Perfume on Paper

Top L-R: ISeeNoise | Anne Harwell | Suisai Genki

Bottom L-R: Milkfoam | Studio Lara 316 | Talula Christian

How lovely are these Chanel perfume bottle prints and illustrations! Each so well interpreted and designed. These babies have gone viral and you can bet the 'who's who' of fashionistas owns one. Which ones do you like best? Are you more the chic sophisticate or the ultimate pink lady? I've got my eye on the first two, top left. The good news is you can find each of these prints for sale right now (two of them are original watercolours!). And not that you could possibly need convincing, but the images below are examples of just how fab these prints will look in your home!

J xx

MadeByGirl

Vintage Prints

Daily Dream Decor

The Glitter Guide

Koleha

Bikinis & Passports

  

Falling into Plaid

[Room Vignette] [CÉLINE Winter '13 Giant Jacquard Check Coat] [CÉLINE Winter '13 Fortune Cookie Madras Navy Handbag] [CÉLINE Winter '13 Skate Check Shoe] [Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Pouch] [Marc by Marc Jacobs Holographic iPhone Case] [Lauren by Ralph Lauren Glen Plaid Barware]

Today the weather is brisk and fall is imminent, so naturally I'm gravitating toward warmer fabrics and heavier patterns.  And according to some of our favourite designers, plaids and checks are the perfect way to welcome fall.  But then again, plaid is a cold weather classic so "'tis the season" you could say.  I've said my goodbyes to summer and I'm ready to embrace the colder weather with all that plaid has to offer: a little drama and a touch of mystery.  It's time to get serious! 

J xx

For Lou

Dog Bowl // Dog Collar // Dog Toy // Dog Bed

Let the spoiling begin!

J xx

Fashion Kicks

Paper Blog // Sacramento Street // Fashion Agony

Remember when running shoes were a major 'faux pas' when paired with your work outfit?  Is it still a 'don't do' or have we just learned to see our sneakers in a different way.  Is that even possible?  Can an N on your shoe be as acceptable as a C on your purse in a business casual environment? I think we ought to save our Asics and Reeboks for the gym and style our head-turning, colour-popping New Balance and Nike kicks with some of our sleek outfits.  These girls did - and they look perfectly put together.  Go on... you know you want to try it!

J xx 

My New Fav Bag

Toting a fringe bag is so much fun.  Try it; it's as if your bag is dancing as you walk.  You might like the Karma 54 Suede Fringe Bag, or the fringe bag by JJ Winters or Cleobella.  Whichever you choose, a fringe bag is the perfect sidekick to your boho self. 

J xx  

Happy Likes Yellow

'Awning Stripes' Limited Edition Print by Kristie Kern

Available at Minted.com

Dyptique Paris Pomander Mini Candle // Kate Spade iPhone 5 Case // Elizabeth Cole Strieker Earrings // 

Shop Ten 25 Pillow // 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Medium Satchel // May 28th Watch 

Royal Blue

...in honor of Will and Kate's Royal Baby Boy!

Oscar de la Renta Marbleized Resin Tray // Jonathan Adler Throw // Foo Dogs // Proenza Schouler PS1 Suede Crossbody Bag //

Roarke New York Beaded Bib Necklace // Kate Spade Royal Bazaar Studs

Happy Day, Canada!

Alice + Olivia Dress //  Butter London Nail Lacquer // Albers x Fab Pillow // Kate Spade Watch // Rebecca Minkoff Bag // 

Voluspa Macaron Candle // Soludos Espadrilles // Alexander McQueen Bracelet

Gold & Tan

Olivia Burton Watch // Hermès Constance Bag // Jonathan Adler iPhone Case // Ancient Greek Sandals  

Coveting: Mirrored Sunglasses

 The Blonde Salad , Bittersweet Colours , StyleList , Pinterest , Obaz 

Summer Night Style

(1) J.CREW Panama Hat (2) Wilfred Free Bruni Dress (3) Stella & Dot Snake Orb Necklace 

(4) Carole Le Bris Perez Woven Bangle (5) Miu Miu Embellished Sandals (6) Marc by Marc Jacobs Werdie Weavy Isabelle

Translucent

Gucci Aristographic Plexiglass Clutch // Valentino Naked Rockstud Sling Back // 

Wildfox Bel Air Sunglasses // Plastic Clutch // Grace & Blake Lucite Antlers 

Seeing Stripes

Angela Hardison

Who can resist stripes?

J xx

Marion WD

Pinterest

Breakfast at Yurman's

Talbany

Desire to Inspire

Yours Truly

Red Lips

'Ombre' by Inslee

It just does it.

J xx

Tom Ford via Fashion is My Drug

Monica Bellucci via Become Gorgeous

There Comes a Yes

Style Caster

Adriana Lima via Pinterest

Wishful Thinking

Dreamcatcher

Gold & Gray

Design Sponge

Automatism

Amy Neunsinger

Indie Fashion

Quintessential PR

Majaadinalouise

Gypsy Warrior

Baseball Caps

Pinterest // Premiere Fashion Blog // Pinterest // unknown

Baseball hats to cap off a polished outfit.  I like this!  It's sexy cool and sometimes you just want the anonymity you get from hiding under a hat.  But I wouldn't count on flying under the radar with this look because it surprises people; it's a titillating contradiction.   I had a guy stop me to tell me he liked my hat and asked what team it was. Sporting this look may just be that conversation starter you were hoping for!

J xx

Mad Love for Margherita

Margherita at her wedding - Town & Country

This girl.  Can we all just stop for a moment to appreciate?  I am mad crushing on Margherita Missoni - heir to the Missoni fashion dynasty, for those of you who prefer rock living.  She seems to be so many things all at once - hippie, warrior princess, designer, model; a seemingly natural beauty who you'd love to hate but just can't.  I get the impression that she lives in her own beauty bubble as evident by her unique style - cool and collected, unfazed by everything else; popping patterns like it's nobody's business.  Yes, maybe this is a strong impression to have of a person I'll likely never meet, but girls will be girls and I prefer to harbor my obsessions.  I just started following her on Instagram (@mmmargherita)!  I can just picture my boyfriend reading this right now, shaking his head and wondering what the hell he's gonna do with me.  But I think he secretly digs my crazy.

J xx

We Heart It

Style Bistro

See What I Like

Margherita Missoni Fashion

Oyster Mag

Sweatshirts & Bling

I Feel Absolutely Fabulous

I love this trend!  Pairing a blingy necklace with a cozy sweatshirt is such a fantastic contradiction.  Your dramatic jewels are no longer reserved for those 'once in a blue moon' black tie events.  Casual sweaters with bling have an antique vibe.  And those of us who love antiques, love it for their distinct patina - 90% polish/ 10% tarnish.  So if you're rocking this trend, you kinda look like a walking antique.  But in a GOOD way!  When balanced by the cute, fashion forward gal wearing it - BOOM!  You've officially tickled my fancy.  Fashion is so fun, isn't it?!

J xx

Style Scrapbook

Socialbliss

Sequins & Stripes

They All Hate Us

Style/Stalk