Cheap and chic

Despite the fact that the name makes me feel awkward, Nasty Gal is a really fantastic website with inexpensive, trendy clothes. Just look at all these finds! And I really like all the girls' sassy poses.

Aspen Contemporary

When Brad and I recently took a bike ride from Aspen to the Woody Creek Tavern (that's another story for another day), we rode along the mountain side and looked down upon this amazing contemporary house. I fell in love with the completely unexpected modern architecture. Randomly, today I stumbled upon a photo of the exact same house.

Images via Koru Ltd.

Hanging from the chandeliers...

Watching last night's GG, I noticed that Blair had a chandelier in her NYU dorm room...and while unrealistic, it got me to thinking about how much I like chandeliers... The great thing about them is that they come in literally every color, shape, and size (OH and lets not forget price!). Here are a few that I came across while browsing:

"Florette" Chandelier, Horchow

Bird's Nest Chandelier, Etsy

Red Pagoda Chandelier, Pieces

Veranda Round Chandelier, Pottery Barn

3-D Chandelier, Urban Outfitters ('fake', cheap!)

Wine Bottle Chandelier, Pottery Barn

Milk Glass Chandelier, Horchow

Goodbye Skinnies!

Rachel Bilson and Natalie Portman have helped me finally come to terms with the fact that skinny jeans look horrible on me, and it's o.k. to go back to boot cut and wide leg. That is all.

Images from InStyle Look of the Day

FRIDAY

here's to hoping you have a very restful weekend....

(and I hear we might want to keep our phones readily available tonight, someone has a big dinner date....)

Earning your stripes

Image via South of Market

Design by Nate Berkus. Image via Elle Decor.

Design by Nate Berkus. Image via Elle Decor.

Image via Desk of Lola

DIY...

This is my inspiration for my new DIY project...I've wanted a blackboard forever, but most of the ones I want are a little expensive and/or just not the right size for what I want. We will see how/when this happens, but here's to hoping it is successful!

All pictures courtesy Pottery Barn

A Little Getaway

I love this Texas Hill country ranch that was just featured in Garden and Gun. I think I could really find myself here.

Images via Garden and Gun

j'adore

A random collection of things I'm liking for Fall...

1. More Booties!

A casual pair from Urban Outfitters

Suede booties on sale at Urban Outfitters

The embellished bootie...

Shoes from Top Shop

And a second embellished look...

Buy entire look at Zara

2. Gold link bracelet, Kate Spade

Image courtesy Elle

3. Lauren Santo Domingo's custom camel coat...designed by Nicolas Caito fashioned after Ali MacGraw's character's coat in Love Story

Images from Vogue photoshoot, courtesy Lisa Von Weise

4. Looks that ease the transition from Summer to Fall (/Winter when you have no seasons...)

Outfit from Urban Outfitters

Outfit from Zara

Babs

Found Barbara Hill Design while on the job hunt. She works alone with no employees in case you are wondering. Which is actually pretty cool.

Images via Barbara Hill Design