A few of my favorite things

I'm not updating here these days (clearly)

2010-04-06T19:21:00.001-04:00

I know. Once again I have dropped the blogger ball.

However I have picked up the Twitter ball! Follow me at @ericamayc to keep up with my work, my writing, my music selections and my random musings.

Thanks for stopping by :)

Couldn't be cuter

2010-01-21T19:18:00.000-05:00

Adorable! Emily and Zooey (my original girl crush!) Deschanel with their pops (via)

Plaza-worthy wedding

2010-01-20T12:34:00.000-05:00

I am swooning over these photos by Christian Oth Studio that were recently posted on Style Me Pretty. That dress is to die for...

Good point

2010-01-20T07:47:00.002-05:00

This print from The Quiet Canadian made my morning when I saw it on the Etsy homepage.

Don't wanna see you cry darling - no way!

2010-01-19T20:14:00.000-05:00

Mayer Hawthorne - “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out”

I discovered this gem courtesy of Tahiti 80’s Secret Playlist. The French pop/rock band is one of my favorites (be sure to check out their tumblr) so I couldn’t have been more excited that they shared some of their favorite songs with the masses.

They describe this track from Detroit-born jack of all trades Mayer Hawthorne as “modern-retro music with a soul.” I couldn’t agree more. But just as great as its sound is its lyrics, which make you cringe thinking about someone being dumped to this song. (cross posted at Tuneage)

According to the description on Youtube, this track was released on a red, heart-shaped 7-inch single by Stones Throw. I want one!!

Where do I sign up to be the chick that swigs from a flask in music videos?

Color pop!

2010-01-19T15:33:00.000-05:00

How stunning is this painting by Michelle Armas in Joslyn's gorgeous home? Normally this type of art isn't my cup of tea but this particular one is somehow just my style. I have home decor envy!

Will you be my Valentine?

2010-01-18T15:18:00.001-05:00

One of my bestest friends, Laura, started her own blog: Her Two Feet! How lovely is her pick for a Valentine's Day outfit? It starts with this gorgeous vintage dress:

I love the bow on the back!
And then add these painted vintage pumps...

Help

2010-01-18T09:58:00.000-05:00

Etsy seller Enhabiten is donating $5 from each order to Haiti relief. (Thanks so Melissa Loves for the heads up)

Square branch side table from West Elm

2010-01-17T15:05:00.003-05:00

I'm obsessed with this adorable little table from West Elm. It's on sale for only $72! I am desperately scanning the apartment for someplace it would fit in...

If I have to I'll light hills on fire to light your way

2010-01-17T14:06:00.002-05:00

Charlie Wadhams - “Someone to Kiss”

I am simply smitten with this adorable track from LA-based singer/songwriter Charlie Wadhams. “Someone to Kiss” sounds like Belle & Sebastian meets Frank Sinatra, and is off his 2008 EP In A Goldmine. It’s never too early to start your Valentine’s Day mix! (cross posted at Tuneage)

New piece on SheKnows! 2010 fashion trends from some of my favorite style bloggers!

2010-01-15T18:19:00.002-05:00

One of my favorite things about writing for SheKnows is that it lets me collaborate with people I really admire. I was so thrilled to do this piece that just went up: Fashion bloggers predict 2010 fashion trends. Thank you so much to the ever-stylish Christina, Christine, Jen, Jenni, Julie, Katy and Krystal for taking part! Hop on over to SheKnows to get their scoop on trends for the new year and how to work them into your wardrobe.

Hold me while I fall asleep

2010-01-13T20:28:00.002-05:00

Behold, the boyfriend arm pillow! I'm trying to decide if I would have been wildly amused or offended had someone purchased one for me when I was single...

And on the complete other end of the spectrum because they make me smile in that wait-does-anyone-actually-use-those way: Smittens!

Musical house!

2010-01-13T07:42:00.002-05:00

I can't stop looking at this Piano House. Built in Au Hui Province, China to showcase development initiatives, this building is entered via an escalator up through the violin. I'm not so sure form follows function, but that said I might take an interest in local city plans if I got to travel through a ginormous glass instrument to get to the display. (via Lost at E Minor / Weird Asia News)

Whip it good

2010-01-12T20:53:00.003-05:00

I used to associate leather skirts with slutty cat Halloween costumes but recently I've been seeing stylish people wearing leather skirts and have been feeling inspired. (See below the lovely Karla, Krystal and Jen). All of them look super classy and fashionable!

