Wednesday, December 30, 2009

let's have a party!

Fwoosh...this is the sound I made when I saw this dress. This dress makes me want to go to some big fancy party and dance. I recently discovered Rita Saardi and her eclectic designs, which are quite amazing! Each of her collections are different and unique, yet, all carry the common thread of femininity and amazing garment structure. This dress below is my favorite from her Waiting To Be Kissed collection.
image from ritasaardi.com

Friday, December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! I pray that your homes are filled with love & joy, and your hearts with thankfulness & hope! I love the energy that new beginnings bring, so I am quite excited about beginning this New Year...yeah for 2010!


me in front of the tree at the Plaza, NYC

Monday, December 14, 2009

prairie underground holiday 09

I'm not sure where I discovered Prairie Underground, but the first piece I saw was a jacket similar to this one, below, with the amazing pouffy collar. I love this jacket because it looks so feminine and fun and comfy.
Below, is a cute little cowl neck dress that looks super cute with tights; but what really stood out to me were the pairing of these two colors--so pretty.

Finally, below is a dress style I've been noticing a lot lately--the "too-much-material-you-can-get-lost-in-here dress", i.e. Mary Kate Olsen-esque. With so much material it allows for some different looks, which could be fun to play with, but might get tricky or lumpy...personally I might get claustrophobic.
All in all, I love their stuff. Prairie Underground has very pretty and comfortable(looking) pieces--I'd love to own a jacket by them someday.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

New York

New York...the first thing I noticed when I ventured out of our B&B to roam the streets of the city was a strong scent of cologne that wafted with each new crisp breeze; it was inviting and seductive, not over-powering like the perfume counters in a department store.

As I soon caught up with the pace of the city, my stride became like steps in a dance, deliberate and in time with the rest of the inhabitants.

My favorite neighborhood would have to be Greenwich Village--I could roam around here all day and window shop and pop into a cafe for a coffee refuge to rest my feet and perk my energy. It's hard to describe the feeling you get when you combine such old buildings, quaint streets, unique boutiques, a diverse population, the welcoming feeling of home, with the smells of coffee, cigarettes, and a je nous se qua sweetness.

Here are some of my photos from the trip, enjoy!


Central Park.

Time Square.

Bree & I in Greenwich Village.

The street I want to live on in Greenwich Village.

Cool building in Greenwich Village.
photo credits: moi, laurenlhanson

Monday, December 7, 2009

rockin' new year's eve

The perfect outfit for New Year's Eve! Funky & Flirty for a time to rock in the new year! Look like a million bucks, for just over a hundred. Check out forever21.com--I love getting all the latest trends but not paying designer prices.

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