An Apple A Day

I have been tempted by the forbidden fruit. A crystal-encrusted tribute to the food that poisoned the flaxen-haired Snow White. An enamel enshrouded pendant thought to promote good health. A dark as night home to the wayward wiggly worm.

No matter how you look at Kenneth Jay Lane ’s Apple Necklace you can undoubtedly predict that you’ll be bobbing for a breather after fielding question after question about the avant garde pendant. It’s a juicy piece that holds so many stories and possibilities within its under 2-inch round body. The black is shiny; quite reminiscent of the frame of a Magic 8 Ball. And the gold and crystals? A magical contrast to the midnight sphere.

An apple a day...will it truly keep the doctor away, or is it more likely to keep the accessory addicted fashionista’s jewelry cravings at bay?

Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Regencies for the picture.

Girls in Glasses

You’ve seen them. You know who they are. The Girls in Glasses. They traipse the halls as if it’s their own personal catwalk; their long legs swathed in black denim, their stunning tresses pulled into tight chignons. And perched upon their perky noses? Big, dark, round Chanel sunglasses. You can try to mimic their style. Perhaps befriend them in the Bendels dressing room. But you’ll never be one of them. You can, however, own them. In the form of illustrator Danny Roberts’ beyond irresistible Girls in Glasses tee. A charming collaboration between the artist and London ’s Borders & Frontiers based off of his Girls in Glasses Print (which I need hanging in my bedroom!).


Starring the stunning Sasha Pivovarova, the gorgeous Gemma Ward, and the breathtaking Jessica Stam, Roberts (known for his illustrations depicting various “IT” Style Bloggers) has truly outdone himself with this chic, yet truly affordable, creation. What do I plan on wearing it with? Hmm...let’s see:

♥For shopping Black opaque tights, a flouncy black mini, and leopard print ballerina flats.

♥For socializing Dark wash skinny jeans, sophisticated black pumps, and a cropped black blazer.

♥For relaxing Black skinny jeans, and black Converse.

A requirement for each look? A Giant Balenciaga City, and the one item that pulls it all together...Chanel sunglasses, of course. This tee is such a splendid way to add a little splash of pizzazz to otherwise understated ensembles.

Though let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I suppose that I should first obtain a tee of my own before planning the many ways I will wear it.


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Refinery 29 and Igor and Andre for the pictures.

Fringe Benefits

If you’ve ever worn fringe-encrusted shoes, you know that random passersby instantly look down to see what is shimmying in their direction. It’s an eye-catching form of footwear décor that is equal parts three-dimensional, versatile, and just plain yummy. In fact, to a certain extent fringes feed my fashion cravings. Thus, finding so many different ways to curb my fringe appetite? Obviously overwhelming. In a splendid way, that is.

Dani Black "Fringe Sandal" Most of the time you want to make an impression when you enter a room; but with these Dani Black Fringe Sandals, you’ll create more of a stir when you’re walking out of it. Why? These Southwest style beauties have something in common with the mullet – “business in the front, party in the back.” The scrummy suede fringe is hidden in the back of these gorgeous carved heels as opposed to taking center stage in the front; making a quick, unnoticeable exit completely impossible.

Balmain "Tassel Ankle Sandals" So very rarely do I find myself salivating over a pair of sandals. In fact, I’m not sure if such a thing has ever occurred before in my life. Leave it to Balmain to change that. I’ve seen them worn with boyfriend jeans and blazers; leggings and mini-dresses. Face it, these Balmain Tassel Ankle Sandals would look to-die-for paired with just about anything in your closet.

Christian Louboutin "Short Tina Suede Peep-Toes" I think I love you. From the first moment I laid eyes on these Short Tina Suede Peep-Toes, I can’t help but to admit that I felt an undeniable connection with them. The color is positively electrifying. The fringe around the ankle seemingly sashays with every step you take. And the little belt-like buckle? J’adore! These are not shoes meant to take a backseat to any ensemble; they are meant to stand front and center, the crowning glory of your outfit du jour. As heartbreaking as this sounds, I feel the need to bow down and worship these shoes.

Office "Magnificent Tassel Bootee" Have you ever seen the movie The Shaggy Dog? I believe that these Magnificent Tassel Bootee’s are the shedding, slobbering scoundrel’s fabulous footwear counterpart. The long tassels are very reminiscent of an unkempt (yet completely chic) fringe; while the peep-toe makes these ankle booties perfect for spring, summer, winter, or fall. Take the silver studs around the ankle into consideration and I’m in heaven.

Dolce Vita "Maraco Fringe Sandal" I’ve always wanted to be Pocahontas, sans the villainous Governor Ratcliffe, of course. The second I spotted these Maraco Fringe Sandals, I just knew that the time had come for me to fulfill my fantasy. At least fashion wise. A little bit slouchy. A little bit flirty. I think I’ll pair them with my white cotton sundress. Maybe a denim mini. Or...I’ll pair them with anything as long as they’re mine. Je veux!



