I am currently obsessing over Berlin native, Sabrina DeHoff's fall/winter collection of jewelry titled "Erratic Blocks From the Trip to the Moon". My favorite pieces are plastic animal cutouts embellished with gold & silver. I must have the elephant necklace (and maybe the bunny one too!)!!!



I'm still a fan of her last "Little Helpers" collection with its stuffed leather (the results have a similar feel to a boxing glove) animals, hearts, masks, guns, & guitars:


Sabrina Dehoff necklaces can be purchased from Creatures of Comfort for $110-$294.

For additional retail locations & to view her entire collection please visit sabrinadehoff.com

Don't miss Blonde Redhead's FREE concert in Williamsburg, Brooklyn at the old McCarren Park Pool!

When: Sunday, August 5, 2007 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: McCarren Park Pool Corner of N.11th Street and Driggs Ave Brooklyn, New York 11211

They will be playing with special guest I'm From Barcelona

Homepage: http://thepoolparties.com/

Check out Blonde Redhead performing "23":

The gorgeous burlesque star chatted with CNN about her timeless beauty and style, it is a must see. View the video here



She is just divine. Love her.

I bought my boyfriend a pair of TOMS shoes in NAVY. He wore them this weekend and happily modeled them even busting out his version of Derek Zoolander's "Blue Steel" which I have taken the liberty of omitting (you're welcome!). He loves his new shoes, and because it is such a good cause, and he says they are "wicked comfortable" I am going to get myself a pair in pink!





TOMS Shoes available here For every pair of shoes purchased, a pair is given away to a child in need.


Read more about TOMS here.

How cute is she? Here miss Isla is looking adorable & showing off her baby Borat bump! I adore the pink dress with the ruffled sleeves on her!

Cass Guy's Fall 2007 collection is worth coveting. The chunky knits, mid-length printed jackets, & darling dresses are so hot for fall. The silhouettes are simple yet refined and the details of each piece are executed beautifully. The ruching, pleating, quilting, & lace add femininity to each piece. I have included my favorite looks from the collection below:


















photos via CassGuy.com

The fall Madison Marcus collection has playful, feminine shapes in hues that range from beiges & blacks to punchy neon shades in electric blue & hot pink. I welcome the contrast! Check out my favorite looks from the collection below:






Purchase at Barneys, Intermix, Big Drop, Fred Segal, Singer 22, Ron Herman, & Madison

Photos via Madison Marcus

I always love the storefront displays at Anthropologie. They are so creative, and this time they have a hand-crafted feel that I just adore. Below are my two favorites. I don't know if these top the pink poodle balloon display they replaced, but they come close!



I just want to steal that inspiration board and put it up in my apartment!



The ribbons & the dog are just too cute. The ribbons are actually suspended from the VERY tall ceilings, so it looks like they are miles long. See Below:


I don't recommend hanging scissors on the ends of ribbons in your own home (it could be dangerous), but here, the effect is lovely.


For more fantastic window displays from Anthropologie check out the blog Craving Anthropologie, who incidentally blogged about my recent Anthropologie photos before I had the chance too, she is that good!!! :)

Just a reminder that the East Village Summer Shopping Event is TONIGHT!!! See below for details!

East Village Summer Shopping Event
What: Shop, Drink, Chat, Mingle and get 10% all purchases (print out above invite & bring it along)
When: Thursday, 7/26 | 4-9pm
Where:

A Cheng | 443 East 9th St | (212) 979-7324

Girly NYC | 441 East 9th St | (212) 353-5366

The Upper Rust| 445 East 9th St | (212) 533-3953

The Exchange | 441 East 9th St | (212) 533-5498

Pink Olive | 439 East 9th St | (212) 780-0036



See you There! :)

Bird
7/27–8/12
430 Seventh Ave., Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-768-4940)
220 Smith St., Cobble Hill, Brooklyn (718-797-3774)
call for store hours
Mayle, Tsumori Chisato 3.1 Phillip Lim, and Trovata are marked down by up to 75 percent at both locations.

Orla Kiely
7/30–8/4 9–7
446 Broadway, nr. Grand St., fifth fl.
(212-643-4810)
Sample sale has printed dresses & bags are up to half off.

Jumelle
7/19–8/31 Mon. (1–7:30); Tues.–Sat. (noon–7:30); Sun. (noon–7)
148 Bedford Ave., nr. N. 8th St. Williamsburg, Brooklyn
(718-388-9525)
Clothes and accessories from Loeffler Randall, Lover, and Isabel Marant are discounted by up to 75 percent.

French Sole
8/3–8/10 Mon.–Fri. (10–7); Sat. (11–6)
985 Lexington Ave., at 71st St.
(212-737-2859)
Signature flats are priced at $49 to $109.

Hollywould
Through 7/31 Mon.–Sat. (11:30–7)
198 Elizabeth St., nr Prince St.
(212-219-1905)
clothing & shoes are marked down by up to 50%

Sigerson Morrison
7/15–7/30 Mon.–Sat. (11–7); Sun. (noon–6).
28 Prince St., nr. Mott St. (212-219-3893),
and
Belle by Sigerson Morrison
7/15–7/30 Mon.–Sat. (11–7); Sun. (noon–6).
242 Mott St., nr. Prince St. (212-941-5239);
shoes are half off.

Opening Ceremony
Through 7/31 Mon.–Sat. 11–8; Sun. noon–7.
35 Howard St., at Crosby St.
(212-219-2688)
high waisted pants from the house label (now $60), Topshop stilletos (now $45), and Cheap Monday jeans (now $45) for 30 to 60 percent off.


