Filed under: Art, Film | Tags: Luke Wilson, Moonrise Kingdom, movies, Wes Anderson
I heart Wes Anderson almost as much as I love Luke Wilson. And Wes Anderson was the matchmaker.
And now I’m very very excited.
Is it May yet?
Filed under: FASHION, If The Shoe Fits | Tags: ballet flats, brogue, cap toe, history of fashion, oxford, shoes
I have a soft spot for ballet flats – they’re both easy on the feet and I’d swear I was a ballerina (minus a few feet) when wearing them. The cap toe just adds a punch of fashion — all the better.
And – a bit of history for you – cap toes began on men’s oxfords or brogues. The cap-toed ballet flat is actually just a feminine nod to the classic men’s style.
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Filed under: Design | Tags: athena tray, decor, design, gold, gold feather tray, jayson home, vanilla wood
This little gold feather is everywhere – everywhere, I tell you! And thanks to my trusted (obsessive) “research skills” (yehhh, law degree!) I’ve found it’s maker. The gold Athena trays are available at Jayson Home and Vanilla Wood in three different sizes.
Filed under: Blog Love | Tags: ACNE, boots, Chanel, fashion, fashion blog, Guest Blogging, The Satirical Stylist
I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Anne of The Satirical Stylist in the way most blogger friendships are formed – via Twitter. Anne is is tenacious and fashion forward and when I read her blog, I feel like I’m having a conversation with her (which I absolutely love!) She also liberally speaks in French soundbites and wears leopard print like a rockstar. Is it any wonder I adore her?
We did a bit of a guest blog swap, so check out my interview here.
A bit about Anne …
1. How did you come up with the name of your blog?
It was actually my friend Holly who came up with it. I knew I wanted the word stylist but didn’t want to be mistaken for a serious platform only for those who stumble across to be disappointed, Holly came up with Satirical which felt perfect.
2. How did you get started in blogging? Is it blogging full-time or part-time for you?
I started my first blog in 2009. I was learning to cope with the NY dating scene and my writing reflected this; it was quite scandalous. I began to feel guilty about my bitter/overly-open self and stopped typing. I missed blogging and began to write again March last year. Blogging is part time, I write every evening on average I would say I spend between 2 to 4 hours a day on my blog.
3. I know you do a lot of freelance writing, for those of us trying to break into writing careers, how did you get started? How is it working out?
I got into this through my old roommate in NY, he had suggested I do some work for him at the time but I already had enough on. When I got back to the UK I was looking for work and asked if his offer still stood, which it did. My freelance lifestyle is perfect for the minute. I am trying to move out of my current city and am looking for an office based situation, being freelance ensures that I don’t end up getting tied to anything while I look. I also enjoy the freedom, I can travel around and take my laptop too.
However, I am always broke and find the self-motivation part really tricky. I am defs ready for some structure!
4. What’s your favorite trend this season? What’s your least favorite trend?
I am enjoying patterned jeans and am not into maxi dresses or skirts.
5. How long does it take you to get a ready for a date? (I take hours!)
Hmmm I will have to have a think about this… I don’t think it takes me much longer than my usual getting ready, although this would depend if I’m washing my hair and if the weather is messing with what I want to wear. My makeup regime is so dull, I wear the same thing for day, dates or nights out… Except for less blotted out red lippy and more eyeliner (I want to change this.) I would say 30/40 mins if I concentrate and don’t get sidetracked.
6. What’s the last book you read?
I just finished The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. I liked it, I think. It was all a bit odd, I couldn’t tell if i was being swept away or standing at the sidelines.
7. What is your favorite retail shop (online or in store)?
I suppose Topshop, it’s affordable and always a good fit.
8. Heels or Flats?
Flats, I love boots. Especially ankle boots, I think heels and wedges look fab but I like to feel steady when I walk and in heels I don’t.
9. What is your favorite Disney movie? (I swear you can tell a lot about a person based on which Disney Princess they grew up adoring!)
Dumbo was my fave, although I’m not sure what a male elephant says about me… As i got older Aerial and Jasmine were my fave princesses.
10. If you could steal any Celebrity’s wardrobe, who’s would it be and why?
Automatically Kate Moss springs to mind. I have long admired Kate’s style I love her anti-trend looks, she wears what she wants and her clothes are almost always spot on.
