J.Crew Fall 2011

This collection exemplifies all the things I believe in.  Hello, animals, stripes, poppy colors, and pretty pants!

Inspiration: The Great Gatsby!  May need a re-read to refresh my memory...

Rooftop Gardens

I really want one to plant some rosemary, lavender, and tomatoes. Bees and bunnies included.

photos the selby

Hello, Friday

Friday is finally here!  Any good plans this weekend?  I'm working on some projects for school and work, but hoping to get in some R&R at some point.  "Hoping" being the keyword!  Here's a tiny list of my weekly round-up of favorites this week:

This list of the 50 most stylish New Yorkers is dead on.

How amazing would a dinner on this train be?

Swooning over these dreamy shots taken by an 18 year old!

I'm with you on these Zara picks, girlfriend.

Super fun wrapping paper for anyone!

photo via flickr

Inspiration: Dhurrie

Dear Dhurrie Sofa,
You are too cool for words.  I think you would look really neat in my future living room, navy walls and all.  Throw some jewel-toned pillows on you and call it a day.  How's that sound?

Xo,
Val

Cube Mate

Kind of obsessing over this Rubik Bracelet at Maryam Nassir Zadeh.  Not only is it super cute, but I would imagine it would help distract you during a very boring business meeting.  Hooray!  And, if you can't lay down $368 for it, there's always the original:

Up, Up, and Away

Just a few weeks ago I saw Up for the very first time.  I cried until my eyes were puffed, and hours later, decided I needed to own it, and watched it again only 12 hours later.  Now, weeks later, someone posts this real life experiment based on the movie!  I am beyond.  How fun would it be to be a part of this?

via eugene/my modern met

Redonk

Made to order: holy cow.

CHL

Cutie

Ooshie wooshie woo, aren't you a little cutie?

Catherine Lender