Weekly Featured Artist: Janet Hill

Janet Hill - Girls & Bicycles

Janet Hill - Wardrobe Styling

Janet Hill - In her shoes

Janet Hill - Belts & Skirts

Janet Hill - Girl in Green Dress

My Motto For the Week!

Created by: moleitau 

found via Blah, Blah, Blagh

Im starting my Monday off right... each day I will wake up and think of this!  Its all about positive thinking and taking action. Now I just need to get to bed so I officially start the week off in the morning. 

So Much To Do, So Little Time

Hello everyone, long time no see!  I know its my fault,  I seemed to become MIA basically since the beginning of the year. Things in Fallonland have been pretty crazy since then and well I hate to attempt it but my pretty little Fairytale suffered because of it. Sorry if you felt a bit abandoned, please know that I still thought about all of you often!  I just simply didn't have the energy to come home after a 12+ hr day at work and share my wishes & dreams.  Of course that most certainly doesn't not mean that I stopped wishing and dreaming all together, that would just be pure craziness!  My wishes & dreams were still alive and kicking I just never seemed to find the moment to be able to share them. That is until now!  Things in Fallonland are still JUST as crazy, in fact maybe even more so since traveling season is picking up again. But I have vowed to try my hardest to balance work, play and my blog, because I really do love it and it really does bring me joy!  So this week, Im back! and better than ever.  I have a post lined up for you each day so stay tuned as I promise nothing short of pure fabulousness for the week ahead.  Miss Fallon is jumping back on the horse and making it all happen. So even though I have a lot of my plate at the moment... Im stacking them high and taking it one day at a time!  Honestly I thrive in this sort of madness... and I wouldn't have it any other way!

By the way, Im so excited to be so close to having 100 followers!  I know it doesn't sound like much, considering most blogs admire/aspire to be have 1,000 - 4,000 easily, but hey its a start.  Im just flattered that 81 people have chosen share in my Fairytale Wishes & Dreams and I just want to make them proud. If your not a follower yet but you love my blog, go ahead and click the follow button on the top left under the banner.  I promise you wont be disappointed!   

p.s. The above fabulous sketch is done by one of my personal favs.. Brooke Hagel of Fabulous Doodles.  She's is an amazing artist. Check out her blog here and etsy shop here.

Happy week ahead everyone!!!

In honor of tonights episode: MAD MEN

In honor of tonights episode of MADMEN, I bring you Christina Hendricks aka. Joan Holloway, who in my opinion is absolutely stunning! Her fire red hair, pale skin, bodacious curves and deep blue eyes are top notch.  She is everything and 1960's bombshell should be.  The roll of Joan Holloway was made for her! I can't wait to see what happens to Don Drapper and the gang this week!  Heading to make my self a cocktail now so I'm fully prepared.  

On that note have you downloaded the free MADMEN Cocktail Culture iphone app?  If not click here  and you'll be mixing up a Martini, Manhattan or Whisky Sour in now time. 

{photos via: LA Times}

Wishing & Dreaming On The Boulevard of Broken Dreams

J.Crew is giving me everything this season, I just can't seem to get enough.  The Marinete Feather Jacket above, it to die for!  Now if only I could figure out how I could justify spending $1,200 on a jacket. For those of you that may "have it like that" or if you just want to go on wishing & dreaming like me the jacket is available here.  

"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