Hey guys! Well, the past two years have been pretty incredible. Over 200,000 people from all over the world have visited my humble little blog. I attended London Fashion Week three times, went to scores of different industry events, and learned to dress a little (okay, a lot) better. I'm not going to lie, there have been lots of other perks too. If you had told me that any of this would be the case when I began, I would have never believed you. However, the best part by far was getting to meet so many great people (including Milana,... Continue reading

I really like these Kat Maconie sandals. Don't they look as if they would be super comfortable too? They'd look just as good with skinny jeans as they would with skirts and dresses. I should probably branch out to other colors (I just counted and 1/2 of my shoe collection is composed of black shoes, especially of the ankle boot variety.) For those of you who may not be familiar, Kat Maconie is a London-based designer and she launched her label in July, 2009. I really like the understated chic vibe of a lot of her pieces and they are... Continue reading

I seemed to have misplaced my favorite every day lipstick (Laura Mercier "Bare Lips", in case you are wondering), but until I manage to pick up a new one, I am really loving Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector. I think that really glossy glosses are pretty tacky and it's really difficult to find natural looking one that are subtle. This one is absolutely perfect. Continue reading

Hey guys! Just a quick little update here from me. I'm out in the Scottish Highlands right now and loving it. The workshop program is intensive, so I have not had too much free time, but I managed to duck out today, wander around and explore. It's been a really great experience (and a lot of fun too), but I am looking forward to returning home tomorrow. I miss little Bogart and I've got so much work to do. Hope that everyone is having a great week! Continue reading

Hey guys! A couple of weeks ago, the nice folks at Jimmy Choo invited me down to the ‘Choo 24:7 Stylemakers launch in London, which was hosted by Caroline Issa. I ended up feeling a little sick and spending the morning in bed instead (boo!), but I wanted to share the initiative with you because I think that it's a very cool idea. ‘Choo 24:7 Stylemakers’, is an interactive microsite that celebrates street style photography. The site allows fans and photographers to submit their own street style images highlighting their personal style (you can submit through Facebook and Instagram too).... Continue reading

My friend Adam snapped this photograph of me during the last London Fashion Week. He took it before I recognized him, so it's as candid as they come. I'm wearing the Jofama coat that I picked up at Wild Swans earlier in the year. It's faux fur with great leather detailing. It came with a leather belt, as well but I removed that because, as you know, I really dislike belting things. In Scotland, this is a great four season coat - It's been absolutely freezing here lately! I'm heading off to the Highlands tomorrow and I think I'll bring... Continue reading

Today is Mother's Day in the United States, so it only seemed fitting to give a little shout out to the most beautiful and wonderful woman that I know. Hi, Mom! Love you! One of the worst things about living across the pond from my family is that I do not get to see them nearly enough. We are all really close and I miss them terribly. Last night, however, the whole gang got together over Skype. We had two Macbooks and two iPads going at the same time, and it was so much fun to talk to (and see)... Continue reading

This is a little embarrassing, but... Do any of you ever do that kind of online "window shopping" where you pile a lot of different items into your shopping cart and then hastily close the browser? No? Just me? Luckily, at Net-a-Porter you can make a wishlist (and neatly file all of your different "wants" into categories, while you're at it!) It's quite productive actually, if you ask me! Still noticing a color theme here, I know. I've got blue on the brain. Lusting over those Jimmy Choos and Cobra Society boots too! Continue reading

T by Alexander Wang and Kain make some of my favorite tees, but I picked up a bright blue one at the Zara in Kensington a week or so ago. I ducked in to escape from the rain and figured, well, since I'm already here.... It's a good two sizes larger than I would normally wear, but it is wonderfully cozy and in my favorite shade of blue. The sun is finally out today, so I am going to go out and try to photograph it as well as some other things around town. I know that we all complain... Continue reading

Pictured: Tamara bead necklace, Bobbio crocodile-print leather bag, Enovem reversible coat, Valeria dress. I am really loving these classic pieces from Italian luxury fashion house MaxMara, all available at Matches. The chunky yellow statement necklace would look great paired with a white dress, the grey handbag (want!) and a pair of strappy sandals. The necklace would really smarten up a simple basic tee too. The quilted coat is a classic wardrobe staple. It's also in my favorite color nevertheless - blue! I could live in that coat all summer long here in Scotland. Unfortunately, we never fully abandon "coat season"... Continue reading

Ah, the make-up brushes in old Diptyque jars... It's a bit of a fashion cliché by now, but I don't care. At least we're all recycling. I think that it looks pretty classy too. I tried to take some proper photographs while I was out and about today, but it was one of those days. First, I forgot my memory card at home. Following this, the rain decided to start - and continue - for the duration of the day. It's hard to feel super photogenic with horizontal rain in your face. Having lived here for almost six years now,... Continue reading

For anyone who thinks dry shampoo for dogs might be a little silly: Clearly, you're not a dog owner. Fresh Dog sent over some products for Bogart and I to review about a week ago. They couldn't have arrived at a better time because the little bug (as I like to call him) decided to roll around in dog poop that day. Good times. I was out of dog shampoo and Bogart hates having baths, so I tried the Fresh Dog Waterless Bath Foam. It worked like a charm. It's easy to use and much less of headache for me... Continue reading

