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Tiger Sharks!

2009-07-15T10:06:00.002-05:00

The underwater picture trend has now spread to include other species- most notably, tigers ferociously feasting. I'm officially obsessed.

Holga!

2009-07-11T08:12:00.001-05:00

I like these photos that Daniel took with his Holga of me and Bjornie .

Wendy Sale!

2009-07-10T13:06:00.005-05:00

Spring stuff at Built by Wendy is on sale!
I just might make my way down there this weekend to take a gander.

Couture!

2009-07-09T11:49:00.004-05:00

When I first saw pictures from Christian Dior's couture show I thought they were from the 50s!
I am really loving the return to classic lady-like elegance and how the visible (but very pretty) underpinnings add just a twist of naughty.

See entire collection here.
Read about the Couture collections here.

Weekend!

2009-07-06T13:37:00.001-05:00

Just back from the most amazing upstate weekend yet.
Still sorting through my thoughts and pictures, but here are a few goodies to start.
More to come...

Independence!

2009-07-04T08:39:00.000-05:00

Happy Fourth!

Under!

2009-07-03T10:12:00.000-05:00

Why have I been spotting so many under-water pictures lately? What is happening in the collective unconsciousness?

Carrots!

2009-07-01T16:15:00.003-05:00

I've been combing street style sites and man, do I wish I could pull off red hair. I have had it before, but somehow have never been able to find the exact perfect shade for me. That doesn't stop me from wanting it though. Maybe I'll try again, armed with these.

Blues!

2009-07-01T11:28:00.002-05:00

Now that the sun has been shining more frequently, I've been feeling more perky.
But I've still got a thing for the blues.
From my etsy favorites.

Kate!

2009-06-30T15:57:00.002-05:00

Kate Moss is so cooool.

I found this on stylesightings.

Yes!

2009-06-24T08:58:00.001-05:00

Okay, am definitely running down to Gap at my lunch hour to check these out in person, but so far, I want!

Vena Cava and Alexander Wang for Gap!
Oh my!

Props!

2009-06-23T08:12:00.001-05:00

My friend Kalen just got a super cool new job assisting prop stylists Kim Ficaro and Christine Rudolph.
I am loving these photos from Christine's portfolio.
Congrats Kalen!

Market!

2009-06-22T09:54:00.003-05:00

My rainy, green view...

Despite the seemingly endless rain, I managed to have a really fantastic weekend. Thanks to my half-day Summer Friday, it felt nice and long and managed to be both relaxing and productive. A rare combination indeed!

I braved the downpour and made it to the Union Square Farmers Market on Saturday- it's so amazing! So many delicious veggies, artisan cheeses, baked goods, and beautiful plants— Bjornie even tasted his first bite of bacon. We returned loaded down with an incredible bounty of goodies, which we later turned into delicious feasts.

radishes, arugula, cheeses, mustard greens, kale, cherries, mushrooms, tomatoes, spring onions, tiny pie

Chopping!

Onions, garlic scapes, cilantro and garlic

Sauteing!

Sugar snap peas, almost ready!

Tossed with tomatoes and arugula, yum!

A delicious desert of cherries and cheese!

Thoreau!

2009-06-22T08:40:00.001-05:00

The count-down begins: less than two weeks away!
I can't wait to sit outside surrounded by 100 acres of woods.

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T08:59:00.000-05:00

This is me and my Grandpa, circa 1985.

Billy's!

2009-06-20T10:09:00.006-05:00

My reward for walking 50 blocks last night after going to the gym and dancing at a show (I must be hyper from this gloomy weather) was stopping at Billy's for a piece of their amazing carrot cake. It's the best carrot cake I've ever had—so good, in fact, that calling it "carrot cake" seems a terrible understatement. It has walnuts, coconut, pineapple and lemon cream cheese frosting—C'mon! Amazing Cake? Cake from Heaven? Cake of My Dreams?
I'm sorry, but Billy's puts Magnolia to shame. Don't kill me.

