light headed

Thanks Nancy for the Ban-do link! Very Glamorous:

After perusing Ban-do, I tripped and slipped into hair accessory frenzy! I feel like Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl with bows, satin and feathers consuming my computer screen. It’s great that there seems to be a style and price for everyone. I tend to like head bands with bows and satin best as it leans more on the girly side of things- shocking, I know! : )

I am sporting a RED ribbon today to move the hair trend here on my island. Side note- during my frenzy I came across some really beautiful shots of brides in their hair pieces....just one 4 U:

the race is on

Sorry for the loooooong absence- I was swept away with summer but planning on a good return! : ) so what’s been happening????
I would like to chat about something very summery: The Galway Races in Galway, Ireland. This weekend long horse racing event is comparable to the Kentucky Derby and a time when the Irish really out do themselves not just with the Guinness. Similar to the derby, I love checking out the style as everyone is dressed to impress on the Ladies Day. None the less this year was beautiful and I thought I’d share some of my favorites.

And who said the Irish can’t dress??

The impeccable detailing and taste is inspiring. I want to run right out and pick up a hair piece. The look is so very romantic and charming. I think we need to start doing this more here in Chicago- who's with me??
Pictures from: The Galway Races

little white dress

Alice + Olivia dress with side pockets, cutout back & sequins! super hot! oh what you could do this dress?!?! : )

Of late I’ve been freakishly obsessing over sequins so wear your sunglasses as this blog is going to sparkle well really I've always had a taste for sequins hence my christians....

shoe lust

Just the Valentino Court Shoe...FAB!

bursting with color

This summer I want go Rainbow Bright on my desk with my favorite potter Jonathan Adler! So cheerful!

C'est très raisonnable! I am planning a store trip asap as it's been a awhile...

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flower power

Isn't this an awesome way to advertise!?! Not sure who the advert belongs to, as I couldn't read it from my cab at State St & Randolph St. Super Pretty and Creative on this beautiful spring day!  whoo Friday!

kitchen trimmings

I am having a fun time pursuing Utility Designs, a  British home company based out of Liverpool. I love that it's an independent place with funky choices and a WIDE price range. Hope to make it to the store someday, Go Everton! ; )
1. Egg Cups 2. Heart Spoon 3. Honey Pot 4. Slate Coasters 5.Toast Rack 6. Storage Jar

pre pixel posh

Remember before school started and you always wanted to coolest trapper, noteboooks, or folders? Imagine having these sweet folders and notebooks from OhJoy!

Maybe I could order a few folders for work as an office expense...my coolness level is about to be off the hook. : ) Do kids still use notebooks at school??

love letter no.1

Dear TopShop,
I am so glad you opened a beautiful store in NY this past fall as it's allowed us to purchase your products with american dollars! I am fan of your collections, accessories and your reasonable prices.  Fingers crossed you'll open one in Chicago someday, we'd swear to be extra nice to you!
gingham, anyone?

sweet nothings

xoxo
auv
1. Scarf $40  2. Bikini $55 3. Stachel $60 4. Hat $40 5. Corset $60 6. Bra $32

dying for fashion

Being a bridesmaid this summer, I decided to begin my quest for a fashionable "dye-able shoe." (two words that never belong together) Thankfully the dyeable color is Fuchsia, a cute color to sport again. As most searches begin in my world, I headed to Google to investigate. The results page was full of freaky sites with the scariest shoes I've scene in a long time! I mean it! The shoes look so depressing, old fashioned, akin to wooden toys shoes & bad knockoffs.

After about an hour or so of unsatisfied results, I had a break through on Zappo's & My Glass Slipper! Finally and thankfully dyeables have made out with some of the fashion world (Kate, Stuart, Badgley) thus likely to be made in a country I know loves real leather and sex appeal: Italia! You have spend a little time surfing the sites but it's much better and totally worth it. Now I need help deciding:

 

If I could, I'd  throw these in my purse (yes they're dyeable too!) for after party when my feet are saying no more awesome dance moves auv....

LIKE but out of the budget this time:

super sad-these is not dyeable but adorable, no? Badgley Mischka

1. Kate Spade Lover $295  2. Something Bleu $220 3. Touch Ups $80 4. Kate Spade Christa $295 5. Kate Spade Flats $298 6. Giuseppe Zanotti $590 7. Stuart Weitzman $525 8. Badgley $215 9. Badgley $215