It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake. Frederick Douglass
Monthly archive August, 2009
Finsk: Or, When Shoes Become Art, I Become Late....

Finsk: Or, When Shoes Become Art, I Become Late….

So much to share but so little time. I guess I’m experiencing a sort of end-of-summer overload…. like… everything from weekends past is sort of culminating this week into something that’s leaning towards disaster, but I believe can still be saved. We’ll see. Good things I have my Aventura mix for the T… Romeo (the...
Just My Type*

Just My Type*

Scarf by: Little Factory T by: Et Al., Etc. Coasters: by  Carolina Cottage Cuff: on Veer Necklace by:  Plastique *You know who you are… Anyway, here are some fun typographically-inspired designs to compliment your look. I find a certain comfort in a beautiful font. Yes, I am the person who actually reads that little excerpt...
Mad for Matryoshka

Mad for Matryoshka

 Maria Morris Kenzo Dresses Living Dolls for Fall 2009 Chanel Measuring Cups by Anthropologie Interpreted by Kyle Bean and Yar Rassadin When I was a kid I used to have tons of Matryoshka dolls…. you know, the stackable Russian dolls with all of the cool colorful patterns? They were great toys (1) because they were...
Zipped up by: Reborne Jewelry, Sebastian Errazuriz, and Sergio Rossi

Zipped up by: Reborne Jewelry, Sebastian Errazuriz, and Sergio Rossi

Zipper Necklace: by Reborne Jewelry by way of Outsapop Dress: by Sebastian Errazuriz  Heels by: Sergio Rossi This fall, tis’ the season to zip your lips (with Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, AIM, Yahoo Chat and Texting… I’m beginning to feel like no secret is safe these days!) and your wardrobe. Seriously, Twit, FB and AIM all...
Quail

Quail

Personal assistant por favor! I took some steps last month to kind of tone down my schedule… to no avail. I still feel like I’m always missing stuff. Like last night in NYC  I so wanted to be here: September Issue Premier in NYC but instead I was here, preparing for a hearing that will...
Urban Socialite ♥'s René Habermacher, Gal-Stern, and more . . .

Urban Socialite ♥’s René Habermacher, Gal-Stern, and more . . .

Gold/Silver by:  René Habermacher upon googling Habermacher I stumbled upon  A Shaded View of Fashion . . . Which lead me to: Leggings: by Gal-Stern first seen on A Shaded View of Fashion   SexyBack: by Vilsbøl de Arce Bangle: by Silver Made Studio  I can’t believe the summer is almost over!! Anyway, above are...
More Must-Haves + Rachel Roy Sample Sale + Cuban Revolution

More Must-Haves + Rachel Roy Sample Sale + Cuban Revolution

Clairvoyance, by The Glass Onion   Silver and Gold by Prizy Sebastian (one of a kind so grab it while you can!) Minidress: by Carla Starling   Lust: by Rachel Roy… Enjoy the sale… I so want to go but day-job calls! New Music: by Raekwon I’m short on words because I am short on...
Adore Selah D'or... and Urban Socialite Boston-Based Obsession!

Adore Selah D’or… and Urban Socialite Boston-Based Obsession!

Thank you Aspiring Couture for introducing us to David Chum’s gorgeous line, Selah D’or,  based right here in MA! I get giddy when I find designers that make things I can actually wear to work… I love love love the Linda skirt and may just have to splurge! About Mr. Chum’s collection (from his site):...
Indie Take on Fall Trends Part 1

Indie Take on Fall Trends Part 1

The Cuff: By Arosha Twists Ruffles: by Lirola Over the knee: by Indie Collective Shoulder pads: by Norwegian Wood Keys: by Cosmic FireFly One Sleeve: By Larimeloom
Gap Born to Fit + Gap Jean Giveaway

Gap Born to Fit + Gap Jean Giveaway

(Above: the set up, the view, born to fit (yes, all of my friends are absolutely gorgeous!)…) I’ve been so busy since I got back from girl’s weekend that I haven’t had a second to post… sorry! Add to that the fact I can’t find my camera charger (I think I may have left it...
RUFFEO HEARTS LIL SNOTTY

RUFFEO HEARTS LIL SNOTTY

What a fun weekend!!! I will be sure to post pictures and story later today or tomorrow. I was kind of exhausted after I got home and fell asleep super early. I have tons of pictures to go through! Everyone loved the new Gap jeans. I was a little nervous because my friends are very...
Blushless

Blushless

For someone who has been blushing as non-stop as me . . . today’s designer is an ironic choice! Blushless is the brain child of German designer Liv Lundelius. The daughter of a Punk-disco-club owner father, and a bohemian traveling mother, her story is anything but typical… Taken through southern Europe in a hippy camper...