Give me liberty...

Showing off my recent purchases, because well I'm quite obsessed with both. I haven't gotten anything for myself in quite a long time, so I felt I deserved a little bit of happiness. Even if that happiness  comes from retail therapy. I showed quite a bit of restraint the other day-only getting the 2 things I've had my eye on since word got out.

1.) H&M Garden Collection Floral Kimono dress

2.) Liberty of London for MAC lipstick in Ever Hip

The dress is quite outstanding in person. This picture and all other promo pics don't do it justice. I adore all things flowy and comfortable.  And I just feel like running through the fields in this. The lipstick is a peachy coral color that comes on pretty sheer with just a hint of color. I thought it was going to be brazenly coral but it doesn't leave my lips looking that way at all. Both items are getting me really revved up for spring!

Another treat was seeing this on Twitter:

MTV Shows

All I have to say, is that MTV certainly knows how to edit well enough to always make Olivia look like the bad guy, and Whitney Port the poor helpless angel. I like to think they focus on that more, because well if it wasn't for Olivia-The City probably wouldn't even be continuing due to their lead's bland personality. Oh well, perhaps I'm just being biased...as Kristina commented in one of my previous posts- "You'd probably marry Olivia Palermo if you could..." Well, yes, yes-maybe I would. Haha!

xoxo

Can't read my poker face...

Happy Saint Patty's Day!!!

I wasn't exactly festive today. I did wear green, but not enough to garner a post. So my friend, Danielle will be featured instead of me-wearing the cutest green dress in the world, taken in quite possibly the greenest room in the world. :p

As for me...

This was taken yesterday before heading to improv. I was so proud of George for finalizing his workshop, so I wanted to take my outfit post in it. Ah...true love, I tell ya. My tights seriously pull focus from anything-they're so bright.

Monday night was filled with great TV. Gossip Girl came back with a new episode, but before I get to that, The City's season finale aired. Attention must be paid. Though I am glad The Hills is returning next month, there is something about The City that is so much more awe-inspiring. Perhaps it's the clothes, or the architecture, or the lifestyle. New York has always been a city I've been passionate about. Maybe I just have to face facts, and come to the realization that although I'm carefree and love the bohemian lifestyle which LA definitely provides-I'm more of an Olivia girl at heart. Just saying it stabs my heart into a million pieces, because LA will always be my home. But it's true...I do prefer looking more put-together over haphazard. And although I have a budding Fedora collection-I own only ONE flannel shirt. My favorite designer is Chanel, and I prefer dinner parties over bars/clubs. That's me in a nutshell. Who knows? Knowing me, I'll probably change it up again (I'm wearing purple tights in the picture above for God's sakes!). My style is ever-changing...but preferring to look chic and sophisticated will remain the same.

Some Fashion highlights from the 1st Season

Whitney



How appropriate for this dress to be featured in the very 1st episode. It's so LA, but still has a bit of a New York vibe to it as well. Good Job, Whit! She's fitting in just fine.


Whitney with bf, Jay. I love everything about this look. The tights, the boots, the boyfriend blazer. There's such a relaxed attitude about it, yet it's still incredibly edgy and chic.

And then there's that couch! That couch I always smack Geo's arm for, every time I see it. The couch that makes me drool all over myself like a dog. It's absolutely gorgeous. And I'm such a sucker for L-Shaped couches!

Olivia

The faux-fur vest she's wearing looks so incredibly warm. For the way my body's temperature fluctuates, I say it's the perfect article of clothing. Just throw it on when it gets too cold-or take it off when it gets disgusting. Plus, it just screams chic.


You all have read of my fascination and adoration for the Diane von Furstenberg blazer a couple of posts back, so this should not be a surprise.


In a perfect world, my apartment would look as immaculate as Olivia's apartment...or Olivia Palermo herself, for that matter. But alas, I'll just continue dreaming of it, hoping to make it a reality in the future.

Back to GG...the episode was hot, but not as hot as Blair Waldorf's (aka Olivia Palermo reincarnated) clothes! Is it just me or have they been making Blake Lively's character sort of 2nd rate to Leighton Meester's. Well deserved I say, Meester is a better actor, and is absolutely gorgeous. Although, I wouldn't mind rummaging through Serena Van Der Wooden's closet anytime...see what I mean, about the whole indecisive style issue?


That's all for now...To all who are going out to celebrate, please drink accordingly. Tata. xoxo

On Danielle: Tartan Dress-Luella for Target
On Me: Tee-AA/Vest-F21/Shorts-Vintage Gap/Tights-F21/Boots-Guess by Marciano

Last Twenty Dollars

I had a very good weekend, except for the fact that the hubby is sicky. But being at the mall yesterday made me realize how broke I really am. I spent my last $20 on this wonderful chocolate brown blazer. I saw it and freaked because it reminded me so much of Whitney Port and Olivia Palermo's DVF versions...


I've been quite obsessed with Olivia Palermo at the moment. She's so chic, and gorgeous, and witty. Love her. Such an inspiration. I wish my sister had cable, because I miss watching shows with her and talking about them. Perhaps I should get her to go on MTV.com and catch up on The City episodes.

xoxo

Blazer-Spense/ Tunic-F21/Ring & Earrings-Vintage/Jeans-Levi's/Boots-Guess by Marciano

On top of the world

It's 1:21 am.

I have no idea why I'm up this late. Especially since I had a pretty early start to my day, to go hang out with the parental units and the shish-kabob. I can't sleep. I'm wide awake. Blah. Sorry I'm so boring guys. Nobody probably reads this thing. Not even the ole partner-in-crime. And I know this for a fact because I have to sit there and force him to read it. Not that he doesn't already know what's going on in my life to the most infinitesimal detail. But sometimes it's nice for the blog to feel appreciated.

I went to Beverly Hills with the fam. That was fun. My mom became starstruck and almost hallucinatory when we passed Rodeo Drive (she's never been). I told her, "Mom, whatcha gonna do when I become a rich and powerful force in American cinema?! You can't go being hysterical at the Oscars!" It was funny though, she's cute. Seriously though, I'll probably never go to the Beverly Center again. It was laid out so unnecessarily wrong. You have the parking garage in the middle of the building!!! Who does that? And you had to go up and down elevators to get to certain stores-it was bizarre and unpleasant.


I'm a fan of The Hills, so clearly I would support Whitney Port in her quest to find happiness, love, and a new career with (hello?!) Diane Von Furstenburg, in her new show The City. I would have to give it an A-. There haven't been enough episodes to quickly gauge if it'll be as big of a success as The Hills turned out to be, but I have to say-way hotter cast, and so much drama already in just the first two episodes. Plus the fashion! Omg, it's like I died...and then died all over again. Love the girl in the pink heels in that picture above. She's so chic but in a total non-pompous way. Anyway, we'll see with this one folks...