nyfw ss13 favorite: oscar de la renta.

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It was nearly impossible for me to pick just 8 looks from this amazing show. I love when a designer tells several mini stories in one presentation, and that's exactly what Mr. de la Renta did for Spring. He kept you guessing what was coming out next, and it was consistently fantastic. Although Oscar typically dresses an uptown lady, the materials (LATEX!), textured embellishments & feathers gave a youthful pop to this collection that was pretty awesome. Speaking of youthful, did you catch his children's show today? Cutest. Thing. Ever.

i love your blog, wolves & bucks.

Wolves & Bucks is one of my favorite photo blogs. I don't have too much background on it, but I know the photos are taken by Tony Stone & Adeline Rapon. I also know that they are dating, French, and way cooler than me. Also, Tony's tattoos are rad. I really admire how some photographers can catch the artistry in every day life, and this is definitely one of those instances. They capture the beauty of the world, their friends & their romance in their photos with a simplicity that's really endearing. Here are my favorites from their most recent post below.

nyfw ss13 favorite: tommy hilfiger.

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Tommy Hilfiger stayed true to his preppy roots with his Spring 2013 collection. The collection consisted of mainly smart, time-honored separates given a sporty vibe with bold red, white & blue directional patterns. The man knows what works for his brand and consistently delivers on the runway.  It was classic American fashion reinvented, and I loved it.

nyfw ss13 favorite: peter som.

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Fancy florals, pastels & soft brights, structured Spring coats, lady skirts & crop tops were strutting down the runway at Peter Som. This was one for the girly girls, and I loved it. Plus, there was UNICORN HAIR.

By the way, do you follow Peter Som on Pinterest? Because his boards are insane. Get involved.

nudo-italia flavored olive oils.

Are these just the sweetest packaged olive oils you ever did see? Nudo makes many wonderful products, but I have a serious crush on their flavored olive oils. They even give their customers the opportunity to adopt their own olive oil tree in Italy! Pretty. Fancy. In New York we used to gather at my friend's apartment with a huge french loaf and some vino and just dip & sip & sip & dip. I suggest you do the same. Look, now you have an excused to have a dinner party! You're welcome!

cuff me.

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Aren't these ear cuffs fancy? I love the idea of a newly placed ear accessory without the crippling fear of a piercing gun. Those crazy Brits over at ASOS have tons of fun options. My favorites, in order from simple snake charmer to blinged out wild woman (with a Greek goddess in between) are here, here & here.

tuesdays are for trends: oxblood.

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Greetings, September & Hello, Fall Trends! One of my favorite trends for Fall 2012 is the color oxblood. This deep hue is showing up everywhere from dresses to accessories to lip colors, and I dig. Since this shade is a little aggressive, I think it looks most chic paired with an ivory or white.  What's your favorite way to wear this shade?

shop the trend:

mix tape: last days of summer.

Summer, where did you go!? I feel like we were just getting started a couple weeks ago. It's been an insane past couple months with a big move from New York to Chicago and tearfully leaving behind a lot of best friends, amazing co-workers & some of my favorite places in the world in hopes of starting a new chapter in the Midwest. I'm in need of a super light hearted mix, perfect for happy hour on the roof as the warm weather dwindles down. As a lady who used to spend a lot of Summer time in the Catskills, I was sure to include at least one Dirty Dancing track (The Ronettes). If you're lucky, this mix will inspire lots of hand clapping, dock dancing & late roof nights. So take a nice long sip of that moscow mule and enjoy! xx

listen to the playlist on spotify here.

elizabeth olsen, pink haired wonder.

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I am loving this ethereal editoral and the cotton candy coif of Elizabeth Olsen in Bullett Mag's romance issue this month. I have had a serious lady crush on the Olsen clan for quite some time now... I don't care if you think MK looks disheveled, I dig it. Once upon an outdoor dining night in Little Italy with some friends, we saw the twins and their body guards walking down the street and I literally lost my breath with excitement. Really. I also found myself at the same restaurant as MK&A after they won their most recent CFDA award for Womenswear Designer of the Year. Basically, the universe wants us to hang out.

Read the Bullett Magazine article here.

backsies.

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Hello, lovies! After having a blast with my ladies at oh-fancy that, I'm back to the solo blogging world with a bit of a facelift. I'm looking forward to getting back to sharing the art, music, fashion, beauty, food & other goodies that delight, challenge & inspire me {and hopefully you, too!}. Cheers! xx.

If you're feeling fancy sans pants, go ahead and stalk me.

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