Dan-ah Kim has some new work that will be featured at the The Seeds of the Wild exhibition at The Puffin Room. I'm such a huge fan of hers and it is because of works like this:





The show opens April 4th and will run through May 10th. Works from Orly Cogan, Moku Teraoka, Nadia Bertrand, Nesta Mayo, Ken Madore, Homan, Parasitic Fantasy Band, Jonathan Matas, Doug Groupp, Manami Hayasaki, Jason Kitsos Tallon, Ray Ray Mitrano, Robert Snyderman, Song Xin, Thailan When will also be on display.

We are sort of obsessed with Dace, so we were thrilled to find out about the amazing photo contest they have going on right now! All we have to do is look fabulous in Dace (EASY!), snap a pic, and send it in for a chance to win $200 gift card that will alow us to buy more beautiful clothes to look fabulous in. What are you waiting for?!--get snapping!

I am loving the playful images found in the Elizabeth & James Spring look book. The blazers, jackets, floral prints, and of course their jewelry collection captured my interest immediately.



View the entire Spring 2009 collection here.

I am in awe of Iosselliani's jewelry--namely their collection of long necklaces made of mixed chains, metals, crystals and gems. I wouldn't mind one bit if my jewelry box was filled with these beauties:

{top} necklace:18 kt goldplated silver with asymmetric chains necklace with catlike head and a black rhinestone $166.16; necklace: angled silver swarovski crystal strands and vermeil 18 kt chain necklace $412.08; necklace: sterling silver and vermeil tangled necklace with catlike heads, rubies, garnet and zircons $425.38; all @ Iosselliani.

{bottom} multichain and catlike head silver and vermeil bracelet with zircon clasp $259.21;
set of 5 silver and vermeil bangles with snakes details and zircons $299.09; all @ Iosselliani.

More Iosselliani necklaces I love available at the online boutique Tobi:

{l to r} Iosselliani Long Mixed Metal Chain with Swarovski Crystal Chain Necklace $244; Iosselliani Long Chain with Feather Detail Necklace $244; Iosselliani Necklace with Pearls $472;
Iosselliani Mixed Metal Chain wtih Single Pearl Detail Necklace $364; all @ Tobi.

If you like your pastel to have a bit of edge, Botkier has some motorcycle style bags in tough black or easter egg shades like seafoam and yellow. I say, the more zippers, the better!


{l to r} venice hobo $645; venice clutch $395; moto clutch $395; clyde $650; all @ Botkier.

Maybe I'm over compensating for the lack of sun and warmth here in the city, but I am loving all the sunny yellow found in Kate Spade's shop!


{top} caprice sandals $175; portland sailor pants tote $325; all @ Kate Spade.

{middle} izzy sunglasses $175; a place in the sun idiom bangle $42; portland constantine $350; all @ Kate Spade.

{bottom} daisy ring $75; boat steering wheel keyfob $281; hello sunshine paper$25; haig point kei $295; all @ Kate Spade.

The news from my inbox says that Kate Spade is currently having a Friends & Family sale offering 30% off, so today is looking especially bright! So, check your inbox ladies!

P.S. If you don't have the email I will be happy to forward anyone who needs it! xo, Melanie

In celebration of their NYC Flagship opening on April 2nd the TopShop folks have descended on our city with free stuff in hand. Simply track down one of Topshop's Heartschallenger vans now through April 1st to collect your gear. Which can apparently include gift cards up to $500, but more than like will include a flimsy tote and a magazine. There will also be amazing giveaways, pampering, and shopping on the store opening day April 2nd 11am where it will all be going down on the corner of Broome & Broadway in Soho (but get there early, because we are all anticipating a killer line!)! For now, use Topshop's GPS tracker to get some free stuff and report back if there is anything worth scuffing my stilletos for. :)

The trailer for the movie based on the beloved children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak has just been released. Judging from the trailer, I really like the way Spike Jonze has adapted the book to film. Check it out, it will warm your heart:

Don't miss the Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale! Get up to 80% off of apparel and accessories, including 20% off of all current full-price merchandise starting tomorrow at 10 am!

