Happy Mothers Day!!!

As you all know I work for a fabulous fashion designer, Michael Kors.  This year Michael and his fabulous creative team came up with the most wonderful Mothers Day tribute I have ever seen, A Legacy in Style: Michael & Joan Kors.  (Be sure to click the link to check it out.  Simply fabulous is the only way to describe it.)  Then today he topped it off with the debut of "The Mothers Day Album" on facebook. A few weeks back we were asked at work to submit stores and or pictures about our mothers. I was pretty bummed as I was in Mexico at the time (for work) and wasn't able to submit.  Still I wanted to share with you the fabulous tribute that was pulled together at Michael Kors as well as a little something for my Mother. 

Dedicated to my amazing mother Sandi...

My mom truly is my hero.  She is an extraordinary woman who has been through so much in her life but still manages to always put her kids first and be the best mother that she can be.  Before I was born my mother was a Police Officer in Bakersfield, Ca.  The very first woman police officer to be exact.  At 5'5, 100lbs she truly was tiny but mighty, a spirit which she still processes to this day.  There wasn't anything she couldn't do.  To tell her no, was something that inspired her to succeed.  After getting married and become pregnant with me she quit working on the field and moved inside the police station as a 911 dispatcher.  Four years later she had my sister... then shortly after that our world changed.  My parents got divorced and my mom became a single mother over night.  Over the years she has never lost focus of whats most important to her and that is her children.  I never once felt like I was missing out on anything in life as my mother played both the mother and father role perfectly.  Fast forward to now; she is a single mother to three wonderful young adults and is still the one person I want to call when something goes wrong and first person I want to talk to when something wonderful happens.  She is my rock. I love her so much and I know that I don't tell her that enough, but I do. She has made me the person I am today.  We have been through so much and through it all she has show me unconditional love and how to be a strong independent woman; for that I am forever grateful. 

I love you mom!!!

Where in the world in Fallon....

My "life" in Mexico!

Hello all my lovely readers!  I am sure you have been wondering where they heck I have been basically since the clock struck 2010.  Well let me start from the beginning (with the condensed version of course).  Basically in December of last year I found out that my Boss was being promoted to a completely different division with out a replacement in site.  As you can imagine my life got a little crazy from that moment on, which would explain the lack of post.  Then February a new Director was announced (LOVE her by the way) and then begin my "MK World tour as I like to call it"  In the past two and a half Months I have been to Mexico 4 times (currently here now), Chicago, St. Louis, Los Angeles 2xs, San Francisco 2xs, Fairfield- Ca oh and don't forget I live in NYC... on top of my brother coming to visit for a week, being asked to be God Mother to my friends little baby girl (born 4/22; 7am), getting PROMOTED (New Title = Retail Development Manager of Accessories & Footwear) and searching for a new apartment.  As you can tell life has been just a "tad" crazy. 

Actually, now that I look at it... now wonder I've been tired! Any-who, I wanted to check in with all of you and let you know you are not forgotten.  Also I still plan on introducing the new exciting updates I mentioned a few months ago as a result of my Blogging your Way class and hope to get back to work on them soon!  Below are a few pics from my recent trips to Mexico City, Mexico and Monterrey, Mexico to install MICHAEL KORS Shops within El Palacio!  Pretty exciting stuff as this is our first steps into working with Mexico.  

Enjoy!

 

Currently Coveting: Demure Rockstar

Demure Rockstar by fairytalewishes featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

 

OMG! One look at these pumps and need I say more.  I mean I am seriously sitting here trying to justify a $900 purchase.  I mean look at them, how can you not fall in love.  There classy, sexy, demure and bad ass all rolled into one.  Not to mention they would really go with anything.  The nude patent, had me at hello but they Mr. Louboutin had to go and add a see through "glass slipper" effect and silver studs.  In the words of Rachel Zoe... I die!

Artistic Hair Frill's by Anthropologie

{photos via: anthropologie}

You may have seen these wonderful little works of art over on the Anthropologie website but I couldn't resist sharing theme again.  Anthro continues to shock us with their creativity when it comes to the presentation of their product. I love these current works of art used to showcase some of their new "hair frills".  How lovely would they look pained on wood and hung up in a hair salon in  Soho, NY? Simply fab!

Sunday Afternoons...

Hello My Lovelies!

Its another beautiful day in the neighborhood!  The sun is shinning bright, Spring seems to have arrived and my brother & his best friend are in town, which means the day could not get any better if we tried. Yesterday we had quite an adventure which started off in Clinton Hill/Fort Greene, Brooklyn, then found us in Chinatown, Basketball in Harlem, Picnic/Rowing in Central Park and shopping on 5th Ave.  Now here it is Sunday and its time to enjoy the more simple things that NY has to offer.  Were headed out for the day... got a little bit of a late start as the boys slept in.  Were planning on hitting up the Brooklyn Flea, exploring DUMBO, walking over the Brooklyn Bridge, shopping in SOHO and were ever else the day may take us. Don't worry I will be sure to share a few pics with you from our afternoon adventures.

