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I am officially obsessed with Atlantic-Pacific. Bee is absolutely adorable and her sense of style is something that I could only dream of pulling off! She plays with accessories, patterns and colours in such an amazing way that the result is to die for. 

Amazeballs. Wish I could look that effortlessly chic everyday! 

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Jennifer Lopez for Tous Jewelry

I figured out how to centre my blog header with some advice and guidance from my friend Natalie (thanks so much)! How do you like the new design my loves? Jennifer Lopez is the newest spokesperson for Spanish jewelry company Tous, a position previously held by Kylie Minogue. I am in love with the glamour and sultriness that ooze from these photos. After all, J-Lo is the number one diva. 

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The weekend is upon us, so take a cue from J-Lo...paint your lips red, indulge in luxurious fabrics and sit back and relax. 

I'm Re-Modeling!

As you have probably noticed, I just made some changes to the layout and appearance of my blog. I think it looks more streamlined and it's so much more me. See the fun signature which will appear at the bottom of every post? Yay!

 I still have to work out a few glitches (i.e. get that darn title centred in the image header) but it's almost complete. Of course I think that change is a good thing, so don't be surprised if you see a few more changes around here! :)

{image found on weheartit via unknown}

I Want to be like Grace Kelley

I have discovered the work of Edith Head via alovelybeing. I am appalled that I did not know about her work earlier because I am enamoured with her classic, elegant and timeless fashions. She was an American costume designer, whose work garnered eight (EIGHT!) Academy Awards- more than any other woman in history. Ginger Rogers, Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis, Grace Kelley, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor and Natalie wood are among some of the leading ladies of the forties and fifties that donned her designs. 

This lady was so clearly a trail blazer in her time. She has a unique sense of style that would totally be acceptable today as well. I'm seeing a little bit of Lady Gaga with those glasses and bangs.

Her costume designs for Grace Kelly in Rear Window: So elegantly chic. These recently sold at Christie's Auction for upwards of $12,000.

Looking at these designs makes me wonder: why does everything have to be so casual these days? I long for the return of days where it would be required to wear a suit to work, sheath dresses for casual days and elegant dresses for dinner parties. Le sigh. 

{Edith Head image}

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Exciting News+What I'm Wearing Today

Okay, so first of all I have to tell y'all my exciting news! First, my small little ole blog hit 100+ views overnight and I'm so excited about it! Not bad in a month's time! Second of all, I just about had a heart attack last night when I read Michelle from Ten June's comment on this post. I absolutely adore her blog and have been religiously reading it for over 3 months now. Needless to say, her sweet comment made my day life. So Michelle, if you're reading this, thanks again for making my life complete! Go read her blog now.

Now onto today's business: I bought a new outfit so I decided to post pictures! Both the shirt and the jeans are from Walmart. My heels are from Forever 21, my earrings, headband and ring are from Ardene's. Although you can't see in these pictures, my nail colour is by New York Color in Central Park. Yay for a pair of jeans that don't fall off by the end of the day!

 

I started getting silly by the end of my mini photo-shoot. Clearly I was channeling my inner Tyra with the hip pop and lock.  Here's a closer look at my head band and detailing on the shirt's neckline: 

So whatcha think? I'd love to hear your thoughts (about anything); comments make me giddy and happy! Until then, my darlings xo

NY is Killing Me

Did you get my reference to Hoodie Allen's new song? If not, listen to it here (warning: PG-13). He's an amazing up and coming rapper who is extremely talented, and seems so down to earth. Support him! 

Back to the matter at hand, though. I am enthralled with these black and white photos of New York City by Dave Beckerman.  The photos romanticize the city to a point where I can barely stand sitting here any longer. I feel like I should be on the next plane out. Absolutely stunning, aren't they?

{All photos found here} 

A Garden Daydream

I gushed about the first volume of Ruche's spring lookbook in this post  awhile back. Now I'm back to gush some more. Their second volume of the 2011 Spring lookbook entitled "A Garden Daydream" is absolutely stunning. The dreamy, feminine and ethereal photos make me crave warmer weather, floral prints, bright nail polish and loose waves gathered in a side pony. 

What I think a modern-day Jane Austen heroine would look like.

Have a peek at their lookbook here. You won't be disappointed, I promise.

xo