splurging for a rainy day

2009 October 29
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by cgf

boots! I finally bought a pretty pair of Hunter boots–after having to replace my cheap wellies each year I gave in and ordered a pair of the good ones. I had some initial doubts about the color I picked (VIOLET) but then I threw together this inspiration board and now I’m really just excited for them to arrive…

rain rain rain{umbrella, bag, jacket, hat, gloves, boots!!}

bcrissie

 

things to love

2009 September 12
by cgf

fall fashion week is in full swing- and as usual, i’m a little depressed about it. don’t get me wrong, i love seeing the new styles, colors and ideas, i love the excitement–but it is such a buzz kill to realize what we have to live though before spring. oh, dark-depressing-winter. SO i am focusing on now. fall. things that are exciting me about THIS season…

falling for fall from Panton’s fall color report i’m loving Purple Heart and Rapture Rose. especially paired with grey and bright blue (which were spring 09 colors…so what? i can live in the past a little, right?) also loving menswear inspired looks paired with girly-flirty accessories. but i think, above all, i’m loving purple.

1. bracelet: jcrew 2. tunic: american eagle 3. boyfriend blazer: necessary objects 4. shoes: kate spade

bcrissie

popcorn bar

2009 August 29
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by cgf

i am so in love with this popcorn bar party from the latest issue of Utterly Engaged. such a fun idea, perfect for New Year’s Eve or maybe an Oscar party!

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ue-popcornbar3Utterly Engaged credits: Bonnie Tsang Photography, Summer Watkins of Grey Likes Weddings, D*LSH Design

bcrissie

meals made fun!

2009 August 27
by kef

today in my search for meal planning inspiration, i stumbled upon the cutest meal plan design! It’s made purposefully without days, so that meals can be changed around. check out my version below:

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for the original, and a free download, visit this blog.

now i just half to find some dry powdered milk somewhere in manhattan… or my plans for homemade pizza tonight are ruined.

also please ignore my spelling skills… spaghetti always gets me.

bkelsey

DIY invites

2009 August 24
by cgf

i am head over heels in love- LOVE- with these invitations featured on iDiY:

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see more over at Nothing But Bonfires. cute squared.

bcrissie

sunday best

2009 August 23
by cgf

whatahoot aug1309dress: Theory, necklace: Max and Chloe, ring: modcloth, bracelet: fantasyjewelrybox.com, shoes: Ralph Lauren

bcrissie

heads up!

2009 August 20

i’m loving the embellished headbands at forever 21 right now. headbands have always been hard for me- i feel like they squeeze my brain. but gosh, these would be worth it:

heads upall from forever 21

bcrissie

enough is enough

2009 July 29

my trip to DC last weekend has inspired me. everyone has such cute apartments. i want mine to be cute too. i seem to be very good finding pictures of cute rooms. but not so good at making my own cute. i am determined to pull it off. here is my current inspiration:

via {vainbuthonest}

via {vainbuthonest}

i really love frame collages like this one. especially the miss matched frame colors and sizes–with a collection of fun prints and a few new pieces of furniture  i could really transform the living room:

living room style 1{1. desk: crate&barrel, 2. vintage map: ebay (currently debating how much i’m willing to pay…) 3. storage bench: target, 4. rattan chair: ikea, 5. this little dot poster: allposters, 6. sofa bed: ikea}

the color scheme: Preppy Green, Sun Safari, Cool Sausalito (all dutch-boy paints).

the goal: create a modern room that reflects my laid-back personality and west-coast roots, but is stylish enough for a new yorker… i’m open to suggestions :)

bcrissie

east coast love

2009 July 14
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by cgf

lobsterbake july1209lobsters were never so chic on the west-coast. :)

top: David Szeto, shoes and bag: piperlime, jeans and scarf: American eagle, necklace: net-a-porter

bcrissie

and also shoes…

2009 July 14
by cgf

perfect.

{ made by girl, via decor8}

bcrissie