Archive | October, 2009

TV’s Wicked Women: Costume Ideas

31 Oct

It’s almost the weekend and I would like to wish you all a happy Halloween!

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Alexis Carrington in Dynasty, left, Sue Sylvester in Glee, and Blair Waldorf in Gossip Girl

While I’ve pretty much narrowed down my “nice” costume for tomorrow, I thought it would be fun to share some costume ideas that are little more…”naughty.” I may even wear one of my ideas to a party tonight…

After the jump, how to dress like your favorite scheming TV characters. Bonus: I tried to include budget-friendly pieces at easy-to-find stores! (more…)

Inspired by: The Brothers Bloom

28 Oct
brothersbloom.com

brothersbloom.com

We rented The Brothers Bloom the other night, and I loved it! Rian Johnson is the writer and director, and since he also wrote/directed Brick – another movie I’m a big fan of – I had a feeling I’d enjoy it. Then throw in some phenomenal actors, such as Rachel Weisz, Adrian Brody and Robbie Coltrane (Hagrid!), and it was difficult to screw up. But in addition to all that, I LOVED the outfits Rachel Weisz’s character, Penelope, the “eccentric heiress” wore throughout the film. I read in an interview that a lot of the clothes were Rachel’s own, and the costume designer even created a copy of her vintage black dress with a white ruffle, in reverse.

If you’re also a fan of her quirky retro style, I compiled some similar pieces after the jump! And let me know if you come across an animal print swing coat as cute as hers! I looooove it. (more…)

Wedding Snapshots

20 Oct
photo booth! kate spade sequin pumps! twinkle light covered trees!

photo booth! kate spade sequin pumps! twinkle light covered trees!

The wedding in Arizona this weekend was hot, but beautiful! I loved many, many things about it (e.g. the white sangria), but I thought I’d highlight just a few with some snapshots from the festivities. Picture This Photo Booths had a photo booth at the reception – complete with props! – and I can’t wait to see the pics up on the Web site. The gorgeous bride – Stephanie Fay (now Motte!) – was wearing glittery Kate Spade pumps that I have been lusting over for weeks. Obsessed. And I couldn’t get over the twinkle light-filled courtyard reception! So romantic!

**A thank you to Ashlyn from Carter & Cook Event Co. for the photo of Steph’s shoes!**

Newbies: Superdry and R13

20 Oct
superdry.co.uk and ssense.com

superdry.co.uk and ssense.com

I recently discovered two new brands that I’m pretty excited about. The first, Superdry, I stumbled on at Bloomingdale’s when I was looking for a cute plaid button down shirt. The Lumber Twill shirt ($89.98)  is perfect – comfy fabric and just-right fit. I wore it almost the whole weekend in AZ!

I’ve been trying on jeans every now and then, attempting to find a casual pair in a light wash that isn’t boyfriend style (next to impossible). This weekend, I tried on these R13 skinny, cropped jeans at Barney’s CO-OP and it was magical. The fabric is soft, the cotton/elastane ratio is perfect, the fit is perfect and the length is so close to right on me I maybe wouldn’t have to have them hemmed. The hefty price tag ($330), however, forced to me to return home emptyhanded to think it over before making a decision.

Off to AZ!

16 Oct
Anthropologie.com

Anthropologie.com

I’m heading out to Scottsdale, Ariz. in the next half hour, so I’ll have a lot to write about when I get back! I’m sure it’s going to be a gorgeous (fun!) wedding, since the lovely wedding photographer Stephanie Fay is the bride, and I haven’t been to Arizona since I was super little, so that’s an adventure in and of itself.

I’m borrowing Molly New York’s Sweet Olive Shift from my good friend Heather - so cute! – and my trimmed up sideswept bangs and apple red mani/pedi complete the look! (Still haven’t decided on shoes…)

It’s supposed to be pretty warm over there, quite a change from the cool temps we’ve had here this past week, so we might have to cool off at the Sugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor, my sources say it’s the place to be!

Have a great weekend!

Twinkle Toes: Yes Please!

13 Oct
Kate Spade Harper Sequin Flat $275 - nordstrom.com

Kate Spade Harper Sequin Flat $275 - nordstrom.com

You should see these babies sparkle. I know what I’m asking Santa for…

It’s the Little Things

13 Oct
anthropologie.com

anthropologie.com

Really busy this week, but thought I’d take a moment to point out two lovely Anthro purchases I made this weekend. The first is a little bird candle that turns into a jewelry dish after the candle burns down. How adorable is that? The second is a sweet little grey cardi with embroidery. I love grey sweaters, and this one is so perfect for our fall temps.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Two Costumes

7 Oct
Breakfast at Tiffany's

Breakfast at Tiffany's

It’s almost Halloween again, and one of my favorite ways to waste time in the month of October is to scour the Internet for creative, cute costume ideas. 

Unfortunately (or fortunately) I came up with an idea months ago that would require hardly any effort. Since I already have a copy of the Breakfast at Tiffany’s eye mask, I figured I could throw on an oversized men’s shirt and call it a day. But THEN, I bought that adorable Milly dress, and realized I could wear that with sunglasses and my black velvet gloves (which I wore for last year’s Halloween costume), and do the typical, dressed up Holly Golightly. So my question for you is…which one should I do? Or should I do something totally different? Any ideas?

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