Fabulous Finds Friday (belated)

It has been FOREVER since I've done a Fabulous Finds Friday and I sincerely apologize for being so neglectful.  And, now when I do decide to do it, it isn't even Friday, what am I going to do with myself.


Anyways, I am happy to present this product as one of my fabulous finds.  It is an eyeshadow primer and it is AMAZING.  I use it every morning before I apply my shadow and at the end of the day my eye make up looks just as it did when I put it on in the morning, cross my heart.  I don't know what I would do without it.

My second Fabulous Find is OPI's Cajun Shrimp.  I think I have a special place in my heart for Cajun Shrimp because it brought one of my dearest friends and I together.  I noticed her wearing it and complimented her on her nail polish and then proceeded to hound her into telling me what is was called and who it was by and voila now we are such good friends with a shared passion for all things OPI.  I know it isn't really one of the Fall shades but I love it and think it can really be worn across all seasons, it is a perfect mix of pink, red and orange.

the little red dress

 

I happen to love a simple yet classic little black dress, so timeless and very stylish but sometimes I just don't feel like wearing black.  So to my delight I came across this beautiful shoulder pleated red dress while perusing asos a couple weeks ago.  I love a good a-line skirt and three quarter sleeve but it was the v-back that really sold me, so retro.  And, the red is such a lovely color, how could I have resisted?

{Outfit Details}

Dress: ASOS

Shoes: Steve Madden

Broach: Vintage

 

you keep me under your spell

I was recently gifted this fabulous capelet from one of my favorite French women and I couldn't resist wearing it out today.  It is so soft and warm I know it will come in great use as the weather starts cooling down. But until then, I'm sure I'll be able to put it to good use. 

I jaunted out to the movie theater today and saw Drive, amazing movie, and this was the perfect addition to my ensemble, because you know how darn cold those movie theaters can be and it completed the outfit so much better than just your average sweater or hoodie.  I just feel so instantly stylish in it.  I love the ski collar, the charcoal grey with black piping and the retro yet modern feel.  LOVE LOVE LOVE.

 

{Outfit Details}

Capelet: gifted

Dress: BeBop

Leggings: Apt. 9

Shoes: Steve Madden

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

afternoon strolls

Today me and the perro negro and one of my dearest friends and her dog went for a lovely walk along the Venice Canals.  It is so gorgeous and peaceful there, I envy the residents, who are actually quite lovely people, the few that struck up conversation with us about our dogs.  It is funny that at the end of all our conversations with the residents they all said "Enjoy your walk!" How pleasant is that?  Perchance someday I will be among them and will wish that on passing pedestrians as well.  One must wonder, does living in a lovely place make you a more pleasant person?

 {Outfit Details}
Coat: Anthropologie Ascot Swing Coat
Dress: H&M
Tights: (Polka Dot)Target
Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Boots: ZIGI soho

Things I love from NY Fashion Week

As you probably know NY Fashion Week has come and gone.  After browsing countless images of Spring Collections for 2012 I now feel better informed and can confidently tackle the Fall knowing that I will conquer the Spring, I kid.  Anyways, just thought I'd share a couple of my stand outs. Oh and this very informative and easy to follow video about the hair stylings of Erin Fetherston's show, a la Daily Candy.

Erin Fetherston Spring 2012

Marc Jacobs Spring 2012

Rachel Antonoff Spring 2012

Rachel Comey Spring 2012

*Erin Fetherston images from ELLE.

All other images from Fashionologie.

an LA kind of day

I have stumbled upon one of the most amazing places...Blo a Blow Dry Bar.  It is a hair salon that washes and styles, no cut, no color, just walk in drab and walk out fab.  I love it.  The other day I went with my mom and we had the best time.  The stylists were so friendly and the salon is drenched in hot pink and punctuated with over-sized photos of Audrey Hepburn and Marilyn Monroe.  It felt a little bit like what I imagine heaven to be like.  And, did I mention we loved our hairdos too!  Now of course after we got our hair done we had to go somewhere fabulous for lunch, to show our new hair off and what better place to go than one of my absolute favorites but Bottega Louie.  And yes we did indulge in their most delicious pastries while we were there.

{Outfit Details} 

Me

Dress: Final Touch, sailboat print

Tights: Target

Shoes: Kathy Van Zeeland

Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Mom

Dress: Anthropologie

Bag: Oscar de la Renta

fading days

I happen to enjoy fall very much.  The cooler air and earlier sunsets lend to an air of mystery and romance.  I also imagine fall being a time of cracking and changing leaves and little gusts of air carrying the fallen detritus from trees' foliage, in magically, beautiful swirls, however I live in Southern California and there is very little difference between summer and fall, but a girl can dream. 

This outfit/post sort of plays off of the tension between the monotonous seasons of California.  I love three quarter sleeves, layers and coats, things I can make do with here but aren't necessities.  So I found this dress probably about a month ago at an H&M and immediately fell in love.  I love the retro feel of the silhouette and the versatility of the fabric.  This dress is so easy to wear, even with a sunny Sunday afternoon in my backyard, in the lingering days of summer.

{Outfit Details}

Dress: H&M

Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Belt: Simply Vera, Vera Wang

Shoes: Rafi