heavy metal

Daria Werbowy via Fashion Gone Rogue

heavy metal by klatch520

Whenever I go out I never leave the house without a thick cluster of bracelets layered on one arm.  I definitely don't operate on the old adage that less is more, but that less is well, boring.  The gritty baubles above are certainly statement making pieces and since they're all within the mixed metals family you can get away with piling them on.  

baking boot camp

via Patent and the Pantry

I am by no means a culinary craftsman in the kitchen and generally leave the food fare up to the bf while I multi-task with a glass of pinot grigio in one hand and pre-dinner chips and salsa in the other.  However, I have been gradually navigating my way around recipes of the confectionary kind as my intro into cooking/baking and stumbled upon this little pumpkin cupcake number.  Since the thought of making an actual pie gives me anxiety I definitely intend to start out with this fairly reasonable recipe, and then of course, be showered with compliments and praise by my relatives at Thanksgiving. 

Manimal Moccasins

suede double fringe bootie in black

suede applique bootie



In the wake of the navajo trend I've been craving a pair of moccasin booties to update my Minnetonka flats from college that have seen better days.  Instead of reverting back to the usual suspects I started exploring other brands that might be off the beaten path, and that's when I came upon Manimal - and almost fell out of my seat after viewing their assortment.  Honestly, their pieces are absolutely amazing and authentic, and you can rest assured that not everyone and their brother will be sporting these fringed kicks.    

the urban turban

Elle Brazil 2010 via Fashion Gone Rogue

Sex and the City 2 via The New York Times

Jason Wu S/S 2011 via The New York Times

Like it or not, the turban is back as evidenced by runway and editorial exposure, celebrities, tutorials running rampant in the blogosphere and GASP! The New York Times.  Game over. 

short story

(MICHAEL Michael Kors sequin short, Topshop scalloped shorts, Aubinandwills velvet short, McQ leather short, Joseph distressed jean short, J.Crew wool-flannel tuxedo shorts)

No longer just a warm weather style, shorts in every fabrication are becoming seasonless staples with the advent of leg layering.  Fingers crossed that this trend never goes away since it's increased my wardrobe by about 10 fold!   

street style

via Luckymag

via lookbook.nu

via lookbook.nu

via Luckymag

More often then not, I turn to my arsenal of glossies for fashion & style inspiration, but as of late I've taken to websites such as lookbook.nu, glamcanyon and stockholm style that feature authentic looks on our global streets.  These sites offer an intimate view of personal style and ways that people interpret the current trends and display their own aesthetic.  I'm also extremely impressed and absurdly jealous of the 14 and 15 year-olds that are displaying their chic wardrobes on these sites - definitely a far cry from the umbros and adidas sambas of my adolescence. 

lusting after lanvin: part deux

Lanvin for H&M ruffled one-shoulder dress

Lanvin for H&M faux fur jacket

Lanvin for H&M one-shoulder dress

So I know I've already posted about Lanvin's collaboration with H&M (I'm not excited or anything), but I recently came across these photos of a fellow blogger who was able to get a hold of some of the pieces prematurely that I've been coveting.  By far, my favorite is the hot pink frock!