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foxy friday

2012-01-27T06:00:00.000-08:00

Model David Gandy.

Wanna cuddle?

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hello

2012-01-25T06:07:00.000-08:00

Such cute cards from Rifle Paper Co. for Anthropologie.

long

2012-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

Gorgeous gowns from Derek Lam's Pre-Fall 2012 Collection.

I love the color of both the gown and coat. Isn't the coat gorgeous?

Images via VOGUE

make me a sandwich

2012-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:00

How rad is this Dagwood Scanwich by artist Jon Chonko? This print would be the perfect gift for any sandwich lover.

P.S. Drew totally wants one.

foxy friday

2012-01-20T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hugh Jackman looking very dapper.

Enjoy the weekend!

Image from L'Uomo Vogue via HughJackman.com

looking forward to spring

2012-01-19T16:33:00.000-08:00

I'm totally ready to meet a sunny day wearing any/all of these looks from Steven Alan's resort lookbook.

Is there anything better than cute basics? I think not!

P.S. Have you been to the San Francisco shop yet?!

foxy friday

2012-01-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

A rugged looking Emile Hirsch for your Friday. Enjoy the weekend!

Image via Men's Journal

wu wu

2012-01-12T10:08:00.001-08:00

What do you think of Jason Wu's new ladylike lineup for Target? I'm not as in love with it as I am his 2012 Cruise Line, but I'm certainly in like with some of the pieces. It's so difficult to tell, because I've really liked the pictures of past Target Collaborations, only to be very disappointed after seeing the garments in-person. I find all of the pieces very feminine and a bit flirty, but will just have to wait till February 5th when they hit stores!

Images via The Huffington Post

smorgastarta

2012-01-11T09:21:00.000-08:00

Mary, my sister, sent me a link to this Swedish sandwich cake, or Smorgastarta from Panini Happy. What do you think? Would you eat it?

I think it looks (disturbingly) delicious!

oh joy

2012-01-10T13:43:00.000-08:00

Head over to Oh Joy! and check out the lovely giveaway from Catbird.

Image via Oh Joy!

fancy a romp(er)

2012-01-10T06:00:00.000-08:00

I am in love with this sassy romper from 3.1 Phillip Lim. I'd wear it all summer long ... don't you love that we're in the middle of winter and I'm already fantasizing about my summer wardrobe?

What do you think, would you wear it?

Love it as much as I do? You can find it at ShopBop or Barneys.

sunny sunday

2012-01-09T06:00:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was gorgeous and sunny here, so we decided to spend most of the day bumming around the Sunset.

We had a delicious lunch on the patio at Java Beach Cafe, then poped into Mollusk Surf Shop and General Store for a little look-see.

Mollusk has some really cool tee shirts and the softest hoodies (Drew has this one, and he wears it constantly). They also carry some sweet books, hip art and all of the surf gear a guy/gal could need.

I picked up a pair of board shorts by Tallow for the summer and this tee shirt.

General Store has the most thoughtfully curated mix of vintage and new. From housewares, to jewelry, electronics and vintage clothing—I love everything. One of my favorite things about this store has to be the garden, complete with greenhouse, where customers are encouraged to bring a coffee and chill for a while ... which is exactly what we did.

foxy friday

2012-01-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

So, I know I'm a bit late to this party, but ... have you SEEN Ryan Gosling in Crazy, Stupid, Love.? Yowza!

like butter

2012-01-05T13:05:00.000-08:00

I try to wear as little makeup as possible, because I hate the way it feels (and it's usually chock-full of nasty chemicals), but I LOVE this Lip Butter from Korres. It's rich and, well, buttery and produces the perfect pop of sheer color. It melts on your lips and feels so good—not at all sticky. I have quite a few of the colors, but Wild Rose is my favorite.

I've also started to use their Lip Butter Glaze in raspberry, and I'm equally smitten! Glazes usually feel too sticky, but this one is just as creamy and moisturizing as the Lip Butter with a bit more shine.

