spring ahead

The other day I took a "shopping lunch" to pop over to Old Navy and peruse their 75% off racks for a long slim drapey tank. (Note: This task is near impossible seeing as how Old Navy clothes all seem to be extremely short and wide. I find it hard to believe that shape would be flattering on anyone.) So while I was there I was slightly shocked and amused to see swimsuits, flip-flops, and other such summer items on display. It seems a little unfair to tease us with the thought of summer when we have to go back outside to the below-freezing temperatures. But sooner or later, the warm weather will come, and so I'm going to join in the fun and show you some of my favorite Spring-09 runway looks to get excited about.



Above: 3.1 Philip Lim, Alexander Wang



Above: Alexander Wang, Balmain



Above: Carlos Miele



Above: Carlos Miele, Luella

Below: A couple more looks from Carlos Miele that are a little less practical for those of us who don't have red carpet events to attend, but great to look at nonetheless.























Oh, and if you were wondering, I did find that 3 dollar tank while I was at Old Navy. Not as long and drapey as I would have liked, but still fairly acceptable. And 3 bucks. Come on.

Photos from Style.com

monster scarf

Got this enormous circle scarf at H&M. It's wonderfully big and cozy, but you have to be careful that it doesn't start taking over your whole body. Also have a lint roller ready after you take it off. My black shirt looks like it's growing purple hair.

Glasses-Asos, Shirt-H&M, Leggings-Target, Shoes-secondhand, Ring-Pier 1 Imports

goof

Don't mind the silly pictures. I didn't do a "formal" shoot, and therefore decided to grab some pictures from hanging out at a friend's house.

Wearing an sheer t-shirt from Express, secondhand sailboat skirt, H&M legwarmers, UO tights, secondhand earrings.

As I mentioned in the last post, there are some fantastic deals to be had out there. Take for example Asos: Up to 75% off...
Just ordered these babies for like half off, and I await their arrival with the usual impatience.

ode to clara

Clara Bow: Silent film star in the 1920's, and the original "it" girl. Thank you for the inspiration.









Happy New Year everyone!
Hope your holidays were filled with fun. I had a blast with friends and family, and have been hitting up some great after-Christmas sales. There's some ridiculously low prices out there right now. Go get 'em!

Got an espresso machine for Christmas (from my baby), and have since been drinking cappuccinos about once an hour.
....That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but mmmhmm they are so delicious. I'm going to go make one now.

black.white

The most classic color combination, caught here in the December issue of Glamour.
Modeled by Olga Kurylenko (the new Bond girl)
Photographs by Matthias Vriens
(click a picture to see full size)

Love her bangs.


Dress-Bill Blass



Dress-Givenchy



Dress-Dolce and Gabbana



Dress-Marc Jacobs



Blouse and pants-Proenza Schouler



Dress-Marc by Marc Jacobs,

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday. I'm pretty excited. If only I could have one of these dresses to wear for Christmas...

Current favorite Christmas song: "O Tannenbaum" by the Vince Guaraldi Trio (from a Charlie Brown Christmas).
Jazz piano just makes me so happy.

"hot" pocket

It was a balmy 50 degrees today, so I broke out the lace leggings. And tomorrow it's going back down to like 17. No kidding. Just a little pocket of warmth to enjoy today...

Yesterday I did a "closet cleanse," which is to say I organized it and got rid of stuff I'm tired of. It's pretty invigorating, and also great for finding things that you actually want to wear again. (Like the above blue dress). Maybe my newly organized closet will help me with my daily problem of blankly standing in front of my closet thinking, "I have nothing to wear."

...No, it probably won't.

Dress-Express, Sweater-Richard Chai for Target, Earrings and tights-H&M, Boots-secondhand.

There were some creature droppings that my foot came dangerously close to:

first snow

Yesterday it snowed all day long, but not so much that big fluffy snow, just the wet messy stuff that didn't really accumulate much. Still, it's snow, and you can't beat that little-kid feeling inside when you wake up and look out the window and the world is white. AND, we just put up our christmas tree and i am stupid happy about it. What is it about a pretty tree with lights and stuff on it that makes your home just 10 times more cozy? I wanted to take a picture and post it (because I'm a dork), but the photo can't really capture it, so you'll just have to believe me that it's good. I'm pretty excited about christmas. Obviously.

Wearing an Urban Outfitters vest and earrings, American Eagle shirt, Target Leggings, and secondhand boots.

Also, I got this candle I'm crazy about, and it could quite possibly make your holidays better if you buy it. It's from Target and the scent is called Balsam Cedarwood, and the brand is Snowfall Splendor. It's what winter should smell like.