Monthly Archives: January 2014

Day to Night

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Alyson

Day to night/Desk to Dinner. Call it what you will, but here is one answer to the modern-day working woman’s dressing conundrum…. standing in your closet at 7am trying to figure out what to wear… that will be appropriate for … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Obsession of the Day, Outfit Inspiration, Shoes, Shop The Look, Style Notes | Tagged Carven, Classic racer back camisole, Cody d'Orsay flats with ankle strap, Gorjana, Hudson leather moto jacket, Isabel Marant, Lucia Silber Sunglasses, Must Charmeuse Leopard Pant, Rag & Bone, Super Sunglasses, Taner Pave Bar Necklace, Tibi, Twisted Chunky Knit jumper | Leave a comment

EvErYdaY i’M hUsTlInG

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Alyson

Rails Hunter Button Down Top + Nasty Gal Aperture Track Pant + Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Round Sunglasses + Worldly Cutout Geo Pendant Necklace + Michael Kors Slim Runway Watch + Mulberry Oak Lily Bag + Nicholas Jazz Suede Sandals

Posted in Outfit Inspiration, Shoes, Shop The Look | Tagged Aperture Track Pant, Hunter button down top, Jazz Suede Sandals, Karen Walker, Michael Kors, Mulberry, Nasty Gal, Nicholas, Oak Lily Bag, Rails, Slim runway watch, Super Duper strength round sunglasses, Worldly cutout geo pendant necklace | Leave a comment

Shades of Tortoise

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Alyson

Not to be too insensitive to my friends in the northeastern US right now {and their lingering arctic tundra}, it has been unusually nice here in LA the past few weeks. So nice, we may be having a warmer winter than … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Obsession of the Day, Shop The Look | Tagged Chloe Rounded Square Frame, Karen Walker, Lanvin, Lucia Mirrored Cove Sunglasses, number one, Spring 2014, Square Frame Rounded Sunnies, Super | Leave a comment

Latest Home Purchases

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Alyson

I usually don’t tend to post about my personal life, but I literally just had these 3 pieces by Threshold at Target delivered and am OBSESSED. Finally getting my living room together… !!! Pictured: Tufted Pink & Gold Ottomans + Faux … Continue reading →

Posted in Home, Obsession of the Day, Shop The Look, Textile | Tagged decor, design, faux shell inlay hexagonal accent table, home, round metal honeycomb accent table, Target, Threshold, Tufted ottoman | Leave a comment

Clean & Pretty Prints

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Alyson

I’ve been vibe-ing on textile prints A LOT lately, so when I stopped by a local apothecary last week to pick up a gift for a friend, the packaging on some of the products stopped me in my steps. Aside … Continue reading →

Posted in Beauty, Gift Ideas, Home, Obsession of the Day | Tagged Belladonna, Claus Porto, Lucia, MOR Cosmetics Emporium, Pacifica, Persian Rose Soap, soy candle, Uptown Soap Co. | Leave a comment

High & Low: Winter Essentials

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Alyson

Eugenia Kim Jill slouchy beanie $188 // pointelle slouchy beanie $24 Infinity waffle knit circle scarf $38 // Lightweight two sided infinity scarf $16 Valentino calf hair & leather gloves $381.50 // Cashmere lined woven leather gloves $95.99 Free People Avoca Treeline Socks $28 … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Deals & Steals, High & Low, Obsession of the Day | Tagged Avoca Treeline Socks, calf halir & leather glove, Cashmere-lined leather gloves, Eugenia Kim, fiar isle boot socks, Free People, infinity scarf, Jill slouchy beanie, pointelle slouchy beanie, River Iland, Valentino | Leave a comment