P.S. For one more reason to love Korres, check out their Eco-Conscious Policy.

later skater

2012-01-03T13:02:00.000-08:00

I'm not one with a skater board, but I can certainly appreciate these beautiful boards by DL Skateboards. Each board is handmade by partners Lauren Andino and Derek Mabra in their one bedroom apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Beautiful, no?

new year, new dress

2011-12-31T15:00:00.000-08:00

Wouldn't you love to ring in the New Year wearing this flapper inspired dress from Anthropologie? I find fashions from the 1920's so romantic, don't you? Have fun tonight!

happy new year!

2011-12-31T13:55:00.001-08:00

Cheers to a New Year filled with health and happiness!

Image by Hannah Davis via Snippet and Ink

foxy friday

2011-12-30T06:00:00.000-08:00

Parisian model Clément Chabernaud. Très foxy, non?

Image 1 via High-Toned. Image 2 via MM Scene.

i'm in love ...

2011-12-28T14:25:00.000-08:00

With the Alice by Temperley Autumn-Winter Pre Collection 2012-2013.

Aren't these dresses gorgeous?

It would be such a dream to wear these lovely numbers. I especially love the long black lace dress and the short white one.

t'is the season

2011-12-23T22:50:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays to you! Hope you are able to share this weekend with the people that you love most of all.

foxy friday

2011-12-23T06:10:00.000-08:00

Charlie Hunnam plays Jax on Sons of Anarchy. Wouldn't you like to hop on the back of his Harley?

Image via The Berry

foxy friday

2011-12-16T06:00:00.000-08:00

Chef and owner of Aziza, Mourad Lahlou. We enjoyed dinner at Aziza a few months ago, and not only is he foxy, but the man can cook!

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very handy

2011-12-14T06:00:00.000-08:00

The time, effort and love an artisan puts into something handmade makes it so special. These are often times the things that turn into family heirlooms, because fine craftsmanship is made to last. Here are a few handmade things that I'm in love with ...

I want to drape my bed with this hand-quilted A.P.C. Quilt.

Lost Treasure necklace from Sarah Swell. I'd love the gold one.

How rad is this handcrafted tree skirt made from repurposed Red Cross blankets?

This sweet watercolor by Kathryn Wiggins reminds me of an old stitch sampler.

I asked Santa to please send me a bracelet from Scosha ... They have so many cool things on their site.

What is your favorite handmade item?

seeing white

2011-12-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

I wear a blazer almost every day. I love blazers. Since seeing Patrick Demarchelier's gorgeous photo of Emmanuelle Alt in the August issue of VOGUE, I've been on a quest to find the perfect white blazer ...

Last Call Jacket by Leifsdottir

Emery Blazer by Elizabeth and James

White Tux by EmersonMade

Belted Stepped Front Blazer from ASOS

Which do you prefer? I'd love to have the Last Call Jacket from Leifsdottir.

winter, whaaa?

2011-12-12T06:00:00.000-08:00

Here we are in mid-December and I can't believe how quickly 2011 has passed by. Can you? These last few weeks have been a blur, but I'm happy to say that I'm back and looking forward to a cozy winter.

Wouldn't you love to pass the next couple of months inside the home of Hitoshi Uchida (owner of J'Antiques in Tokyo), wrapped up in one of those beautiful blankets in front of the fire? His home, located in Kamakura, Japan, displays such a beautiful balance of the old and new, of nature, playfulness, light and warmth. I love it.

You can see more of Todd Selby's photographs of Uchida's home here.

remembering

2011-12-02T10:58:00.000-08:00

Apologies for the lack of posting this week. On Tuesday evening, at the age of 96, my kind, lovely, gorgeous, all-around-amazing grandmother, Mary Carmella Bozzo Hughes passed away. I feel so blessed to have had this inspiring woman in my life. It's difficult to measure the impact she's had on so many lives, but the quote, "Do no great things, only small things with great love" truly sums up her life's actions.

foxy friday

2011-11-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

Texas-born Tyson Ballou. So, who wants to work off some of that pie you ate yesterday with a little one-on-one basketball?

Image Sight Management

thankful

2011-11-24T06:00:00.000-08:00

I hope that everyone has a lot to be thankful for today. Happy Thanksgiving!

P.S. This photo is by Judy Stalus. I think the color is gorgeous.

que onda?