In a shockingly spontaneous move yesterday morning as I downed my pre-work coffee, I purchased this vintage leather skirt from hotvintage. I'm not entirely convinced that I can pull off leather but I'm excited to try!

Also in my search I found this quilted leather skirt. I strongly considered upping my leather skirt purchase count to two for the day until I saw that it has a 26 inch waist. Ha! I am pretty sure I would have to rearrange my rib cage to make that fit me so I hope some twiggie out there snaps it up and enjoys it so I can live vicariously...

All this love we've lost has left me in pieces

2010-01-12T15:30:00.000-05:00

Basement Jaxx featuring Lightspeed Champion - “My Turn”

My new on-repeat track: Lightspeed Champion’s soothingly sad voice combines with Basement Jaxx’s dance rhythms. Like most great cocktails, the combination is even better than the sum of its already wonderful parts. The audio file was too big to post, but hey, just an excuse to share the retro-tastic video.

I'll never run away
You could never get away
All of this love we've lost
Has left me in pieces, in pieces

Already posted on Tuneage. Other recent posts: my best of 2009 and a fabulous Metric remix.

Sale at The Glamourai!

2010-01-11T07:30:00.003-05:00

Everything at The Glamourai is 15-20% off through Monday the 18th. Run!

I particularly love the heart twisted into a pretzel knot...

In the market...

2010-01-10T22:30:00.002-05:00

So at some point I have to surrender my Christmas tree (sad face) and at that point I've committed to getting us a new chair to put in that corner of our living room. I didn't think this was going to be a particularly pricey proposition but then when I couldn't find anything I liked at Ikea, I realized chairs everywhere else are expensive as shit. I mean, there's only so far I'm willing to dip into my clothing/booze budget for something cushy, especially since we don't really need a chair there to begin with.

Anyways I originally envisioned a big, plush upholstered chair but I came across this folding chair on Anthropologie's site and I'm kind of in love. I think it's super fun without being overwhelming. Still I'm having a bit of a hard time parting with the upholstery dream so if anyone knows any place good to look where I won't have to pay with my first born, please do let me know!

Long time, no linkbag

2010-01-10T12:10:00.000-05:00

Just a little (more!) shameless self-promotion. Here are links to some of my recent pieces on SheKnows:

Oh Christmas tree!

2010-01-09T20:45:00.003-05:00

We've had our Christmas tree for a month or so now and it's barely dropped a needle! I couldn't be more smitten with it. To the point that I don't want to part with it. Can I just keep it and change its decor with the seasons? In February it can be covered in pink and hearts!

Happy new year!

2010-01-09T20:30:00.003-05:00

First of all, happy new year everyone! I know I've been completely MIA. When I started this blog I wasn't working except for freelance work so I had a ton of time to devote to it. At the start of the summer I started a wonderful new full-time job. With working full-time, plus writing for SheKnows and blogging for Tuneage, I found myself overextended and posting became a burden. I decided to take a break until I felt really excited about blogging again. Since then, I've decided to cut down on my freelance work, and have found a better balance with everything. Posting will probably not be very frequent but time will tell! I'm sorry to be a fair weather blogger and always appreciate everyone who stops by to my little corner on the web.

Happy new year and I hope everyone is well! And warm! It's terribly chilly here in Manhattan and I'm living in a perma-layer of puff coat.

xx

(image via)

Makeup tattoos at Rodarte show

2009-09-15T22:57:00.003-04:00

These henna-inspired tattoos created by M∙A∙C Cosmetics Senior Artist, Chantel Miller for the Rodarte show just may be the coolest temp body art I've ever seen. Love it! (images via MAC)

Week in review

2009-09-11T07:47:00.000-04:00

I've been an incredibly bad blogger and haven't done a week in review in weeks. Here's some of my writing elsewhere on the web in the interim:

Have a wonderful weekend!

First date outfits!

2009-09-08T22:48:00.003-04:00

I had the great pleasure of working with some of my favorite style bloggers for a piece on SheKnows and it's finally up! Each of the lovely ladies modeled their perfect outfit for a first date and explained why it's their pick. Check out the whole piece to get all of their insight! Big thanks to Emily, Jessica, Keiko, Maegan and Rebecca for taking part!