Dinner with the girls

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Alyson

Silence + Noise tucked & shirred button-down shirt + Christopher Kane ripped low-rise skinny jeans + Elizabeth Cole Y necklace + crystalized rings {set of 3} + Laura Mercier Caviar Stick, color: Cocoa + Tinley Road skinny haircalf belt + … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Shop The Look | Tagged 3.1 Phillip Lim, back detail shirt, Christopher Kane, crystalized rings, Elizabeth Cole, Laura Mercier Caviar stick, outfit, ripped low-rise skinny jeans, set of 3 rings, Silence & Noise, skinny calfhair belt, style, Tinley Road, Vincent Mules, Y necklace | Leave a comment

Larchmont

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Alyson

I had a business meeting at the Larchmont Bungalow yesterday, and decided to snap a few photos while I was there. It is a street I have been to dozens of times, but each time I visit I fall in … Continue reading →

Posted in Neighborhoods of LA, Street Scene | Tagged Charlotte Olympia, Instagram, Larchmont, Larchmont Bungalow, Sleeping Kitty Loaer | Leave a comment

Dreaming of a warm-weather vacation…

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Alyson

I’m talking beach, book and margarita(s). 1. Painted Skull tank $18 2. Zimmermann Instinct Ruched Balcony Bikini $260 3. eos Smooth Lip Balm Sphere $3.29 4. Suboo Bandeau Bikini $189 5. Friend of Mine Fang Draped Skirt $220 6. Rebecca Minkoff Collin laser-cut leather camera … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Obsession of the Day, Outfit Inspiration, Shoes, Shop The Look | Tagged Alice McCall, Bandeau Bikini, Beyond Snowdome Pouch, Bromance Flirty Dress, Charlotte D'orsay Pump, Collin laser-cut camera bag, Craig & Karl, eos, Fang Draped Skirt, Friend of Mine, L'wren Scott, Lady Luxe, Layne Maxi Dress, Loeffler Randall, MCM, Nanette Lepore, Nordstrom, Parker, Rebecca Minkoff, resort, Resort 2013, Riviera Goddess Maillot Swimsuit, Ruched Bikini, Skull tank, stone bib necklace, Suboo, summer, warm weather vacation, Wings with was dress, Zimmermann | Leave a comment

GIVE-me-more-NCHY

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Alyson

As I was on the prowl for new items hitting e-tailers {aka online stores} this weekend, I rediscovered pieces from the Givenchy RTW Fall 2013 Collection. To say it was lust at first sight, this encounter reaffirmed my love for the collection with … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Lookbook, Obsession of the Day, Outerwear, Outfit Inspiration, Paris Fashion Week, Runway, Shoes, Textile | Tagged Antigona bag, asymmetric coat, asymmetric zip jacket, chain bracelet, Fall 2013 RTW, floral print jacket, geometric paisley print scarf, Givenchy, iPad case, leather ankle boot, ponte pencil skirt, Riccardo Tisci | Leave a comment

Cats are so in right meow.

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Alyson

Posted in Accessories, Shop The Look, Style Notes | Tagged 3.1 Phillip Lim, Cats, Ryder Leather Satchel | Leave a comment

Chunky Knit + Leather

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Alyson

Miiight be my favorite combo of the season. Maje Aero laddered chunky-knit sweater + Monroe Vegan Leather Sweatpant + DV by Dolce Vita Joust Boots + Nocturne Damino Necklace + Michael Kors ‘Slim Runway’ Embossed Leather Strap Watch + Dean Davidson … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessories, Beauty, Outfit Inspiration, Shoes, Shop The Look | Tagged Aero laddered chunky knit sweater, Clare Vivier, Damino necklace, Dead Davidson, DV by Dolce Vita, Fluidline Blacktrack, foldover clutch, Fresh, Jousdt Boot, MAC, Maje, Michael Kors, Monroe, Nocturne, Slim runway watch, Spectrum Bracelet Cuff, vegan leather | Leave a comment

The Long Bob

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Alyson

Despite my preferred longer-length locks, this mid-length ‘long bob’ hair style, when coifed just right, is really making me rethink my mop… we likey? All inspirational shots found here.