Inspiration for the new year

Love this poster that Katie from Katie's Adventures sent over today. Might need to hang this up to remind me of my New Year Resolutions!

So sweet....

I love these YSL vintage clip on earings I found on ESTY today. They remind me of my grandma Ruth. She never pierced her ears, but always had a sweet pair of clip on's on. I love how these ones look like little old fashioned wrapped candies.

My wish list from ESTY is growing rather quickly....

Daily Routine

Ignore the title.

Listeing to Daily Routine from Animal Collective's Merriweather Post Pavillion album. After overdosing on this album all spring- I put it away for a while. Now pulling it back into my mix after seeing it pop up on everyone's "best of 2009" lists.

What I really wanted to say was......

Sweet Tree. I love this and wished mine looked like it.

Found over at Elements of Style

Everyone loves a little Booty....

Ever had Pirate's Booty??

For those of you who haven't...its awesome!

Head over to Katie Changes for Katie for a chance to win some booty for yourself!

While you're there- check out Katie's great posts on nutrition, work outs, shoes, food, and music!

Native Knits

Check out this amazing DIY project posted by Behind the Seams

I will absolutely be making a pair of these for my winter wardrobe! As soon as I get my hands on one of these amazing sweaters.........um dad?

Love how she styles them too.

Proud big sister :-)

My younger brother Anthony has just accepted a position as a design intern for Converse! Woohoo!

So excited to have him working at Converse with me. He will be interning in the Design Creation department. Sooo sooo excited!

Its' a good dae for a sundae

I'm craving one of these right now......

Where I want to be....

Its sooo cold outside!

Between my Sp11 line planning and the crazy holiday season.....I'm really wishing I was in this beautiful picture instead!

Found on elements of style

Mmmmmmerry Christmas!

Oh the devils we are! My brother's and I were left to create and send a Christmas card of our own this year....after our parents became fed up with my vanity (not wanting to take a picture on a day I wasnt feeling up to par!)



So we did. Only we decided that if it was up to us- it was going to have some humor attached.

Here is what we came up with......



Hopefully they don't return all of our presents :-)

Happy Belated, Blue Eyes

A Happy Belated Birthday is due to the late Frank Sinatra, one of my favorite singers of all time.

Have a visit, pay your respects to ol' blue eyes

Handsome devil :-)

Sonia Rykiel for H&M

I FINALLY made it out to H&M this weekend to see Sonia Rykiel for H & M myself. I'm sad to say, the lackluster reviews I have been reading did accurately portray the collection. Sonia- it's not you... Where are the adorable berets? I'm only seeing grossly oversized headbands with floppy blows. Where are the lux fabrics and beautiful colors? Queen of Knits, where are the knits? I know I know, its lingerie- but still!

I will say- the slip in Sonia's signature color stripes is a great addition to any wadrobe that can't quite fit the designer's line into their budget. I purchased one and love the way it peeks out from under my black fuzzy sweater dress.

If you're looking for a statement piece to wear out however, don't bother.

And for some reason, the adorable ballet flat slippers DO NOT fit the foot. Really wishing this came out a little better.

On a side note, and not to be more of a "debbie downer"- but the sales associate was so excited that I "actually purchased" a Sonia Rykiel that he just about screamed in delight. He gave me a choice of bags (which by the way, might be the best part of the line! so beautiful) and also threw in a magazine.

photo cred

Ahh wishing there were more to purchase. Maybe next season?

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

This weekend I was lucky enough to host my youngest brother Nick on Saturday night. After he spent some time at "The 409" with our brother Anthony and his college roommates, he came and stayed with me. We loaded up on candy, pop corn, and soda...and went to see The Fantastic Mr. Fox.

Great movie.

Recommended by Nick and me.

The movie is based on the book, but with several modern twists. Mr. Fox is narrated by George Clooney, which makes him very charming and mischievous. Five stars.

Michelle's Day Off

Looking forward to a day off tomorrow! Yay!!

Here is my to do list:

1. Look at cars (really need an SUV for my very long commute to work)

2. Christmas Shop

3. Relax

Cant wait :-)

Tis the Season for Giving

Converse participates in a gift giving program for kids who need a little something extra to go under the tree this year. My "adopted child" was a toddler age boy- check out the stack I created for him :-) I wish I could see him open these!

More reasons to envy Barbie...