My dream work space

2009-08-24T23:46:00.002-04:00

I don't remember where I stumbled across this image but I found it a month or two back and saved it for inspiration for my desk space in my new apartment. I love love love the organized chaos. And joy of joys my new apartment is almost here! I move Friday!

Sold out makes me sad

2009-08-24T23:40:00.004-04:00

Drat! This is what I get for spending so much time away from my computer (poo on you karma)... I am head over heels for The Glamourai's necklace here but of course by the time I'd gotten to The Glamporium it had been snatched up.

I do quite like this lion necklace which is still there. It reminds me a bit of an ancient Chinese coin I have strung up on a chain. Except, you know, more stylish.

Fabulous

2009-08-19T00:45:00.001-04:00

And suddenly getting old scares me less. (via Farpitzs)

A new home

2009-08-16T18:19:00.002-04:00

I am loving these cards from Other Such Things, which Modish posted last week as perfect for housewarming notes. And for those keeping score at home, we found the perfect new apartment and signed the lease on Friday! We couldn't be more thrilled. Unfortunately until I'm all moved in in a few weeks posting will probably continue to be sparse, but I promise to be back swinging soon!

Its rubs the lotion on its skin

2009-08-12T22:37:00.002-04:00

Tuneage has been posting older tunes as of late giving me the perfect excuse to cue up one of my all-time favorites: the creeptastic "Lotion" by Greenskeepers, which homage-s the famous scene in Silence of the Lamb in which Buffalo Bill tells his captive to rub on the lotion. Disturbing? Yes. But beyond catchy.

Rose petals

2009-08-11T22:55:00.002-04:00

Seeing illustrations on book pages always makes me think fondly of The Humument. This adorable one is by My Folk Lover. (Via MVSEVM)

Maison Martin Margiela jewelry

2009-08-10T07:43:00.002-04:00

I love how MMM takes inspiration from everyday trinkets to make fine jewelry. I was crazy about that cork necklace last winter and then when I saw that gem necklace on Yes Please Mademoiselle, I had to go hunting for new offerings. Less abundant online now that eLuxury has left us, however I did find this airplane pin on Saks, which made me smile to think of my childhood excitement over plastic wings pins from flight attendants.

Week in review

2009-08-07T08:52:00.000-04:00

A few of my favorite favorite things this week:

Have a wonderful weekend! (image via)

Lacy jewelry from Tree & Kimball

2009-08-06T20:33:00.002-04:00

I'm crazy about the Uniform Project. Not only because Sheena provides an endless stream of inspiration for remixing my wardrobe but also because it introduces me to so many wonderful Etsy sellers. This lacy necklace is by Tree & Kimball and I've been ooh-ing and aah-ing over their lovely creations since I clicked over to their shop.

Ridiculously talented six year old

2009-08-06T20:24:00.003-04:00

These gorgeous watercolors are by Kieron Williamson. HE IS SIX YEARS OLD. To quote Grey's Anatomy: "Seriously?!" (via Lost At E Minor)

Apartment hunt!

2009-08-04T22:05:00.002-04:00

Forever has an end after all. My roomie and I's lease on our teeny tiny apartment is finally up at the end of this month so we've been off running looking for a new place. Unfortunately this means that posting may be a bit sparse while we're hunting. Here's to hoping that the new place is bigger than this shoebox we live in now! (image via)

Emails from crazy people

2009-08-03T20:50:00.001-04:00

Have you seen the website Emails From Crazy People? My friend sent it to me and it totally made my day!

When did the younguns get so fashionable?

2009-07-31T18:43:00.004-04:00

Having noticed that my personal style has become blaaaaah I'm on a mission to start dressing as if I take some vague pride on my appearance. Unfortunately I lack the vision to do so so I've been scanning Weardrobe for inspiration (read: outfits to rip off... imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...)

Anyways I came across this girl Tavi and she is so ridiculously fashionable. How?? Okay I'm going to feel really stoopid if she's actually like my age but seriously how cute is she.

Week in review

2009-07-31T16:50:00.001-04:00

A few of my favorite favorite things this week:

My writing elsewhere on the web:

Have a wonderful weekend! As for me, I'm off home to Boston. Literally! I'm on the bus right now. Unfortunately it's barely moving... (image via)

Up and away

2009-07-31T16:40:00.003-04:00

How much do I love this ladder as shoe storage? Let me count the ways... (via Love Puppy / Home Sweet Home)

Locket love

2009-07-30T00:36:00.002-04:00

I love lockets so I suppose it's only natural that I l-o-v-e lots of lockets! I'm oooh-ing and aaah-ing over this Locket Garden Necklace or Bracelet (love that it can be worn either way!) from one of my favorite Etsy jewelry shops Blue Moss. So fun!