How do you feed your fringe appetite?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Victoria's Secret, Net-A-Porter, Office Shoes, and Free People for the pictures.

Smitten Saturday

♥Office Space I am only going to ask this question once...why did I not know about Office Shoes before this week? Why have I spent countless hours searching for footwear of differing heights and styles at numerous websites, when I simply could have surfed on over to Office? In the past two days alone I have discovered three pairs of mind-blowing shoes that I truly, truly need. There is the Office Bea Flat Knee Boot Black Patent. It makes no difference to me that the warmer months are upon us. It is never too hot to wear a delicious pair of black boots. The Office Cecilia Toe-Cap Ballerina which is, to put it bluntly, the ballerina flat equivalent of the Chanel 2.55 Quilted Bag. And it would be rude of me to forget the Blowfish Seize Boat Shoe. Red. Patent leather. Tassels. Enough said. I want some Office shoes taking up space in my closet right now.

♥In the Swing of Things Yesterday I was flipping through the May 2009 issue of InStyle magazine and promptly fell in love upon reaching page 124. Why? Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi has a swing inside her house! Now, I am the biggest fan of swings on the planet; yet even I had never seen one hanging smack dab in the middle of someone’s living room. But now that I have, I will admit that having one of my own has become essential to my existence. Ouno is going to help me do just that. Who knows, someday soon I could be blogging from my very own indoor swing!

♥I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream Social! When I was younger I used to live for the Ice Cream Socials my elementary school would host in place of typical pizza parties, regardless of the fact that I was never the biggest fan of ice cream. Now, I can be a part of glamorous Ice Cream Socials without ingesting the chilly concoction thanks to Ice Cream Social; my new favorite stationary shop. Their creamy offerings are just as sweet and yummy as a dessert – with half the calories! I’ll take an order of Custom Wedding Invitations (no, I’m not getting married, but my heart does belong to two things featured on these divine cards – New York and Paris !); a side order of Deer in Love; and a scoop of Tea Cup Cards. Mmm mmm good.


♥Saddle Up There was a time when becoming a horseback rider was one of my biggest goals in life. It didn’t matter that my only experience with horses was walking around the kiddie corral atop a tiny pony for a grand total of 32.5 minutes. As you can probably tell, my equestrian aspirations went nowhere. My devotion to equestrian inspired accessories, however, still lives on. At the moment, it can be found predominately in the form of saddle inspired handbags. The Sabina Convertible Leather Bag is the crème de la crème of saddle bags. Buttery material; breathtaking sienna color; pockets galore. Je veux! As if the tan color and saddle-like look weren’t enough, this Oversized Handle Foldover Convertible Tote virtually transforms into a shoulder bag, clutch, or tote bag. Take your pick. I truly believe that this IGNES Ormala Whisky Tote Bag was a saddle in another life. Shiny, smooth, and sporting antique gold hardware. What more could a horse-loving girl possibly ask for?

♥The Fantastic Elastic I have smaller hands than most 4-year-olds; so finding a ring to fit my petite size 5 1/2 fingers? The biggest challenge in the world. Unless I plan on spending an arm and a leg on some 14K piece of pomp instead of the inexpensive bit of costume jewelry I was eyeing, it seems as if my search for the perfect cocktail ring is destined to fall flat. So my interest is piqued by rings sporting elastic bands. I have seen numerous websites selling them, but am currently gaga over Moxsie’s Cupstone Ring which is big, bold, and beautiful – just the way I like them! Still, the question remains...are elastic banded rings truly as fantastic as I hope they are?

♥Fame! As writers and bloggers we are always on the receiving end when it comes to interviews, as opposed to the giving end. So when Leia from HiFashion e-mailed me about a Café Fashionista feature, I was worried that my answers to her interview questions would be more geek than chic. I ended up having the time of my life answering her questions, which you can read here. Andy Warhol once said “Everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.” This was just a little brush with fame, and I must say it’s fun, fabulous, and so very, very dangerous. Why? It’s addicting, of course. Thank you, Leia!

What were you smitten with this week?


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to la couturier and Urban Outfitters for the pictures.

Bonjour Barbara!

Rise and shine, mas petites. A new day has come; and with it, an announcement. Barbara Hulanicki has arrived. At Topshop, of course.

As if there weren’t already enough reasons to love Topshop:

♥The Kate Moss Collection.

♥Store locations that have more in common with a playground-like palace as opposed to a shop.

♥Just about everything my heart desires can be found there.

