Trick-O-Treat

Happy Halloween... A festive treat I spotted on Saturday, over at Lovejoy Bakers... yum.

Friday...

Shoe Craving

 The right blend of feminine utility, the OTBT Rockdale ($138) available at Imelda's.  

We Won!

...At least at Pho PDX this afternoon for lunch... delicious. 

Tuesday Prints

-With love from Diane Von Furstenberg...

Ibiza Cardigan ($245), Miggy Shorts ($145), Angela Knee Socks ($45), Finn Shoe ($295)

All available at dvf.com

French Inspiration- Charlotte Gainsbourg

While satisfying my craving for foreign films and british tea, I stumbled upon Charlotte Gainsbourg.  "Stumbled" as a result of revisiting the film Science of Sleep.  (Back in 2007 my crush began.)  And here we are today... me sitting at home in my apartment and organizing images of Charlotte in all of her chic-ness.

Film Noir...

...Infinitely Chic...  The femme fatal, the trench coats, the shadows, the smoke, the disillusions, the crime.  Oh la, la.  Confession: I stayed up way to late watching Almodovar's film Matador.  Tres noir.  At least that was the conclusion derived by the man of the apartment.  Disagree? me? Well, not at all.  The discussion of sexual motivations and whodunit cases left me craving black and more time in front of projected reels.  Thus, the Noir inspired post...

Because It's Nearly Halloween ...

I wanted to share with you one of my recent favorite illustrations by Gemma Correll... just priceless.

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A Gentleman Wears a Wristwatch...

For the love of Almodovar + Banderas

... not to mention the breathtaking Elena Anaya.

Monday Layers

Scarf- Japantown, SF, New
Shirt- J. Crew, Thrifted
Sweater- Missoni, Consigned
Sport Coat- Justin Ltd for Mercantile, Thrifted

Excerpted from my Instagram... I am totally hooked, btw.

Urban Nesting

Accompanying the drop in temperature is cold season.  Exhaustion, stuffy noses, chills, sore throats, the whole caboodle.  The typical remedy around here includes plenty of Emergen-C, jasmine tea, peanut butter + honey sandwiches, hot toddies and netflix.

However all of this laying about the apartment in a blanket has ignited an urge to upgrade the nest.  Stock it ready for winter... here are a few of the latest ideas and cravings...

Ombre Throw Blanket from Alder & Co ($220)

Stelton Oil Lamp from Canoe ($100)

Mollaspace Zipper Cup from Compound ($40)

Alissi Mami Kettle from hive ($180)

I'm in the mood for...

Menswear...

A combination of watching Downton Abby, eternal love for Coco Channel, and the versatility of layering.  Menswear inspired dress is functional, chic and timeless...  Here is a visual...

Pauline Van der Cruysse by Aingeru Zorita for Razou as seen on Fashion Gone Rogue...

And excerpted from Because I'm Addicted...

Just for fun...

Speaking of Shoes...

New at Solestruck... the Altea by Friis Company... Practical and tall enough to keep your toes out of puddles... Please and Thank you!

Soggy Monday

A sign of a very wet winter to come...

Con el Sol y la Amiga

Last night my friend Kate and I attended Isaac Hers' Spring 2012 collection "Con el Sol."  Patron margaritas aside we still had a splendid evening full of oversized chap-stick tubes and shopping.

Of course in a fit of layering before leaving my apartment I spaced out stuffing my camera in my purse.  So these photos were snapped by my trusty compatriot's smart phone.  ¡Buen provecho!

  xoxo

Button Reinforcement

Designer Remix Coat - Moulé

Funny how mid to high fifties and rain will boost the urge to bundle up.  This is a chic option from Danish designer, Designer Remix ($595).  Stay warm.  

Available at Moulé