Cynthia Rowley Sample Sale
Thursday, March 26
Friday, March 27
Saturday, March 28
10 AM - 9 PM
376 Bleecker Street (between Charles and Perry Streets), NYC
Cash or major credit cards accepted
(212) 242-3803

D-Squared talks about what it is like to dress Britney for her Circus Tour in the New York Time's blog, "The Moment", read it all here: "The Three-Ring Circus | Dsquared on Britney"

When I hear Frye, I think amazing boots, so when I picked up a pair of TDF sandals to try on in the shoe department I did a double take when I saw they were from Frye. Don't make the same mistake I did...this brand is not one you should ignore this spring:

{top} Blair Peep in Coral $188; Piper X Strap $228; Grace T Strap $228; all @ Frye.
{bottom} Vanessa Softie Sandal in seafoam $158; Vanessa Woven 2 Piece in purple $158; Avery Braided Slingback in yellow $168; all @ Frye.

The Dace Spring 2009 look book makes me want to pick up city life and drive to a little cabin house by the lake with my dog, a row boat and a closet full of Dace's spring collection (naturally).


View the entire Spring look book here.

I love these fun & steamy photos of the Gossip Girl cast that will be featured in the new issue of Rollingstone. Blake Lively & Leighton Meester's ice cream shot will grace the cover. Check out the photos below:



















{images via Rollingstone}

Watch the behind the scenes video here, and read the story teaser here.

Today I am in awe of Erica Shires photos taken for the Erica Tanov Spring 2009 lookbook. They are simply breathtaking. The subtle prints and easy styles are equally lustworthy.



View the entire Spring lookbook here.

I love the idea of pairing floral dresses and skirts with preppy blazers and cardigans. Rugby Ralph Lauren has a nice selection of both. Check out my favorite pieces below:



{top} Veronique Silk Floral Dress $200; Marabella Schoolboy Jacket $169.50; Eliza Silk Floral Dress $325; Fantine Floral Silk Dress $325; all @ Ralph Lauren Rugby.

{bottom} Ginny Cotton Blouse $79 & Floral Skirt; Maxine Silk Ruffle Dress $160; Maija Floral Silk Skirt $150; all @ Ralph Lauren Rugby.

I hope the day brings you luck (and maybe a bit of gold).


photo via FFFFOUND

I am really loving these images from Rebecca Turbow's SAFE Spring 2009 campaign:



View the entire collection here.

Britney Spears' video for her new single If U Seek Amy just launched on Britney.com and it is both sexy and fabulous.


Watch the video in high quality here.

Hats and hair accessories have nearly taken over my closet, but one of my favorite pieces is a head band by Jennifer Behr. It is a staple for my formal events, and with wedding & prom season right around the corner I couldn't think of a better time to share some of my favorites from her collection:






View the bridal collection here, the seasonal collection here.

Charlotte Ronson's floral dresses, high waists, and exposed zippers captured my attention immediately on the runway, and now I am seeing several potential options for reality. I plan to work from the bottom up...the shoes are too cute to ignore! Check out my favorite looks from the C. Ronson spring lookbook:


View the entire collection here.

Rachel Antonoff's retro inspired garden dresses for spring are simply darling. I have a sneaking suspicion that wearing one of these dresses will give you the urge to water flowers, and bake cupcakes all day long.


View her entire spring collection here.

It is too cold to even think about my spring wardrobe, but that doesn't mean I can't admire these whimsical looks from the Morgane Le Fey Spring/Summer 2009 collection:



I love the "petal" tiers! View the entire collection here.

If you're into funky earrings or quirky costume jewelry you should check out the creations by Linda Smyth and Rebecca Pulver! Linda's five year old line Fleathers has a wonderful assortment of colorful & patterned jewelry inspired by birds, flowers, and nature. Linda collaborated with Rebecca Pulver to start their Rabidfox line three years ago which features metal jewelry in the form of fun animal inspired baubles. I love the colors and patterns found throughout this online shop and am completely smitten with the unicorn ring!


