on my christmas wishlist- a little frosting ;)

By madewell- it's $52, but in line with the chunky vintage jewelry trend.

http://www.shopbop.com/ice-cluster-bracelet-madewell/vp/v=1/845524441881823.htm?folderID=2534374302029428&fm=whatsnew-shopbysize-viewall

at the moment, you're best with a bold necklace or bracelet- earrings are somewhat less emphasized. they'll be back, though, so don't fret.

go for gold and large clear crystals. pearls are great for those who like to wear them- but anything chunky, gold-toned, and with a vintage flair is your best friend.

go for a mixed media air of punky elegance like the fenton fallon line jcrew is carrying if you really want to go for the gold. ;) (it sells out very quickly, though, so keep an eye on that site for new postings from that particular designer)

barefoot dreams

i have the feeling most of you are already aware, but the robes and blankets by barefoot dreams, while costly, are heaven. i mean, really, this knit fabric is as soft as it gets.

i gave my boyfriend a barefoot dreams robe years ago and it has held up, soft and strong.

just a friendly reminder with the holidays coming up- it's a perfect gift for a mom, grandma, friend with a blog... just kidding ;) (but seriously, mom, dad...?)

give a hug.

love me if you dare

a charming french film that will engross you so completely- you'll forget within minutes there are even subtitles. it's colorful and brilliantly directed, with a kind of whimsy that starkly contrasts this dark love story. it's upsettingly sweet and completely ironic. must rent- one of my favorites to the end :)

ps- she doesn't get hit by the train, this is a love story after all, though it does meet an interesting end...

pps- marion cotillard is such a unique, gorgeous creature, isn't she??

i'm game if you are... ;)

deal of the day

i find this one just completely charming and adorable. it mixes the day to nighttime glimmer trend with a hint of a tweed-style fabrication, which is everywhere this season. the contrast with the dark top creates a simple and chic appearance you could dress up or down- to go just about anywhere. in a word: versatile and completely on point. (well, yeah, that was a few words...)

OH YEAH..and it's $22.80

Crazy, right? This will sell out fast. Trust me.

Add a twisted metal chunky mixed media necklace, like the one seen on the model.

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=whatsnew%5Fall&product%5Fid=2083132512&Page=2&pgcount=100

deal of the day

A GREAT basic that can be dressed up or down and only $34!!

http://www.lulus.com/products/mind-bow-gling-red-dress/30807.html

style me pretty

For all you lovely brides out there, here are two awesome wedding blogs with unique, original ideas for your big day!! Enjoy:

http://www.stylemepretty.com/

http://greenweddingshoes.com/

Yes, please!!!

Lets have more and more positive, healthy, beautiful women with real bodies in the media.

Christina Hendricks is Marilyn reincarnate- unapologetically voluptuous and the kind of role model that little girls SHOULD see slapped all over billboards across the country.

Yay! ;)

ride on

A good find :)

@ modcloth, $42.99

Lovely, flattering, and in theme with the vintage and lace trend. Plus, the eggplant color looks awesome on just about everyone.

http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Tops/Short+Sleeve+/At+Right+Angles+Tank

original card sellers on etsy- so much better than that old hallmark

http://www.etsy.com/people/afavorite?ref=ls_profile

http://www.etsy.com/people/rarrarpress?ref=ls_profie

http://www.etsy.com/people/sycamorestreetpress?ref=ls_profile

Having some formatting issues, the link next to the cards don't necessarily match the picture- but they're one of the three, and all sellers worth checking out!!

(this is, of course, just a sampling, so many great ones from these sellers- browse!)

a colorful happy birthday wish to reuse over and over

i have fallen in love with etsy seller katherinekiyoto. she has lovely, colorful banners that i just love buying custom for all of my friends! she can make "just married" banners in their wedding colors, just a favorite slogan, or you can buy one pre-made, like this happy birthday banner for only $5.50! it's durable, strung with heavy paper on binder twine, so simply store and re-use over and over for a cute and fun way to celebrate :) bonus: you're supporting an artist! yay! (tell her i recommended you- i would like to get a discount out of this ;)

http://www.etsy.com/shop/katherinekiyoko?ref=seller_info

note: it costs extra for custom- but she does a great job :)

japan to china

Go on Google Maps. Get directions from Japan to China. Look at step #43.

there are limits to the drugstore...

Let me be the first to say: you can get really great makeup at the drugstore. In fact, while I may spout off a million beauty tips, you'll never hear me say you couldn't get a version of the same thing at the drugstore. It won't be AS good, but there are darn good options at the drugstore, and anyone looking you in the face likely wouldn't know the difference.

The exception to this rule? EYESHADOW. There is no other pigment quite like MAC. So, if you need to, buy everything else at the drugstore, and splurge on your MAC eyeshadow. Urban decay does a pretty good job, particularly with their "Perversion" deep, true black, but for variety and incredible lasting shadows, you have to go with MAC.

My favorite MAC basic color, if I have to choose one, is TWINKS. It's a basic brown-ish color with a hint of violet. For an added boost, buy a MAC paint pot base for your eyeshadow, it makes a foundation on which your shadow will sit comfortably all day. In my opinion, it's better than Urban Decay's cult favorite equivalent, and will last you a million years. If you don't feel like buying that product, however, you can always just use some foundation on your lids before painting on your Twinks. ;) (twinks is not what's pictured above)

deal of the day

only $38...rock on.

http://www.lulus.com/products/day-face-gucci-blue-dress/30325.html

the black keys

if you don't already own "brothers" by the black keys, you'll recognize their music from just about every popular tv show on the air right now, from entourage to gossip girl. buy. this. album.

the absolute best you can get from voluspa (in my very humble opinion)

voluspa's japanese plum bloom. get it in this limited edition art deco tin, and you'll want them scattered all over your apartment.

the best part? you can get voluspa candles, like most things, on amazon for cheap(er)! i know most of us won't splurge on really nice candles for ourselves, but this is the perfect type of thing to add to your amazon wishlist for the holidays (or for Tuesday, because you kick ass and deserve to get Tuesday presents). ;)

it's been hard to get all of the really high quality wax out of my old tins, but i line them and use to store nick nacks.

Just because she's incredible and W did a breathtaking spread:

Oooh!

Mix with something not so glitzy (even a tee!), flats, pumps, just about anything! Not the cheapest at $89.99, but if you're in the mood to splurge, I have the feeling this would be one of your fashion forward basics that'll prove worth the investment!

http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Nine+to+Five+Glamour+Skirt

ARMY!!

Army trend. 'Cause green is pretty (geniuses choose green) and because those soldiers definitely had the Blu Moon Militant Jacket in mind when designing camouflage colors ;) Or not... but it's soft and pretty. Yay!

http://www.singer22.com/search?q=army&x=0&y=0&catalog=irissinger

This is a fun site to look through options, but you can go on forever21 and find something cute and cheap. When in doubt, army green is what you should buy this season (or navy blue, but I already told you that, silly.)

a design blog for your ridiculously lovely apartment

http://www.centsationalgirl.com/

if only i lived by myself...

I WOULD have this Urban Outfitters furniture....

(sigh.)

It's a blue, blue planet

www.shopplanetblue.com

Yeah, it's costly, but so Malibu/LA chic and just... can I say mouthwatering without sounding creepy? Yeah, well, it is. At least check out their sales. It's worth fighting desperate housewives in malibu/santa monica/venice for the 70% off of EVERYTHING in the store! Get on their mailing list ASAP! (For you non-LA folks, the sale is online, too!)

Happy Tuesday!!

quote of the day

"I prefer an interesting vice to a virtue that bores."- Moliere