11. What is your dream couture item?
A vintage chanel jacket would do nicely.
12. And if you could only wear one designer for the rest of your life (and money was no object, haha), what designer would you live in?
At the minute I am obsessed with Swedish label Acne, I want just about everything. However I think Chanel would be better for the long-haul. I like the idea of being a glam granny (or great aunt).
Filed under: FASHION, Snag Her Style | Tags: a-line, Cambridge Satchel, Celebrity Style, Cher, Clueless, Corey Lynn Calter, fat day, full skirt, Jack by BB Dakota, Kardashians, Kelly Wearstler, skinny day, Tory Burch
I am forever a fan of a full a-line skirt. I love a slightly high waist – to accentuate my own waistline – and a bold flair hem.
If I’m going to wear a skirt, I want to be able to twirl in it — is that so much to ask?
Also, I’m all for the bandage or super-fitted skirt on everyone else, but I’m just not a tube-sock-worn-as-skirt kind of girl; plus, I like carbs. The full skirt offers a skinny-day version and a fat-day version. Multi-use clothing is my fave. (That is, until I one day have a wardrobe to wear outfits only once, a la the Kardashian sisters.)
The “I woke up with a flat stomach and utter willpower” day: full skirt paired with tucked in blouse, thin belt, and highest of heels
The “‘I feel like such a heifer. I had two bowls of Special K, 3 pieces of turkey bacon, a handful of popcorn, 5 peanut butter M&M’s and like 3 pieces of licorice.’”-channeling-Cher-of-Clueless” day: full skirt, lace crop top, no belt, cardigan, snacks in your purse
Images: 1 // 2 (Kelly Wearstler Tie Dye Skirt here) // 3 (Corey Lynn Calter Skirt (Similar), Tory Burch Double Wrap Bracelet here, Neon Pink Cambridge Satchel here) // 4 (BB Dakota Dress here – worn as skirt)
Filed under: All In The Details, Design, FASHION | Tags: chalk, design, fashion, Kindergarten, pastels, pinterest
Aren’t these images just lovely? The shades of pastel remind me of a tray of jelly beans or box of colored chalk. Can I rewind and go back to Kindergarten for a little while?
Images: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6
Filed under: Accessorize | Tags: baubles, four finger rings, JewelMint, JewelMint Discount Code, Maison Martin Margiela
These rings are the bomb-dot-com. And yep, I just said that. But I like them, I really, really like them.
Introducing the perfect set of rings by Maison Martin Margiela (silver and gold). The set includes a bold ring for every finger, and each ring is fully expandable to ensure the perfect fit on each finger.
And if Maison Martin Margiela’s version is just a tad out of your price range … and mine (swallow sadness), check out these sweet alternatives at JewelMint. And get $15 off your first JewelMint purchase with code: Miami96 - oh happy day!
Filed under: Link Love | Tags: baking, Barbara Wiggins, cake, hostess, Kate Spade, metallic day planner, monograms, pie, pie pockets, planner, resolutions
It’s Friday! And this weekend is all about organizing. I may be a little late on my resolutions (get fit, i.e. with actual muscles – not just the ability to jazzercise in an uncoordinated fashion; organize my closet/kitchen/life; perfect my hosting skills, learn to park – you see, I can get there, but the parking part, not so much; buy fewer shoes, hahaha), but I’m not giving up yet.
Dangit, I just bought a planner, but these glittering numbers make me want a new one … already. How can one organize without the style? Utilitarian planners are so last year, anyway. {Barbara Wiggins 2012 Day Planner Diaries}
Can we talk about this dress? The saddest moment of my week was finding out this dress was sold out at ASOS. There are a few similar styles (Similar here, here, and here), but the original, it’s phenomenal. {Image via Chriselle Inc.}
This just puts a smile on my face. {Kate Spade New York Eat Cake for Breakfast}
Over on Glitter Weddings, I gushed about these monogrammed pie pockets that double as great place cards/favors; but they’re also just an easy take on a miniature pie. With pre-made pie dough and a pie filling (you can totally cheat and buy the stuff in a can – it’s bizarrely delicious), this is an incredibly easy dessert that will impress everyone! Cue reslution #337 – hostess with the most-est.