{top} Charisma Fleathers $30; Psychedelic Fleather Hoops $40;
{middle} The Silver Unicorn $145; Hoops Galore $28;
{bottom}Captured Fleathers $28; The Golden Unicorn $140;

The Nor'easter has made walking in heels of any kind downright dangerous if not completely impossible. Because I don't want you to break any of your pretty little bones, I'm presenting you with a completely cute alternative: Plueys wellies. These babies will get you through the ridiculous March snow and the rainy spring (if it ever comes).


{top} tokyo rain $60; puppy love $60; orgami me $60; all @ Plueys.
{bottom} oooh la lace $60; sugar plum $60; argyle crush $60; all @ Plueys.

Built By Wendy is having a Sample Sale where items are starting at $10. Don't miss it! The sale runs through tomorrow (3/4/09). Start shopping here.

If you're in need of a laugh this Monday afternoon then I have just the thing. Jonah Hill, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, and Jason Segel have recreated the now infamous March 2006 Vanity Fair cover that featured Tom Ford, Keira Knightley, & Scarlett Johansson for VF's April 2009 issue. The boys made me laugh out loud!


{photos by Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair}

Get a sneak peek at all of VF's Comedy "Legends" and be sure to check out the behind the scenes videos for each shoot!

Britney is the new spokeswoman for Candie's! Check out this look at this behind the scenes video featuring Britney and the Circus Tour crew:



Brit is looking mighty fine these days:


She looks amazing in the D-Squared costumes they created for her tour! Only Britney can pull of the Circus meets S&M look :)

Learn more about the D-Squared/Britney collaboration here.




Britney also released the OFFICIAL Circus Tour set list:

CIRCUS

Perez/Parade Intro
Circus (Funky Remix)
Piece of Me
Thunderstorm Segue
Radar

HOUSE OF FUN (Anything Goes)

Martial Arts Segue
Ooh Ooh Baby/Hot as Ice
Boys
If U Seek Amy
Me Against the Music (Bollywood)

FREAKSHOW/PEEPSHOW

Everybody's Looking for Something Segue
Freakshow
Get Naked
Britney's Hotline
Breathe on Me/Touch of My Hand

ELECTRO CIRC

Break the Ice Segue
Do Something
Slave
Dancer Solo Segue/Heartbeat Segue
Toxic
Baby One More Time (Remix)

ENCORE

Womanizer (Extended Remix)
Circus Reprise: The Bow

The Tour kicks off tomorrow in New Orleans, LA! I can't wait to read the reviews, I'm sure it will be amazing! I also can't wait to see her "If You Seek Amy" video...any video where the Ruffle Louboutins make an appearance is sure to be a HIT (we certainly loved them at the Phillip Lim Spring 2009 show)!



Good Luck Britney! :)

These graphic throw pillow cushion covers from the Etsy shop, Be Still, brightened my morning! These offer a quick and easy way to add unique prints and patterns to your decor!



{l to r} LINES AND ARROWS Linen Chenille Cushion Cover 45 x 45 cm $31; IKAT Silk and Linen Cushion Cover 45 x 45 cm $33; KALAIDASPOKE Linen Cushion Cover 50 x 30 cm $35; PEBBLE BEACH Cotton Silk Rayon Cushion Cover 45 x 45 cm $32; all @ Be Still.

Theodore Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2nd, 1904, today would be his 105th birthday!

Google is honoring the big day today with an ultra cute Seuss logo:




I am honoring the day by searching for my favorite thing (other than shoes & handbags): vintage Children's books!

So far I have found this amazing vintage copy of The Lorax:



It is a bit pricey, but you can certainly browse through this selection currently on ebay, where I found this vintage copy of Happy Birthday To You (appropriate, no?):




Happy hunting & reading!

xo, Melanie