model as muse

yesterday kelsey and i set out to explore the museum mile festival with the intent of visiting the guggenheim for free. however, most of new york must have shared our stroke of brilliance as the line to get in stretched down and around the block. not in the mood for waiting we wandered down fifth avenue observing the sidewalk chalk mural being created by a multitude of impromptu artists and eating hot dogs, we ended up at the Met. once inside we were serendipitously led to the special exhibition: The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion. it was such a treat.

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interior inspiration

today's outfit is inspired by this lovely room from absolutely beautiful things :


i'm so in love with that dress, aren't you?

room {here} outfit {here}

i'm loving...

orange room accents. (especially paired with blue!)

1. orange-and-white, 2. studio, 3. New color scheme, 4. Untitled

perfection?

i think that i might have found the perfect strapy metallic sandal for summer. (remember that search?) i feel like the straps and the heel are just the right thickness that they'd work in the office or out on the town. what do you think? (click the shoe for more pics).

another year

monday night found me at a lovely party thrown by my wonderful friends- which clearly took me by complete surprise. there was pizza and champagne, and trick candles. it was fabulous.

now for more serious matters- i am shocked that i have reached the quarter century mark and my wardrobe is lacking all of the classic staples. we have already learned that i do not possess a trench coat, but i'm also missing the perfect Little Black Dress, i don't own a pencil skirt and my closet does not contain anything in cashmere. heartbreaking, i know. my plan for this year is to rectify this problem--with tim gunn's guide as my starting point. are you ready? this is going to be fun...

fave-friday

some of my favorites from flickr...

sweet sweet summer scenes
{1. hearts for rent, 2. Ranunculas in Silver Vase, 3. apricots, 4. ~~*~~, 5. me & my fiancee, 6. Untitled}

candy

for your feet {christian louboutin}

shiny shocking pink
bringing visions of sweet champagne and strawberries
i could rule the world in kitten heels

drool.

gearing up for...

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adoring this skirt--See by Chloe-- i think it would be perfect for a manhattan summer.

beads

found this cute, cute jewelry by Jess L.C. via Coco+Kelley. i love the colored beads, and clusters :) they remind me of the J Crew necklaces that i've been coveting but can't afford... sigh.

1. astor st 2. turquoise dangles 3. astor st long 4. addison

obsessed

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it's a simple set to celebrate the start of summer fridays at work-- as well as my current obsession with ankle-wrap sandals and metallics. it's a real obsession, love all of these:


1. Chie Mihara 2. Matt Bernson 3. Sam Edelman all from pipperlime.com