COCO AND ABBEY MOVE OVER - I WOULD HAPPILY LIVE IN THESE EDITORIALS, WOULDN'T YOU? !

I've never aspired to me a model, but I wouldn't mind living in these editorials.

1. Vogue Mexico September 2010
2. Vogue Italia, August 2010
3. Dansk #4, fall/winter 2010
4. Harpers Bazaar Spain September 2010

Fall Must Have: OXFORDS - Have Me Dreaming Of Fall Outfits!

At 4'11 I try to stay away from flat shoes, but even I need a break from heels. This summer I spent at least 2 days a week in my black and white Keds, they were good to me. Fall of course has come a little early to Seattle, its raining as I write this post. So this of course got me thinking about what kind of flat shoes will look good for work and play this fall... Oxfords instantly came to mind.

The fun thing about them and what is illustrated in these photos is that the sophisticated shoes have a lot of personality. They can go with fun flirty dresses, jeans, blazers and slacks. They stand out in an understated way.

I used to buy shoes because they would go with an outfit I already had, but these shoes make me think about clothes that I need to buy.... the little black dress, the leopard tights, the hounds tooth skirt and the military coat. It's funny how all of these pieces are so different but Oxford shoes will look fabulous with all of them.

These are on my wish list at Aldo.

I won't be wearing flats 7 days a week, but the few days I do I want some good looking shoes!

WILL THE CAPE BE ON YOUR MUST HAVE LIST FOR FALL?

What do superheroes and Little Red Riding Hood have in common? The Cape. I know its been hard not to miss the return of the cape, in fashion editorials, celebrities and on the racks at some of your favorite shops. You will see in the following inspirational trend images below that the cape can have a certain attitude depending on your look - the urban/bohemian/sophisticated woman - will it be making it on to your must have fall list?

Truthfully I don't know if it will be on mine. I tried one on at Zara this past weekend and maybe it was the jeans and top I was wearing, but for some reason it looked like I had just thrown a big blanket over me, not a flattering look on me or anyone for that matter. I do believe that just like any coat that it may take time to find the right one, but when you do it could be a friend for the cold fall days ahead.

source: images

Don't Hide Your Shoes & Handbags In Your Closet - Show Them Off!

Having a closet is a coveted thing and in most cases never enough room. So if you're like me shoes end up under the bed, hanging on the back of the door and sometimes lost forever. I am still looking for a pair of gladiator sandals. So it had me thinking my new apartment has about the same amount of room for my shoes think out the box. Instead of hiding your shoes or handbags in your closet display them.

One thing these images did for sure besides get me all excited to decorate my apartment..they made me want to go buy more shoes and handbags. Ok maybe I didn't really need a reason.

A-B-C Steps For A Stylish Trip & 3 Forget Me Nots To Be Airport Ready .

Airports have been a big part of my life for the last few years and I just realized that I have developed a formula for how I fly, for example I pack the night before and always way too much. Only recently I have come to understanding that the way you dress for your flight depends on why you're flying. But there's an easy A-B-C rule to follow so that you're ready to board any flight...anywhere.



Avoid being a bag lady. I know better than anyone that two carry on bags equals not enough. But rules and regulations have put some restrictions on what we can do and we have to begrudgingly live with it. Natalie Portman an amazing actress sadly is my example of what not to do. It looks like she's in a fight with her carry ons and she's losing.



In every day life I am against roller bags, but a suitcase is different. It fits all of your odds and ends - I know how they can build up, but it also keeps your hands free. It stream lines your look and you won't be tied down by your luggage.

Blazers - I know my love for them has been a running theme on my blog the last few weeks. But in an unbiased way I know its the comfortable and cool way to go. ;)


It can get pretty cold on the plane - a coat is to bulky, a sweater to messy - the structured blazer offers style and comfort. It's personally one of my favorite ways to fly, but I probably didn't need to tell you that.

Classic You
I tend to see a lot of sweats and hats when I get on the plane so I think its important to remember to stay you.



