Reading List

With winter quickly approaching here in Syracuse, time is going to be spent indoors more than I'd like, so I figured I would round up a few books to keep me occupied (and inspired). Here are a few on my list...


Mary McDonald, Interiors: The Allure of Style
Check out Fallon's site for images of McDonald's home office featured in the January/February 2006 Domino


The Devil in the White City, Erik Larson
I've been dying to read this book for over a year so I think now is a good time!


Kate Spade & The Strand Bookstore, Short Stories Collection
Need I say more?


Half Broke Horses, Jeannette Walls
I read The Glass Castle earlier this summer and loved it, so I am interested in reading more from the author.


Creative, Inc., Joy Deangdeelert Cho and Meg Mateo Ilasco
As an Oh Joy! follower, I am very eager to read Joy's co-authored book about being a successful freelancer.

Inside Mad Men

With last night's season four finale of Mad Men, I couldn't help but post these amazing behind-the-scenes photos from Rolling Stone.





















Thanks to Kelly for the tip! All images from Rolling Stone.

Kate Spade London Pop-Up Shop

This week the Kate Spade Pop-Up Shop opened its doors in London's Covent Garden (one of my favorite areas while studying abroad in London).
Last week images circulated of the sketches, which were fabulous on their own:




Here are photos of the finished product -- a wonderful display of color and pattern -- would you expect any less? I am DYING over that striped staircase! Stripes + neon hues = true love!















Images from Kate Spade and Neverstop via Katie.

Friday Favorites 10/15

I have to apologize for my abrupt two-week hiatus from posting. I've been so busy with schoolwork that time just slipped away from me. I am planning to resume my usual posting schedule starting again this Monday. I have, however, been actively reading my usual list of blogs so I have a lot of great things to share! I'm hoping the rain clears up for this weekend. Have a great Friday and a lovely weekend everyone! After doing some work today I am hoping to spend the rest of the day curled up with blankets and my DVR.



+ this untraditional black wedding dress - paired with cowboy boots!

+ the sneak peek into Amie Corley's home - I loved every single room in her home, especially the infusion of bright colors and patterns - such a happy home.

+ the always chic Oliva Palermo

+ Anne Hathaway looks stunning as always - you can almost hear her laughing!

+ Anne's wrap-up of West Elm's Fall/Holiday 2010 collection was fabulous

+ scenes from Joy and Meg's New York book launch party

+ and Joy's visit to Confetti System's studio - I love their work

+ 2011 calendars have been the talk of the blogworld this week and this one by Heather Lins is topping my list

+ reading Paloma's Style Files featuring Rue's Crystal Gentilello

Friday Favorites 10/1

Can you believe that today is the beginning of October? It was made apparent to me multiple times last night during crit that we've been here for five weeks already - it still feels like the second week of class! I'm seeing The Social Network tonight and hoping that it doesn't rain too much this weekend!



+ DYING over these images from Joie's fall collection

+ this serene 'floating' picture

+ absolutely stunning photos of Michelle Williams

+ the "My Life is an Open Book" series with Kyle of Knight Moves

+ I want to dive right into this post by Cassandra

+ congratulations to Crystal on the announcement of her big move to San Francisco and the opening of official Rue offices!

I Heart NY

Being a senior in college, I am constantly thinking about where I'll be 8 months. Having spent time in NYC this summer and attending college in the state of New York, I have a feeling I'll be in NYC. I loved the diversity and energy I found in the city this summer. I've been finding a lot of great art prints of maps of the city. Here are a few of my favorites...


New York City Map $55




Manhattan Map by Three Potato Four $48


Manhattan Art Print $35


Manhattan Typography Map by Ork Posters $27

Spotlight: A Vintage Poster

I just found A Vintage Poster through Rebecca and am loving the simple, graphic posters they offer! Most come in multiple color offerings so you can customize it to your decor. The best part is if you tweet or post about them by tomorrow you'll get 25% off your purchase! I've got my heart set on the Chrysler Building 'Big City' print - to remind me of my favorite building and my time in NYC!

Springstreets

My boyfriend is a HUGE Bruce Springsteen fan, so when I saw the Springstreets poster on Courtney's blog earlier this summer, I jumped on the opportunity to score him an awesome present for our anniversary, which was this past Friday. I've been dying to share this poster with you all because I love the design and attention to detail, but had to wait until after I gave it to him because he is a dedicated reader of this blog. I don't know as many of the references as he does, but it's still fun looking for the ones I do know! Unfortunately, the second edition is sold out, but there may be a third - you can purchase the print here. Thanks again Courtney for finding this!

