"Edie Beal Goes To Summer Camp" -J.Crew Fall 2010

I am totally feeling J.Crew's Fall 2010 collection.  The mix of textures, the subdued color palette and all that textures.  I mean seriously, I see sequins, silk, fur, tweed, leather, fleece, velvet and hats galore.  What more could a girl ask for!  

The fall collection for J.Crew was a sorta "Edie Beal Goes To Summer Camp" inspiration, so says Jenna, J.Crews creative director.  Its military inspired but with more of a girl scout feel! I cant find one thing I don't like about it.  In fact, Im having trouble narrowing down my selections.  All I know is I must have the sequin skirt, MUST HAVE for sure.  

Click here to see the rest of the looks from fall as well as a behind the scenes video with Jenna herself. 

Lauren Moffatt: Fall 2010

I had never heard of Lauren Moffatt before until reading the recent issue of Lonny Magazine.  Let me just say it was love at first site.  The way her Fall line is styled is what really drew me in. I love the mix of fabrics, patterns and colors.  Being born and raised in Northern California I have always been a fan of layering! The school girl chic vibe was also a nice touch.  This season, I vow to try the whole sock and heel combo and I plan to actually pull it off.  Stay tuned...

Be sure to check out Lauren Moffatt's website to see the entire Fall collection, as well as the Gold pained "hand & foot" chair on the homepage, which is to die for!

Triumph Inspiration Awards: My Favs!

I came across the Triumph Inspiration Awards via Frou Frou Fashionista.  Find out more about the contest by clicking the link above.

 You have until August 31st to enter to win 2 tickets to the VIP Triumph Inspiration Award Ceremony.  The contest is open worldwide (except for those in the USA)  Bummer!  Either way I can still cast my vote here... above are my four favorites! 

How To Dress For Success... Edith Head

I came across these amazing illustrations on while browsing LiveJournal here and immediately rushed to amazon.com and purchased the book How To Dress For Success by Edith Head.  I simply had to have it for my collection.  Edith Head is one of the greatest costume designers of all time with some of the greatest films of all time under her belt, including my all time favorite's Funny Face and Breakfast at Tiffany's.  She was sought after by most of the leading ladies of the 40's & 50's including Ginger Rogers, Bette Davis, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn.  I mean that's SOME track record if you ask me.  Edith Head was an amazing women who could make the ordinary, extraordinary! 

She sure had a lot of wisdom to share as well, my favorite being... "You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it".  Working in the fashion industry I can tell you know truer words have ever been spoken. 

The Wait is Over... MADMEN Season 4 Premiere TONIGHT!

I can hardly contain my excitement for the MADMEN season 4 premiere TONIGHT on AMC. In honor of the season premiere I wanted to share with all of you, MADMEN meets Barbie.  How I missed this when it debuted earlier this year, I have no idea.  The barbie versions of Betty, Don, Joan, and Roger look absolutely fab and right on character. Now if only I could justify spending $75 each on a Barbie Doll...

{Images via: Barbie Collector }

MADMEN Season 4 Premiere,  AMC, July 25th 10/9pm 

I Love Hue; Olive Chic

Sequin bustier cotton dress, Alice & Olivia, $495
Encore L'Amour silk-chiffon bra, Mimi Holliday by Damaris, $90
Encore L'Amour silk-chiffon thong,  Mimi Holliday by Damaris, $60

EGGENBERG Peep Toe, Aldo, $90
14k White Gold 1/3-ct. T.W. Certified Diamond Stud Earrings, $875

Color me Couture, Lorac Eyeshadow Palette, $37

I'm totally loving the hue Olive right now... maybe its all the military influences seen on the Fall runways, but I simply just can't get enough.  "I Love Hue" is a new feature you can come to expect on FWD where I will feature an outfit centered around a Hue I'm totally loving at the moment.  And since the things I love are constantly changing,  I Love Hue will be a very random feature that may happen several times a month, but at the very least, you can come to expect it once a month.

Let me know what you think.  What's your favorite hue at the moment?

50 years, 50 Great Moments for Woman

In celebration of the 50 years since The Pill was introduced to woman Daily Candy and Bayer's Celebration of Woman's Empowerment have teamed up to celebrate Woman everywhere.  They ask the questions, "what will you do?", "what are your dreams?" as part of a contest to help make them a reality.  Unfortunately the contest has come to an end, but I still think these are questions that we as woman should be asking ourselves everyday.   I can't wait to see the results of the contest.  For no check on the lovely illustrated timeline of some amazing accomplishments made by woman in the past 50 years.  Above are a few of my favorite... CLICK HERE to see the rest! 

Strawberry Shortcake via Lulu Magazine

Here is another oldie but goodie that I found in my pending post folder.  All images via LuLu Magazine.  I believe it was from the May/June issue.  Above are a few images from a spread inspired by Strawberry Shortcake.  These four were my favs!

Stripped tights anyone?

I wanna be... B.B. Homemaker

So I know I'm a tad late on letting all of you know how much I LOVE Beyonce's new Video "Why Don't you Love Me", I mean lets face it, I have been a bit late on everything lately.  I could give you the same excuses.. work is crazy, yadda, yadda, yadda.  But instead of doing that I'm jsut going to stuck it up and still post all of the fabulous things I have been meaning to, those things that have been piling up in my inspiration file on my desktop in hopes that you will still love it.  I mean look at the bright side, by now you probably forgot all about this video and now its like I'm bringing it back, or so I hope.  

So back to the topic at hand. Beyonce introduces her 2nd or is it 3rd (I can't keep up) alter ego, B.B. Homemaker in her latest video "Why Don't You Love Me" and I must say... the song I could take it or leave it but the VIDEO I could watch over and over again.  I love the 1950's sitcom theme complete with 50's housewife, vintage cars, voice overs and theme music.  I simply can't get enough.  I'm loving the look!  

 Click HERE to see the video!                                                        

It may be too early to say, but I think I may have to channel my inner B.B. Homemaker come Halloween this year.  What do you think?  I could totally pull it off right?

{images: via screen shots from vimeo}

Sunday Morning Bloom's: 7/18/10

I know its been quite some time since I have done a "Sunday Morning Bloom's" or "Sunday Afternoons" post but I'm hoping to have them reinstated starting now. You can say this photo above inspired me to do so, which is why I'm sharing it with you today.  I'm smelling a DIY in my near future, involving hanging glass jars and single stem flowers.  Ahhh... I love Sunday's!