I hope you all have a lovely day as well! Remember to slow down, forget your "to do list" and embrace Sunday's as they were meant to be.  Go out and create your own perfect Sunday afternoon!  Leave a comment an let me know what you did too, I would love to know =)

Magically Delicious Pops of Green

Hello there everyone... I know I'm a tad late but "HAPPY ST. PATTY's DAY"!  In honor of the Irish (which I happen to be a wee bit myself), I thought I would share this magically delicious flower arrangement and photography featuring the color green. Isn't this arrangement fabulous!!!  Once I get back to reality (mid April) are all the traveling I have been doing with work, I'm totally using these images as inspiration for my own Sunday Morning Bloom's keeping in mind the amazing color story featured.  Hum, how fab would this color story be in my kitchen against my charcoal chalk board walks and white cabinets.  Now theres an idea... *the wheels are turning*  

to be continued...

Floral Design by Cori Cook (be sure to stay on their site for a little while. Their playlist is fab!)
Photography by Flourish Studio Photography
via Wedding Chicks

Accessory Illustrations via The LA Times

I came across this fabulous "50 Series" post on The LA Times website most recently featuring 50: Signature Bags.  Above are my top 8 picks from their list of 50, illustrated by Jameson Simpson.  If you follow my blog you all know that I am a sucker for all things illustrated and this article did not disappoint.  Click here to check out the other 32 Signature Bags featured (all equally fabulous).  Oh, to own a Chanel or a Birkin....what a wonderful dream.

Fallon's Favs: Oscar Fashion

I always enjoy watching the red carpet of any award show, although I will have to say that the Oscar's are always my favorite mainly because of all of the stunning gowns that Hollywoods leading lady's choose to wear.  Zoe, Demi, Rachel and Charlize looked absolutely amazing! Honorary mention must go to SJP and I will have to say Miley Cyrus looked fab... although I swear I've  seen this dress before. 

Who were some of your stand out favs of the evening?

{Photos via: WWD; Just Jarad & Fab Sugar}

Sunday Afternoons...

Formally known as Sunday Morning Blooms... I have decided to bring back a wonderful weekly feature of mine but with a new twist.  Perfection to me rarely comes in the form of an object but rather in a feeling.  A feeling that nothing really matters in the world but your own happiness and the happiness of those you love.  A feeling that life goes on no matter what, that God is always right there with you, that our world really is a wonderful place, and that beauty can be seen in the smallest and most unexpected places.  In my eyes such a place exist on Sunday Afternoons.  The air always seems a little bit fresher, the sky a tad bit brighter and time moves just a second slower.  Sunday Afternoons are the days when you can focus on yourself and your loved ones, read a good book, take a stroll in the park, or pick up some fresh flowers from the farmers market...the possibilities are endless. 

In this weekly feature I will highlight the moments that I think make a perfect Sunday Afternoon.  Some I may personally experience, so may be part fairytale, but with all I think at least one of you will be able to relate. My only wish is that when you stop by on Sundays you leave with a smile on your face and a warm feeing in your heart. I hope to inspire you all to take the time to pause this roller coaster called life and take the time to truly enjoy it.  

"Be happy for this moment, for this moment is your life"

-Omar Khayyam

Sunday Afternoons...

are for riding your bicycle down the road with the wind blowing in your hair and picnics in the park that last way longer than planned. Spring is in the air in NYC, which made for a perfect day to bring out my bicycle and ride to my hearts content.  How did you spend your Sunday Afternoon? Please do share...

Now I'm off for a mani/pedi... Here's to a fabulous week ahead!


{photos via: We Heart It}

500 Days of Summer: You Make my Dreams Come True

I feel as if I was the last person to finally see 500 Days of Summer, but boy was it worth the wait. I instantly feel in love with this movie. Im actually watching it again as we speak; I loved it that much. First off what a way to catch the audiences attention... The movie starts off with a "Legal Disclaimer" stating the following: "any resemblance to people living or dead is purely coincidental'....Especially you, Jenny Beckman. Bitch." I mean seriously, the director had me at hello... or I guess I could say he had me at "bitch". Instantly I was intrigued. (Read more about Jenny Beckman HERE) The the movie continues to impress me. I love the handmade quality of the sketches throughout the film and how it jumps back and forth throughout the 500 days that Summer had a hold on Tom's life. I love the way there is a story teller who provides you with the background information on each charter. How cute is the part about "boy meets girl"! "Summer Fin was a woman. Height: average, weight: average, show size: slightly above average... while she rides down the street on her fabulous bicycle. -Very 1950's, in both tone of voice, images on the screen and the black & white film when these sequences occur.

Overall I found 500 Days of Summer perfect in every way. The music was a joy, the script was outstanding and the editing of the movie was absolutely inspiring (especially the expectations vs. reality sequence towards the end). By far my favorite part was the dance sequence set to "You Make my Dreams Come True" . I mean come on, we all have those days when everything seems to be going better than planned... the sun is shinning, the birds and chirping, a smile is on permanently plastered on your face and you can't help but break out in to song and dance with all the passerby's on the street joining in. At least I know I do, in my imagination anyways. Check out the video below, its sure to bring a smile to your face even if you haven't seen the movie yet.