2011-11-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

We're spending all week on Isla Mujeres, a small Mexican Island off the coast of Cancun in the Caribbean Sea. Historically, Isla Mujeres was a refuge for pirates, but now the demure little island is known more for it's fishermen, Mayan ruins, turtles, and dolphins. I'm excited to relax on the beach, eat, drink, and enjoy the gorgeous scenery. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

Image via Mexico Guru

foxy friday

2011-11-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

Model Ben Hill. Yowza.

Images from Details Magazine via Sight Management Studio

an unlikely typographer

2011-11-16T09:52:00.000-08:00

Typography+Ryan Gosling?

Say what?

Check out the blog, Typographer Ryan Gosling—it's hilarious and I LOVE it!

diy with the ex's dress shirt

2011-11-11T11:00:00.000-08:00

I love this.

foxy friday

2011-11-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

How many times did you open a J.Crew catalog this past year, come across this foxy gentleman, and then just stare? Guilty! I don't know his name, but I'm certainly interested in what he's selling.

Have a lovely weekend!

say what?!

2011-11-10T10:22:00.000-08:00

Steven Alan is opening a boutique in San Francisco? That’s right! I just learned from Refinery29 that Alan's first SF boutique, located at 445 Hayes Street, opens tomorrow. Great news, right?!

Alan’s pieces, a mix of simple silhouettes and classic Americana, have been a staple in the closets of east coasters for over a decade and I’m sure there are lots of excited ladies and gents here in the Bay.

Can’t make it to the new SF shop? Don’t fret, you can check out the full article/slideshow on Refinery29 and you can always shop online—this is 2011, after all.

dress please

2011-11-09T11:32:00.000-08:00

James Perse makes my absolute favorite tee shirts and casual dresses. His silhouettes are simple, the fabrics that he uses are incredibly soft and his color palette is spot-on. Every piece that I own just gets better with age ... I'd love to add both of these dresses to my closet. Best of all? Both dresses would work year-round!

going up

2011-11-08T09:29:00.000-08:00

This hot air balloon was modeled to look like the one from the Disney movie UP. Isn't it rad? How cool would it be to see this thing floating overhead?

Images via SamSal

foxy friday

2011-11-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

I loved French actor Gaspard Ulliel's character in the Gus Van Sant directed "Le Marais" segment of the film Paris je t'aime.

I also love the scar on his left check that most people mistake for a dimple. Très foxy, n'est-ce pas?

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i need ...

2011-10-31T11:36:00.000-07:00

a new iPhone so that I can cover it up with this cute leopard case from J.Crew!

happy halloween!

2011-10-31T09:16:00.000-07:00

Any fun plans for tonight?

Image via The Style Sophisticate

first half

2011-10-28T09:15:00.000-07:00

I'm running my very first half marathon in Healdsburg tomorrow morning. I'm a little nervous, but very excited!

After that we're going to do a bit of wine tasting and then head home to get ready for a friends annual Halloween/Harvest Party. The theme this year is "Zoo", so I'm going as a white tiger. Grrr. Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Image via The Sew Weekly

foxy friday

2011-10-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

British actor Eddie Redmayne is adorable. And those freckles!

Photo 1 by Hedi Slimane and photo 2 by Adrian Gaut.

foxy friday

2011-10-21T06:02:00.000-07:00

Bryan Greenberg is such a cutie. Have you been watching the new episodes of How to Make it in America? If not, you should.

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i need ...

2011-10-20T18:19:00.000-07:00

one of these cookies, right now! I was checking out A Cup of Jo, and started drooling when I came across this picture. How ridiculously delicious do these cookies from A Tender Crumb look? They remind me of the chocolate chip cookies from Piccino's coffee bar ... they have the BEST coffee too. So good!

foxy friday

2011-10-14T06:00:00.000-07:00

French actor Guillaume Canet is such a cutie.

Image 1 and Image 2

lil love

2011-10-12T11:15:00.000-07:00

I do love some Lil Wayne, and I'm especially in love with his new song, How to Love. It's so touching and so different for him. You can listen to it here. What do you think?

Image via Yeahdef. Original photo by the fantastic Mr. Terry Richardson

foxy friday

2011-10-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

Oh, James Purefoy. I fell in love with him as Rawdon Crawley in Vanity Fair, and the love continued watching him play Mark Antony in ROME.