Happily ever after

2009-07-29T22:22:00.005-04:00

I just adore these classic childhood tales in papercut print form from Elsita. Here we have Little Red Riding Hood, Mary had a little lamb, Peter Pan, three little pigs, and Alice in Wonderland. Only $7 each!

Too cute!

2009-07-28T07:45:00.001-04:00

OHMYGOD THIS IS TOO ADORABLE FOR WORDS!!! $30 from Lynn Terry Images. (via MVSEVM)

Outfit inspiration!

2009-07-27T23:37:00.003-04:00

I finally got a chance to get caught up on this season of Entourage and my oh my am I loving Sloane's super hot gender bender outfit here. I plan on attempting to make this my own sometime this week... we'll see how it turns out...

Caffeine molecule necklace

2009-07-26T11:45:00.003-04:00

I am a caffeine fiend (I call Diet Coke my elixir of life) so I couldn't have been more excited to see this caffeine molecule necklace from Molecular Muse on the Etsy front page a few days. What a wonderfully geeky gift! Other molecular representations in the shop include serotonin, dopamine and theobromine.

Sampler clocks

2009-07-24T20:01:00.002-04:00

These sampler clocks from Bliss in a Tea Cup are so unexpected but fun! (via Poppytalk)

Week in review

2009-07-24T14:51:00.002-04:00

A few of my favorite favorite things this week:

My writing elsewhere on the web:

SheKnows: 6 Beach bag beauty essentials

Have a wonderful weekend! (image via)

Nate Duval's gig posters

2009-07-22T21:09:00.002-04:00

I love love love music so it probably comes as no surprise that I love gig posters too. Nate Duval is one of my absolute favorite gig poster artists, with his intricate and whimsical designs that always perfectly capture the essence of the act. (You may recognize that Camera Obscura poster from my wall!)

I Tingle When We Mingle

2009-07-21T22:56:00.003-04:00

This card from The Beautiful Project is so cheesy but still makes me laugh.

Attila Design dresses

2009-07-20T07:37:00.002-04:00

I am dyyyyying over these dresses from Helsinki-based Attila Design. I'm particularly smitten with the first one, which is so 50s sex siren meets modern day chic. Covet! (via Kingdom of Style)

And look! They also have the most wonderfully whimsical bed! It reminds me of the fairy tale-themed rooms of the Milan hotel Maison Moschino that I posted about a while ago.

New York City etchings

2009-07-19T12:34:00.003-04:00

New York and I have a love/hate relationship but it's mostly love. But I entirely love these whimsical etchings of New York City scapes including the Q train and Coney Island's searly departed Astroland. $25-35 from New York by Ilia. (shop via MVSEVM)

On a related note (image via):

PS This is my 200th post :)

Garland necklace

2009-07-18T10:37:00.002-04:00

Since seeing that fabulous photo on The Sartorialist I've been coveting a similar necklace. And I just found one! $80 from Bean & the Sprout. (shop via The Storque)

Week in review

2009-07-17T17:49:00.002-04:00

A few of my favorite favorite things this week:

Have a wonderful weekend! (image via)

Dorky camp music video strums my heart strings

2009-07-17T14:40:00.002-04:00

Have you seen the music video for hellogoodbye's "Here (In Your Arms)"? It was playing today at Crunch and the cliche geeky summer camp theme totally cracked me up.

Teeny tiny book necklace

2009-07-15T22:09:00.003-04:00

I worked at a rare bookstore one summer so I adore old leather books. And now I can wear one! Black Spot Books makes super miniature book necklaces. Aren't they precious? (via Kingdom of Style)

And while seeing a bunch of them worn all at once is more than a bit overwhelming, it has the charm of a pile of old, loved books.

All these books just made me think of my dream library... from Beauty and the Beast! How random, I literally haven't thought of it for years. But isn't it to die for?

Red lips

2009-07-14T08:01:00.003-04:00

I literally had never worn lipstick (save for a very occasional super natural shade and one even more occasional unnaturally light pink I got at a preview that made me look Gaga-esque). But this all changed Friday when one of my darling friends gave me a goodie bag filled to the brim with lipsticks (a hint hint, perhaps?). Now I can't stop! Do you wear lipstick?

