Right now, I am loving Grace Sun's Spring/Summer 2008 collection! The collection is fresh, clean, simple, & modern. Grace Sun is a perfect solution for your spring wardrobe due to their versatility...put your own spin on these looks...













Oh how I wish Spring would hurry up and get here!! I need to look into relocating to a warmer climate STAT!

Purchase Grace Sun here

View the entire Spring 2008 collection at Grace Sun

Banana Republic (and everyone at Gap Inc.) have been working over time to improve their offerings and it seems to be paying off! Banana Republic just launched a line of (mid)luxury sunglasses with vintage frames. Judging from the price point the frames were intended to compete with the likes of Fossil, Ralph Lauren, Kenneth Cole, & Coach. Aside from Sunglasses, Banana has some lovely trench coats, colorful enamel cuffs, and fun prints to spruce up your spring wardrobe. The following spring offerings are definitely worth the trip to your local BR!


'Doris' sunglasses $118 @ Banana Republic

'Hannah' sunglasses $78 @ Banana Republic

'Charlotte' sunglasses $98 @ Banana Republic



top: Wide striped enamel bangle $38; Enamel printed bangle $38;Bamboo enamel bangle $22; @ Banana Republic
bottom: Floral-print skirt $68; BR Monogram white trench $295; Cotton short trenchcoat $148; @ Banana Republic

Britney is in the hospital (again), hopefully getting the help she needs.

I have a bit of problem. I'm addicted to HATS! They are taking over my closet! Maybe I can make a bit of room for Eugenia Kim's collaboration with Coach?



Consider it done & done. Purchase your hats (they start at $128) for Spring at your local Coach Boutique!


*Sketch of hat in the Eugenia Kim for Coach S/S 2008 collection

Update: Racked has scored some preview images...I must have the "Eugenia" cap!

I can't wait to hit the beach in Lover's SS 2008 swim wear! I am obsessed with the flirty bow details & subdued color palette! Lover's "Electric Lady" collection will infiltrate stock rooms beginning next month. Now, about that tan...

Flickr user, Hello Naomi, has whipped up a batch of Nintendo themed cupcakes that are ALMOST too cute to consume! 2008 has been the year of my Wii addiction and I since I've been playing Super Mario Galaxy non-stop these cupcakes caught my eye!

Hello Naomi also iced some adorable Pacman cupcakes too!


Check out her flickr stream!

via geekologie

When I spotted the mini Tory Burch Reva Ballet flat hanging off this gold bracelet I knew I had to have it. The Reva flat has become my signature flat, I have it in so many colors! (Obsessed much?) I must get my hands on this charmer!


Tory Burch Limited Edition Charm Bracelet $295

Gucci will be debuting the limited edition "Gucci Hearts NY" collection in February. The collection will be sold exclusively in the world’s largest, Gucci Flagship Store at 725 Fifth Avenue. The Gucci Loves NY product line features the Joy handbag, offered in three different sizes, as well as a silk scarf all of which are priced from $320 to $770.

Having never been a fan of The Joy Boston bag, so I will probably skip this launch. How do you feel about the bag? Do you love it/hate it??

Regardless of whether or not I will be carrying the bag this season, I do have to give Gucci props for featuring Fashion bloggers on their Gucci Loves NY site!! I am a huge fan of the selected blogs and the bloggers who run them. It is always exciting to see bloggers get recognition! My only wish is they had thrown a bone to few more NEW YORK based bloggers...don't they love New York more than anyone? Nevertheless, I get the logic, Corey Kennedy is everywhere, why not on the Gucci site? Everyone loves her...so she will certainly attract some attention to the site. Style Bubble, Fashion Is Spinach, Openers, & La Coquette were also featured blogs on the Gucci site

Gucci is having a photo contest to where contestants enter their favorite picture of themselves wearing a Gucci item while in the BIG APPLE! Enter your photo at http://guccilovesny.com/

Thanks to Joy for tipping me off to the Paul & Joe wallpaper downloads, I now have this adorable desktop background gracing my pretty little mac book. Check out your options right here & download your favorite right here.

Paul & Joe's Spring 2008 Beauty collection, "Sweetie" has been hitting beauty counters this week (Release dates were Jan 18th & Feb 1st). I'm always a sucker for adorable packaging, so judging by these photos of the new line you can bet your bottom dollar, I'll be in line to refuel my cosmetics bag for Spring-- it is my favorite kind of spring cleaning after all.



Now if only I could get over to Japan, to pick up their limited edition Disney collection that will be available on February 1, 2008**


The three piece collection is probably the best thing since M.A.C.'s Barbie collection (nothing will top that in my book!). It is certainly the cutest thing ever!! The collection consists of face color, hand cream, and milky lip color. The packaging is adorned with images of Lady from "Lady & The Tramp", Bambi & Flower from "Bambi", & Marie from the "Aristocats".


**Honestly, if this collection had any product adorned with any character from LITTLE MERMAID, I would book a flight right NOW. I'm not even kidding. (I'm obsessed with Little Mermaid & Disney. In fact I just started reading Walt Disney's biography. Fascinating stuff!)

Also file under: "Hey, Paul & Joe, Americans love Disney too!"
and
Little Mermaid Obsession.


images via http://www.paul-joe-beaute.com

My new favorite book is a cookbook. No, seriously.


I got a great deal on Tessa Kiros "Apples For Jam" cookbook and haven't turned back since. The book is a visual treat, the recipes are easy to follow and most importantly, DELICIOUS! I love that the the cookbook is divided into sections by color not categories! The recipes rest among nostalgic stories, gorgeous colorful photographs, and whimsical & endearing children's illustrations. Here is a sneak peak of what you'll find inside:

contents page:

recipes are organized by color:
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If these images I snapped don't make you want to whip up something in your kitch, then you might just be a lost cause...





memories:

My favorite recipe so far, Blueberry cake, hands down. I can't wait to try them all!
Purchase Apples For Jam: A Colorful Cookbook by Tessa Kiros @ Amazon


All photos taken by me.

All the stars came out last night for the Screen Actors Guild Awards. It was quite refreshing to have a red carpet event gracing my TV! I was experiencing serious withdrawal. Maybe the stars were out of practice when it came to picking red carpet frocks because some left more to be desired, while others like Miss Eva Longoria hit it out of the park. Below are a few of my red carpet favorites from last night:

Eva Longoria in Naeem Khan


Kate Hudson in Balmain

Christina Applegate in Elie Saab

America Ferrera in Monique Lhuillier


Angelina in vintage Hermes

Ashley Tisdale

Cate Blanchett in Balenciaga


Marion Cotillard in Nina Ricci


Tina Fey in Alberta Ferretti




Debra Messing in Oscar de La Renta

Ellen Page in Zac Posen

Ellen Pompeo in Nina Ricci


Amanda Bynes in Marchesa

Stella McCartney's limited edition line for LeSportSac is hitting retail shelves at 30 LeSportSac boutiques worldwide today! The 17 piece line consists of travel bags, luggage, baby accessories, and other accessories. I was instantly smitten by the "Posh" palette with the dusy pinks & mauves. For those of you are more into blues & oranges the "Pop" palette is just your cup of tea.

Stella is not about to let down her loyal vegan fans either. The entire collection is made from recycled materials- even the dust bags are biodegradable!




images via fashion wire daily

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