Saturday Candy: Yellow!

2009-06-20T08:52:00.000-05:00

I'm trying to cheer myself up. It's rained here 16 of the last 20 days. What's the opposite of blue?

Take Ivy!

2009-06-19T09:09:00.007-05:00

This week the Times had an article in the Fashion & Style section that would have made the 15-year-old version of myself puke. The 15-year-old version of me (short red hair, Salvation Army grandpa pants, lover of all things grunge) would have cringed at the thought of anyone considering preppy Ivy League brats fashionable. The kids I knew, the ones who shopped at Gap and played sports, were utterly repulsive to me- total conformists, with not an ounce of personal style or creativity.
Shockingly enough though, the late twenties version of me finds this look very appealing, and, (dare I say it?) even...cool. The past year or so I've really been loving the look of top-siders, stripes, cardigans and oxfords, especially when mixed together in slightly quirky ways. Maybe it's fashion fatigue, but simple and classic has started to look very refreshing.
It's so amazing how our tastes are always changing and at the same time, fashions are cycling through and back, creating this constantly evolving mass of old that suddenly looks new. That's what makes fashion so captivating for those who really love it— it's the mirror that reflects not only the times we live in, but also, if you look closely, reflects who you've been and who you were all this time.

Read the New York Times article Dress Codes: The All American Back from Japan
Look at the New York Times slide show Dress Codes: The Preppy Look

Notes on Summer Chic, French style

2009-06-12T09:12:00.007-05:00

Rules for how to keep your cool:

1. Bright red plus baby blue stripes always equals nautical awesomeness.

2. When in doubt, dark shades and slouchy pants scream "mystique!"

3. Why wear separates when you can don a one-piece? Roll up the sleeves, add pink shoes and go.

4. It's all in the details. An armful of bright bangles and a side braid adds instant panache to easy neutrals.

All looks courtesy of the A.P.C. spring look book.

Twinkle!

2009-06-11T10:01:00.004-05:00

How is it that every season, Twinkle by Wenlan cranks out the cutest collection ever? The prints are always amazing, the silhouettes are always wearable, and I always want everything!

These looks are Spring 09. I've seen Fall '09 and it's no slacker either. But we'll discuss that later.

De Mode!

2009-06-10T09:09:00.003-05:00

I am super excited to have discovered the blog deMode! Lots and lots of fashion editorials and photographer's portfolios, all in an easy to view blog format. Makes for seemingly endless scrolling pleasure, very dangerous indeed.

These are Corrie Bond.

Up!

2009-06-08T08:30:00.001-05:00

I'm obsessed with up-state New York, but I think you already knew that. You probably also already know that I'm counting down til I have a spot to call my own. Give me the Hudson River Valley or the Catskills!
I guess for now, I'll have to be satisfied with quick jaunts and weekend trips, rental cars and the Metro North. Give me treeeeeees.

PS. I got to take a peak inside my dream house this weekend! It was better than imaginable, so good it caused drunken giddy feelings of euphoria and sorrow, all whilst completely sober. It's the best place ever, and that's no exaggeration. Damn you, money!
PPS. Bjornie really likes going upstate too.

Outfits!

2009-06-03T08:12:00.002-05:00

An abbreviated collection of my (work) outfits in the last year, courtesy of Lucky's Cute Outfit of the Day. It is always so fun and inspiring to see what everyone around the office is wearing (and a little intimidating too!)

See everyone's Cute Outfits here!

Country Living!

2009-06-02T08:30:00.003-05:00

Old World living never looked so good. Sometimes I long for a simpler time.
From Vogue Italia, February 2008, shot by Steven Meisel, via foto decadent.

Style Crush: Betty!

2009-06-01T08:37:00.000-05:00

With a penchant for fringed scarves, vinyl leggins, statement jackets and oversized tops, this french darling knows how to make even the simplest things look oh so cool.

Check out Le Blog de Betty here.