Blogger Lovin': Tuula Vintage

Every once in awhile, a style blogger comes along that makes you want to go all Single White Female and hijack her entire wardrobe (minus the stiletto-heel murder part of course). Truth be told it took me awhile to realize that so many of those inspirational outfit images I'd been pinning like a madwoman were by and large of the same girl. Jessica Stein of Tuula Vintage seems to have single-handedly composed my entire spring shopping list. A Sydney Girl landed in NYC, Jessica projects the very look I wish I could: both sexy and lady-like, at once pulled-together and easy-going (instead of a high-strung, sometimes lazy klutz who is nonetheless, very sexy. Wink, wink). So here are some of my favorite looks, that I hope to be plagiarising this spring and summer:

I love this dress so much I bought it. On sale! Can't wait for it to arrive! Also, must try the wrist cuffs on the ankles thing. And I'm currently on the hunt for the perfect pointy toed heels.

I've generally avoided anything seafoam or minty coloured as I have the impression that I'm pretty green myself in the colder months. May give it a spin this summer. Regardless, an easy tank and skinny jeans in a monochromatic pastel palette paired with simple, sexy sandals and bright nails is a definite do.

My lust for pale pastels continues. I'm hoping to find the perfect nude heels and a non-frumpy maxi skirt. This one is actually a dress worn as a skirt. I love the draping.

Okay, yet another white skirt may not be feasible for a girl destined to spill her coffee on it. But definitely on the spring/summer wishlist: an asymmetrical skirt and a dose of coral.

Flimsy, flowy shorts look awful on me, I need structure. Add to that a lively print in bright colours and you have the perfect weekend/vacation shorts.

 And speaking of vacations I have no plans to take, I'm constantly on the look-out for the perfect beach cover-up that can double as a top/dress to take me from the beach to lunch/sightseeing/a bar. This one actually has sleeves to cover up the inevitable sunburn, despite my diligent sunscreen application.

 I've been coveting sequined skinny pants for well over a year now. Love them here paired with a simple tee and sexy, pointy toed heels. When it comes to pants like these, less is definitely more.

And there goes my budget! Happy Monday, loves!xx

Pinky on the Brain

Blame it on VD (er... Valentine's Day, not, um, the other) but lately I'm rather obsessed with all manner of rosy-hued items. Including pink jeans. And as demonstrated by the flawless look above, why wait till spring to rock them?

via eat sleep denim

Tuft Love

I. Die.
I just finished watching this weeks' episode of The Rachel Zoe Project and would have much prefered to spend less time with Kim Kardashian and her texting addiction and more time shopping in that super fun furniture store with Jeremiah. I just about dropped the jar of Nutella (don't judge me) when I saw that blue velvet tufted sofa. If wanting a living room that looks like an "80s porn set" is wrong, then I don't wanna be right. Behold: some tuft-y goodness from Room Service:

The heart-stopping sofa in question.

The same sofa in a safer beige linen offset by some super sexy styling.

Glam. Rock n Roll. Perfection. Gimme.

No thank you. I have enough trouble getting out of bed as it is.

Alright. You, I'll get out of bed for. You can be my new favorite Netflix & Nutella spot.

My 8 year old self would be very disappointed if these chairs didn't get to join the party too.

Okay, okay, I pretty much like anything tufted. Add some nailhead trim to it and I'm a goner.

How Can It Be Wrong When It Feels So White?

Part of the reason for my prolonged absence has been a move into yet another apartment. An apartment awash in various hideous shades of canteloupe and blue. Yum. In order to wipe that horror from my mind I chose to paint the entire apartment white. I figured all those gorgeous white rooms filling my inspiration folders couldn't be wrong. But it's so... white! It's a small space but it's bathed in light for most of the day. I think it can handle the boldness of a black wall or two. I'm thinking of painting the wall in the living room behind the TV and hanging my gold sunburst mirror there. If it works it will look rich and velvety and hopefully like the wall is receeding. If it doesn't the room will look half its' already miniscule size. What do you think? An invitation to claustrophobia or a much needed touch of sexy badassery?

*Please note that this room is a total work in progress: those coffee tables are temporary until I can afford a lucite or glass replacement. Rug pending. I also desperately need some kind of additional seating. Suggestions?

Dirty Decadent Dazzling Decoration Dreams!

This is it. This is what it took to jumpstart my bloggy heart and break through the inspiration block. After spending the last month away from you all, feeling intermittently stressed out and sad-trombone-y, not to mention completely uninspired, I just OMFGed all over myself when I saw this space and couldn't wait to share it.

This room makes me feel kinda funny... like when we used to climb the rope in gym class. I mean, those rugs, that black chair, the gilded walls, the purple bedroom, the tub, that swing!!! I can't take it!

I missed you all desperately, I'm so glad to be back!xx

via desire to inspire

Confessions of a Chocoholic

OMG. I need a Nutella t-shirt.

It's the second best way to profess my undying love for that hazelnutty chocolately deliciousness. The first best way being straight outta the jar with a spoon. Aw yeah, unapologetic gluttony!

via style and the city

Missoni ♥ Havaianas

Yes, please!

via stylecaster

Five little dresses... and a winner!

All Saints Aztec dress, Topshop orange cutaway halter dress, All Saints Bleach breton Uma dress, H&M chiffon dress, Bird by Juicy Couture Lydia dress

Five little dresses that really, really want to hop in my suitcase and come to South Beach with me. But I think I'm going to have to shop my closet on this one...

However, one lucky reader will get to go shopping! The winner of the 100$ Shopbop Giveaway is...
the hilarious Carrie from This Free Bird, proving once and for all that procrastination can pay off, at least according to random.org and the Shopbop Gods!
Congratulations Carrie!! You'll be contacted by Shopbop shortly! Let me know what you get!xx

Kung Fu Santa

Holy crap. Best. Cookie. Cutters. EVER. Ninjabread Men via Perpetual Kid.

Wool is the Word

Markus Lupfer sweaters at Net-a-Porter... yum.

goldrush

via Park & Cube

Shiny Pretty Things

While last night's Gossip Girl was all about the enemies with benefits, the scenes without Chuck and Blair in them had me mesmerized by Serena's gorgeous earrings. A little digging revealed that they were the Zahav earring by NYC-based jewelry line Double Happiness, available in black, gunmetal (shown), garnet and silver stones:

This cuff caught my eye too, equally awesome in the gold and silver bullet options:

 

image via TV Fanatic

Fantasy Shopping: Come to the Dark Side

RACHEL Rachel Roy Kimi Pump

Asos black exaggerated ruffle coat

Valentino ankle-length lace pants

Alexander Wang draped cotton-knit dress

Rebecca Minkoff Alligator Virginia Laptop Case

Alexis Bittar Pyramid Charm Necklace

Shakin' All Over

Maybe it's the residual effects of Friday evening's festivities, but I really, really want this hammered cocktail shaker from West Elm. A drink would be nice too. I had kind of a craptastic day. Then I bought a decently discounted Botkier purse. That helped. It's all about the retail therapy. Now about that drink...

Tuesday Morning Fantasy Shopping

Good morning lovelies! Join me for a large coffee, my morning croissant and another imaginary shopping spree, this time on Shopbop!

ADAM Aviator Jacket with Shearling Collar

Antik Batik Anka Necklace

Alice + Olivia Grody Mesh Back Dress

Soixante Neuf Stone Knuckle Ring

Marc by Marc Jacobs Mademoiselle Danger Mini Umbrella

Elizabeth and James E-Gasp Double Platform Boots