Bag Lust

I've been on the lookout for the perfect bag for, oh, a good two years. I'm super picky when it comes to the size, color, hardware, etc. I saw this Linea Pelle bag on Truly Smitten the other day and can't stop thinking about it! Loving the shape, handles, and the gorgeous color and hardware. It has since moved to the top of my wishlist -- doesn't hurt that it shares my name!

Linea Pelle, Alex Zipper Medium Tote in Dark Olive, $475

Friday Favorites 9/24

This week has flown by! Sorry for a few days of missed posts - time just slips away some days. Hope everyone has an excellent weekend!



+ the bare essentials for a graphic designer poster - major want

+ dying to read this article from The New Yorker about J.Crew's Mickey Drexler

+ can't stop thinking about this amazing photo of Central Park taken by Jamie

+ a great vintage shop find by Kelly!

+ this simple but elegant outfit - perfect for the summer transition into fall!

+ this new typeface, Charlie, by Working Format

J.Crew October 2010 Part II

You didn't think it would stop with one post did you? The rest of the images were too perfect not to share. Loving the black/grey color palette J.Crew is rocking this season.

J.Crew October 2010 Part I

Oh. My. God. When I saw these images on Katie's site, I could not stop looking at them. So gorgeous! So it wasn't much of a surprise when I read that they were from J.Crew's latest catalog (reminder: change address so I receive catalog again). I immediately went to J.Crew to check out the rest of the images. Everything is stunning--the color palette, the location, the clothes--major style swoon! Can Jenna Lyons ever do wrong? Caution: may cause extreme heart flutter!













I couldn't agree more with Jenna's Picks:

Friday Favorites 9/17

What a long week it has been! I haven't been this excited for a weekend in awhile. Such a fun week though in the online interior world, with the new Lonny website debut and of course the long awaited premiere issue of Rue! Hope you don't mind the extra links - there were too many great posts this week! Heading home for the weekend for some quality family time and R&R. Enjoy your weekend, loves!



+ how amazing is this sweater from Uniqlo? I want to dive right in!

+ the pictures from Joy and Meg's book launch party in San Francisco (love that Joy is a grad from my major at Syracuse! CMD shoutout!)

+ the gorgeous silhouette of these Barbara Bui heels

+ wonderful inspiration images from Paloma's interview with J. Randall Powers

+ these super realistic mineral paintings by Carly Waito

+ a photo of Jackie I've never seen before!

+ I'm not just loving these bikes, I'm DROOLING over them! I want a bicycle so badly!

+ the modern-day Audrey photoshoot - how glam!


Image via dress design decor

Rue's Debut

A big congratulations to the girls at Rue for a successful launch of their first issue! We were all waiting with baited breath for this day and Rue truly delivered. I am anxious to see how the magazine continues to grow with each issue. Here are some of my favorite spreads...

New at Lonny

The new Lonny website has launched! I'm loving the clean design and expanded pages! My favorite part of the site is their blog and more specifically, the collages each blogger has created for themselves. Such great eye candy! Lonny never fails to disappoint.

Seeing Stripes

The weather is starting to get more fall-like with each day and today felt like the perfect day for a tee and blazer. I decided on one of my current favorite shirts and when reaching for my usual black blazer, my eye caught my wide-striped blazer. I found the layers of black and white stripes to be quite chic.



I love the detailed buttons on this blazer.



I topped it off with one of my favorite necklaces - a London charm necklace from Cath Kidston that is the perfect reminder of my semester in London (the crown, union jack heart, and black cab).




Striped Shirt, Forever 21
Striped Blazer, H&M
Necklace, Cath Kidston

Whirlwind Wednesday

This week has been a busy one and it seems like the work is never-ending! I am trying to remember to



Taking a breather to reorganize and prioritize!


Image via Keep Calm Gallery

Countdown to Rue

After yesterday's "slip" sneak peek of Rue's debut cover, I can hardly wait for the issue to come out this Thursday! The whole gang is headed to New York for what is bound to be an ultra cool and swanky launch party - it's times like these that I wish I wasn't a college student stuck in upstate New York! Can't wait to see what Rue brings to the table!

Image via The City Sage

Marc Jacobs Spring 2011

I don't usually follow New York Fashion Week because, let's be honest, it's a bit difficult to keep up with if you're not there. But after seeing some images from the Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 runway show, I had to share. The movement in the pieces and the saturated color palette keep drawing me in!











Images via The Sartorialist

Kate Spade Holiday 2010

The Kate Spade Holiday 2010 Lookbook is up online (thanks a lovely being!) and as expected, it's filled with fabulous things! Here are some of my picks: