Ssssuede

I'm kind of having a moment right now. I desire neutral colored suede flats... and literally just as the thought is growing in my mind I stumble upon The Perfect Shoe at Totokaelo.com . It's sort of sad that Rock and Republic obviously made these with me in mind, and yet failed to consider my finances when setting the price point! Someone PLEASE rip off this design pronto so I can afford them!!

These embellished flats are cute too! I like the idea of a little peplum sort of accent on a shoe. These are by Joy Chen and available on sale at Endless.com and Amazon.com

xoxo,
marion

Cheap Monday

Cheap Monday
Well, it's monday, so this seemed like a fitting post. I haven't been a huge fan of Cheap Monday over all, but I'm really digging the Fall lookbook. I like the sort of elegant grunge feel. It's something that would be easy to emulate, and it has that combination of modern and vintage which is interesting to me.

xoxo,
marion

Annenberg Space for Photography

We've wanted to check out the Annenberg Foundations new gallery space for photography for a few weeks now, and as luck would have it, today we were in the neighborhood! We really didn't have a lot of expectations regarding it, and we were very pleasantly surprised by the high tech space and by the quality of the photographs that were displayed. We were a little intimidated by the vast parking structure and the building in which the space is housed, but if you were thinking of going, don't let it deter you! Once you make it up to the main level it's sort of like being in the office building version of the Getty. There are eleven Los Angeles photographers on display there now, and the subject matter and style varies, but the quality is consistent. One thing that surprised both Kelly and I is that the architectural photos were some of our favorites. Maybe the high-def screens and soothing soundtrack made them stand out a little more for us. It's an interesting way to view photographs, and I think they make it work.

xoxo,
marion

Located at 2000 Avenue of the Stars in Century City, Los Angeles.

The Pipeline Goes Glossy

What a great idea! Refinery 29's blog The Pipeline has a new feature that talks about which 5 fashion mags they think are really worthy of purchasing every month. It's a great way to sort out what is good that month, and I think it's wonderful that a blog is giving props to the print mags (may they live forever!). Kudos guys!

xoxo,
marion

French Connection

I'm really liking all of these more tailored dresses at French Connection. I'm sort of tired of the drapey, shiny sack look that has taken over the Spring collections the past few years. A nice light dress is so key, but I also want something a bit more fitted at times! And how adorable is the detailing on that second dress!

xoxo,
marion

Etsy Friends!

Two dear friends recently put some of their crafts up on Etsy for the world to enjoy!

Custom made feather hairpieces at langeae.etsy.com and...

Button earrings and cute screen-printed accessories at joykos.etsy.com

xoxo,
marion

listening to: Iron&Wine - The Shepherd's Dog

Totokaelo Sale

For the Seattle friends, this looks to be a really good sale! Jealous that I'm not there!

xoxo,
Marion

Art for Cheap!

I'm really liking these two collage prints by Valerie Roybal for 20x200. I think these might really be good for the new bedroom setup that I have in mind!
xoxo,
Marion

Lyell

These dreamy images from Lyell's spring line are so inspiring. I love the lighting and the modern/vintage feel that Lyell is so good at. I'm really coveting that sweater in the first picture!

xoxo,
Marion

Easter

I have a sudden desire to decorate Easter eggs! I haven't done that since... well let's just say it's been a while. And for that of course I turn to Martha Stewart (damn it Martha! stop being right all the time!!) I really like these two ideas, and they might actually be doable in the time that I have! Both of these ideas are in this months issue of Martha Stewart Magazine.

xoxo,

marion

The Great Shoe Dilema

This is the post in which I unburden my heart to you, dear readers. This is a tale, both tragic and triumphant, which you will either relate to, or will make you shun this blog for all time.
The subject? Shoes. And the ultimate skeleton in my closet? I don't wear heels. Ever.

The other night a very nice girl loaned me a pair of Jimmy Choos for an event. The shoes were adorable, peep-toed and flattering, and hell they were the first Jimmy Choo's I'd ever worn! I slipped them on and thought... now you've arrived girl, this is fashion. And for about ten minutes I was pleased with them, although in the back of my mind I was thinking... ohmygod I'm as tall as the models in these! I look like I'm playing dress-up! Who let me out of the house in these?! I'm not qualified!!!

Meanwhile, we arrive at the fashion show and my friend is skating about with ease in her heels while I am concentrating on not looking like some weird vintage inspired alien being who has just discovered the use of her legs. The show wraps and we wander for a bit, and I'm slowing down as the ache in my feet becomes more intense. Finally we make it to the curb to wait for our car, but a snag!! We have no cash for the valet!! We have to find an ATM, at midnight, in downtown Los Angeles. I ended up prancing about the city streets barefoot, Choo's in hand, defying anyone to say anything to me.

All of this has led me to declare once for all that I do not wear traditional high heels. I don't see it as giving up so much as making a statement of what has always been true for me. I'm not a traditional fashion girl, and since I'm perfectly comfortable with my height I see no need to parade myself about in heels more than 2 inches high. I thought I was doing really well when I purchased these blue Miz Mooz granny heels!
These are no Jimmy Choo's, but these may be about as high as I go.

So I raise my glass to you Mary-Kate and VB, you girls rock those stilettos! Meanwhile I'm happy to rule them out for myself, and be comfortable and mobile in shoes that appeal to me. I know that fashion isn't really about honesty, but maybe it can be.

xoxo,
Marion

listening to : Club 8 - The Boy Who Couldn't Stop Dreaming

Skin Graft Designs

I went to see the Skin.Graft show on Saturday night put on by Box Eight for L.A. fashion week, and I have to say it was a good time. Not my usual flavor... but I'm now totally coveting the jodhpurs that were on the runway and are available for purchase at Hunters & Gatherers online.
delicious.

xoxo,
Marion

Todays Top Three

SPRING EEEEEE!!! heheh maybe I shouldn't be as stoked since in all fairness I didn't really experience winter this year what with living in Los Angeles and all. But spring still gets to me. I guess I'm still in the habit of being excited about it from living in Seattle.

I'm enjoying spring in my imagination by watching Barefoot in the Park, eating fresh strawberries smothered in cream, and reading french novels.







xoxo,
marion

Listening to : Horse Feathers

These lovely images from Dace's spring lookbook have me hankering for a day at the lake and an evening by the camp fire! Hope your weekend is going well.

xoxo,
Marion

Leather!

I've always found it challenging to find a good leather jacket. So many look too garish, or dated, or like The Matrix is your favorite movie. This feminine, fitted leather jacket from Hayden-Harnett sets exactly the right tone, and would work for spring and fall!


xoxo,
Marion

Visionary

Tim Walker's photo shoot for the February issue of Vogue Italia reminds me of just how much I love his surrealist fairytale vision of the world.


His older work is amazing. So romantic.



xoxo,
Marion

Built by Wendy is further discounting their previous seasons merch in an online sample sale starting tomorrow morning. I really can't afford to purchase anything at the moment... no matter how deeply discounted, so you must shop for me!!

xoxo,
Marion