I love this photo from The Sartorialist because it shows that red lips can go with a casual ensemble. PS I'm sure you've already seen it, but how funny is Refinery29's guide to getting your picture taken by him?

Custom-made samplers

2009-07-13T20:55:00.003-04:00

Ohmygosh how adorable are these samplers by Miniature Rhino?? The top one is so precious - put in your own names. But hey I'm a single gal so I've only got eyes for the second one, which is choose your own constellation. But which constellation to choose?!

2009-07-13T07:51:00.001-04:00

I'm strangely fascinated by artist Jan Blommeart's visions of trash monsters... I'm particularly taken by the Starbucks cup fingers on the first one. (via Lost At E Minor)

Rings from The Trophy Lodge

2009-07-12T19:35:00.003-04:00

I'm swept up by these rings from The Trophy Lodge. So cute and clever!

Wizardry

2009-07-12T19:24:00.003-04:00

Confession: I haven't seen any of the Harry Potter movies. And I haven't read any of the books either. I know, I know. But I am all curled up in a ball of shameful envy over how can one girl be so gorgeous. I'm excited for her impending stint at Columbia so that I can add another star to scan the Manhattan streets for. It is always strange to me when I see celebrities in person and realize that they are a real person and not some hologram or robot.

Week in review

2009-07-10T08:02:00.002-04:00

A few of my favorite favorite things this week:

Have a wonderful weekend! (image via)

Your song ring

2009-07-09T21:44:00.003-04:00

I love this ring from Rickson Jewellery. You can engrave whatever lyrics you want on the inside. So precious! Do you have or have you ever had a song with someone? This ring makes me want one! I suppose such things have to happen organically...

International real estate!

2009-07-08T22:36:00.003-04:00

On the NYTimes site today I spotted this apartment featured in their Great Homes section. It's a 2BR in Florence with a RIDICULOUS view of the Duomo. Oh my gosh. I die! I studied in Florence for three months and fell head over heels in love with the city. I walked by the Duomo every day on my way to class and every time I could have fainted it was so gorgeous. Can you imagine looking out your window and seeing that?? I see a rooftop with a trash can on top of it out of my window. Yum. Now who has $1,288,000 lying around? Let's be friends.

Write away

2009-07-08T00:09:00.003-04:00

I am head over heels for the newest space to be added at The Selby: fashion PR girls Aimee Bayliss and Anne Ryan and designer Nathan Smith's Australian home. There are so many inspirational decorating ideas here. I'm particularly obsessed with all the blackboard surfaces!

2009-07-06T20:53:00.002-04:00

I don't think it's any big secret that I'm pretty much counting down the seconds until I move out of my stud-ridden shoebox of an apartment. And let me tell you, when this magical day happens, I am creating the themed art wall of my dreams framed with these bad boys from 2 Dogs Wood Working. Don't they have the most wonderful carefree Cape Cod vibe?

2009-07-06T20:43:00.002-04:00

These crazy chairs by Fernando and Humberto Campana are so ridiculous but I kind of love them... (via Lost At E Minor)

...because they remind me of a stuffed animal pet net! Did you have one? I had an overflowing one in the corner above my bed. (image via)

There I Fixed It

2009-07-05T23:43:00.003-04:00

Have you seen the website There I Fixed It? The photographic shrine to mostly idiotic / occasionally genius fix it solutions totally cracks me up. I am especially appreciative of this as I am a firm believer in the bandaid solution to home repair (hey, I'm a renter). I'm particularly fond of this first picture, in which popcorn serves as a fire alarm, but it all has merit. Now how long until this site gets its own book deal? (via Lost At E Minor)

2009-07-05T22:49:00.003-04:00

I adore Maegan's style so when I saw her rocking this Van Cleef-inspired strand, I was thrilled that she linked to exactly where to grab one: Etsy shop NY Light Metals. This gorgeous turquoise one is only $42 and in black is $38. Fabulous!

Week in review

2009-07-03T12:44:00.000-04:00

A few of my favorite favorite things this week:

Have a wonderful weekend! (image via)

June playlist

2009-07-03T00:27:00.003-04:00

If you know me you know that I am OBSESSED with music. I've tried to keep it to a minimum here because otherwise this will just devolve into yet another music writing outlet of mine. But a little monthly roundup never hurt anyone, right? Here's what I listened to last month - I love love love these songs and hope you will too!