Image by Hamish Brown of Blunt London

seeing spots

2011-10-06T16:54:00.000-07:00

I love polka dots. They make me happy and remind me of my grandma, who would always wear a pretty blue blouse with white polka dots. Whenever I think of her, I think of her in that blouse. When the blouse became worn, she made it into a beautiful polka dot gown for my Barbie. So, naturally, whenever I see something with dots, I fall in love. Which is the case with this Oscar de la Renta dress, and all of the polka dot pieces from his Resort 2012 Collection above.

For those of us with shallower pockets ...

a cute dress from Forever21 and a lovely white silk dress from ASOS.

Oh, and a cute polka dot clutch, just because!

clutch

2011-10-05T16:04:00.000-07:00

These clutches by M Hulot are absolute perfection. I saw the graphite/black one on Oh Joy! and fell in love. After checking it out, I was so happy to find that it comes in 2 other colors. I'll take the navy/yellow one, please!

Which one would you like?

foxy friday

2011-09-30T16:00:00.000-07:00

Dang. Clint Eastwood was a total babe.

Image Via Pinterest

lauren wolf

2011-09-29T17:02:00.000-07:00

How cool are these pieces by jeweler Lauren Wolf? I love her playful take on fine jewelry. I adore these bangles and her necklaces are perfect to layer, or wear all on their own ... If anyone wants to get me a present, I'll take any one (or all) of these!

You can check out her site here. If you happen to be in Oakland, Lauren's home base, you can check out her baubles at Esqueleto, a rad store that caries Sarah Swell goodies too!

coral fix

2011-09-27T11:39:00.000-07:00

Isn't this coral-hued gown from Monique Lhuillier's Resort 2012 Collection gorgeous? It would be perfect to wear to a late summer wedding. Don't you think?

Via Paper + Cup Sketch Book

foxy friday

2011-09-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

Bradley Cooper. Don't know what it is about this boy (maybe the dimples), but he's got that something. Don't you think?

Image Via Pinterest

long weekend

2011-09-21T10:00:00.000-07:00

I'm heading down to San Diego today for an extra-long weekend filled with friends, bike riding, beach bumming, and stuffing my face with fish tacos!

poker face part ii

2011-09-21T06:00:00.000-07:00

You may remember this post about my quest for antique mother of pearl poker chips a la Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette? Well, Lea from WhiteShepherd emailed me a few days ago to let me know that these beauties were for sale in her Etsy shop. Unfortunately they're priced a bit out of range for me, but one of you lucky people might be able to swing it. OR, ahem, if someone who loves me is reading this, feel free to treat me to an early Christmas present!

jenny packham

2011-09-19T11:16:00.000-07:00

I'm in love with Jenny Packham's Spring 2012 collection. Wouldn't it be a dream to wear one of her oh-so beautiful confections?

Via Oh Joy!

foxy friday

2011-09-16T06:00:00.000-07:00

So, as I said, I've been watching quite a bit of The Tudors lately, and let's just say that there's a lot of Foxy Friday fodder in that series ... which leads me to the foxy Brit Max Brown who plays Edward Seymour on the show. Enjoy.

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i need ...

2011-09-15T10:23:00.000-07:00

a camera strap for my camera! The default straps cameras come with (mine included) are so dull. I want something with some character and iMoShop has some of the cutest straps I've seen.

Depending on how heavy your camera is, this wrist strap is a fantastic idea for a night out. It would suit mine just fine ... a girl needs options. Right?

foxy friday

2011-09-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

I've been watching a lot of The Tudors lately. All four seasons are streaming on Netflix at the moment, and I can't get enough of Mr. Henry Cavill. He plays Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk and yowza, he's a doll!

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schweddy balls

2011-09-08T11:32:00.000-07:00

Introducing Ben and Jerry's newest flavor: Schweddy Balls! If I had a dime for every time I've heard that quote from SNL ...

