all things fantastic

(photographer Maya Villager shot by Tommy Ton)

(Aestroid Galaxy Tour lead singer Mette Lindberg-Love her!)

(Anja Robik in Vogue Nippon March 10)

(cobrasnake party pics)

(Villager)

(cobrasnake party pics)

(Lindberg)

(Blogger Delmy Rivera from FashionBananas.com)

(MK Olsen)

(Model Tao Okamoto)

(Prada S/S/10)

(My favorite Chloe ad)

(Photo credits: cobrasnake, jak&jill, fashion bananas, fashion squad, fashion gone rogue, olsens anonymous, Stockholm street style.)

Here are some of the images that have been littering my desktop this past month.

I hope they inspire you as much as they inspired me.

xo

deciphering denim

(Made in Heaven marrakesh kick flair jeans courtesy of MIH, h&m top, belt and hat, steve madden wedges)

Thursday. The summer before last was all about the high waisted bell bottom jean,

and I was in paradise, as they are my absolute favorite. As the season came to an end I

watched as the sexy high waist fell by the wayside. An era of the "boyfriend" jean

took over shortly after, and yes I did participate. And now we're all going crazy for the denim

legging--which I have worn religiously since a trip to Topshop in May left me with three pairs.

But there is something about returning to that one style that felt the most like you. (Of course

I still love this style, but they are so hard to find now, and the few pairs from that summer are

faded and torn. I seriously need to step up my thrifting efforts) I especially love the pair of

Made in Heaven brand above-- the wash, the cut, the rise, perfect! The label is straight from

the 1970's--and they have left the fits almost exactly the same! I got the chance to meet and

talk with the designer, Chloe Lonsdale, that same summer as the high waisted craze, and she

really is the sweetest brit in the sweetest jeans.

Check out the site here.

01.12.2010

(bcbg over the knee boots, topshop denim leggings, forever 21 top and sweater, mike and chris leather jacket, h&m faux fur collar)

Tuesday. I had a field day blowing my (very much appreciated) holiday cash at a slew of after Christmas sales last week, and I finally bought a new pair of black boots. I have been hunting for a pair of over-the-knee boots since September, and I am so glad I waited until I found a pair I love. It couldn't have come at a better time, as the holes on the back of my everyday pair of boots have been getting increasingly larger in the past few months. I am so ridiculously hard on my shoes--I wear them until they literally fall apart. In the past I've used sharpies and masking tape to fix up a pair of fallen ankle boots--and some have been re-heeled due to extreme wear. I am super particular about my shoes, and I can rarely find a pair that fit properly, so I was thrilled when I found these. I have only made one or two purchases at BCBG Max Azria before this--but I think I'll carry on the tradition. Super comfy and super discounted.

I know I am missing a head in the photo above--but who needs a head when you have a great pair of boots?

2010

(bcbg silk top, maggie ward shorts, aa tights, j crew locket, saks fifth ave ring)

2010. I guess it is a good thing when you end up with few solo pictures after a new years eve celebration. Being too busy posing with a wonderful boyfriend and amazing girlfriends is truly a blessing in every way--except for this blog. I'd trade a fun night for an outfit shot any day.

With that being said, I admit I have always struggled with putting photos of others on my blog, I would like too, but I think it turns in into something less personal, and more facebook-ish. So one picture will have to do for today.

I can't believe it is already 2010, it's very sci-fi. One of the reasons I started this blog is for this exact reason. Time flys by so quickly, and it is nice to sit down and create something that will live as a fingerprint of my interests. Having anyone actually read it is incredibly flattering, and is the icing on my favorite gourmet cupcake. It is a way to document my life through pictures and writing, and to reflect on fashion and living in Los Angeles. I have a feeling that 2010 will be a fabulous year, and I can't wait to see what will happen with this blog. I don't have a goal for it in any sense, I'm going to let it turn into what ever works for me.

Regarding my new years eve--the color purple seems to be working it's way into my wardrobe more and more lately, and it has brought a much needed jolt to my regular lineup of neutrals. I am terrribly sick of all my black pencil skirts, and so shorts felt refreshing for nye.

Here is to a fabulous new year!

I'm falling hard for..

I put together some of my current inspirations, hope you enjoy!

homecoming

(mike and chris leather jacket, simply vera by vera wang dress, random sweater from downtown, h&m scarf and tights, steve madden boots, marc by marc jacobs 'lil riz' bag)

Thursday. I'm going to blame slow releasing tryptophan and pending 10 page research papers for my lack of posts this past two weeks, and although I have missed blogging, my real excitement comes from finally being able to catch up with all my online buddies (are we buddies if I read your blog? yes!). I hope that everyone's holiday weekend, or, uh, week, was splendid. I was able to do a little black Friday shopping while visiting my family in Arizona, and I picked up this Vera by Vera Wang dress at Kohl's (yes, you read correctly). My Sister and Mother weren't very amused when I dragged them into the packed discount store, but with constant write-ups about the Vera Wang diffusion line in every magazine around (and a huge arizona parking lot) I had to check it out myself. The collection was pretty cute, but the lines were not. I bought a necklace at the jewelry counter and coaxed the checkout girl to ring up my dress as well, a narrow escape of the absurdly long line (am I a Kohl's convert? no, but it was worth the trip).

This week I am back at school and bracing myself for the last push before finals. I was able to escape my apartment last night for delicious Mexican food at Malo (with the obligatory shoot in front of this infamous wall) and a late viewing of The Fantastic Mr. Fox. Once again Wes Anderson has stolen my heart with this wonderfully kooky film. I have been a huge fan since The Royal Tenenbaums, and I was pleasingly surprised with his latest animated romp.

I hope that everyone is loving fall as much as I, and I promise to read all your wonderful posts this week!

gimme the good stuff

Stalkerazzi. Jak&Jil is my go-to-blog for crystal clear pics of all the good stuff from fashion week. I mean, what else do we need to see other than off-duty models, perfectly styled editors and a parade of bag and shoe close-ups?! The above pics are my fave of late, hope you enjoy them! What's your fave street style blog?

WinterWhite

(F21 dress and sweater, H&M tights and belt, steve madden boots)

Saturday. I have spend the past few weekends very busy, so it comes as no surprise that I have spend the last few days lounging in the sheer comfort of 'dress and sweater' combinations. Never underestimate the power of a comfortable dress! And with the dreaded arrival of daylight-saving time (dusk at 4:45pm?!), warm and comfortable clothes are all that I can manage. Anyone else feeling like some tomato soup and grilled cheese?!

don't discount the discounted

(vintage levi shorts, gap tall tee, h&m scarf and tights, ray-bans, nine west boots via castlerock outlets)

Thursday. While visiting my girlfriends in Denver last month I stumbled upon these amazing boots

during an all day shop-a-thon at the Denver outlets. I've never had much faith in outlet shopping but I

was pleasantly surprised. I need to thank one of my girlfriends, who gave me the best piece of advice

about vacation shopping, "No room in your suitcase DOES NOT mean to stop shopping!" Saying yes to

all my new stuff was the easy part, closing my over-stuffed suitcases, not so easy.

boo

Halloween. A month of party planning finally resulted in a wonderfully decorated, and suprisingly spooky, halloween party in my backyard. Here are a few pics...

What did you do for Halloween?