Crave vs Save

Ahh the ever so lovely and magical Louboutin glitter pump. So fun... So easy on the eyes... So easily swept away by red soled daydreams ... and I find myself thinking "$895 really is not that much..."

WRONG. With a new mortgage payment taking a chunk out of my hard earned paycheck I have to snap back to reality. But on the bright side... having "grown up" bills doesn't have to be such a drag, thanks to this recent find -






Meet Pour La Victoire's "Ionia" recently put on SALE at Bloomie's for a mere $182 from $260. They may not be the stuff red bottoms are made of, but they do have a gold stylized fleur de lis at the sole, giving them the unexpected touch Pour La Victoire is known for. A designer shoe AND a bargain? Crave or Save? Its definitely a "Save" (for now!)

It's in the bag.

Happy Friday!
xoL

to shop 2011 PLV collections visit their website http://www.pourlavictoire.com/

Pre - Spring Fever

Well its not quite Spring yet, but the weather today has me feeling like it! Its beautiful and sunny in NJ today... almost considered dropping the top in my car but the wind is still slightly frigid (and I didn't have a hair tie!)

The past few months have been especially key and busy in my wedding planning (which you probably can tell from my blog absence) but none-the-less I have 3 months to go and we are in the process of buying our first home! I couldn't be more excited.

So along with fashion, I'm going to be able to finally do some interior designs on Couture Rehab as well! I absolutely can't wait. The new place is so perfect and has a lot of character that I can't wait to share. I was emailed a lot asking for a room tour, but my room at the 'rents has been half packed up for quite some time now. So thats not quite how I wanted to be represented!





Me in my favorite hot pink bustier. A touch of hot pink always makes me happy!

One day to go till the weekend :)


xoL

Bustier and belt: Bebe
Shorts: Guess
Shoes: Bakers

Edgy Must-Have Mania

One of my favorite looks to rock is the flirty feminine piece mixed with the raw, edgy, attention getting piece. Last year I bought the coolest Gucci wedge booties with a mix of suede, acrylic, and mesh fabrics. My description does them no justice; I'll have to post a picture so you can feast your eyes on these babies. Anyway, they are eccentric (thus why I love them) and I always get a slew of (mixed) comments on them when I take them out on the town. Paired with a ladylike LBD, or leggings and a tunic they become all the edge I need to pull off an otherwise ho-hum outfit. (another close second are my Marni wooden heels seen here and here and a close third are my JC Tick's obviously) The "Edge" doesn't have to only be a shoe, that just happens to be MY weakness.

I was so thrilled to see a lot of this theme in 2011 RTW styles, inspiring me to put together outfits I never dreamed of before.. Yes people... it is FASHION WEEK in NYC. Here are some of my favorites.


Emilio Pucci
Nothing like screams "girly" quite like ruffles, soft colors, crosses and lace up leather.


Catherine Malandrino
An over sized statement necklace adds just the right amount of wow to this dress.


Ralph Lauren
Delicate lace and beaded details are enhanced by the bold bag choice and leather accessories.


DKNY
I loved this look. Take away the bright red shoe and silk scarf and this may just be the outfit you wear to work on a daily basis. Add both back in and you have a fierce edgy fashion forward look to rock around the office! A+ DKNY! ...



DKNY
Take the above and switch out the trousers for a flirty skirt and you're ready for a night out without the hassle of a complete outfit change!



Bottom line... guaranteed you have many basics in your closet collecting dust that would be revived with a touch of edge! Just add your own twist!! Would you rock any of the above?

xoL

PS - Don't be surprised if you see me around town in those thigh high lace up boots. LOVELOVE.

Friday Inspiration

I've been thinking a lot about closets lately. Wait. Who am I kidding? I've been thinking about closets all day every day for as long as I can remember...

























The chandelier is a must have. Do it big or stay in bed, baby.

xo L

Hello 2011

Hey everyone!! I have missed you all dearly. After a brief hiatus and deep consideration on what exactly I want to do with my blog... I am ready for 2011. Did you miss me? Your emails have been a blessing and an inspiration.




bodycon dress: Bebe
chandelier hoop earrings: Bebe
pumps: F21

New Years Eve 2010.


I absolutely LOVE LOVE these shoes. Not only are they inexpensive, but they clean up so perfectly. These shoes saw the streets of NYC with the snow piled high (and the trash UGHHH!!) the floor of a beautiful lounge, and the spilled drinks to go along with it - and after a quick wipe off with soap and water they are as good as new!! What a great investment... considering purchasing them in black too. And the blue is the exact color in person.

I liked the idea of the LBD with a "POP" color shoe. The LBD is classic, but it can be so boring sometimes. But not with the perfect shoe. I wanted pink at first but I didn't want to be too Barbie. So royal blue it was, and they made the statement I wanted!

Over the past month not only have I acquired some cool new pieces, shoes, and jewelry, I also have done a TON of wedding stuff and started looking at places to live!! Super excited. It also has been somewhat funny... living in the North East is mucho EXPENSIVE to buy and rent. Even for a shoe box of an apartment... that wouldn't even fit my pajamas. Let alone shoes?! With roughly 250 pairs - UGH what am I going to do?!

xo L



And also thanks to my number one fan (Daddy).

Iconic

My grandparents somewhere around 1946. Its clear to me now that my grandmother is obviously where I inherited my fashion obsession!! She was always so glam!

xo L