Filed under: FASHION | Tags: blue jeans, Citizens of Humanity, Current Elliott, floral jeans, Gucci, Isabel Marant, J Brand, leopard jeans, printed pants, streetstyle
Pants sort of scare me. Dresses, tights, skirts – those are my happy place. {More on my clothing obsession, here, and tights love, here.} But dressed up pants, tapered leg, and a bit of give (I heart stretch), still fit within my girly and hide-my-tush-obsessed way of thinking.
Plus, these patterned skinnies, have me practically trading in my closet. Skinny jean upgrade!
The aztec pattern on the Isabel Marant pants above, have my heart all aflutter, but those floral jeans = wow.
Would you rock the printed pant or are you sticking firmly to the tried and true blues?
Image 1: Isabel Marant Renell Pant // Image 2: Current Elliott Stiletto Jeans in Leopard // J Brand Snow Leopard Print Jean // Isabel Marant Renell Pant // Current Elliott Canvas Snake Print Jean // Citizens of Humanity Mandy Floral Jean // Gucci Straight Leg Jean // J Brand Black Shiny Boa Skinny Jeans
Filed under: Blog Love | Tags: bloggers, blogs, Google, law, PIPA, SOPA, the internet, Wikipedia
PROTECT IP / SOPA Breaks The Internet from Fight for the Future on Vimeo.
As a small blog owner, a defender of the laws (sounds way cooler than “lawyer”), and an all-around big fan of the internet and free expression, in protest again SOPA and PIPA, and instead of blacking out my blog for the day, I’m posting this video and providing links to learn more about SOPA/PIPA. Today, major sites like Wikipedia, Google, Reddit, Mozilla, WordPress, I Can Has Cheeseburger, Twitpic, Wired, Greenpeace, Vimeo, and many more have shut down in protest against SOPA. Read up, learn more, and get involved.
Also, here is a letter from several musicians, artists, and creators you may know, who are standing against PIPA and SOPA. “We, the undersigned, are musicians, actors, directors, authors, and producers. We make our livelihoods with the artistic works we create. We are also Internet users. We are writing to express our serious concerns regarding the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA) and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) …“
Even Google has blacked out its logo.
Read up on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) on Wikipedia.
Filed under: Design, Marital Musings, The Nest | Tags: design, feminine decor, home, hot pink chairs, marriage, pink, pink desk chair, pink seating
I’m a sucker for pink (remember that gorgeous industrial loft with bright pops of pink?) I could list all of the reasons I crave pinks (Barbie, Legally Blonde, cotton candy), but the list would never end. Also, I’m undeniably girly. And, when it comes to design, I swim in a sea of mostly neutrals. Any bright piece injects a fresh pop of color into an otherwise monotone space, and it awakens a room with a jolt of modern personality (a.k.a., accessorizing your rooms.)
I love the bold hot pink chairs in these bedrooms and living spaces, but my husband, not such a fan (marriage = compromise, or so they say.)
Now in my office – that’s a different story. (Not surprisingly, my office is brimming with pink, clutter, and many many crafts.)
Not sure what I love more – the pink-cushioned chair, the mirrored table, or those leopard pumps.
Images here, here, here, and here
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Filed under: Arts & Crafts, DIY | Tags: DIY, DIY bracelets, gold, rope bangles, twig bangles
I’m not really what people would call an outdoors kind of girl. I shudder at the thought of camping, picnics, walks from my car to my office building.
Twig bracelets are about as close as I get to nature-loving. And these twig bracelets are gold and double as a fun arts and crafts project. Much more my speed.
What you will need:
- Twigs – Fresh twigs, yes, the kind found in nature, are best because they are more bendy. If even a twig repels you and your indoor tendencies, hunt down stems and twigs of those fake flowers at Michael’s (which may work well for this project anyway, as the wire in the faux branches will bend easily into your bangle shape)
- Gold or Silver Metallic Spray Paint
- Glue or a Glue Gun (I prefer the gun, because it’s cooler … and also dries quicker)
- Thread/Floss
The how-to:
1. Cut the twigs into lengths that will fit around your wrist plus a little over 1/2 an inch extra (but also can slide over your wrist).
2. Bend the twigs into a circle, with a bit of overlap on each end.
3. Wrap the overlapped ends with thread to secure the bangle shape. (Note, you might be able to skip overlapping the ends, if you’re crazy awesome with the glue gun and can simply glue the ends together – though my vote is for thread/overlapping to keep the bracelet more secure.)
