tee time

Chop Shop has a collection of shirts that are sure to amuse.

Rockstar

I see Stevie Nicks, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Slash...

Dapper Men

Pavaroti, George Carlin, George Jefferson... This one's harder!

tis the season

To visit PS1 in Queens and experience the James Turrell Meeting Room. Since it's getting dark so early, the full effect of the changing natural light can be seen. Don't forget to bundle up, it's open to the elements.

A photo I snuck last year.

Fall Favorite

Leifsdottir is my new favorite brand this fall. Over the summer the love affair started when I wore a tulip print dress of theirs to a friend's wedding, and now I can't stop coveting this coat seen on the model on the left.

Monsters!

Nothing compliments flowers quite like monster trucks. I think this Curiosity Shoppe vase is adorable. I would use it to hold colored pencils.

i DO love candy corn!

How did Philosophy know of my love for candy corn? This is almost too cute to use.

Good Design, Bad Design

Frank Gehry has made an impressive career for himself as an architect. Ever since his jewelry line launched at Tiffany a few years ago, it's become apparent to me that his concepts may be best realized at a smaller scale and less functional purpose. No offense, Frank.

Fashion Flashback

Owned them as a kid, want them as an adult. Saddle shoes were part of my uniform in the '80s. 25 years later their wing tipped adult versions are pulling me in. But how to choose? Let's hope this is the most difficult decision I have to make today.

from Overstock:

from Zappos:

Jumping Ahead

Today's unseasonably chilly weather has made me want to snuggle up at home and get ready for... Christmas! I found these cards from IPV last year after I had already designed my own card, but I definitely want to use them this year. These moments are the perfect depictions of winter in Brooklyn. This might be my last year to send Brooklyn themed cards. Who knows what the next year will bring.

cafeteria graphic

I love the camera graphics on these silverware holders from AceroStudio. I just wish it was on something more functional than silverware holders. If only I were running a cafeteria...

Southern Boy

While the hubby & I were 'sploring in the Village this weekend, we came upon one of the most delightful (um, it has a bar) showrooms of all time. Billy Reid's clothing and store go together impeccably, and no season lends itself to this aesthetic more than Fall. Lucky us. The space is an old theater, the displays are antique apothecary cabinets, and the clothes are pure deliciousness.


The sumptuous interior

The bar!


A detail of the dress I would buy if I had a sugar daddy.

LEATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! These require an even older, uglier sugar daddy.

XF

Jaguar gave a presentation to Pratt students today about their 2010 XF. The guy giving the presentation was British, so he pronounced it Jag-u-ahhh, which was one of the highlights. Other than giggeling over accents, I was impressed with several things. The design team consists of about 5 people. Designers and engineers work side by side to create the lines of the car. Form follows function and all that. Jag's decision to modernise their brand is much overdue especially after years of having Ford turn their signature model into a thinly disguised Taurus. I think they're on the right track.

Sadly...

No more Gourmet magazine. Since I'm not one who knows their way around the kitchen, I always enjoyed the photography. It really got you salivating. I took a Gourmet inspired photo this summer at Big Sur's Nepenthe of my "Laura Chanel Goat Cheese and Roasted Whole Garlic" (Pecan topped goat cheese, slow-roasted Gilroy garlic and toasted baguette slices). Wish I was there now... but enough about me.

Prelude to Halloween

I came upon this spooky, (see the adorable spider web logo that appears on the sole) sexy footware by Charlotte Olympia. They're just the thing to get you into the Halloween spirit. Candy works too.

A few favorites from the current collection are as follows:

crisp

I love sleeping with the window open this time of year and waking up to crisp Fall air.

This is not exactly the view out my window. But it's someone's view; lucky them! I'm feeling the travel bug.

crushin'

My recent sleep-deprived performance in school can be blamed on Craig Ferguson. Ever sice NBC mixed up their night time programming, I've discovered an affection for Mr. Ferguson. It figures though, I can't resist alcoholics. Just ask any of my ex-boyfriends.

tub love

For those who wish to bathe in color, Regia has the answer.

industrial baggage

Diane de Maria's handbag line has an industrial theme to it. A theme I'd enjoy toting about town.

Welcome, Fall!

Sweaters, pumpkins, football, glitter acorns, who doesn't love Fall? OK, so glitter acorns aren't the most traditional, but I'd like to start a new trend.

Hello, hello!

It's hand soap that's hand soap. Brilliant. From Foliage.

Preview

Ethics + Aesthetics = Sustainable Fashion will be opening at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery in November. One designer featured, Alabama Chanin's studio environment sounds like a dream. This handmade piece from her bridal collection reflects her desire to "preserve the living arts".

Who are you?

This monogram fabric from the Built By Wendy fall line is pleasing to me. I only wish it were personalizable.

When this blouse goes on sale, I shall pounce. Mental note: wear red lipstick with a black & white outfit tomorrow.

Like I was sayin'...

This necklace from truche sums it up well.

My second favorite,

day at the beach

Today I went to Coney Island to have a little adventure and gain a little inspiration for the story I'm writing. I would never go on a weekend with blanket to blanket beach-goers, but a Wednesday afternoon in September was just perfect.

I should get this t-shirt from maryink's etsy shop to commemorate.

Tasty

So sweet! In the future, when I have cash to blow and dinner parties to throw, I would like to use these delights from Paola Navone for Reichenbach. Is it tacky to add things to your bridal registry after you've ben married for a year?

Perhaps...

I might get this to commemorate my ageing!


It's on the list.

out in

I couldn't find the link to this Woods wallpaper from Cole & Sons, but I went hunting for it, and it's mine again. The blog is the new file folder.

a-travelin'

Too bad my major summer travels are over. They would have been a lot cuter with these from RoundTrip.

lounge chair

A design-y alternative to the cheesy beach chair. Adorable, yes. Affordable, not remotely.

from Coro.

yes, please!

I found 2 objects that delighted me at Takashimaya.

This Sake bottle, which I would use as a vase is only $38.

Sadly, this bangle is a scotch out of my price range at $850. Oh, what the hell, I'll take two!