Peacock Pillow

This peacock pops right off this pillow, I had to take a quick look to see exactly what this was when I first spotted it online at Urban Outfitters. I love this bold exotic print, its sure to add the extra umph needed for any room.

Karta

I love this all over studded mini dress from Karta available at Shopbop for this coming holiday. It comes in a few color options (my pick is the green) and is a quick and stylish way to dress for one of the many office or cocktail parties you will be attending this season...

Cosmogirl's Born to Lead Design Search

As a recent grad from FIT, Pailin Nitobhon was selected the victor of Cosmogirl Magazine's second annual "Born to Lead" Design Search. As part of her prize she won a $10,000 grant to partner with Necessary Objects to produce a fashion line to be sold in select East Coast Macy Stores in 2008. Keep an eye out...

Circles

West Elm's Circle-Cutout Daybed

My choice is this steel/stone octagon jacquard fabric

I just received my weekly email from West Elm and I am in-love with this new Circle-Cutout Daybed. I can picture it in my apartment right now and it is on my list for things to come. This is great to have in a sitting room or living area for easy lounging or falling asleep.

Lemonade Bags

Yesterday was my birthday and my bestest boobiest friend sent me this awesome one-of-a-kind owl bag from Lemonade Bags.

Anyone who knows me well is well aware that I love dragonflies and owls and I am very particular about the actual design of either, and this owl pattern totally pulls it off and gets my seal of approval. It makes me so happy to look at, not to mention the craftsmanship and construction of the bag is impeccable.



I also noticed that Jennifer just started a great blog of her own, so be sure to check it out!

The Moccasin

I have these brown Mossehide Straight Plug Moccasin's on right now and I would have forgot due to how comfortable they are had I not been writing this. I received these Minnetonka Moccasin's wrapped up in tissue from my mom with a note saying, "These are a little too short for me I hope they fit!" First, I had an immediate flash back of many childhood memories... growing up we vacationed in Maine for a few weeks every summer (until we moved there when I was 12) and each year I looked forward to the special occasion of picking out my new pair of moccasins - it was the best! Then at some point in my early teen years they were no longer cool. Until now I had pretty much forgotten about them or I guess I hadn't given too much thought towards them just because they weren't quite as stylish as I look for in my footwear. Until now. I love them, I feel like I am walking on clouds and I can wear them anywhere and I am good to go. Not to mention I was searching the website and they have a variety of styles and colors to choose from (I like the Straight Plug Driving Moc.)
If you need a pair of moc's for chilling around the pad, running errands, going or a drive, or what ever...look no further. Thanks mom!

Boost Your Inner Being

Go to Glam Spirit and read Rebbecca Bogle's advice on How to Boost Your Self-Esteem!

Be open and aware and present...I am always reminding myself...be in the moment!

Thakoon

These are a few of my personal fav's from Thakoon's pre-spring 2008 collection

Elle's Thakoon Design Contest

I think that it is brilliant that Elle Magazine has partnered up with Thakoon to bring a new high fashion design opportunity to any creative sole willing to give it a shot. Design your own Shirt!

What: Thakoon, a New York fashion star, is looking for the most inspiring design to adorn his classically elegant t-shirt.
His aesthetic is sophisticated and ethereal—and yours should be too.
How: Go to Elle and Download the provided template, create and submit a graphic, and enter to win a "virtual mentorship" with Thakoon—plus have your t-shirt design sold at the famously chic Kirna Zabete boutique in NYC, Tokyo and online. This uniquely extraordinary opportunity is offered only by ELLE.com.

I love his classic modern asthetics

Fashion Week Spring 2008 Collections

Delphine Achard, Nina Ricci

Giovanni Giannoni, Chado Ralph Rucci

Woman's Wear Daily has all the coverage you desire from this years Fall Fashion Weeks in New York, London, Milan and Paris with all the need to know Designer Spring 2008 Collections information and runway videos. Click here for the full calendar and be ready to get lost in the fantabulous fashion fantasy world.

Custom Designed

Where: Freddy & Ma

What: Design your very own handbag, see below for design info for the bag I created at left...very nice!

Item Type: Jiovanna
Leather: Ink
Pattern: IELIO6SP0001-FC by Inigo Elizalde
Hardware: Gold

Freddy & Ma

Go to Freddy & Ma to design your own handbag today! With over 250 prints and various styles to choose from the options are make it fun to play for a while.

Portland Fashion Week

The 5th Annual Portland Fashion Week...the 2nd longest running fashion week featuring sustainable designers is coming up in a couple weeks!!

What: To emphasize eco-responsible fashion, stage independent designers, and draw national attention to Portland’s unique intersection of Art, Commerce, and Sustainability.

When: October 19-24, 2007

Where: Portland Oregon

Tickets: $20-760.00

Affliction

If you have a man in your life and you are looking for the perfect gift, Look no further than Affliction Clothing. These are definitely some of the most kick-ass shirts I have seen for guys (and my own man loves it!) I actually first heard of Affliction many months back when I was watching a UFC match (Ultimate Fighting Championship - the one sport that both Dave, my husband and I are totally in to - crazy I know, and not what you would expect from a Fashionista - but I love it!) One of my ultimate favorite fighters, Randy "The Natural" Couture put one of these shirts on after he won his fight for the night and I noticed that the rest of his camp we all sporting similar shirts. I looked over to Dave and said, "Dude, Randy's got Style!" I got to look into this - is this Randy's clothing line? Affliction is a fashion brand inspired by our generations music, art and sports culture...so Randy has his own "The Natural Couture" signature series - F@#k Yay! The thing that makes Afflictions shirts in particular so great is that they have awesome designs, but the material actually feels amazing too. Rock on!

A. Kurtz Caps

The perfect partner with Affliction Clothing is an A. Kurtz Cap, like this French Brim Navy Hat to create the perfect outfit. Dress your man sexy with dark-wash denim jeans, an Xtreme Couture t-shirt and top it off with a Kurtz cap! Your guy loves gifts too - spoil him and he'll spoil you too, I promise;)

Bluefly

Happy October!

Go to Bluefly now to stock up on this olive Autumn cowl neck sweater and other cozy cashmere knits for this Fall/Winter season at 40-60% off! Bluefly is the ultimate hook-up for the fashion obsessed. They house all the major and quirky fashion, accessory and home designers at a fraction of the cost. Sign up for their newsletter to be the first to know, and be sure to play Bluefly's monthly games and giveaways for amazing shopping sprees and prizes!