NEAT

Something I wish I was, but know I could never, ever be is neat.  Not in the 50's "neat" kind of way, because that I am, but I am an organized mess, aka not neat.  I always know where things are, but can't seem to be neat.  I found this tumblr site called, "Things Organized Neatly" and swear I developed OCD just browsing these photos.  I sometimes dream I was a neat person, but now I can just live vicariously through this blog's pictures.  Am I inspiring you to clean up, organize or just give up altogether?  Or are you already a neat freak?  Chime in and have a very neat weekend!

{above: artist neat}

{caffeinated neat}

{writer neat}

{tecnhogeek neat}

{gratuitous romantic neat}

{thomas edison's laboratory in nj neat}

{my favorite, which I may try tonight: fungi neat}

via things organized neatly

My Boudoir: LOVE Prints

Welcome to my bedroom!  You didn't think you'd ever get a chance to visit, did you?  Well, now that you're here, please silence your cell phones, if you wake my baby, we can no longer be friends.  I recently purchased these two prints by the lovely Jen Ramos of Made By Girl.  I've been eyeing her LOVE prints for years, but could never make up my mind about the color.  My bedroom is very neutral, white being the brightest shade.  I chose the lavender/tangerine combo because I adore the way they compliment one another & pack a punch against my otherwise boring, beige wall.

LOVE is in the air and I intend to keep it that way...

Do you love LOVE?

I know I do.

Love Prints: Made By Girl

Lamps: Pottery Barn outlet

Wall color: Bleeker beige by Benjamin Moore

Bedroom set: custom wood with black finish

Into The Gloss: Jen Brill

As bloggers, we spend tons of time on websites. I think we can all relate to that high of finding a new favorite site to add to the morning lineup.  When I came across the website, "Into The Gloss" a few days ago, I knew I'd struck blogger gold. Editor, Emily Weiss, {Fashion Assistant at Vogue} takes a sneak peek into the beauty closets of the talented, the fabulous & the fashionable. She not only photographs their stash, but also provides incredible write ups about their routines. I particularly LOVED Jen Brill's feature, partly because I felt a close connection to her love of all things Chanel, her Christine Chin facials & her secret trick to easy, breezy wavy hair. See below & click here to read all about it.

"My hair’s pretty straight so sometimes at night if I have time, I’ll put it up into two buns when it’s still wet and use Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray, spritz it, let it dry and take it down, and that’s my hairdo. I call them my ‘Party Buns’. I’ve had friends come over before we go out and they’re like, ‘You look like Björk, you’re not going out like that.’ And I’m like, ‘No, these are my Party Buns!’"

Also, support your favorite bloggers by voting for them at the Bloglovin' awards!

courtesy of into the gloss

Got iPad?

Just spotted this in Luxirare's shop and realized why I need to get an iPad, stat.

Her how-to blog post and video are mind blowing and the ultra sleek, minimalist design is throwing me into an iPad bag induced coma. It functions dually as a fabulous handbag with a storage area for the device. The clear screen enables you to use the iPad without taking it out of its compartment.

100% Calf hide + leather, $1,200.

Go big or go home...woot, woot!

all images via Luxirare

things i liked this week...

1. Vests

2. Luxurious Loungers

the "lazy bastard chair" at the Conran Shop

because it could be the most comfy chair i've ever placed my bum upon

um, hello...is this not the coolest thing you've ever seen?

me, you, vogue, elle, pina coladas...

3. My new Chanel Enigma eyeshadow quad

grab this baby up before they're all sold out...

play around with it & you'll have a perfect smokey eye in no time!

nordstrom, bloomies, saks, $56

4. Stunners

frankie rayder

e.t.

5. BLOGGERS!!

I want to give a VERY special thanks to Kristin & Megan at BonBon Rose Girls!

They chose me as the "Rosebud of the Week" and I am beyond flattered/excited/thrilled!

Ladies, these flowers are virtually for you!

xoxo

Have a lovely weekend & if you're stopping by for the first time, feel free to roam around!

photos {the ones i remember}via: pop sugar, lenorenevermore, temptalia, le fashion

For Bloggers By Bloggers

This month has been pretty HUGE for fashion bloggers.

First, there was the fabulous collaboration with COACH.

If ya don't know, now ya know...

Next, Danny Roberts {Igor + Andre} is collaborating

with Forever 21 in what appears to be a GENIUS move.

His blogger tees + tanks are now available for the whole world to wear!

Finally, instead of merely stalking them online, we can support our favorite bloggers, fashionably.  Buy your blogger portrait gear here!

Geri of Because I'm Addicted

Louise of Pandora

Are you going to support our fashion bloggers and sport a F21 tee this summer?

I certainly am, but can't decide which one would look best over my gigantic baby bump!

Read more about the collab here & here.

photos via F21 blog

Gems of Knowledge

My b.f.f.l.a.e. {best friend for life and evaaah} has jumped on the blogging parade & is making her BIG debut!  Her little spot on the internet is called, "So Whaddya Do?" and it's a fantastic resource for job hunters, career changers and college students.  Lissy reveals the ins and outs of various careers by interviewing those in the know, taking the guesswork out of what's required to get your foot in the door. 

For all you fashionistas, her second interview is with none other than the Rachel Antonoff, who will be showing her new collection later this week!

Lissy's birthday was yesterday, send some birthday love & check out her blog!

Tell her I sent ya!

So Whaddya Do?

photo via fair phantom

dear karla....

how are you only 19??

you have more style in your little pinky than most people i know.

j'adore your blog...

xo

photo via the fabulous citizen couture

joli comme un coeur

I just found fashion blogger, Louise of Pandora Pandora.

Her hair and glasses grabbed my attention.

Her undeniably chic Parisian look drove me back for more.

Perhaps you know her.

If not, check out her inspired blog here: PANDORA

Could I rock her glasses? {I'm SO gonna try!}

photos: top via fashionising, rest from pandora pandora

NYFW Fall '09 {Bloggers Represent!}

Maybe you've seen these, maybe not.

Here are some of my favorite fashion bloggers, all dolled up for Fashion Week.

Click on their links to see more from their trips to NYC.

Rumi, Fashiontoast {above}

the stylish wanderer

Karla, Karla's Closet

Emily, cupcakes and cashmere

Geri, because i'm addicted

Krystal, what is reality anyway {left}

the glamorai {right}

And, of course, everyone's favorite fashion blogging artist,

captures Bryant Park as only he can.

Danny Roberts, Igor & Andre

all photos taken directly from the blogs posted above

Blog-spiration: English Muse & Ms. Muse

Two of my favorite blogs for dreamy photos & beautiful inspiration are
English Muse & Ms. Muse. I decided it was time to pay them a tribute.

There is something so magical about this apartment.

Marilyn Monroe bought champagne in 1962.

All photos via English Muse or Ms. Muse {two of my absolute favorite blogs!}