pretty things

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

fashion: laser cut shoes

in deep grey

sweet & unique. with a great peep toe. loves.

by kate kuba

found on the blog domestic sluttery

i want: happiness mug

true happiness = coffee + really good book

. . . too bad i have no idea where to get it!

photo cred

first found here

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

look i love: boho princess

valentina zelyaeva by dan martensen

super sexy laid back look.

from oh fashion model

Monday, August 9, 2010

look i love: messy buns

laid back, effortless sexy

~plus it's a super beautiful photograph.

from art pixie

first found on the blog mimi & meg

i just think that this is the sweetest dress & that it would look really flattering on. the only thing i would potentially change is the black belt -- i think i would like it more as white. i don't usually like when fabric is shaped in an accordion-like style but something about the shape of this dress makes it soft and romantic. i would love to wear this on a nice date :)

from the super cute online store mod cloth [but unfortunately it's sold out!]

pretty picture: moss graffiti

by artist anna garforth

i love this. end of story.

My work needs to make an immediate impact given its ephemeral nature. There is a lot of wild in the city. My eye has become attuned to the plant life that pushes and grows its way through all the cracks in the concrete. Once you have noticed it, it's everywhere....

~Anna Garforth

i've been thinking about what i would want on my wall, and although i'm still entirely unsure, the best i can think of right now is:

love all,

trust few.

do wrong to none.

[shakespeare]

see more on the blog a bloomsbury life, here

Saturday, August 7, 2010

celeb style: emma watson takes it off

. . . her hair that is!

i cannot get over how absolutely stunning she looks. even more so, i am proud of her for taking such a beauty risk -- women are often defined by long, luxurious hair; chopping it off takes incredible courage & confidence. in her own words, the hair cut was "liberating." i truly believe that there is nothing sexier in women [or men for that matter] than the confidence to liberate oneself from any and all sorts of oppression or expectations. prop to you, emma!

image & quotation from the huffington post

random: polka dot bike

a bike with polka dots?! YES! :

i would looove to cruise around the city in this bad boy!

discovered on the super cute blog express-o

by gorman industries

i want: woodsy candle holders

made of driftwood & moss :

beautiful, natural, unique.

by etsy designer NaturesCabinet -- shop has many other beautiful items made of natural materials, including driftwood candle holders without moss, if that's more your style :)

[originally found on the etsy blog]

Friday, August 6, 2010

pretty picture: love means having no shame

& having fun! just look :

this is definitely how i'd want my wedding pictures to look!!

photographed by galaxie andrews

discovered on the blog daydream lily

check out the rest of galaxie's photos, they are just as lovely

idea: necklaces as decor

hanging necklaces instead of wallpaper border:

i looove this totally unique design idea! and how fun would it be to search through yard sales and thrift stores looking for quirky necklaces to hang?! totally a must-try for one day in the future!

found on the blog desire to inspire

look i love: thin sweaters & dramatic makeup

sweet & sexy:

understated sensuality - proof that sweaters can be sexy!

first found on the classy & fab blog, everything fabulous

random: quotable dishtowels

with a warm sentiment:

ohh Miss Austen, how do you always know the right thing to say?!

by etsy artist brookish [check out her site for many many more adorable quotable Austen pieces]

originally found on the blog sf girl by bay

to do: christian louboutin petal sandals

can you really make a pair of shoes cute enough to pass as designer? let's see...

christian louboutin :

handmade :

the verdict?

~ yes! ~

i must, must, must try this out soon!

check out the amazing instructions here

i want: my cup of tea mug

for my beloved black chai tea:

from urban outfitters uk

originally found on the blog domestic sluttery

decor: colorful script key hooks

that is simply beautiful! :

i love this laid-back cutesy script! not to mention the fun rainbow theme. this would be such a fun addition to a brightly colored entryway!

by Australian designer have you met miss jones ~~ she has many, many more adorable items on her website, but i unfortunately could not find this particular piece :(

written about on the blogs: lottie loves & poppy talk

Thursday, August 5, 2010

pretty picture: beauty on a balcony

as seen in Vogue Australia Sept. 2010:

something about this photograph, by the talented Nicole Bentley [featuring the stunning fashion model Catherine McNeil] just enchants me. the soft, feminine glamour, the way she is framed by the balcony doors, her pensive look with her eyes beautifully highlighted... i just love it.

see more lovely photos here

found originally on the blog dustjacket attic

i want: key ring

i love keys in design & have several necklaces with key charms, but no ring....yet!

unfortunately it's sold out -- but soo cute!

by etsy designer annekiel

originally found on the blog oh, hello friend

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

i want: pink beaded necklace

... with rhinestone bow detail!

~~ fun take on the classic thick strand of pearls ~~

found on the blog beautiful things to share

by elva fields

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

pretty picture: ballerina bride

in a stephanie james bridal dress:

what a lovely dress & FUN! idea for a bridal fashion photoshoot!

from WedLuxe Magazine [Canada]

design: orange & trees wallpaper

orange + white trees =

burnt orange was a favorite color growing up in my parents' house - more in clothing than interior design, but seeing this deep orange wallpaper makes me feel right at home. I'm unsure how I feel about the rest of the decor in this particular bedroom but I absolutely adore the wallpaper and would love to play around with it in my own house [maybe in a den?]

found at : imagine design blog

pin up pretties: on the beach

i love the sweet sexiness of 1940's/1950's pin up girls, so i can't get enough of this beachfront photoshoot highlighting the more relaxed side of the pin up style. here are just a few samples:

ohh now i want a photoshoot on the beach!!

[via happiness is . . . ]

celeb style: valentino lace dress

valentino fall couture 2010:

on the runway:

olivia palermo:

zoe saldana:

I am in love with the fun and feminine ruffles. also great is the high neckline to accomodate such a short hemline, I think if it were lower, the outfit would become more trashy and less young-ladylike.

[and it's Valentino... go figure!]

photo credits: 1, 2, 3, 4

idea: hanging pictures with ribbon & bow

lovely way to hang picture frames:

I think this is a totally adorable and simple way to hang framed pictures/art -- I think I'll have to try it out myself!

by designer Ryan Korban & found on the blog Everything Fabulous

i want: glittery heels with bow

kate spade "charm" heels

I'm slightly obsessed with these fun, fun, fun shoes! the description on katespade.com says it best when it says they are "a disco ball for your feet." heck yes!

buy them for me ;)

[there are also super cute, very similar flats]

-- see my first post on prety shoes with bows here