La vie...J'aime: 02.11

2.28.2011

My winter getaway must-haves

In preparing for my Florida getaway, while I had difficulty packing, I knew I needed the essentials for every instance...

for catching some rays poolside on the roof: a good book (my current read) + sunscreen + hat

for shopping at my fave West Palm store: comfy walking sandals + sunglasses

My new cat eye Tory's I got for xmas

for sipping a martini at the perfectly named Blue Martini: fun wedge sandals + clutch + camera

me and my dad, Jan 2007

What are your winter getaway must-haves when traveling?

Blogging last year: Style you Sunday: spring break- beach

2.25.2011

Friday Faves

Fur shoes @ ...Love Maegan

Fun way to keep her toes warm.

Necklace scarf @ Express-O

Love this idea...def want to try.

Spring inspiration @ 100 Layer Cake

Pretty yellow table setting.

Music Meets Decor: Sara Bareilles @ Inspired Design

Love Sara B and these pairings.

Sand dollars & sea breeze @ Deliciously Organized

Beachy and beautiful!

Blogging last year: Create this look: London Fashion Week

2.24.2011

Off to FL

I am Florida bound for a much needed long weekend of relaxing in warmth and sunshine! I have a few posts scheduled, but "see you" Tuesday!

PS: Follow my trip on Twitter B)

image via We Heart It

In anticipation of Oscars...

Barbra Streisand's Scaasi pantsuit, 1969

Just in time for Sunday's Academy Awards, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston has a special exhibition open through March 6. Four exquisite gowns, worn by such lovely ladies as Cate Blanchett and Barbra Streisand, will be on display in the museum's Fenway entrance.

Cate Blanchett's John Galliano gown, 1999

I hope to see this Galliano dress that Cate Blanchett wore when I go next week. While I'm there, I'll take a stroll down the new Art of the Americas Wing and see Scaasi: American Couturier.

Anyone else looking forward to Sunday's fashions as much as me? I am sure so :)

images thanks to the MFA

Blogging last year: What I'm Wearing Wednesday

2.23.2011

Hipstamatic snapshots

One of my favorite apps for my new iPhone is Hipstamatic, which creates "analog digital prints". With 4 different lenses, I've only used one so far (still learning), the pics have a vintage quality and are lightly framed.

Here are some recent snapshots..

Tasty drink at Altastrada

Blooming Vday bouquet

New vintage necklace

The Common

Hot pot

Photo shoot with Molly

2.22.2011

DIY: threaded bracelets

When I first posted this woven chains bracelet DIY in my Friday Faves last month, both my mom and friend Amanda wanted to do them. When Amanda booked her trip here for this past weekend, we figured what better time to try this fun project?

My mom went out and bought 2 types of chains and multiple thread colors for us...

We got to work on our first bracelet each....I chose the black chain with blue, turquoise, magenta, and green thread.

Molly wanted to be in on the action...

Amanda chose the black chain with pink, white and blue thread.

The finished products!

(first bracelets)

(second bracelets- solid thread and gold chains, double looped..love!)

Overall, it was a relatively easy (and very cheap!) DIY. My only gripe was when braiding the thread, you def need an extra set of hands to tightly hold the chain.

Read all the full instructions and details at Because I'm Addicted.

pics via my iPhone

Blogging last year: Kate Spade 'snail mail'

2.21.2011

Happy President's Day

Homage to Warhol via flickr

2.18.2011

Friday Faves

Vibrant red @ Fashion Nerdic

She posted this on Vday, natch. Beautiful coat and tweed pants.

Stockholm design fair: fur chandelier @ Design*Sponge

Very cool.

Anna sees everything and Cynthia Rowley's entourage @ From Me To You

Jamie has some amazing shots -some animated- from NYFW...click the link to see them all.

Inspiration: Neutral and Vermillion @ Once Wed

Love this collage.

Extra seating options @ Lifestyle Bohemia

I am mildly obsessed with poufs...

Light green Austin, TX wedding @ Wedding Chicks

Isn't this necklace gorgeous?

Have a great weekend everyone! I am so glad to have 3 days off to enjoy time with my friend Amanda who is visiting from NYC. Fun times include hot pot dinner in Chinatown, DIY bracelets (featured here), a night out on the town...and I'm sure some surprises :)

Blogging last year: Proenza & Pollock