off to maine!

have a fantastic weekend! 

shop shots

i put together a few looks for you stylish blog readers...

this first one is a lovely lace dress by Kiribilla.

i added these two charming pins

and these darling bow earrings

so so pretty!

the next is a lady like charcoal coat by eryn brinie

feminine lace Pretty Ballerinas

 

white feather earrings (i'm getting into this trend!)

and Holiday's classic faux fur scarf (we have a bunch of colors)

next up is this chic little number by Francis

these Pretty Ballerinas are hand woven.  divine!

 

 a pop of gold and turquoise

 

and THIS HAT i ADORE!

a few more pics.  

this rack full of lace, sequin, cashmere and silk taffeta is dreamy!  and notice our brand new, crisp white hangers!

 

a gaggle of fun cuffs

and who could resist these sweet adornments?!  wear in your hair or pin to a clutch.

 SUCH PRETTY THINGS!  and PSSSSSST.... mention any of the above items and receive 15% off thru the weekend.  Happy Shopping!

Happy Fall (& Friday)!

any change of season is exciting.  Fall to me is particularly romantic -and a stunning time of year.  while late summer still lingers, i slowly tweak my perspective.

while i retire some things, stripey tees are in the top drawer all year long.  this staple never takes a back seat.  Holiday has some perfect ones right now.  mention the blog for 20% off all stripey tees thru the weekend!

i like to switch out old, well worn summer sunnies for a fresh pair of tortoise classics

being on the ocean in autumn is just as refreshing (if not more so)

and changing my scent is another little seasonal pleasure.  in the fall months (and especially winter) i love using a unisex or men's perfume (very subtly).  anything by Creed does it for me- "Royal Delight" is a perfect transition with hints of leather that balance out a faint floral.  the result is rich and timeless and so yummy lingering in big, soft cashmere sweaters and wraps.

scouting for

shoe clips!  Holiday has awesome reasonably priced accessories, but sweet shoe clips we are lacking!  i'm making it my mission.  look how cute?!

sensuous architecture

i LOVE NPR and especially Tom Ashbrook (major crush).  this morning he was talking with famed architect, Frank Gehry.  while i have never been in one of Gehry's buildings (not even the MIT one) i am now putting it on my list of to-do-soon.  Gehry's appreciation of movement, curves and "exciting" architecture is intoxicating.  he humbly stated in the interview that "we live with movement and folds- like being folded in a mother's arms".   he talked about being  inspired by the movement/energy in ancient stone and marble sculpture and his admiration for buildings that have "juice" and "make people feel good".  to me his work is so feminine, fertile and alive.  i am reminded of the Venus of Willendorf.  (this is probably such a bad analogy- but i had to share)

talk about a fertility goddess

the man (my new crush)

the nationale-nederlandedn building, prague, czech republic 1996

hotel marques de riscal, elciego, spain 2006

walt disney concert hall los angeles, ca 2003

the novartis building, lasel switzerland 2009

seattle's experience music project

guggenheim museum in bilbao, spain 2000

spruce 8 tower NYC- this just quivers!

o my gosh- i feel like such an under-achiever.