4. Use a dot of glue to secure the thread.
5. Spray paint the bangles – making sure to coat entirely. Do a few coats if necessary.
6. Let your bracelets dry completely before wearing.
Twig bracelets found on Oracle Fox and another DIY on a pair & a spare.
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OR why not try a metallic DIY rope bangle …
And don’t miss all of the funky knots that the incomparable Martha Stewart brand offers up …
You can purchase the twig bangles in the first picture here.
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Filed under: Link Love | Tags: DIY bracelets, DIY ceiling hanging, Free People, Golden Globes, Jeffrey Campbell Hardware Loafers, long weekend, pinterest, shoes
Happy long weekend (for those of you who celebrate MLK from the luxury of your sofa). This mini break came out of nowhere for me – I have no plans, other than innumerable errands (they never end, I tell you!) and a Golden Globes watching party (total guests = me; hubby and pup sleep through everything sans insights into the universe and barking tv dogs … you guess who enjoys what.)
I already featured this one over here on Glitter Weddings, but this sweet DIY project is too adorable (and simple) to miss out on, for those not getting married and/or chronically obsessed with weddings in general (➳ hand raised).
When it comes to bracelets, I can’t get enough; and the kind I can make myself, even better {for my budget and my sanity – crafting (and shopping, and baking, and reading, and shopping, and shopping) is my therapy.} {DIY here.}
These shoes are magical. That is all. {Get it: Free People Hardware Loafer}
And lastly, did you know that there is a way to see what images are being pinned from your site, or any other site you are interested in on Pinterest? The URL is “http://www.pinterest.com/source/(insert domain name here)”. Basically, to see images being pinned from my site, I go to http://pinterest.com/source/glitterandpearls.com/ and http://pinterest.com/source/glitterweddings.com/. You can also read what people write about your images, see what boards they are saved to, and how many times they’ve been re-pinned.
By the way, if you’ve been completely lost the last few lines or so, read my love fest over Pinterest here and check out my very own Pinterest pages: Glitter & Pearls and Glitter Weddings; and then leave me a comment with your e-mail address and I’ll forward you an invite!
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Filed under: Accessorize, Thoughts On Grown-Upness, Way Back When | Tags: BCBG, bedazzler, Dominic Jones, pyramid studs, rhinestones, spike bangle, spikes
Pyramid studs were all the rage in the 90s – I may have bedazzled my bookbag with rhinestones, but I bedazzled ALL of my denim with pyramid stones. These accessories, featuring the updated pyramid stud look, appeal to my now-grownup-chic inner-seventh-grader (sans red plastic glasses and unfortunate hair.)
Image on the left found here // Board created by Glitter & Pearls // Dominic Jones Rings – Jaw Ring and Female Ring // BCBG Spike Bangle (Similar Styles by Noir, CC Skye, Kenneth Jay Lane)
And that clutch? It’s Lanvin.
Filed under: Mixtape, Muzik | Tags: Andrew Bird, Boyce Avenue, Counting Crows, Eels, mixtape, music, snow patrol, stereophonics, The Velvet Underground, Wilco
{images a la pinterest}
Hand-holding was awkward, being dropped off at the movie theater for your date – more awkward, but when he made you a mix tape – that was love. Because I live a soundtracked life (more on that here), and because I am a product of the 80s, every Wednesday I’ll make you a mix tape. Who says chivalry is dead? You’re welcome.
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Fresh Blood, Eels
She’s A Jar, Wilco
Fitz and the Dizzyspells, Andrew Bird
Stephanie Says, The Velvet Underground
It Will Rain (Cover), Boyce Avenue
Paradise (Cover), Tyler Ward
Your Winter, Sister Hazel
Colorblind, Counting Crows
Nothing Compares To You, Stereophonics
What if the Storm Ends, Snow Patrol
I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, Wilco
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Filed under: FASHION, If The Shoe Fits, Thoughts On Grown-Upness | Tags: dalmatian print, professional shoes, python print, shoes, zebra print
I tend to go (fairly) understated in putting together an outfit; black is my weakness. So when it comes to shoes, I throw caution to the wind. I love me a funky shoe! And I swear I have an “excuse” … when you’re a professional, or at the very least, a half-time professional – blacks, greys, creams, and nudes – tend to comprise a major part of your day-to-day wardrobe, but with shoes, it’s carte blanche. My thinking is, the judge can’t see my mirrored tasseled python pumps from way atop that podium … err, right?