According to Sean Greenwood, a spokesman for the ice cream maker: "Schweddy Balls is an homage to an old Saturday Night Live skit featuring Alec Baldwin as bakery owner Pete Schweddy, whose unique holiday offerings included something called Schweddy Balls." He also said that "the company isn't worried about offending people with the name. He says one of the company's principles is to do fun things and that it fits in with that, just as it did with previous flavors like Karamel Sutra and Half Baked."

The new flavor consists of vanilla ice cream, rum, fudge-covered rum balls and milk chocolate malt balls. Rum? Yum. Happy Holidays indeed!

Story via SFGate, you can read the full story here.

salvatore ferragamo

2011-09-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

I'm in love with this blouse and skirt from Salvatore Ferragamo's Resort 2012 collection. Don't you love the way the blouse ties at the back? There is a definite infusion of 1930s elegance into this collection. You can purchase a few of the looks from the collection, including this one, through Moda Operandi.

For something keeping in the same retro style, and a bit more affordable, check out this, this and this on Etsy.

fashion help

2011-09-07T13:25:00.000-07:00

I'm feeling inspired by the pretty, lady-like fashion seen in The Help. Here are a few lovelies I found online ...

The silhouettes from that time were so flattering and feminine. Would you wear them today?

Vintage Black Dress | BHLDN Velocity Dress
Vintage Yellow Gradient Dress | Vintage Geometric Print Skirt
Vintage Striped Madras Dress | Vintage Plaid Romper

the help

2011-09-07T10:55:00.000-07:00

I read The Help, by Kathryn Stockett last year and enjoyed it very much. I heard that they were making the story into a film, and was underwhelmed with the idea, because “the movie is never as good as the book”. Right? Well, I went to see the movie last night and am very happy to report that it is fantastic!

If you haven’t read the book and are not familiar with the story, it is set in Jackson, Mississippi at the beginning of the civil rights movement. Skeeter, a southern society girl, returns from college determined to become a writer. She sets out to write a book based on interviews of black women who have spent their lives as maids caring for well-to-do white families. Skeeter gains the confidence of several women and persuades them to open up about their true feelings toward the women who employ them. Not an easy decision when you consider the risks involved should they be caught breaking the Jim Crow Laws.

The casting was perfect—everyone was exactly as I'd pictured them in my head, and the actresses did an amazing job portraying their characters. I was especially enamored with the performances of Viola Davis, Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer. You go through so many emotions watching this film (and reading the book): I was so angry and then I was crying and then I was laughing—I truly enjoyed every minute of it. So, go see it!

On a similar note, check out this Lost Angeles Times article on current-day Jackson. Sadly, some things still haven't changed …

foxy friday

2011-09-02T06:00:00.000-07:00

Jon Hamm's foxiness is pretty obvious. Now, what's up with Mad Men? Can't they speed it up? I'm having withdrawals!

Via Pinterest

j.crew cuties

2011-09-01T22:06:00.000-07:00

I'd like to add these J.Crew dresses to my fall wardrobe. They're both perfect for late summer and will work well into winter with some tights, a coat and a cute pair of boots. What do you think? Would you wear them?

fall at emersonmade

2011-08-29T10:41:00.000-07:00

How cute is EmersonMade's new Fall lineup? I have a few of their pieces and would love to add a few more to my closet.

Super styling hounds tooth coat—I prefer the collar popped! These jeans are great too, and I really appreciate the fact that their jeans don't show any signs of awful, factory-made distressing (in really odd places, where jeans never, ever wear naturally).

This coat is based on a 1960's day coat, and you can remove the collar for two different looks. I have this skirt in mustard, but the red is lovely too. Bonus: it has pockets!

Oh, and they have a new Emerson Basics line: you can buy a bag of three tees, leggings, tanks, etc., for $38! Not bad, eh? I love the cut of the tank. Sexy, no?

P.S. Isn't Pedro THE cutest?

foxy friday

2011-08-26T06:00:00.000-07:00

Um, I have no idea who this man is, but he's certainly foxy!

Via Pintrest

dream home

2011-08-23T06:00:00.000-07:00

I used to live in Belgium, and whenever I hear the slightest mention of it, I get really nostalgic. So, when I was looking through Architectural Digest and came across these photos of a lovely estate in the Belgian countryside, I couldn't wait to share them with you!

