new pieces

*Sigh*... I am so thrilled every time I pick up a new piece of jewelery to add to the collection. Not because my collection is the first sparkly thing I see when I wake up but because it means NEW OUTFITS! I truly believe that any piece of accessory will transform an outfit in many different ways. Whether or not I'm bored of my silk button up blouse and denim shorts I can add many different necklaces to create a completely different look, ergo... new outfit!

Here are some of my latest jewelery pieces :)

BCBG stone necklace



BCBG metal elastic bracelet





Club Monaco "Marquis" necklace

turn it up a notch

Willow Underwired corset $495
Chloé Wide-leg wool-gabardine pants $695
Christian Louboutin Bibi 140 suede platform pumps $795
Retrosun Vintage Vienna Line sunglasses $275
Gucci 18-karat gold bamboo bracelet $2,495
Missoni Woven chain bangle $350

All photos taken from www.net-a-porter.com

newest editions to the nail polish clan

EEEEEEE!!!! New polish! Yesterday during a weekly (*cough, monthly)* trip to the grocery store I couldn't resist stopping at the Joe Fresh shelf for some new nail polish ideas. I ended up getting suckered into their "3 for $10".... right, like that wasn't going to happen. I'm super excited to use all 3 of the new colors to brighten up my fall wardrobe in the coming months!

From left to right: Butter, Marshmallow & Petal

currently in love with:

1.Rick Owens Blister washed-leather biker jacket $2,465
2.M.A.C Lipstick "Pink Plaid" $17
3.Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120 patent-leather pumps $595
4.T.Babaton Carmen Sleeveless Blouse $98
5.Chloé Marion leather ballerina flats $450
6.Louis Vuitton Lumineuse PM in black $2,395
7.Zebra printed lounge chair $200
8.BCBG Metal elastic braclet $20
9.Celine small luggage tote

Prezzies for her! - under $100

1. Moleskine Notebooks $20-$30
2. Anya Hindmarch Lips and Eyes canvas cosmetics case $90
3. Essie nail polish "Silver Bullions"
4. Chapters Indigo Pen Cup - Gold and White
5. Chapters Indigo Pen Cup - Silver and White $12
6. BCBG STONE NECKLACE $98.00
7. Marc by Marc Jacobs Warp Ikat iPhone 4G case $40
8. BCBG METAL-MESH ELASTIC BRACELET $28.00

"If I can't have the Chanel, I'll take the Zara"

Monday marked the day that I finally got to experience my birthday present from Lyndsey (yes my birthday was in May...)!!! She took me to the Fairmont Hotel for an extra girly day at the spa for a relaxing massage and soothing dip in the hot tub. To finish it off we had a great wine lunch on the Joeys patio and then SHOPPING!!!! I landed this amazing tweed jacket from Zara and am so excited for all of the possible outfits :).

On another note, I tried on the new Chanel multicolor sequin jacket seen HERE. The minute I put it on, it was over... let the savings begin! Also, the photo does not do justice to how pretty it really is. I recommend that all of you head over to your nearest Chanel store and try it on..and fall in love.

Vintage Elle Magazines

Although I recycled all of my Elle Magazines I still hang on to my vintage ones. I have the #7 issue from 1940 and the #455 from 1954. It's amazing to see the evolution that the covers have gone through throughout the years. I am still searching for the first 10 issues but its a tricky search. I still have not mastered eBay.

The #7 issue is only the cover, the #455 issue is a full issue. I will take photos one day to show you the inside of it. Its truly amazing, most of the pages are in black and white and there is an editorial spread on either Christian Dior, Oscar or Valentino (I can't remember which one) all in pastel colors. in 1954 the cost of Elle Magazine was only $0.50.

shine on

Vince Sequined crepe top $295
Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Pleated jersey pants $485
Yves Saint Laurent Tribute suede sandals $995
Gucci Lattice-detailed leather tote $4,200
Marc by Marc Jacobs Rivera acetate and rubber watch $175
Annina Vogel 9-karat gold diamond swallow ring $1,520

I created a look at the begining of the year with the t-shirt style sequin Vince top. To see it click HERE.

All photos taken from www.net-a-porter.com

if only there was clean-up in a can!

This is a photo of my bathtub AFTER Eric spray tanned my legs. I took it to show the things we go through to look good!! I thought spray tanning was a long process but the clean-up is far worse. On another note, how happy am I that I have a boyfriend that airbrushes ;)

What I use: Sally Hansens Airbrush Legs - Waterproof -- check it out HERE.

"you're cute"

Roksanda Ilincic Lace and silk dress $2,350
Jimmy Choo Ellie leather and mesh sandals $1,495
Jil Sander Origami folded leather clutch $445
Pippa Small 18-karat gold carnelian stud earrings $895

All photos taken from www.net-a-porter.com