Fashion Bored: Casual Friday

It's Friday. I am still reeling from Doogs bday festivities. The lady knows how to throw a party and dance to Cher! So my outfit this week reflects my...shall we say lack of effort I am feeling today. Most noted by the shoes:

Because, you know, Lanvin shoes are oh-so-casual. And man oh man would I give my left ovary for that Fendi sweater dress. I mean, clearly that can's happen since selling body parts are illegal...for now? I would practically float into work in that dress and shoes. Marc Jacobs bag. It's great. And full disclosure on the snake bracelet: 1) my photo shop skillz on that be BANGING!! 2) It's from Gilt. Now, yes that site is obnoxious because you have such a limited time to decide on items you can never see but I mean, snake bracelet. And it's jewelry so, do you need to try it on? Though I feel that this outfit cold be missing something. Maybe it's me in it, or maybe it's a brooch...which I think Doog could easily help me out with if I ever acquire these dream outfits. Ummm, you think I could pull an Inception on this stuff???

Must Have!

Dear Interweb.

Please find me these shoes. I need them. Must have them. Will do anything for them. Ivory, blue soled shoes that say "I Do" on the bottom. I'm a 5.5...damn you, tiny feet.

Never Gets Old

I live in Chicago - not exactly the sticks (despite what people in New York or LA would have you believe) and yet I still get all excited when they film movies here. Even if they're horrible crap piles like Public Enemies or future crap piles like Transformers 3.

That being said:

This is in front of the office building that held my very first job in Chicago - the job that allowed me to stay here for the past four years! For me, this is one cheep thrill that never gets old:

 Image via Slashfilm

Additionally, this:

Lightning strikes three of the tallest buildings in Chicago at the same time! from Craig Shimala on Vimeo.

Even when it rains, Chicago - you're my kind of awesome.

Something old, something new...

Vintage weddings are all the rage right now, and I'm obsessed! It's amazing what you can do with people's old junk! Right now, I'm focusing on centerpieces. I've been scouring goodwill stores, flea markets, antique fairs for anything from candles and candle holders and milk glass bottles to all sorts of vintage hardcover books.

These milk glass vases are amazing! Ranging from $1 a piece to $15 a piece - I've been collecting them in all shapes and sizes.


My vision is to stack 2-3 of these milk glass vases (a couple small bud vases and one bigger statement piece) in the center of the table, using vintage books to elevate them. Throw in a big antique silver candelabra and scatter a bunch of votive and tealight candles and we're golden!

I also love the idea of using teacups and tea pots as flower pots - so cheap and adorable!


Oh the ideas are endless! Birdcages, vintage postcards, vintage suitcases, empty picture frames, vintage bikes, old-school cameras, vintage tea tins and coffee cans....my mind is spinning! Have ideas? Pictures? Post them here! With our powers combined....my wedding's going to be killer!

GIF of the Day

Two words to all my friends and family for all of the lovely birthday wishes:

Bubble Pop Electric

Can I just say how much I am digging Robyn's new songs right now? SO MUCH!

Robyn - Hang With Me official video from Robyn on Vimeo.

...because her music sure beats the depressing/angsty country muzak my coworker is playing right now.

And one more in honor of Doogs birthday!!!

Robyn 'Dancing On My Own' (Official Video) from Robyn on Vimeo.

It is Still My Birthday.

And how do I feel?

AWESOME!