Hairspiration - Accessories Edition

I think this is the perfect up-do for my wedding, not that I'm getting married anytime soon.

Spikes in my hairband? Yes Please!

Hairspiration - French Braid Edition

I really need to master the french braid.

Manic For These Mani's

The Void.

Crosses & accessories make even aggressive growth look great.

Gold half moon, nude nail. Win.

Matte is where it's at.

Sparkle Shoe Boots - Yes please!

No doubt these lovelies will be on many 'must-have' lists for the season, including mine. How can a girl resist?

Available now on Net A Porter.

Karl Lagerfeld for Impulse

That's the name of Uncle Karl's line for Macy's. It hits stores at the end of this month and I'm definitely wishing shopping in the States was a little more accessible right about... now.
Here are my highlights;

That scalloped trim around the neck? *sigh*

And what wardrobe is not complete until you have you're very own tank w/ Uncle Karl on it, I ask you?!

Prada Goodness

Life Inspiration

To be this stylish and fabulous when I'm a mom.

Yes I realize this is a magazine spread and not real life but who says I can't make this real life?

Magnificent Margiela

This weekend I had the huge honour of giving a well needed home (that is full of love) to these incredible Maison Martin Margiela navy strappy patent pumps. They were looking lost and forlorn on the sale table at The Room and I just couldn't not take them home, especially after I've been following their whereabouts (and price) all season.

I mean Navy Patent people! Does it get better than that? 

I don't think so.

It's no secret that I love me a party in the back, or on the inside, and these lovelies have a party not visible until you're right over top!

 

They are just so pretty I almost don't want to wear them, I want to put them in a glass box on display as art.  *sigh*

Check out The Room or order online through SSENSE.

Have I ever told you...

About this dream (goal) I've had to open my own bridal boutique?

I have always had a love affair with wedding dresses (my collection when i graduated Design school was bridal). And when i see pictures of rings and anything bridal i tend to get giddy. Maybe i love love as much as I love gowns?

I'm not quite ready to do it yet, i think it's something I'll explore after babies. But that doesn't stop me from collecting inspiration. For example, I really want the facade to be very welcoming and and inviting - like this;

It would be by appointment only, my mom would work there part time once she's retired. I'd have a beautiful selection of veils and headpieces that are custom designed for my store (maybe by me?) and displayed in a beautiful antique armoire with glass doors.

 And of course I'd fill it with adorable & highly coveted frocks not readily available anywhere else. At a variety of price points, possibly specializing in high end gowns.

It's going to be fantastic. I can see it already.

Office Ensemble for the Win!

Speaking of Quirky Office Chic....

This incredible dress by Sonia by Sonia Rykiel my 'Man Friend' picked out at The Room over the weekend. If it pleases him, and it pleases me, it must be a winner!
Also available on Net a Porter

Quirky Carven Interview Chic!

I am completely obsessed with what I have now termed 'quirky office' ensembles. (read: fashion girl office attire).

As I'm starting to move out of Sabbatical mode and into Interview mode I find myself craving more and more quirky office outfits & pieces to mix and match and Carven is feeding my Craving.

I give you exhibit A:

A gorgeous silk blouse with a tie front, adds a little something of the unexpected.

Pair it with an adorable tweed skirt (exhibit B) like so...

et voila! I give you Carven Interview Chic! 

I would ace any & every interview in this outfit, all available at Net a Porter.

Miu Miu Pre-Fall - yes please

Dresses like this are about the only thing that make me dream of comfortable September temperatures and chic office attire when Summer is just starting and I'm easing into my 'sabbatical'.

Current Obsession(s)

First of all I find myself drawn to EVERYTHING Rosegold.
I've decided it's my official metal. Well that and Gunmetal.
Plus, how awesome are they combined?

Which leads me to these gorgeous studs...

Now admittedly I hardly wear earrings, i've had trouble finding ones that a) i want to wear all the time and b) are comfortable (somehow as I get older I've gotten more sensitive). Sooo.... for me to be obsessed over these here little dandies is saying something.

And I may or may not have a complete fascination (read: obsession) with the entire Eddie Borgo S/S/11 collection.

Buy your own here.

All I want for Christmas (part 1 )

Dearest Santa, I have been oh so good this year...

These monochromatic playing cards would make an amazing stocking stuffer.

As would these adorable paper clips w/ crows! 

(if you haven't noticed from my tumblr i have thing for crows & skulls)

for under the tree... 

this would be the perfect new home for my macbook pro...

a gift that keeps on giving... for the both of us...

and what girl doesn't want a piece of (the much anticipated return of) Tom Ford 

(take that any way you like)

As always I'll leave beer (still drinking Stella Artois?) and peanuts for you.

Love Always,

Miss Content

Fashion meets Chin Injeti meets Steve Carty = Brilliance

I met Steve Carty years ago and watching his creativity and talent evolve is continual inspiration for me. Also I can't get enough of this song, Separated by Chin Injeti.

Anatomy of a Birkin

The most coveted bag on the planet. I'm completely lost in 'Bringing Home the Birkin' by Michael Tonello, and obsessed with this illustration by Muntsa Vicente. I am hoping to find a way to print it onto a fabulous textured paper and frame it for my house.

*sigh*

until the day I find a way to Bring Home the Birkin, this framed will do nicely.