missoni + converse fall 2010

Don’t be confused – I’m not a fashion blogger.  Try as I might to appear fashionable and stylish, the comfort of falling back on jeans and t-shirts is far too appealing.  Which is precisely why this collaboration between Missoni and Converse struck a chord with me.  The casual trustworthiness of Chuck Taylors paired with the sophistication and edge of Missoni.  I love each of these very much, but sadly, refuse to pay $200 for a pair of sneaks.  Any takers?

Found via hypebeast

Update:  AND Bobby Solomon. 

recent fashion inspiration

You could say I am looking forward to fall fashion.  I seem to be migrating away from the more summery pastels and more towards camel, thick fabrics, and slim pants.

via Jak and Jill, Everything Fab, this is glamorous, A.P.C., unruly things

press-on nails making a comeback?

I’ve never wanted press-on nails as bad as I do right now…except for maybe when I was in elementary/middle school, a chronic nail-biter with no hopes of getting to a nail salon anytime soon. While discussing Minx and their lack of gorgeous patterns, my cupcake Jacqueline told me about Urban Outfitter’s new line of press-on nails. Sounds trashy, doesn’t it? But look at how cute these are:

Come on, they’re gorgeous! I mean, I’d like a sheet set in that pattern. They also have Chrome and Sparkle patterns. The effects of nail glue on my nails remains to be seen, but at only $8 a pop, it might be worth giving it a try.

What do you think – would you be seen with press-on nails?

do you have a wardrobe palette?

I’m noticing a distinct pattern emerging in my ‘Fashion Finds’ board on Pinterest.* I mean, I already knew I was really into navy blues and greys, but I had no idea I was so drawn to pastels! Being a fair-skinned person, I always assumed those colors just washed me out and made me look ghostly. That could also just be the fluorescent lights I’ve worked in for the past, oh, seven years?

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I recently read a minimalist article about paring down your wardrobe to contain only items you love in flattering colors that you adore and would wear all the time (and ditching everything else). I love this idea, my closet is FULL of items that I don’t love, bought because they were on sale, or that I thought “yeah, I might wear this once in a while.” Imagine having a closet full of stuff you actually love, that you would feel GREAT about yourself in.

So, tell me about you my friends - do you generally stick to a certain family of colors/shades for your wardrobe or are you more of the “anything goes” type?

Here are a few more images from my board:

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*Besides just being a great image collecting apparatus, Pinterest is a great tool for bookmarking fashion/home pieces that catch your eye and discovering what your overall palette should be. If you want an invite, leave a comment or shoot me an email – I have 5 more!

inspiration: closet walls and interiors

I’ve never really been one for decorating the inside of my closet, but thanks to the internet and blogs that specifically highlight closet decor, I’m recognizing the potential of my own walk-in at home. This photo below has especially stuck with me – I love the soft chandelier light and the framed Jackie O poster on the wall for inspiration. The shelves aren’t that fabulous, but what a great idea it is to have photos hanging in your closet to inspire you as you get dressed each morning. If that were hanging on my wall, I’d be wearing a lot less jeans, that’s for sure.

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So what WOULD I be wearing? This picture makes me swoon, for starters:

flimsy pastels

P.S. Still really, really loving Pinterest, which reminded me about this photo. 2 invites left if you want em, just leave your email in the comments or shoot me a line (if you can find my email, muahaha).

More awesome closet interiors:

his & hers

hallway closet

attic closet

if i had a spare $100…

I would definitely spend it on these adorable stacked sea anemone rings. Handcut from sterling silver and 100% organically unique (that’s the beauty of Etsy, girls and boys), these rings combine vintage charm with the cleanness of modern style. Plus, they’re only $62, so after shipping and handling, I’d still have enough dinner to buy dinner (or dessert) for the hubs and I.

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And that $100 happened to become $200? This.

pelican tee to benefit gulf cleanup

I’m loving this new tee shirt design on Threadless. The shirt, designed by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz, is called peliCAN and shows an image that all of us are far too familiar with by this point – an oil drenched bird. All proceeds from the tee will benefit Gulf relief and clean up efforts through healthygulf.org. If you likey, you better buy now, because it’s already selling out fast. Of course, if it does sell out, they’ll most likely make more.

Don’t you think it kinda looks like one of those Rorschach ink blot tests? Except that would make for a super lame t-shirt. This one is way cooler, and is for a good cause.

My Half Birthday Is In 13 Days

If you were looking to get me a gift, this would work just fine:

I would wear it in Paris on my honeymoon. Look! It even comes in sweater form. Ixnay on the eniepantsgay, though. There’s only one woman who can pull that off and her name is Dr. Pepper.

I Haven’t Bought A Dress Yet, So…

Trying to find a wedding dress that is well made, beautiful, fits my style and doesn’t cost as me a month’s pay is quite a challenge. I’m thinking of saying to heck with it and following this bride’s example and going for the shiny ruffled top and white denim look.

What do you think? Could I pull it off?

In all fairness, the venue itself (“Appalachian Party Barn“) could be pretty if decorated the right way – minus the hay flooring. And seriously, what do you expect to find when you’re looking for wedding venues in the South. The photos of past weddings are half the fun of looking.

I Swear I’m Not Obsessed But… Cats Wearing Clothes

I don’t want to be a cat blogger. Really, I don’t. But I can’t resist posting Noah Sheldon’s photography series of “Cats Wearing Clothes.” It’s just too perfect.

See the rest of them: http://www.noahsheldon.com/cats.html You may recognize these photos because they are the same ones used in United Bamboo’s 2010 calendar (sold out, btw JK! You can buy it here!) that I told you about in November.

Here’s my next question – is being engaged enough evidence to rule out my being a “cat lady?” The men at my office say the rule is “if you have 3 or more cats past age 30, you’re a cat lady.” Agree/Disagree?