The new brown bag

2009-07-03T00:18:00.002-04:00

Despite the obvious economic benefits, a little part of me is always dismayed by the unglamour of packing my lunch. Maybe that's because my lazy person version of lunch is throwing some pretzels, yogurt and Diet Coke in a bag and hoping nothing explodes in transit. But wouldn't a packed lunch be infinitely more enjoyable in one of these boxes? It just might even motivate me to make a sandwich. (via Lost At E Minor)

And away we go!

2009-07-02T18:17:00.003-04:00

I am seriously crushing on these passport holders by Bridget Davies. Now I am desperate for an occasion to use one! I so miss my time living in Europe when we would just jaunt to London or Venice or Amsterdam for a weekend. Life was so glam! Where can I go on a weekend trip from here? Staten Island?

Kingdom of Style conquers

2009-07-02T07:49:00.003-04:00

One of my favoritest blogs, Kingdom of Style, guest curated at The Storque yesterday and did not disappoint. I will always love that felt rose scarf!

2009-07-01T07:39:00.001-04:00

The Uniform Project is still a daily visit for me. How adorable does she look in these vintage pumps donated by Etsy shop Blueberry Deluxe?

Roundup: Wine racks

2009-06-30T00:31:00.003-04:00

$124.95 from Art House Design

$54 from Evident Design Studio

$60 from Alpine Wine Design

$15 from Cenote Moss

Note to self

2009-06-29T23:43:00.003-04:00

I'm crushing on these customized index card pouches ($14) from Christina's. Personally I'm partial to the Notes to Myself idea but there's really no way to go wrong. So cute! A zillion times more adorable than those plastic notecard cases, which flash me back to cramming for finals in the worst possible way.

My tiny bedroom - Selby style

2009-06-28T22:32:00.004-04:00

Pretty much everyone I know is obsessed with Todd Selby's ability to capture a personality via their living space, particularly the small knick-knacks. I think it would be so much fun for some bloggers to share their spaces that way-- the gizmos and gadgets and arts and trinkets that define them and their homes. I've invited some of my favorite bloggers to join me in giving a glimpse into their world and I hope you will join too! And if you do, please let me know (ecm286 [@] gmail [.] com)! Without further ado, a few of my favorite things that I've crammed into my tiny shoebox of a room:

Pretty painted tiles

2009-06-28T14:30:00.003-04:00

Aren't these painted tiles by Robert Ryan ($38 each) darling? Though the second one breaks my heart.

Hello beautiful

2009-06-27T18:21:00.002-04:00

I have been having a really tough few days but these ego award rings from Jimena Rios are bringing a much-needed smile to my face. (via Made By Girl)

On a related note (via Wide Open Spaces):

Coconut Records is the musical love of my life

2009-06-26T19:38:00.003-04:00

Any Fun - Coconut Records - Music Video

My longtime love for Jason Schwartzman's band Coconut Records is well documented. I simply adore their ultra California sound. It's not groundbreaking, but it's always real good. And isn't this video fun? Chloe Sevigny couldn't have been more perfect for it. All I have to say is: Jason, call me.

A new dress by Leanne Marshall!

2009-06-26T18:52:00.006-04:00

Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall, aka Etsy seller Leanimal, has the most gorgeous dress up for sale at her shop. This stunning shade of cobalt blue is my favoritest color.

She just sold this pretty pretty wedding dress. Doesn't it look perfect for a breezy outdoor wedding? Not a tropical one per say, but one on Cape Cod on a lovely New England summer day.

The ultra adorable Ms. Marshall. She just seems like such a warm person. I want to be her friend!

Week in review

2009-06-26T07:33:00.000-04:00

A few of my favorite favorite things:

My writing elsewhere on the web:

SheKnows: Hot hairstyles

Have a wonderful weekend! (image via The Storque / Connie Beckley)

My style crush!

2009-06-25T07:37:00.003-04:00

I haven't actually seen Camilla Belle act in anything but I just love seeing her crop up on the red carpet. She's drop dead gorgeous and always donning the most enviable frocks.

Say hello!

2009-06-23T21:48:00.003-04:00

After two months, I decided to turn comments on. I hope you'll say hi!

Hipster kids

2009-06-23T21:20:00.002-04:00

I'm not really a kids person (I know, I know, I'm sorry) but these Hipster Kids photos have got my biological clock ticking. Just a little.