Isn't it beautiful? The house dates from the 17th-century and the property even has a moat!

The interior, designed by Axel Vervoordt, is so airy and light, and that tub. Wouldn't you love to take a nice relaxing bath in that tub?

The dovecote (I'd never heard of a dovecote!).

The pool area is so serene and includes a Japanese minka that was transported from Japan and reassembled on-site. It encloses a shallow pool and sunken dining area. I know—it's rad.

I love this rustic earthen-floor barn. I want to curl up on one of those couches and read all afternoon.

Cherry on the sundae: they even have an underground gallery! I'm totally ready to move in. How about you?

If you'd like to read the entire article, you can do so on the Architectural Digest site.

levi's + chez panisse

2011-08-22T12:56:00.000-07:00

If you plan on being anywhere near Maiden Lane this Wednesday, August 24, from 12:30 – 2:00, Levi's is hosting an event to celebrate Chez Panisse's 40th anniversary. I can't make it, but thought I would share the invitation.

Levi's will also be launching a limited-edition t-shirt collection designed by Alice Waters and others, including: David Byrne, Sofia Coppola, Dave Eggers and Maira Kalman.

No need to RSVP – this is a public event and lunch will be available on a first come, first-served basis.

All proceeds benefit the Edible Schoolyard Project.

You can read more details about the event here.

T-shirt images via Levi's.

wish list for fall

2011-08-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

I always look forward to the cool, crisp days of Fall and to adding something (or, in this case, nine things) new to my closet ... The fur collar trench would last forever and I would love to get my hands on a Coach Classics tote. Wouldn't the Bric's duffel be perfect to pack up for a cozy weekend away? Oh how I love wish lists!

1. Vanessa Bruno Sweater
2. Bric's Duffel
3. Sarah Swell Concrete Cuffs
4. Coach Classics Madison Tote
5. Philip Lim Skirt
6. Boy Band of Outsiders Fur Collar Trench
7. Lanvin Sneakers
8. See by Chloe Pumps
9. Vince Camuto Leopard Pumps

foxy friday

2011-08-19T06:00:00.000-07:00

Ryan Gosling has been looking good. I haven't seen him in a movie since The Notebook—and he made me cry my eyes out. I've heard from friends that Crazy, Stupid, Love. is worth a watch, so I can't wait!

Image via Pintrest

all business

2011-08-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

How fun is this business card from TokandStok? TokandStock is an easy-to-assemble furniture vendor, so the fact that this card reassembles into a chair is quite appropriate. It will certainly spend more time in their customers' hands than conventional cards. Don't you think?

Via Communication Arts

late summer camp trip

2011-08-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

I've been bit by the camping bug since our trip to Yosemite last weekend and can't stop thinking about what I'd like to pack on our next trip ... who says you can't look good while camping?

1. Old Navy Flannel Shirt
2. Stella McCartney Beanie
3. Vintage Stanley Thermos, Etsy
4. Isabel Marant Beaded Cuff
5. Palladium Baggy Leather Boots
6. Pendleton Glacier National Park Blanket
7. Herschel Supply Company Little America Backpack

i want

2011-08-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

I really want one of the Mini Crystal Bullet Necklaces from Sarah Swell. Actually, what I really want is one of everything on Sarah's site, but I'll settle for one thing. Because I'm practical. No. I'm not really. That's a lie.

flora

2011-08-16T09:05:00.000-07:00

My, oh my. Are these not two of the most gorgeous floral dresses you've ever seen? Moda Operandi is offering these and a few other vintage beauties, but, as they're vintage, they only have one of each ...

foxy friday

2011-08-12T06:00:00.000-07:00

Joseph Gordon-Levitt. He's come a long way since 3rd Rock from the Sun ... which I used to love watching, by the way.

Image via Pintrest

slacker

2011-08-11T23:53:00.000-07:00

I've been such a slacker lately ... I'm going to blame it on Summer and having too much fun! We're heading to Yosemite this weekend to camp with friends and to celebrate my friend Crystal's Birthday. Hope you have a lovely weekend!

Image of Mirror Lake via MLeWallpapers

foxy friday

2011-07-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

I know, I've posted about Johnny before, BUT do you really mind? He will always be the foxiest!