How great are these pieces by Dolce & Gabbana and Antik Batik? I love their boho-rock vibe. I'm not sure that I can pick a favorite, but I think that I am leaning towards the studded black Antik Batik bag. You might see that making an appearance in a forthcoming post. It would look great paired with some skinny jeans, a Kain tank, and some ankle boots (easily my favorite kinds of shoes). I've also been looking for a new keychain to organize my set of keys, because the one that I am using right now is falling apart. I... Continue reading

I and Love and You - The Avett Brothers Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 , 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 I'm feeling a little homesick for the States these days and for New York City, especially. That city is magic. I have so many great memories from time spent there. I've also been listening to the Avett Brothers album on repeat. It's not new or anything - it came out in 2009 - but, man, it is good. PS - I should mention that Cakeshop (pictured above) is one of my favorite NY bakeries.... Continue reading

I really like the pink sofa in the first image. First: it is pink. Second: it's the perfect size to cuddle up with a good book (or, in my case, my laptop as I write my thesis). I am really drawn to spaces that are neutral overall, but have vibrant little pops of color. And of those little pops of color, well, lately I've been gravitating towards any and all shades of pink. The kitchen table in the second image reminds me a bit of a scene in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Do you know the one? Jim... Continue reading

I had a Polaroid camera about ten years ago and I really miss it. The film was pretty expensive (I think I remember that it cost about $10 for ten pictures), but it was well worth it. While I was doing my undergraduate degree in Anthropology in Connecticut, I went on tour with two punk bands during the summer of my senior year. This was fieldwork for my honors thesis in ethnomusicology. I always explain to people who ask that I was much more of Cameron Crowe's character in Almost Famous, than Penny Lane's. One of the band members had... Continue reading

Meet Rosalie and Rebel. Beautiful, classic, and so chic. I'm completely smitten with these plum Jimmy Choo handbags, which are part of the 24:7 capsule collection. They would add a great pop of color to any outfit, don't you think? I fully intended to attend the collection preview when I was in London earlier this week, but I ended up spending the day ill instead. That's no fun! Why is it that every Londoner I know seems to have the flu right now? I lived vicariously through everyone's tweets and instagrams though...jealous! See you next time. Continue reading

I really love this ethically-made baroque pearl necklace by Frogpearl, which was waiting for me when I returned home from London yesterday. I'm sure that it will be making an appearance in many forthcoming posts, but I didn't want to take those kind of photographs today, mainly because I am feeling a little sick, and still in my pajamas. Pearls and pajamas? Why not? I try to take a working trip to London every couple of months or so to recharge. (When you live in the country, it is incredible how relaxing a trip to the city can be! After... Continue reading

Cut Copy - Need You Now (Architecture in Helsinki Version) Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Continue reading

Just a couple of quick legit snaps (taken by Daniela) of the Mawi ring that I picked up at the sample sale today. I've actually never been to a sample sale before. Sample sales are a great way get good bargains on designer things, but they are a little cutthroat too. Mawi statement bracelets and necklaces and pretty incredible, but I was drawn to this ring, which is a little more classic, even for a somewhat blinged out cocktail ring. What can I say? I'm still a classic girl at heart! Continue reading

These Instagram pictures from Daniela's iPhone are the closest that you'll get to an Instagram post from me, since I'm still one of those old school BlackBerry users. I could definitely go for an upgrade though, especially since my BlackBerry now freezes every time I try to use Twitter and Four Square... I spent the better half of today with my blonde partner-in-crime. We had a brunch at Albion, hit up the Mawi sample sale, and did a little cafe hopping around Mayfair. Moroccan mint tea and nutella banana cake - you can't get much better than that. The sun... Continue reading

I'm really loving these Missoni leather and cloth handbags. Aren't they great? I can't even decide which one that I like the best. They'd look so cute with a lot of my summer staples. I normally live in skinny jeans and slouchy tees during the summer, with a cool pair of sunglasses. Don't get me wrong, I love dresses too, but I'm still a jeans girl at heart. I always feel really comfortable in them, most "myself". (The best jeans buying tip by the way: buy the pair a size smaller than you normally wear. After a wash or two,... Continue reading

After a couple of days running around in heels, today was definitely a day for more sensible shoes. I'm so glad that I packed my Superga! These navy ones are my favorites, although I really want a grey pair too. They're really comfortable and I think they're a really great classic shoe. I much prefer them to Converse. This morning we went for a lazy brunch at Sable d'Or, which is a delightful patisserie and one of my favorite places to go for all-day breakfast in Crouch End. The croissants are really good and I love the detox juice too.... Continue reading

Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 For the first four years I lived in the UK, I wore flats everywhere. More specifically, ballet flats and during the first year here, an an ocassional Ugg boot (don't judge....okay, fine, I just did a little bit too.) I don't know if I have mentioned this here before, but when I started my fieldwork, I owned only five pairs of shoes... and this includes trainers for the gym. A year later, my shoe count is close to thirty and most of them are heels. It's funny, when you get used to... Continue reading

My friend Milana once suggested that I write a post about how I store my make-up. (See, I pay attention, Milana!) Funny thing is, there's no rhyme or reason to how I organize my make-up. I really don't organize it at all - I keep everything in this tambourine that I happen to have lying around. Why not, right? On a side note: I wasn't going to get into this, but since people have asked: yes, I've turned my comments off. I haven't had time to keep up with blog comments recently, and that's one of the reasons that I... Continue reading