Barbie, dressed by Rei Kawakubo of Comme Des Garcons. Read full article here

XX/FF

The XX and Friendly Fires performed at The Paradise Rock Club in Allston this past Friday. Review: awesome

The XX was dead on. A friend described their performace as: "If you could hear a massage, it would sound like this"

Even the pictures from my phone show how starkly different these two bands and their performance styles are.

Great contrast of fashion as well. check out the Vintage ladies top...

Speaking of Dresses...

Completely in loooooove with this Chanel dress. Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes wore it to the Crillon ball. What a life!

Friday Fun

Last night's Business for Pleasure show was amazing. If you havent had a chance, you should check them out at their site



Tonight the band is off to NY for another release party. Congrats to them for all of their recent success.



Now onto to my weekend....Tonight I have the good fortune of seeing Friendly Fires and The XX at the Paradise in Allston. This will surely be a weekend of good friend and good music.



Tomorrow- off to the first dress fitting for my best friend's wedding :-) I'm beyond excited for her.



Getting into dress mode.....

Delightfully Distracted

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"Good bye" she said, "I'm off to join the Circus"

-Leigh Standley

Totally distracted today by all that is going on around me! Looking forward to a visit to Mantra tonight with Pam, then the Business For Pleasure CD release party at the Middle East downstairs :-)

Grey is the new Black

Just one coat of paint, and one beautiful handmade quilt turned my boring bedroom into a beautiful sanctuary :-) I love, love, love it!

"Life is tough. I recommend getting a manicure and a really cute helmet." -Leigh Standley

Remember what your knees are for

Finally back on the wagon after a multi-month hiatus. Totally skipped out on posting all of the interesting things coming in for fall- but at least we've got winter. Also have some lovely things to show off from my recent trip to Europe (Paris, Marsille, Florence, Berlin & Cologne).

Drool worthy for me this season are over-the knee boots. I saw so many beautiful designs in Europe, particularly Italy, that I wished could fit in my suitcase! After much personal debate over the style that best suited me, I ended on a pair of distressed brown leather, low heel, rounded toe. These can be worn up over the knee or folded down, but mine will absolutely be worn up!

It took me about a week to shake my jet lag, but I am finally posting pics from my Hong Kong trip! Take a peek at these babies. Hope to get some more on my next trip ;-)

I'm packing up again for Chicago this weekend- Lollapalooza at Grant Park. Then its off to Europe for Italy, France, and Germany! I promise to post along the way :-)

Hong Kong bound...

Heading to Hong Kong tomorrow for a few days...in fact just 2 days, a very short trip to another world. I'm very excited for the experience. I will try to blog along the way...jet lag permitting. Obviously most excited for the SHOPPING!

Misty Romance

Loving Jessica Stam for Fendi...check out the bag....swooning

Overdue

Last month I was fortunate enough to get down to Tennessee for Bonnaroo 2009. Amazing line up...amazing show...all around amazing experience. More descriptors to follow. For now- just pics :-)

To Freedom, and the people who fight to save it...

I love the way this image came out. The subject is my best friend, the setting is her front porch. We sat on Sunday afternoon, recounting the amazing weekend, and what it's memories mean to us.
Live*Laugh*Love

High Wire Dancer

The sweet sounds of Antje Duvekot have been softly lulling me through this sunny Friday. A Boston resident, the singer-songwriter is one to keep an eye on. Her second album The Near Demise of the High Wire Dancer which released in March of this year delivers earthy sweet folk weaved with storytelling qualities that leave you soaked in sound.

Favorite song: Dandelion

Touring now in Colorado, crossing my fingers she makes it back to the East coast soon!

Enjoy Antje on her myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/antjeduvekot
http://www.antjeduvekot.com/

Wild things

Cannot wait to see this! I get goosebumps just watching the trailor. Wishing these magical places were so easy to come by.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--N9klJXbjQ

for a rainy day....

This is a great rainy day pic, I love the sharp edges of the chandeliers contrasted with the soft hues of the window panes. Beautiful...and prettier than my cubicle walls :-)

Denim Darlings

The lovely ladies at Madewell are hosting another Denim after Dark Party Next Thursday April 2nd from 7-9pm at their Newbury Street Location. Beverages provided by Beehive- Denim and Drinks- what more do you need? looks like the makings of a good night!

Business for Pleasure

A music experience like no other....when your friend reveals he's in a ridiculously cool band, and you find yourself soaking it up and begging for more.

Interested? Yes I thought you would be...the band is called Business for Pleasure. http://www.myspace.com/businessforpleasure

Check them out, become a fan.....