We have yet another thing to adore about them…the inclusion of Biba founder, Barbara Hulanicki’s, fashion sketches to accompany simply scrummy designs that are utterly perfect for the spring and summer. The Bow Shoulder Dress in a ravishing red brings out the wannabe screen siren in me. The coral colored Button Skirt is rather divine. And that purple Halter Dress is certainly smashing. But what I really want? Well, if you haven’t already guessed, I’ll simply tell you...anything and everything adorned with those scrawl-like fashion scribbles.

My absolute favorite piece? The orange Strap Jersey Dress. While I’ve never displayed any type of passion towards the color orange, for the sketches of the bedhead displaying, hoop-wearing pixie alone I’ll turn a blind eye to the bright color.

Then there’s the grey Shoe Print Vest which is actually a tank top with the most amazing knotted back. I would buy it a size or two bigger and wear it with black skinny jeans. Regardless of height, wouldn’t you feel like a supermodel strutting around in such an ensemble?

And not to be forgotten is the the pale orange Giant Shopper Bag depicting the stoic silhouette of a cap-wearing fashionista which I am currently crushing on. It’s absolutely tote-tastic!

Bonjour Barbara, and au revoir darlings; I’m off to do a bit of Topshop browsing!


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Conde Nast for the pictures.

Cocktails with Lola and George

Perhaps I’m lost in space. Or maybe I’ve simply gone back to the future. Quite frankly, it makes no difference to me either way. All I know is that I am unquestionably over the moon for the futuristic creations of Carla Taylor (aka the brainchild behind the glamorous Lola and George line); and want to share my joy with the world. So a teeny tiny off the cuff interview? Obviously a flawless and completely fitting style for spreading my Lola and George-obsessed gospel.

Why the name Lola and George?
Carla: Lola is someone I would imagine to be sultry and coquette. George...oh, George is debonair. The name of the company embodies elegance, timelessness, and kitsch. The pertinent question is “Are you a Lola, or are you a George?”

When/how did you start Lola and George?
C: Lola and George began in 2002. I had been on a creative streak and decided to start revamping vintage findings into contemporary pieces. I was a bit broke, and needed something beautiful to update my look. After getting a few great compliments, I started making them for friends as gifts. It all grew from there.

What type of childhood did you have to get you interested in jewelry design?
C: My mom encouraged me to paint, draw, sculpt, and photograph from the time I was 4. She let me partake in very destructive creative ventures. I loved to mix her lipstick with perfume and baby powder to get the most glorious paint. I pretty much live and breathe all things art, but I let it come to me fairly organically. I would be the crazy woman on the side of the road talking to the birds if I could.

What’s on your wish list right now?
C: I think a Vena Cava Black Abata Gown (please feel free to add a spiral staircase to this fantasy). Also, I love the Topshop Dolce Vita Buenos Aires Jumpsuit. And because I am a bonafide Las Vegan, Alexandra Neel Cleopatra Fringe Stilettos.

Can you describe the ultimate Lola and George wearer?
C: An existential crisis made me really consider this seven years ago. I strongly believe in karma and that all things are as they should be. All I can do is love every moment of the creative process, and hopefully the piece will end up where it is supposed to go.

What do you love to read?
C: I read mostly books. Right now I am reading Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos. I love Nylon magazine. And, like every good girl, I subscribe to Vogue.

What are your favorite tools/materials to work with?
C: I love working with paper. Origami is surprisingly complicated. It is quite meditative. I also think that if I can effectively manipulate paper, the physics of wire will come more naturally to me.

What is your go to accessory?
C: Heels and hoops.

What inspires/influences what you create for the Lola and George line?
C: Right now, my fall inspiration is coming from an 80’s George Michael video. Astronomy, Georgia O’Keefe, travel, music, Sophia Loren, and quantum physics have all been great influences.

Favorite places to shop?
C: Vintage stores, showgirl depots, Lululemon.

What is the mission of Lola and George?
C: Our goal is simply to make you feel gorgeous.

Any advice for girls who love fashion/design?
C: Try anything once and do it boldly without apologies. Remember, judgment is the end of creativity.


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Lola and George for the pictures.

Young Love

Last year I was head over heels for Peter Bjorn and John’s Young Folks; a few years previous I was obsessed with the quirky Napoleon Dynamite; and now my heart belongs to this unconventional Young Love Tee from Delia’s which manages to conjure up thoughts of both beloved fads of my past.

The black and white sketch epitomizes the true meaning of fashionable young love – she in a 60’s inspired ensemble complete with thick-framed glasses, ankle socks, and short shorts; he in a bowler hat with skinny jeans and a trendy scarf exuding a relaxed, laid-back cool guy persona – while maintaining an easy, breezy, retro feel that you could eat up with a spoon. Reminiscent of the illustration’s found within the pages of Louise Fitzhugh’s Harriet the Spy, this is one of those rare finds that impulse buys were made for.

Now that’s what I’m talking about!

Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Delia's for the picture.