SOCK IT TO ME!

New Obsession: socks. tights. thigh highs. knee highs. over the knee socks. Break it down: LEGWEAR.

OK...I'll admit, this obsession might not be SO new. I was definitely rocking frilly socks with my favorite patent leather mary-janes (which i refused to stop wearing even after I had clearly outgrown them) when I was just an itty bitty little Lexi. But now that I'm all grown up (usually) I'm kind of over the moon for the updated versions of this classic fashion move.

<----Marni Spring/Summer 2010. Quality Style. Obviously.

I just scooped up some over the knee tights from American Apparel (black opaque was my chioce) and I couldn't resist the Ribbed Sock version either, so I grabbed those in butter...delicious! 

Also available at American Apparel, and kind of everywhere if you've been looking...are super cute shorter socks. I like the pointelle socks (bonus, it comes in a 2 pack!) and the girly lace sock....adorable and will look super cute with a great pair of heels or even a very of the moment oxford flats.  

Digging the shoes Urban Outfitters and Aldo have going on. Again, tres chic and affordable to boot. 

Deena & Ozzy Perimeter Oxford

Urban Outfitters

(also LOVE the adorable floral version!)

Lahaie Oxford Lace Up Flats

Aldo Shoes

(noteable, right now Aldo has TONS of shoes like these on sale! yay!)

Another great place to get lustworthy legwear is Sock Dreams. I really love how the website has their products organized by leg coverage. Kind of adore these lace anklets! (Lace is so of-the-moment and I have a feeling it's going to carry right through to fall!) This place has pretty much everything you've ever dreamed of in terms of accessorizing your gams....so get to their site stat! P.S. They have free shipping in the US!  

Crocheted tights, nylons with seams up the back, and of course one of my absolute to-die-for's....fishnets (naturally nude being the top pick of all the hues), leg wear can really amp up an outfit. Even in the warm summer months, there are great ways to style it properly. I know I'll be wearing my over-the-knee socks soon with some strappy heels and cute summer dress! 

Chloe & Kelly Work the look Perfectly!

Being a kid was all about daydreaming and wonder. So it's no wonder sometimes fashion swings back to the good old days when wearing socks with your fancy shoes was just obvious. It's a trend that can go really wrong really fast so tread lightly.  But please..... try it out if you feel inclined because it can be ultra cute when done properly! 

Go ahead...sock it to me! ;)

LOVE YOU BABIES!

xx

Go Wild With Chopard!

Animals and jewelry are two of my absolute very favorite things.  Anybody who knows me would tell you I’m fairly obsessed with my little Yorkie I affectionately refer to as muscles.  On any given day you can see me walking him, dancing on the sidewalks with my iPod blowing out my ear drums(courtesy of one Miss Stephanie Riley!) and most CERTAINLY accessorized properly at all times.  Whether I’m going out on the town with the girls, or for a stroll with lil muscles, just the right accessories are called for. 

<---me and muscles. ♡

Naturally, when these worlds collide it’s slightly dreamy for me! I’m obviously loving the owls, butterflies, and flowers we’re seeing all over the jewels out there.  Of course with spring and summer upon us it’s only right that we should honor Mother Earth  with a little tip of the fashion hat.

Well Chopard is in on this game and in a big way.  It’s the brand’s 150^th anniversary and to celebrate they have designed the Animal World Collection, 150 unique pieces from the Swiss Jeweler that would make any artist, fashionista and/or collector swoon....Chopard has long been a favorite of Celebs on the red carpet and I'm sure this collection will be no exception.
Kate Winslet rocking some Chopard jewels at the 2009 Golden Globes...

Sienna Miller ...... Michelle Williams

So...this new collection is pretty killer.  Not shocking.

I love how these pieces all maintain the integrity of the brand but are still playful and charming. Yes, fashion can be serious and artistic but it’s still fun! And what’s more fun than a polar bear perched on your knuckle?
Or a Frog prince hangin' on your hand??

Oh, maybe just some monkeys monkeying around your collarbone! J

I also ADORE the antelope earrings and turtle ring.  Obviously.  These are clearly just a couple of the stunning pieces, more of the collection and the true artistry can be seen here, at the Chopard website! (The Parrot necklace & Owl watch are two of my other faves that are displayed in the gallery on the official site. They're kind of out of this world!)