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hot pot bbq

2011-07-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

This BBQ from black + blum is genius! It looks like a terracotta pot, but upon closer inspection you realize the top comes off to reveal a grill. Isn't this the perfect solution for a small outdoor space?

coolest band poster, ever.

2011-07-15T10:06:00.000-07:00

How amazing are these three-dimensional paper horse posters? Artist Xavier Barrade and FOAM agency created them to promote the band Dry the River.

Via Anthology Magazine

foxy friday

2011-07-15T06:00:00.000-07:00

Jean Sarkozy, son of the French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, is a regional councillor in the city of Neuilly-sur-Seine and he is super foxy.

P.S. Don't you think he looks like the Prince in Beauty and the Beast?

happy bastille day and cocktail hour

2011-07-14T10:50:00.000-07:00

So, it's Bastille Day, and what better way to celebrate the French holiday than with my new favorite cocktail: the French 75?

The French 75, or "Soixante Quinze" in French, is made from Gin, Champagne, lemon juice and sugar. According to Wikipedia, the drink was created in 1915 at the Paris landmark, Harry's New York Bar by barman Harry MacElhone. The concoction was said to pack such a punch that it felt like being bombarded by the French 75mm howitzer artillery piece—but I just think it's delightful!

The recipe I followed can be found over at the lovely site, Honest Fare. Santé!

foxy friday

2011-07-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

Johnny Knoxville. He is ridiculous, funny and totally foxy.

Oh, and he does things like this. Just saying ...

{Image 1 via GQ, Image 2}

i like your freckles

2011-07-07T11:23:00.000-07:00

When I was young, an old man working at a food stand told me "I used to have freckles like you, but they went away." I remember thinking, so there is hope, they will go away! Well, they never did ...

When I was 19, I had a very sweet boyfriend from Ecuador who would tell me that he likes my "spreckles." In college, the Russian man who owned the liquor store a block away from my apartment would always say (in a very thick Russian accent), "hey freckles, I like your freckles. You come visit me again soon." I love quoting him with my fake Russian accent: "hey freckles ... you come see me again soon." I started to think, maybe freckles aren't so bad ... as much as I used to hate them, I kind of love them now. The best part about freckles? They hide blemishes!

First image via Late Blooms. Second image via Fashion Agony

going public

2011-07-06T13:56:00.000-07:00

A few days ago I saw the cutest bike chained up in front of our apartment. I figured it was some fancy schmancy European bike with an equally fancy price tag ... Oh well. That's life, right?

BUT, how excited was I today when I opened my Refinery29 Reserve newsletter to find the exact bike I'd been drooling over just days before? Super excited! As it turns out, the mysterious bike was a PUBLIC bike, which is headquartered right here in San Francisco, just blocks from my house!

As for the fancy price tag, PUBLIC bikes are actually quite reasonably priced. My two favorites, the C3 and C7 are priced from $550 to $650 and right now Reserve has a great deal on the bikes—spending $100 gets you $200 on any PUBLIC Bike. Also, while browsing their site I came across another great deal (valid till July 15th): purchase any bike and get a free Front Rack, Folding Crate & Bell ($100 value). All you have to do is add the items to your order, enter code PUBLICGOODIES at check out, and they will remove the $100 on their end and send you an updated receipt. Just look at all these deals, the bike is practically free! I want one.

box it up

2011-07-06T10:34:00.000-07:00

I can't say that I remember the last time I went on a proper picnic, but I do know that next time I want to bring along Boxsal's fashionable picnic in a box!

Boxsal, based in Dallas, Texas, makes these super-cool, eco-friendly picnic boxes. Each box is made of post-consumer pulp and packed with compostable utensils, plates, cups and napkins.

You can use the box again and again, as a picnic box or for storage, and once you've beat the heck out of it, you can recycle it! According to their site, each Boxsal comfortably accommodates a bottle of wine and nibbles.

So, pack up that box and get picnicking!

Via Gilt Taste

happy 4th!

2011-07-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

Image via Straight from the Horse's Heart

ahoy!

