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

25

Today is my birthday :) 25 years young! And 7 months to the day until I marry my best friend.

Here are some pictures from my birthday celebration this past weekend.






slippers with my sister!!



dress: Bebe
shoes: Guess
slippers: my own :)

xo L

All Hallows Eve

Well, you saw my couture pumpkin... and this Halloween, true to form, we hosted a Halloween soiree at my house. We are VERY big on Halloween!! Here are some out takes from the party.


Jello mold shaped as a brain!


Ghost dessert (I made this one with a mohawk)




I dressed as Flower the Skunk


My Father, Sister and I


My Fiance, Jordan and I

(Side note.. my fiance never dresses up. It was so cute that he and Jordan surprised me and dressed as the same thing!!)


Naturally, Jordan was the life of the party. My little convict party animal!!




How was your Halloween? This weekend we will be celebrating my birthday, which is next Thursday.. YIKES!!

xo L

TRENDSPARK! Capes for Fall?

I KNOW you've been seeing them, wondering about them, perhaps even despising them ... but its undeniable, and even Chanel, Marc Jacobs, YSL agree. Capes have overridden the trench for the new Fall coat staple.



YSL


Burberry


H&M




My concern? How to make them look a little more glam and A LOT LESS Hogwarts... So after a little research, I found 3 simple answers.



1. Be a little daring with the color.

emerald green cape by DKNY
A pop of color helps to distinguish exactly what you are wearing.



2. Pick a flattering cut.

Cashmere Cape by Vince
A dolman sleeve instead of open sleeve will prevent you from getting lost in the piece by giving a distinct arm silhouette.



3. Choose appropriate accessories.


Kim Kardashian in Thierry Mugler.
Take a tip from Kim K - picking a great pair of leopard print boots, professional handbag, and sunglasses immediately prevents the "bag lady" look. While you do not necessarily need the Louis Vuitton Pegase 55, Christian Louboutin Lipspike Boots, or Hermes' Birkin, be sure that you pick pieces that will enhance the look. Too much in this case will be, well, too much as the cape should be the focal point of the outfit.


What's your take?

xo L