Cartier Loving

  I came across a video a while back, and it gives me butterflies every time I watch it... 

It's a short black and white film directed by Olivier Dahan. Click here for the youtube link. There's a less blurry version on love.cartier.com.

  I hope you have someone special in mind when you watch this (I know I do!). Enjoy!

Eugenio Recuenco

  Gorgeous, haunting photography by Eugenio Recuenco: 

Spring...maybe

  The weather in NY may not be too convincing, but it actually is Spring. A few recent purchases to pull out when it starts acting like Spring around here:

 

Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb perfume

American Rag blouse

Gap sailor-style t-shirt

Dress I got from my friend in a clothing swap

Forever 21 t-shirt and H&M skirt. I'd like to try this as an outfit.

Disney lip balm from Sephora

Korres tinted lip balm in Wild Roses

Tough Week...Good Music

  I hadn't really planned on venting on this blog... but I have been having a really difficult week. I'm sort of on the verge of breaking into tears. The only thing getting me through is a new band that one of my friends introduced to me. Actually, I have no idea if they're new - they're just new to me. It's called Tally Hall and I am especially obsessed with their song "Good Day." 

  Not only are their songs great, but they created a really entertaining internet show. The last couple minutes of the show are the music video for "Good Day."

  Click below to check it out:

http://tallyhall.com/media.php

(Click on it. Really. I promise it's worth it.)

Rachel Comey shoes

  I was born with the genes for bad feet. I blame my parents for my

extra-long toes and complete lack of anything resembling an arch.

Because my feet have always practically refused to fit into any shoe 

that can be considered attractive, I developed a natural aversion

to shoe shopping. But recently, my distaste has changed into

something else. Now instead of hating shoes in general, I have started

coveting, lusting after, and drooling over all the shoes I wish I

could wear.

The other day I read in Nylon about Rachel Comey shoes, and I now

have another item to add to my "If only I could afford it" list (which

was already pretty extensive). Not only are these shoes GORGEOUS, but

they look like they're made with the highest quality materials and

serious love and care. And they even look comfortable! Sigh.

If Only.....Spring '09

  The following are my three favorite looks from S/S '09 NY runways. I wish I could pull off all three - or even just one - of these looks this season!!

 

Rocker-military-distressed-acid washed-punk. A la Balmain.

                                              

Sexy-vintage-pin-up-tailored-sailor. i.e. D&G.

Free-spirited-neohippie-flowerchild-goddess. As seen at Diane Von Furstenberg.

Recent Concoctions

   Here are a couple things I've baked recently:

 a birthday cake for my mom

 Butterscotch blondies

 chocolate-toffee cupcakes

 

glazed cinnamon cake

  I'm such an amateur...I wish I could get some real experience in baking/cake decorating.