party blab: all hollows eve

This past weekend was a filled with all things Halloween, so it was only fitting to go all out for my boyfriend's family Halloween Bash with a spooky dessert table.

Halloween Dessert Table

Tombstone 'Dirt' Cups

Oreo Mummies on a Stick

Ghostly Cupcakes

Black Widow Chocolate Cupcakes

Pretzel Goblin Fingers

me blab: where did the weekend go?

This past Birthday weekend was packed with fun and great friends. I could not be more greatful for all those who made it such an amazing weekend...

Lytle Creek Road... on an adventure

Tried out shooting for the first time...

Celebrated this gorgeous gal's 2nd birthday...

... with snow cone cupcakes :)

Celebrated mine with French's Bakery cupcakes (a favorite)

  

.. had a laughter filled brunch.

fashion blab: rain is a good thing

Last night I was awoken from my slumber by what? A rolling dumpster? Items in my garage tumbling down? Luckily, it was neither and instead a welcomed and thunderous downpour. Most might think, "I should probably go shut the windows" or "I hope the dog is inside." However, my mind functions in the manner that leads me to instead ponder, "Which scarf am I going to wear to work tomorrow?" and "Does this mean I can now legally wear boots?" Considering these were questions I asked myself, you can rest assured that I responded, "Yes!" So, naturally, I have been feverishly researching cold weather clothes and accessories to add to my virtual wish lists all morning. Here are some of the favorite items I have spotted, thus far...

Plaited Block Cashmere Wrap found here

Floppy Wool Hat found here

Valentino Royal Green Studded Driving Gloves found here

Buberry Prorsum Belted Blazer found here

Boutique 9 'Dacia' Boot found here

Topshop Plaid Wool Jacket found here

Kate Spade Tights found here

Belfast Military Milton Vest found here

Zara Coat with Appliques on Sleeves found here Leather Effect Jeggings found here

Eugenia Kim Elyse boucle' Chasmere Cap found here

Hunter 'Regent Apsley' Rainboot found here

Cable Dip Dye Beanie found here

design blab: skulls

I wish I could say that my affinity for skulls is only in lieu of the ghoulish month that is upon us, however this is not true. No stranger to fashion, art or home decor, they can add a unique touch to any of the aforementioned. Alexander McQueen is more than familiar with a skull or more adorning their scarves and accessories which only draws me closer to their unique accessories. Though, what I really love is the edge that they add to any interior.

Image found on Houzz.com

Contemporary Bathroom design by New York Architect David Howell Design see on Houzz.com

Spaces design by Portland Maine Interior Designer Landing Design & Development found on Houzz.com

There are plenty of ways to incorporate these into your home. Here are just a few ideas...

Skull Cotton Hand Towels found on Etsy

Blue Skull found on Etsy

Image and product found here

Skull Pillow Cover found on Etsy

Golden Skull found on Apartment 48

fashion blab: me like

Favorite look from Christian Dior today...

.. This translucent skirt over blazer/vest/dress ensemble. Me like!

Image from Style.com



fashion blab: balenciaga ruffled my skirt

Nicolas Ghesquière did more than wow at the runway debut of Balenciaga's Spring 2013 RTW in Paris. With lots of leg, lots of ruffle and lots of skin... this collection was pretty stunning. I believe it to be challenging to ooze this much sexiness while still maintaining such a high level of tastefulness. Ghesquière also used the combos of knit tops and patterned skirts that added a sweet and appealing factor to the collection. Sweet and seemingly modest silhouettes with peek-a-boo tummy bra-tops enhanced with captivating patterns resulted in one lovely juxtaposition.

Images from Style.com