La vie...J'aime: 10.09

10.30.2009

Friday Faves: Halloween edition!

Haute Halloween @ GlamChic

Some chic items to buy in celebration of Halloween.

@ Yellow Brick Blog

Love this blood-sucking ring from Verameat she found.

Witch craft @ From Me to You

Eerie and gorgeous Salem photography from her trip to MA.

Ce voyage sombre @ Pandora

Glamorous goth from Cherry Blossom Girl.

Southern Living Halloween food and drinks @ MadebyGirl

Click image to get more "creepy" recipes like monster eyes and green punch.

Muah ha ha ha Halloween decor @ Everything LEB

Great inspiration for decor and parties this weekend!

Halloween save the dates @ Oh So Beautiful Paper

Love these- esp the purple color!

Hope everyone has a fabulously spooky Halloween! Can't wait to see pics of your costumes. I will have plenty to post after my weekend in NYC. Check out my special Halloween posts here and don't forget Style you Sunday this Sunday!

PS: The Regis & Kelly website has a few hysterical clips from their Halloween show today.

Platinum perfection

Love these silvery looks! Who's your favorite?

jacket

skirt & bustier

dress

shoes (and love this dress, despite it not being silver!)

Friday Faves coming up :)

All images from People Style Watch.

10.29.2009

Orange and black: home

Bedroom via Good Housekeeping

The final post in the orange and black series features items for the home and home decor. Designers and our fave mags have found a way to make this color combo work for every day life.

Nursery via Domino Flickr stream

Bathroom via Dream Home Decors

Armani Casa via Veranda

Rug via Garnet Hill

Knives via PointclickHome

Clock via PointclickHome

Stucco panel via Decorati

I hope you enjoyed this series :)

Orange and black: runway looks

Orange and black is not just for Halloween. Designers send this color combo down the runway year-round. Orange and black chic, I'd say!

Twenty8Twelve, SS2010

Blugirl, SS2010

Baby Phat, SS2010

Y-3, SS2010

Milly, SS2010

Zac Posen, FW2009

Philosophy, FW2009

Cynthia Rowley, FW2009

Michael Kors, FW2009

Isaac Mizrahi, FW2009

All photos from NY Mag.

Coming up: orange and black for the home!

Orange and black: clothing inspiration

As an ode to Halloween this weekend, I have a series of posts that will feature all things orange and black. Starting with a fabulous collection of accessories, make-up, and clothes!

Halloween inspired: Orange and Black by laviejaime featuring Dorothy Perkins

Stay tuned for orange and black runway looks and home decor!

10.28.2009

Gossip Girl

I used to looove Gossip Girl, but frankly- and this is hard to admit in writing- since last year's season finale, I have found it to be a snooze-fest (EXCEPT and a big except here- that final scene with Chuck and Blair!). Anyone else feel this way? I am basically still watching for the witty C + B banter and fashions such as these...

I fear GG is headed for an O.C. ending...by the time that show ended in season 4, for me it wasn't too soon :( Thoughts?

Photos from CWTV.com.

What I'm Wearing Wednesday

Today is a rainy day in Boston, but I refrained from wearing my rain boots since I am going out to dinner tonight here. Here is what I am wearing:

Faux fur vest from Burlington Coat Factory- not sure the brand, but it was $20!
Anlo jeans
Black Old Navy turtleneck- from last year
Brown boots from Nordstrom- these are several years old, I think they are their BP brand
D&G watch from Neiman Marcus
OPI Little Red Wagon- fabulous red from their holiday 2008 collection!

What are you wearing today?

10.27.2009

Skull it to me

Skulls are not just for Halloween! Check out these fun accessories, perfect for any budget:

Skulls by laviejaime featuring Alexander McQueen

Seriously have my eye on the Bing Bang earrings ever since seeing them on I am a Greedy Girl.

Inspired by Matters of Style: Skull Cull.

Feathered bouquet

How pretty is this bouquet? I wouldn't have thought to add feathers to a bridal bouquet.

via 100 Layer Cake

10.26.2009

Halloween 2009 costumes

So here are my costumes this year- I finally decided over the weekend! Every year I like to have 2 costumes, since Halloween is so fun and all. This year, one was chosen for me- Saturday night I am going to my future step-sister-in law's bachelorette party! We are all being Robert Palmer "Addicted to Love" back up dancers:

Robert Palmer - New Music - More Music Videos

Friday night, my bff from Syracuse and I are being football players:

I will also be in NYC this year... What are you being this Halloween?

Memories of Halloweens past

In celebration of Halloween this weekend, I thought I would show off some of my past costumes the past few years....

Twiggy/mod girl

Pippi Longstocking (w/ my roomie, the army girl)

Pirate

mock Sarah Palin

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Stay tuned to hear what I am going to be this year! :)

10.25.2009

Style you Sunday: fall wedding

My friend D asked me for some inspiration for an outfit for her to wear to a fall wedding coming up. Her challenge to me: to find a dressy dress that is not too tight and that can accommodate her "problem", her boobs... ha! I found a gorgeous trapeze dress, for under $120, in a fabulous bright color. Adding silver gem accessories and a luxe looking faux bur bolero for when it gets chilly, D will be all set for these nuptials!