I Heart
7/13–7/29 Mon.–Sat. (noon–8); Sun. (noon–7)
262 Mott St., at Prince St.
(212-219-9265)
Save 30 to 50 percent on clothing from 3.1 Phillip Lim, Tsumori Chisato, & more!

Kate Spade is hosting a Friends & Family Sale at select stores & online starting today July 26 throgh July 28th. All sales are final. Hurry, there are some STEALS!

Can't wait another minute? Check it out right here!

French Connection Jungle Canopy Dress $118


It was love at first sight & there are just so many possibilities! FCUK also has two lovely knit dresses...one is a lavender knit jumper that I MUST have, and the other has long sleeves and would look fabulous with boots in the fall. For stores near you visit fcuk.com

The new Daisy fragrance collection from Marc Jacobs has arrived! The scent is young, flirty, & fun with top notes of wild strawberry, violet, & grapefruit; heart notes of jasmine, gardenia, and a base of vanilla & musk.

There is also a website dedicated to Daisy Marc Jacobs with fun games, a behind the scenes video of the ad photo shoot, fun downloads, and a SWEEPSTAKES. The website is only accessible if you have a password obtained by receiving an invite from a friend or you can email chloe.bee@mac.com and mention Melanie at the Platinum Blonde Life blog sent you, and she will send you a password!

Purchase the fragrance collection:

Daisy Marc Jacobs Eau de Toilette Spray $55.00 - 70.00 @ Bloomingdales
Daisy Marc Jacobs Velvet Body Butter $35 @ Bloomingdales
Daisy Marc Jacobs Bubbly Shower Gel $30 @ Bloomingdales
Daisy Marc Jacobs Luminous Body Lotion $32 @ Bloomingdales

After you receive your password, log on to www.daisymarcjacobs.com!

{photo of Sarah Hays of Reno, Nevada}

Teen Vogue has a new blog where real girls submit photos of themselves wearing a fashionable outfit & they select one to be the "girl of the week". Some of the outfits are really adorable and often creatively pulled together, so be sure to check it out right here!

legs & fire $65 Polaroid Transfer by Matt Schwartz @ She Hit Pause Studios


JPG Magazine has a great Polaroid Transfer tutorial in the new issue! Check it out right here!

I am a bit obsessed with Polaroids as of late. I purchased a vintage Sx-70 camera on ebay & some Sx-70 Blend Film.

I haven't used the new camera yet, because I have been snapping with the 600 point & shoot largely due to the fact that the film is CHEAP & readily available. I bought the Sx-70 to try some manipulations. I really want to try a polaroid transfer soon too, but for now I think I'll just admire Matt Schwartz's prints on my wall. :)

Love Polaroids, get your fix at Polanoid.net. I'm obsessed. There are of course plenty Polaroid groups on Flickr too.

{photos: Britney on the David Letterman Show via CBS.com ; Zac Posen Fall 2007 Runway via Style.com}

Britney's dog apparently did his business on a $6,700 Zac Posen gown during an OK magazine shoot!!! I love you Britney, but I just couldn't overlook this! Please keep the dogs, the kids, the dirty ex-husbands, & the cheeto stained fingers away from all fashion treasures! {read the full story here!}


P.S. Britney, if you're reading this, I'm still available to provide style/beauty consultations if you need me, and let's be honest, you do desperately need me!

Adriana Aviles has a gorgeous line of crocodile clutches, bangles, & headbands! She sent over these photos today at my request. Choosing additions for my accessories closet is going to be impossible with these fantastic options (at affordable prices)


Prices:
Red clutch (has shoulder strap tucked inside) $80
Croc bracelets are $25
Envelope Clutches (blue, yellow, green and red) $75
Croc Headbands are $30
Plaid Clutches (Yellow, Red, Green) $150
Turtleshell bracelets (price upon request) depends on size.

Contact Adriana directly to purchase any of the above products via paypal

found via Fly

top: Nanette Lepore Raffia Skimmer Bow now $39.95 (was $70); Nanette Lepore Aqua Lace Skimmer now $39.95 (was $70); all @ keds.com


bottom: Nanette Lepore Script Print Skimmer now $39.95 (was $60); Nanette Lepore Stripe Skimmer now $39.95 (was $60); all @ keds.com

View all Nanette Lepore styles currently on sale by clicking here.

Alexander Wang is known for his amazing cashmere knits, but with his spectacular fall 2007 ready-to-wear collection he has added some fun looks that have a decidedly 80s feel. Satine Boutique is currently offering Alexander Wang fans a chance to pre-order their favorite looks right now online! The pieces will ship beginning September 1st!!


top: Gold Pewter Jersey Dress $335; Black Dress with Rouching $600; Black Shrunken Blazer $600; Tiger Cashmere Intarsia Cardigan $650; all available for pre-order @ Satine (ships September 1, 2007)

bottom: Black Wool Suit Jacket/Dress $795; Black Cashmere Nero Dress $530; Grey and Blue Silk Blouse $375; Black Aged Wool Cape Jacket $695; all available for pre-order @ Satine (ships September 1, 2007)






Grey Silk Baby Doll Top $450; available for pre-order @ Satine (ships September 1, 2007)

As per usual, Anthropologie is doing an excellent job at keeping my wish list full. Currently I'm loving the sweet sweater dresses & accessories that will carry me comfortably into fall and the cheerful home accents.


This is just what I need to...


...round out the summer:

Double Exposure Minidress $348 by Tibi; bandstand dress $448 by Mint; Stratus Dress $338 by Fluet; @ anthropologie;