Which leads me to my latest love, python printed pumps. As far as color goes, the python print mixes fairly muted colors together, with a bolder animal print (but not so bold as a dalmatian or zebra print). Meow! (or hiss, or whatever.)
Jimmy Choo Cosmic Python Pumps // Ted Baker Daler // Chinese Laundry Fit 2 Be Tied in Natural Python // Alexandre Birman Python Pumps // Rachel Zoe Cole // Kate Spade Celeste // Kate Spade Kiki // Georgina Goodman Python Danielle
Image here
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Filed under: All In The Details, FASHION, Inspiration, Miami | Tags: plaid, prep, Ralph Lauren Ads, rugby, tweed, Winter
Perhaps it’s because my hometown is so un-preppy (and also so un-wintery), but I’ve always held a fascination for plaids, tweed, snowy branches, rugby, bow-ties, and Ralph Lauren Ads.
So without further ado, a bit of un-Miami winter inspiration.
Filed under: Design, Good Face | Tags: beauty, Celebrity Collaborations, Celebrity Style, Iris Apfel, Lady Gaga, lipstick, MAC Cosmetics, makeup, Nicki Minaj
I’m practically giddy over MAC’s latest celebrity-driven pairing with Iris Apfel. Don’t get me wrong, pop stars like Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj dreamed up a few fabulous shades of hot pink that I barged into department stores for, but this collaboration has my head spinning … because I.WANT.IT.ALL.
I have long been fascinated by New York and Palm Beach based designer, Iris Apfel – her ability to mash together fashion and design never ceases to amaze me. The eccentric feather-loving designer is now 90 years old and still collaborating.
Apfel was famously quoted – on buying inexpensive clothes – “What the hell, if they don’t fit, I’ll turn them into pillows”. My kind of lady.
Apfel’s makeup collaboration is undoubtedly fabulous – the 20-piece line, which is mostly named after birds that were featured in a museum exhibit curated by Iris, is full of bright jewel tone hues and deep neutrals.
Stuck on Pink Pigeon and Pretty Parrot … help!
Iris Apfel for MAC // Image found here
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Filed under: Link Love | Tags: arm candy, ballet, baubles, Cartier Love Bracelet, dance, Dolce & Gabbana Star Booties, Gucci, Jewelry, resolutions, Sea of Shoes
Happy Friday! This Friday could not have come any sooner. I’m in a funk and need to be un-funked stat. My new year’s resolutions barely left the starting line, not that they were very concrete to begin with. I think I need to just shake the stink off. Anyone have any brilliant fat-free, sugar-free full of taste brownies to send my way and/or free couture?
Admittedly, this picture helps. Love every piece. Okay, okay, a rose gold Cartier Love Bracelet would do the trick. (A few affordable rose gold options: Ettika // Elizabeth and James // Dogeared // Joolwe // Gorjana ) {image found here}
Jane of Sea of Shoes rocks the best footwear. {Dolce & Gabbana Star-Cutout Metallic Leather Ankle Booties; and Similar: Dolce & Gabbana Star-Cutout Leather Pump}
The Invincible Summer by Matthew Kavan Brooks, available on Society6 ($17.99 – $39.99) {found here}
And this image has me swooning, and missing the dance classes that I was just awful at most of my childhood {note: that’s not to say that I got any better at some point in my childhood; I was basically terrible always.}
And lastly, I’m a big fan of free … and though it’s no cure to calories (see request for ff brownies, above), free nail polish certainly puts a smile on my face. Now through January 9, Zoya is giving away two free nail polishes to every customer. You don’t have to spend any money, or enter a contest, or do anything other than type in a code. Find two polishes you love (my picks: Melodie and Raven), add them to your cart, type in code ZOYA2012 at checkout, and you get both polishes for free — you just pay the cost for shipping.
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Filed under: Design, Marital Musings, The Nest | Tags: Color, highlighter, Moroccan, neon, paint, painted doors, stencils
These doors make me want to break out a stencil and some highlighter-colored paints. I must be on some kind of neon kick. I wonder if the hubby would notice a neon yellow pantry door.
{Images here}
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