You don't have to sacrifice your personal style just because your commute is not in a car and most likely a few hours longer.

:Top 3 Forget Me Nots:

1. Shoes that come off easily, I know a lot of people opt to go with sandals, but I always wear slip off shoes and socks. I just don't like to have my bare feet on the airport floor.
   
2. No ponytails or buns - It doesn't matter how much of a rush I am in, I do not go for the pony tail or bun. I like to lay back in my seat and the pony/bun makes it difficult to do that.
3. Make up bag in your carry on that goes under the seat. I like to refresh before I land and having my make up bag within hands reach is a must.

What brought on this airport post? I happen to be flying out to Chicago for the next few days and I was inspired.

Do you have any airport tips that you live by? Please share!

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See For Yourself: Fashion + Technology = Beautiful Bracelets

Jingle Jangle me oh my - These words are currently making up some kind of song running through my head. But it did get me thinking how much I really do miss the jingle jangle of my bracelets. I am the person that you can hear walking behind you because I have 5 or more bracelets on. Their beautiful noise once put a bounce in my step.. but times I have changed. Desk life has left my beloved bracelets in my jewel box at home.

You know how it is, typing, drinking tea, writing notes, talking with your hands - the jingle jangle of the bracelets became annoying. Not only that but their weight and their sized made them uncomfortable when you typed. What can a girl do? Well this girl decided to take the bracelets off - then I had a thought - Cuffs or thin bracelets. We all have a light bulb moment and this was mine, thank you to Nervous System on Etsy.

The design was what caught my eye - tree branches, skeletal - what is it? That question alone made me excited, I love pieces that can lead to conversations.


"Nervous System is an experimental design firm that uses new technologies to reinterpret natural phenomena. Instead of designing individual objects, we write computer programs that detail a design process generating a myriad of designs." via thier website .

Yes a computer program created this.. as a girl who lives most of her life behind a computer I gave it instant cool points.

Fashion + Technology = beauty that you can wear!

Are you a bracelet person?

Sequined Goosebumps.

Sequins + light jeans or any jeans = goosebumps.

Fanciness meets casual is a favorite mix of style for me and sequins is always a go to.I have to say I've never seen a sequined poncho and even though I have some very particular thoughts on ponchos - I want this!



This beautiful sequined bag "Calling for Rain" spoke to me as soon as I saw it load on the page. It pretty much said, "You can't live without me" - and its right.
This will be mine soon!

source: le fashion & anthropologie

WHEN TO IGNORE THE PRICE TAG? WHAT A TWEED BLAZER CAN TEACH YOU.

In my effort to find the perfect mini black blazer I came across a tweed one from Emersonmade, the only thing - its 238.00 - I know seems a little steep right? As a girl who loves her thrift shopping and a good sale anything above the 100 dollar mark makes me take pause. The genius behind the EmersonMade website is that it shows you how you can mix, match and make the tweed jacket a staple in your closet, so in no time you will feel that the money you might spend will be well worth it.



If you are anything like me, your clothes run your room. A lot of it can lost in the shuffle, in the back of a closet or just in that black hole where a lot of things tend to disappear. But if its something that I wear a lot or spent some serious money on it always has a place on a hanger front and center. For example the money I spent on my blue blazer <-- I was so tanned!- paid for itself in the first month, its been two years since I bought it and its still one of my favorite things to wear. The money I spent on it may have been hard at the time, but now its one thing I can say I am happy that I invested in.



How does the tweed vest fit into investing? Well looking through the tweed images you find that instead of just different angles of the jacket, Emerson of Emersonmade showcases how the tweed jacket can be worn in different ways.



What makes this so wonderful is that my mind starts to go into overload thinking about what items in my closet would work for this jacket.




Yes 238.00 for a jacket/blazer is still a large number to get over, but this classic staple will be a friend for many years to come.

When it comes to buying staple items for you closet is it easier to spend a little more money?