i love these drawings by david downtown a fashion illustrator from the UK. they are so simple and sensual yet so powerful. if i only looked this amazing in a drawing...
photos via {smoked banana}





k. brown-dye is an amazing and creative costumier & millinir. they are sexy, fun and just make you want to play dress up...
ok now...seriously, these are gorgeous! i just got back from my amazing black and gold themed bachelorette party in chicago - hosted by my sister brigitte and my best friends amy and kerry{unexpected delights} - and these immediately caught my eye. i love the styling of the jewelry and the hair! edgy and glamorous...
the designs are from the fall 2010 collection of indian born naeem khan whose hand embroidered dresses, gowns and separates just melt on women... 

happy earth day! i have not posted anything in a while and as i sit here about to leave for my bachelorette party and wedding shower in chicago, i came across these fabulous dresses online. showcases at greenshows during new york fashion week, one dress was made from 30 new york times newspapers and another laundry bags. check out the rest...
how interesting is this? the deli garage in germany has created a new way to glamorize your food...cookies, fruit, veggies, baked good, you name it! it's called esslack and it comes in silver and gold. i just wonder how it tastes...

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fast food and fashion? really, am i supposed to be skinny or not. love it though. makes me hungry...
i can't believe it's all ready february and i have not posted anything since the new year! i have just been swamped with my new job, new business and planning my wedding, which happens to be in 5 months! this picture just spoke to the way i have been feeling the past few weeks. i'm definitely going to get back to posting, because it really does give me a chance to escape the craziness in my life. thank god i can swim...
there is only one thing for me that i need during the holidays...snow! sitting here in my hotel room in 70 degree orange county it just does not feel like christmas. i was on my way back to my hotel from an amazing holiday party tonight and it was just not the same without putting on my stylish winter coat, gloves and hat! only a few more days until i get to chicago. bring on the chill and the holiday spirit...
i am finally sending out my holiday cards and i was waiting for the perfect time to feature an artist who was referred to oh so fabulous. bella pilar's work is featured at papyrus, and i'm sure you have either received a card, or given a close girlfriend a card with her amazing artwork......her work is flirty, sexy, stylish, and every girl would kill to look just as fabulous as the lovely ladies in her drawings this holiday season! happy holidays ...
photos: bella pilar

as i stare at the pile of clothes sitting on my bed waiting to be ever so perfectly packed for my upcoming trip to orange county & chicago, i am a little overwhelmed. how is a girl supposed to pack for work & play, meetings & parties, warm weather & freezing weather in only one suitcase and a carry-on! the airline fees are killin' me. it ended up being more than one suitcase... 



i'm hoping for a better production this year compared to last. should be good with the black eyed peas performing, some new angelic faces, the winner of the new angel model search, and of course the usual strut from heidi klum after giving birth to yet her fourth baby a few months ago... 


i'm packing for my 3 week trip to both orange county and chicago and you may not believe it, but i can't wait for the cold weather! the east coast has been so mild and i want to whip out my cozy outerwear and accessories. these gloves by sara laglace are so unique and fun! can't wait to go home...