Now….for those of us who haven’t quite budgeted for a Chopard ring just yet….we’ll get there ladies J there are some cutie pie budget versions of the same idea.  No, they’re not Swarovski crystals. And they won’t last a lifetime.  But that’s ok, they’ll tickle your fancy for the time being and you won't have to feel bad about emptying your bank account on a cool ring when you're over it.

The Look For Less....

   

Forever 21 Peacock Earrings   

 Urban Outfitters Alligator Ring

Both Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters have great super affordable alternatives to on point trends...I'd definitely recommend checking out the local shops and/or doing a little online shopping! :) 

Alright babies, looks like the Animal Kingdom has officially invaded our closests and jewelry boxes.  There is NO CHOICE NOW but to just GO WILD! ;)

<-- Chopard Bee Brooch!

Love you beauties! Catch you on the wild side. 

xx

birthday bliss ♡

I see birthdays as the start of a new year.  And this time around, I had the BEST new years ever! I had an amazing time with spectacular friends....and of course it wouldn't be my birthday without loads of fabulous fashion....

Here's a few snapshots of my beautiful friends and my BIRTHDAY BLISS!

  

  

Dress: AKA NY

Shoes: Aldo

Key Ring & Gold Bangle: House of Harlow (Thanks Mandy!)

Frog Ring: Boutique Find by my Mommy!

Thanks to all my amazing friends, I had the best birthday...I'm so looking forward to another year filled with fabulous memories and of course fierce fashion.  With friends like these, it's a given! 

Getting older is a blessing when you have birthdays like this with loved ones like mine! :) ♡

p.s. extra special thanks to the friends that put the whole thing together...i love you guys SO much! xx

Lanvin Lover.

I seriously love Spring time.  Flowers, sunshine, pool parties, my birthday (May 20th...wink wink), and especially spring fashion! Obviously Lanvin brings it with a show stopping Spring/Summer collection.  LOVE.

Lanvin showed color, neutrals, sequins, ruffles, snakes, chains...I mean, jump into my dreams and then make a runway show.  It will look like this one.  Right down to the models styling. (Although while I'm all about the girls rockin' the seriouso look, some of them seem downright angry in this show. IDK how you can be THIS mad in THESE clothes!) 

killer dress. but really, if looks could kill...??

I've been lusting over this particular line for a while now, the ad campaign is to-die-for and tons of celebs have been killing it left and right in Lanvin. The ruffles/draped dresses seem to be making the most frequent appearances on the red carpet.  Probably because these pieces look SO amazing on SO many women, and let's face it these dresses are a bit safer than...say...a sequined jumpsuit.  

I'm just sayin', with my birthday coming up and I wouldn't hate rocking a Lanvin sequined jumpsuit.  Ya know.  'Cause why not?

SJP, Audrey Tatou, Maggie Gyllenhall

The Lanvin S/S 2010 runway show was also especially rich in the world of accessories.  I'm of the belief system that the right accessories make or break an outfit.  I'm loving Tatou's red shoes and clutch with her coral dress, for instance.  The Lanvin show had lots of looks with one leather glove...which I am kind of dying for.  So...keep an eye out for me sporting this look basically immediately.

Over the moon for this look especially!  Head to toe, the shoes dress clutch...necklace under a sheer top is such a modern way to accessorize and play with this spring's textures and heavy jewels. And there's that leather glove! Beauty.

Lanvin is a fashion house that does draping, structure and embellishment impeccably.  This collection knocked it out, so obviously we're seeing it all over fashionistas and starlets alike.

Just a few of my other favorite looks after the jump! If Lanvin is out of your price range (no shame, let's face it being a reccesionista is tres fab these days!), let this line be an inspiration to you. Lanvin's styling is out of this world.  And there are definitely ways to achieve these looks on a budget!

Love Lanvin and Love YOU!

 xx

Ooh La La!

French Photographer Bruno Dayan brings sensuality and high fashion together effortlessly.

His use of light is consistently interesting and intriguing and of course always beautiful.

His work is provacative, intimate and captivating.  He has a way of making you either want to be a part of the picture, or watch what's happening.  Voyeuristic? Sure. Why not? 

Loving. Every. Picture.
Here are some of my faves.  Had a SUPER hard time narrowing this gallery down!

Please go to Bruno Dayan's site to see all his beautiful pictures!