Winter Whites

Seriously, screw the no white after Labor Day 'fashion rule' and get familiar with the term, ready for it...winter white! 

Cool, creamy, and oh so sophisticated, you'll want to pair this shot of light with a dark hue, whether it be a black leather belt of a pop of neon color.  

Go on ahead an brighten up your winter blues with this stylish alternative to deep, dark, and depressing (did I say that?) winter colors. 

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Creepy, Crawly, Infested Editorial

Take a bite out of Schon Magazine, issue #19. Why? Well, they literally have beauty buzzin' with a bite, with bees, bugs, and insects of all sorts. Yucky sounding, yes, but with a stunning model and perfect photography, this editorial is worth it's buzz. 
Ok, I have to stop with that! From smoky eyes to bold lips, the spread features a spectrum of looks that are bound to appeal to a variety of women. Make up artist Elias Hove is a master of his craft as he uses the model’s visage as a canvas for his creations.
Makeup used for this editorial include luxury brands, such as Tom Ford, Yves Saint Laurent, and MAC cosmetics. 

LoveMe 4ever

Curtis Kulig and Bing Bang Designer Anna Sheffield, friends who both work in lower Manhattan, have come together for more than just coffee or tea, they've come together in collaboration for Love Me jewelry pieces. 

The capsule range consists of a nameplate necklace, ring and  necklace/ring combination, the perfect pairing of BB's penchant for tough sweetheart's tomes and LoveMe's darling status in the galleries and streets of NYC. 

The Love Me rings are imagined in both embossed and diamond encrusted versions to adorn on either necklace or a hand. As Sheffield describes, "A sterling silver nameplate necklace with teeny diamond detail is at once a fierce and delicate bauble." 

The Love Me collaboration is carefully crafted and is ideal for the heavily anticipated holiday we all know and love- Valentine's Day. Do you love this collab as much as I do? 

Charming

I've been a little bit of a shopaholic this past weekend, and one of my most anticipated buys online are these delicious enamel charm, chain bracelets! They come in clover or heart shapes and have a few different enamel color and print options.  I got mine for quite a steal! Let me know if you're interested in the comments and I'll share my secret shopping 'boutique' where I got them with you! xx 

Outfit of the Day 10.5.12

Mara Hoffman Spring 2013

Designer Mara Hoffman showed her Spring/Summer collection to a packed house once again, and gladly, I was there to witness the excitement of the new collection in the Stage at Lincoln Center during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week.

This season, the inspiration was the word “Aloha” – from the origin of peace in it’s meaning, to the spirit of the Hawaiian islands that it represents. The collection portrays the vibrant colors and spirit of island culture, from surfing to boating to resort and beach lounging. This is reflected in the overall look of the collection, from swimsuits worn on the runway, to Bermuda surf shorts, to the closing look- a long appliqued skirt worn with a cropped bustier top; Hoffman’s chic interpretation of a hula skirt look. 

As she explains, “Each season, my goal is to take the audience on a journey and express the transcendent feeling of love & positivity. This is what we wish to be known for and want to capture in our shows; always celebrating beauty and having a little fun with it.”

The show featured real floral hair pieces and leaf bracelets by Taylor Patterson from Foxfodder Farms, hair by Thomas Duncan forSebastian Professional, make up and nails by Charlotte Willer and Honey for Maybelline, shoes by Aperlai and music by Ben Brunnemer, as well as live Ukelele players (wearing Mara Hoffman Spring 2013 dresses).

Early Birthday Love

My birthday isn't until October 27th. 

This year, on my quarter of a century mark, my day happens to land on a Saturday...I am so grateful to get to spend time with my friends and family...all day. 

Unfortunately though, a few cousins won't be there to share my special day...so look what they sent me in the mail with some early birthday love! 

I love them :)