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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Fall Obsessions: 50 Shades of Crimson

I am going crazy over every shade of red this fall.

Bordeaux, Oxblood, Burgundy, Crimson, Maroon, Wine, Auburn...whatever you want to call it...
it's legit.

I know I have this unrealistic expectation for fall to magically bestow itself upon the steamy, soon-to-be month of September in Houston...but I will continue to summon the fall weather.

In the meantime these are my favorite shades of crimson....

Paige Denim Los Feliz Skinny Pants

Shakuhachi Leather Cap Sleeve Dress

***FAVORITE***

Rebecca Minkoff MAC Daddy Bag

Topshop Peplum Pencil Skirt

Alexander Wang Kim

Tibi Draped Shift Dress

Rich & Skinny Oxblood Leather Legacy

Ann Taylor Women's Oxblood Delaney Haircalf Stacked Platform Pumps

Banana Republic Felt Panama Hat

Topshop Knitted High Neck Jumper

Diane von Furstenberg Liluye One-Shoulder Dress

Target Oxford Loafer
***Budget friendly find sold out in stores but check your local Tarjayyy***

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Fall Obsessions: Leather + Mixed Media

Fall has always been my favorite time of year due in part to Fall fashion.
There is nothing I love more than layering and outerwear! I am really into the mixed media look of leather/denim and leather/khaki or any leather sleeve at all.

Here are my most wanted + some of my favorite looks....

Rag & Bone Jean Jacket/Leather Sleeves // Bebe Mixed Media Trench
Staring at Stars Faux Leather Sleeve Surplus Jacket // Alice & Olivia Box Pleat Leather Skirt
All Saints Harrah Pipe Skinny Pants // DVF Naples Shorts

Via

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Etsy Faves Part IV: Letterpress Goodness

My favorite paper finds lately have been Etsy letterpress cards, stationary etc.

I know that one of my favorite things is receiving a card for a special occasion or just wishing me a happy day. I also love giving and receiving pretty paper as a gift.
I really want to make it a priority to send little notes more often...it's all about the little, thoughtful things afterall, isn't it?

Here are my favorite finds this week..

Etsy Shop: Smock Paper

Etsy Shop: Sapling Press

Etsy Shop: Parrott Design Studio

Etsy Shop: Fancy Seeing You Here

Etsy Shop: Creativity Cards

Etsy Shop: Pink Orchid Press

Etsy Shop: French Press

Etsy Shop: melissa rachel black

And check out these adorbs coasters...

Etsy Shop: Haute Papier

Etsy Shop: Wishbone Letterpress

Etsy Shop: grey moggie press

Etsy Shop: Palmetto Press

Loving this calendar too...

Etsy Shop: font love

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Bloggers Love Zara

I remember walking the streets of Florence, Italy circa 2005 while visiting my dear friend Erica while she was studying abroad. I recall walking past a store called Zara and doing a double-take. "What's Zara?" I asked Erica. She shrugged and said "Don't know...some Euro-trendy store." I was curious and decided to take a gander. I remember the moment I walked in and saw what I assumed would be expensive pieces a college student wouldn't be able to afford...so thankful I was wrong!

That was the moment I began my love affair with Zara.
Once I was back in the US I was sad I didn't have any access to my favorite store.
I was hoping the US would get in on that action but didn't know when.
Fortunately I would only have to wait 1 year for the Houston store to open.

Once Zara opened a store convenient for me to frequent I ofcourse still wanted access to shop online. Little did I know that September 7, 2012 would be that "life-altering" day :)

As I started reading blogs and blogging myself I began to realize how the bloggers have really helped grow Zara's business. I know personally everytime I read blogs and see items I like 9 times our of 10 it's from Zara. One of my most favorite finds and my most complimented pair of heels are these babies.....which I have in the black version and the green/blue combo!