LBW (little black wedge).

full disclosure: i was up WAY too late last night searching for the perfect black wedge. i like all the opening ceremony stuff going on, but they just look so chunky. i've convinced myself that they'll be miles more comfortable than my usual heels (which i nearly fainted whilst wearing at the IFB Soiree--i am a heels WIMP). yeah right. heels are heels, no matter which way you wear 'em, and they'll never be as comfy as my favorite flats. but at 5'2" i could use a little lift...
perfect, right? not too high, not too low, nice texture and low-key enough for everyday wear. (some may say 'boring,' i say 'classic.') and then for the little black wedge that's a little more out-there...
!!! totally weird, yet kind of incredible. and still absolutely wearable! i take a size 7.5/8, darlings. ☺

▬ la fresha wedge pumps, $85 @ yesstyle
▬ pinky rose layered suede wedge pumps, $38 (seriously!) @ yesstyle

eat your heart out, theselby.

i've been busy 'jet-setting' about (like you do) and just got back from LA yesterday (got some reeeeally cool trims & chains!) when i realized the holidays are like, here already! LA's 70° sunny days in november really mess up my time clock. back in the frosty northwest, i've been scouting out cool presents for my friends and family and happily finding some awesome stuff. how amazing are these baroque pink candles? i can totally picture them in my fantasy apartment. oh wait.. i'm supposed to be gifting for others. oops! ☺

→ candles by cody foster & co, $16 @edge of urge

you're so last season: f/w 2009

THAKOONi love disco, disco balls, mirror tiles... i might have even created a mirror-tile bra (BEFORE i saw lady gaga's video, thankyouverymuch) that caused my friends to dub me "disco tits." so of COURSE i loved Thakoon's disco-inspired pieces! the disco-y shoes he created were fierce as hell, too! auuugh i want.

loved the leather armwarmer/cuffs and the black/white manicure... woooow. and that sequin dress!? must. have. please! it's so perfect and of-the-moment. swoon.

VICTORIA BECKHAMi was surprised as hell to even hear that Victoria Beckham has a fashion line. i mean, i guess it isn't unexpected, but i was even more shocked that i LIKED it! i love this easy black shift, especially the sharp shoulders, and the gold studded(?) dress makes me think of "THAT" jacket. interesting..

again, more easy, simple yet elegant dresses. the pink is a bit Balenciaga-ish in the sleeves and the gray has a beautiful drape in the bust. simple, but i like that.

LELA ROSEwhat else can i say besides "so. cute!" Lela Rose hits it on the head when it comes to making clothes girls just want to wear. that white gown is super dreamy; i can easily see it being a wedding dress for an ultra-modern bride. and i love the sumptuous satin used the in pleated dresses. especially that pink.. yes!!

it's no surprise i love metallics, and i love that easy jumper dress. the one-shoulders are adorable, especially autumned-up with those gray tights! ok, there's not much to say except "it's cute and i love it" but those are the kind of shows i love best. ☺ bravo.

LV does fur i can get behind.

i really love fur tails. last christmas i asked my taxidermy-loving cousin to make me a raccoon tail keychain, and it's been happily clipped on my purse ever since. while i like the idea of wearing a tail on a purse or attached to a side belt loop, i'm reluctant to look even a smidge like a cosplay-er/furry (no thank you). i've just always enjoyed the cool/creepy/weird side of accessories like a random fox/raccoon tail.
lucky for me, louis vuitton's spring/summer 2010 show featured huge neon-gradient-dyed foxtails amongst some crazy 'fros. OMG. how genius!?
and i've never really coveted any Louis Vuitton accessory (although visiting their flagship store in Paris is the stuff made of dreams..), but man, that purse/clutch on the right here is TO DIE FOR. love the muted color palette, the fringe-y tassels, and love the curly phone cord (!?) handle! want want want!

(and to those who may complain about animal cruelty... obviously my cousin would never use an animal that wasn't already dead of natural causes.)
"As long as we eat meat, we can’t complain about fur." - Karl Largerfeld

designer-inspired... sort of.

HA! how amazing is this shirt, featuring a print of THOSE chanel sunglasses!? if i can't have the actual sunnies, this tee will have to do. clever!

♥ sunglasses tee, $58 @ needsupply

my perfect party dress!

though i've been coveting this adorable rachel gilbert dress (left), i would gladly take this knock-off. a silver sequin sweetheart dress is a silver sequin sweetheart dress. sooooooo cute!!
★ rachel gilbert paige dress, on sale for $336 @ net-a-porter
☆ blaque label paris dress, $142 @ karmaloop

buy me!

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just a peek at what i've been busy working on since i've been back home! more to come, of course. hopefully if you like this blog, you'll like what i've been making. :]