Your fears erased here daily

2009-06-23T20:27:00.002-04:00

I am just in love with this image. Does anyone know where this is? I'm dying to go. Or maybe I'll just get a blackboard and make my own. What would you write? (image via)

Roundup: Cufflinks

2009-06-23T07:50:00.003-04:00

$50 from QA Create

$12 from Crimson King

$9.99 from Cufflinks

$7.95 from Bits and Badges

$18.25 from Bella Moda Artist

$52 from Sherry Truitt

$75 from EDMDesigns

$17 from RagTrader

$25 from Enthral

Type Tuesday: Stencil

2009-06-23T00:11:00.001-04:00

At long last, the second installment of Type Tuesday (as inspired by Poppytalk)! This time around I've got a batch of stencil fonts.

I like the sponge effect on this one.

This one has dripping paint!

This one make me think of when kids stencil house numbers on sidewalks as an odd job.

I think of a too-good-to-be-true doodle book when I see this one. Like one from an indie film or Mean Girls. Burn!

Bicycle necklace

2009-06-22T20:49:00.002-04:00

I am obsessed with this bicycle pendant from Rachel Ann Designs. It's so carefree and summer fun! I adore the "fauxpal" spokes.

Martini menu ring

2009-06-22T19:37:00.002-04:00

This martini menu ring (only $5!) from Gabriella's Boutique is like instant fun! What a fabulous conversation starter.

Roundup: Bobby pins

2009-06-21T19:01:00.003-04:00

$15.50 from The Sparrow's Nest

$9 from Nomsa

$9.99 from Poetsummer

$5 from Little Daisy Chains

$10 from Jez Designs

$6.50 from Naomi Kimhi

$8 from Royal Princess

$5 from Blooming Vintage

$8 from Lemon Swirl Studios

$5 from Dirt Road South

Guest book!

2009-06-21T18:12:00.002-04:00

I love guest books. I'm a huge keepsake nutjob so they're right up my alley. When I move into an apartment I'm not ashamed to have guests in, I definitely want one. Isn't this one by Red Otter darling? She'll even customize the title page for you!

Spray paint lamp

2009-06-21T15:49:00.002-04:00

This spray paint lamp by Breeze Block is almost too cool for words. Apparently it was also in Bust mag. Not bad, not bad indeed.

Fake fast food for Father's Day

2009-06-20T14:59:00.001-04:00

How adorable are these cupcake bun with brownie burgers and cookie fries by Bakerella? I can't get over how much the cookies look like fries!

On guard! Sword handle bags

2009-06-20T14:50:00.002-04:00

Having grown up around my father's sword collection (which I will say nothing but nice things about because it is t-minus 1 day to father's day!), I have an instinctive like for these sword handle bags by Empire33. Seriously -- I want one! Just call me Mrs. Jack Sparrow. (via the ever-adventurous Kingdom of Style)

Vintage scribble book

2009-06-20T14:48:00.001-04:00

This notebook from the lovely Bryn Alexandra dates from the 50s and couldn't be more charming. I'm in love with that shade of cobalt blue.

Week in review

2009-06-19T08:04:00.000-04:00

A few of my favorite favorite things this week:

My writing elsewhere on the web:

Have a wonderful weekend! (image via)

Boy by Band of Outsiders in polaroid form

2009-06-18T07:50:00.002-04:00

Sarah Silverman models the Boy by Band of Outsiders duds at Canter's Deli in LA

Little words

2009-06-17T07:42:00.003-04:00

As much as I love clever cards, there's a lot to be said for saying it simply with these embossed postcards by Bread + Butter.

Yo ho! Crashing the Venice Biennale

2009-06-16T20:53:00.002-04:00

Check out these photos from New York Magazine's story on Brooklyn artist "Swoon," who spearheaded the amazingness that is the group crashing the Venice Biennale on rafts made of trash. Oh my god. All I can say is that I wish I had been invited.

The Uniform Project

2009-06-16T08:25:00.002-04:00

I am obsessed with The Uniform Project -- one girl's chronicling of her wearing the same dress every day (thankfully she has seven of the same dress so the ew factor is less). Most importantly, it's a fundraiser. But second most importantly, it's really inspiring in terms of rethinking what you have in your wardrobe and how to mix things up. (via Cup of Jo)

King Tut!

2009-06-16T07:50:00.003-04:00

Iris Van Herpen's Mummification collection reminds me that fashion truly can be art. (via Tell You Today)