2011-07-01T14:00:00.000-07:00

Have a lovely long weekend ...

ahoy! by designsgood featuring open back dresses

foxy friday

2011-07-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

Armand Hammer looking dapper in GQ.

just for fun

2011-06-30T13:30:00.000-07:00

Since I'm in such a silly mood today ...

The original: Stephanie, Cindy, Christy, Tatjana, Naomi, Hollywood, 1989 by Herb Ritts

The Jackass Crew's interpretation photographed by Robert Trachtenberg for Rolling Stone Magazine. Oh my goodness, those Jackass boys are ridiculous and, I'll admit it, hillarious (and, sometimes, super gross)!

Dolly interpretation by Daniel of Daniel's a Doll

Which do you prefer?

fun bags

2011-06-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

This SOUVE tote bag made me giggle, because seriously, who can afford a Birkin? Check out some other silly totes on Refinery29.

yowza

2011-06-24T09:48:00.000-07:00

So, I checked my email this morning, as one does, and opened up my Moda Operandi Newsletter and saw this. Damn girl. That's all I can say. This is probably the sauciest one-piece I've seen in a long time (though, obviously, the model doesn't hurt). MO is featuring a presale of Lisa Marie Fernandez's modern, sporty suits. The suits, made of a fancy neoprene, are suppose to be super flattering. What do you think? Would you wear this suit? Check out some of the other suites here. I really like the Genevieve and Jane styles.

foxy friday

2011-06-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Ewan McGregor makes me smile.

{Image 1, Image 2}

yay, summer!

2011-06-21T08:44:00.000-07:00

Summer is finally here and I can't wait to sit on a beach, read a good book, wear pretty dresses and drink refreshing cocktails. What about you? What are you looking forward to this Summer?

P.S. How cool would it be to spend a Summer in one of these?

Photo: Fraser Island, Queensland, Australia

let's cruise

2011-06-20T06:00:00.000-07:00

How pretty are these ladylike looks from Jason Wu's 2012 Cruise Collection? I love the pops of coral. The clothes are both masculine and feminine with their tailored silhouettes and whimsical fabrics. It would be a dream to wear these beautiful clothes all summer long.

Don't you love his contemporary take on evening wear? Simply lovely.

{Via VOGUE Paris}

foxy friday

2011-06-17T06:00:00.000-07:00

My sister and I fell in love with Christian Bale when he played Laurie in the 1994 remake of Little Women. He's still got it.

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preen resort

2011-06-15T10:38:00.000-07:00

Preen's Resort 2012 Collection is full of flowered fabrics and bright colors—a far cry from their traditional black. The collection is comprised of lovely silk floral prints, bold colors and Japanese touches, but maintains an emphasis on their impeccable tailoring.

Isn't the color combination of this pink top and red skirt gorgeous?

I adore this pencil dress. The silhouette is very feminine and simple, but the leopard collar ads just the right touch of fun.

You can pre-order the Preen Resort 2012 Collection on Moda Operandi.

chillin

2011-06-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

I would be completely happy to spend all summer in one of these fringed hammocks, preferably somewhere tropical with a ridiculous looking cocktail!

This one, from Anthropologie's May Catalog, is my favorite.

Well, actually, this one is my absolute favorite ... but, sadly, Anthropologie is no longer carrying it.

Aren't they pretty?

{Image 1, Image 2, Image 3, Image 4}

stella's country home

2011-06-13T11:35:00.000-07:00

I was exploring VOGUE Online and came across the prettiest pictures of the country home that Stella McCartney shares with her husband and four children.

Aren't the grounds stunning?

Complete with a tepee and a rowboat!

What a fantastic place for her four precious children to grow up.

If I were her, I don't think I could ever leave such a beautiful place. Isn’t it a dream? I think we all need our own little place in the country ... don't you agree?

You can read about Stella's garden and drool over the other photos here.

foxy friday

2011-06-10T06:00:00.000-07:00

Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué in Esquire España.

Me gusta.

Mucho.

ashley goldberg

2011-06-09T14:14:00.000-07:00

I was going through my daily routine of checking out my favorite blogs yesterday and came across the sweetest illustration by Ashley Goldberg on Oh Joy. Isn't it lovely?

Here are a few more of my favorites:

You can see and purchase some of her other works here.