grown-up jellies}

{oversized striped blazer+casual jersey tee+retro sunnies}{pale pink+white}
{orange+blue/white stripes+classic shoulder bag+gold jewelry}{painted floral denim cutoffs+black belt+cozy sweater}{neutral wide stripe sweater+preppy pants}
{polka dots+polka dots+polka dots}{bright yellow+muted grey+white jeans+bling}{girly pastel skirt+chunky white cable knit+floppy hat}

[images via here, here, pinterest, & tumblr]

for me, from me

I’ve been obsessing over Catbird‘s super delicate alphabet rings ever since spotting them on HonestlyWTF.  I have an old, teeny silver knot ring that never leaves my left hand (it’s lucky), and while I do have a rather impressive collection of chunkier, beautifully stone-clad, special occasion rings, I thought it might be nice for the teeny knot to have a teeny friend.  Enter this Catbird heart ring.  I toyed with the idea of purchasing initials, and decided they are better suited for girl’s sporting their significant other’s initials, don’t you think?  Much more sentimental than reminding everyone that my name begins with a “k” every time they look at my hand (although the little lowercase letters are darling).  But instead, I opted for the classic heart.  I love it SO much and can’t wait to begin a collection of these ulta-stackable wisps of rings!

(ps, yes I did opt for the free gift wrapping…I figured when you’re treating yourself, you might as well go all out, right? ;)

why does it always rain on me?

What do you do on lazy days when the outlet mall shopping idea gets rained out?  You make a trip to whole foods, take a nap, bake coconut macaroons (read: sleep while your roommate bakes), and shop at the only store that’s open 24/7 rain or shine…the internet.  Tonight, the roommie and I are off to Sakura for a sushi fix, then it’s on to the movies to see the newest Nicholas Spark’s film, The Lucky One, starring none other than theeee Zac Efron.  Nothing like a dinner/movie date with your bestie to cap off sunday funday!  I’ll leave you with this:…he’s so gorgeous I’m not even embarrassed.