When I Finish Paying
My School Loans December 16th, 2011 By

I’ll be 32 years old when I am no longer in school debt. When I do make that last payment I am going to buy myself something fabulous: Being a responsible adult needs its rewards. I’m thinking I’ll sink my money into a piece of timelessly cool Maison Martin Margiela jewelry, like this screw ring. Or maybe this masculine signet ring, which is just like the one Jennifer Aniston wears!

Maison Martin Margiela Set of four bronze-plated sterling silver knuckleduster ringsMAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Screw ringWrap Around RingMAISON MARTIN MARGIELA Solid square ring

when i finish paying my school loans, clockwise l-r: SET OF FOUR KNUCKLECLUSTER RING, $480.00, available at Net-A-Porter; SCREW RING, $269.00, available at Farfetch.com; WRAP AROUND RING, $215.00, available at Joan Shepp; SOLID SQUARE RING, $169.00, available at Farfetch.com.

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Who Brought
the Cold? October 21st, 2011 By

I love my vintage apartment – the real hardwood floors were a total selling point for me, but it gets so cold. When I first moved in, I jumped from rug to rug till I made the trek from my bedroom to the bathroom. One month of morning cardio and I was done with it, so I got myself some Minnetonka house slippers. They served me well, but this winter I’m excited to get some cute ones…and really, those cat slippers are perfect.

Topshop esme velvet cat slippersRoxy - Chai Slippers

Vans Endeavor Slippers Women's SlippersPayless Airwalk Women's Fair Isle Bootie Slipperwho brought the cold?, l-r clockwise: TOPSHOP ESME VELVET CAT SLIPPERS, $28.00, available at Topshop; ROXY CHAI SLIPPERS, $39.00, available at Roxy; AIRWALK FAIR ISLE BOOTIE SLIPPERS, $22.99, available at Payless.com; VANS ENDEAVOR SLIPPERS, $36.00, available at Zappos.com.

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Top 10: Robin Edlow’s
Tech Items October 20th, 2011 By

Robin Edlow: Top 10 Tech Itemsrobin edlow’s top 10 tech items that make her life infinitely easier, l-r: CONAIR CERAMIC IONIC BRUSH DRYER, DYSON AIR MULTIPLIER, varying prices and stores.

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The Prettiest
Headbands Around October 14th, 2011 By

I have to have my hair out of my face with a headband when I’m washing my face. It’s a habit I picked up from my mom: she had a drawer full of ‘em in the funniest prints (bugs, plaids, animals) and emblazoned with the shiniest rhinestones. I’ve picked up mom’s penchant for headbands, but I prefer mine to be a bit more wearable in the event that I want to take them outside of the bathroom.Ban.Do Heart Imstylelab Headband, Oversized Printed Bow Tie

Gap Bow HeadbandAsheville You Be Mine? Headbandp.s. Can you tell I have an affinity towards bows? It’s pretty much the only place I’ll wear them.

the prettiest headbands around, clockwise l-r: BAND.DO HEART I, $20.00, $available at ban.do; MYSTYLELAB HEADBAND, $5.99, available at macys.com; ASHEVILLE YOU BE MINE? HEADBAND, $15.99, available at ModCloth; GAP BOW HEADBAND, $11.95, available at Gap.

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CicLAvia x Poketo October 9th, 2011 By

We’re excited to talk about Poketo (a store that brings art into your everyday via great design) and their work with CicLAvia, an event that raises money for outdoor-lovin’ Angelenos. Today many of the most congested L.A. streets will be blocked off for bikers, walkers, runners and skateboarders to experience a car-free city for a couple of hours.

For this collaboration, Poketo is introducing some really great products influenced by active living. The Poketo wallet features skateboards, bikes and walking figures, while the t-shirts rep bikers through and through. You can buy them at all the rest stops at CicLAvia, today, from 10am-3pm.

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Time for:
Black Tights October 7th, 2011 By

The first turning leaves remind me that I need to burrow deep into the back of my sock drawers to find the black tights I lived in last fall: they let me stretch my summer clothes all the way into mid-November (under shorts, dresses and skirts).  Alas, every year it’s the same – the black tights I do happen to find are ridden with so many runs and pills that they looks like a small animal is living on my legs. Time for a refresh: Here’s what I’m stocking up on:

Nordstrom Sheer Houndstooth TightsMerona Collection Women's Flat Knit Sweater Tights

Jukebox Tights in the PonyHouse of Holland Superstar Black Tighttime for: black tights, clockwise l-r: NORDSTROM SHEER HOUNDSTOOTH TIGHTS, $10.00, available at Nordstrom; MERONA COLLECTIONI SWEATER TIGHTS, $12.00, available at Target.com; HOUSE OF HOLLAND SUPERSTAR BLACK TIGHTS, $28.00, available at Urban Outfitters; JUKEBOX TIGHTS IN THE PONY, $34.99, available at ModCloth.

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Protecting My Hair
from Rain October 5th, 2011 By

It’s raining in Los Angeles right now. That’s not a sentence that I say very often: I grew up in here, so I’m used to my sunshine, and don’t own any inclement weather gear. My saving grace is a good beanie; it covers the frizzies and keeps my head warm. Most of my beanies come from the men’s section (I prefer the chunky, slouchy variety) but these pom-pom adorned ones are so adorable. Guess what? I am wearing a beanie as I write this.

Rag And Bone Carlton BeanieBDG Pom Pom Fair Isle Beanie

Billabong Eureka Pom BeanieDiscrete Vaston Beaniebeanies, clockwise l-r: RAG & BONE CARLTON BEANIE, $125.00, available at ssense.com; BDG POM POM FAIR ISLE BEANIE, $29.00, available at Urban Outfitters; DISCRETE VASTON BEANIE, $29.95, available at Backcountry.com, $29.95; BILLABONG EUREKA POM BEANIE, $23.95, available at Backcountry.com.

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Having Their Moment:
Backpacks September 30th, 2011 By

Grown-Up Backpacks

having their moment: backpacks, l-r: MILITARY INSPIRED STYLISH BACKPACK, $29.99, available at Amazon Marketplace; L.L. BEAN MAINE GUIDE LEATHER RUCKSACK, $229.00, available at L.L. Bean; ADIDAS BY STELLA McCARTNEY BACKPACK, $130.00, available at net-a-porter.

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Totally Smitten: Boticca.com September 29th, 2011 By

So, admittedly, I have a bit of a jewelry problem, which is why I just spent the better part of two hours looking at every single page on this UK-based site (good news for us here in the states, they ship worldwide). It’s like a global bazaar for little-known designers, and everything feels one of a kind (often, the items are). Trouble, trouble.

 

clockwise, l-r :JOLITA JEWELLRY “RHEA” NECKLACE, $184.00, Boticca.com; STEVEN HARKIN “BOHO” EVENING BAG, $212.00, Boticca.com, HELEN RUTH “TITIANA” SCARF, $208.00, Boticca.com, PAULA MENDOZA “ERUPCION” RING, $500.00, Boticca.com.

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Wonder Woman Cuffs:
Splurge or Save September 29th, 2011 By

I’m into the Wonder Woman look: two identical shiny cuffs, one on each wrist. The minimalist look is a nice break from the stacks upon stacks of bangles (which I still love). Emily, from Cupcakes and Cashmere, has super cute ones, too. The two on the left are pricier, but the cuffs on the right are under $5; I just bought the Layered Cuff from Forever 21 and my roomate has already called dibs to borrow them.

p.s. Have you entered to Win an Iconic Burberry Trenchcoat, yet? Emily will be choosing a winner October 12th!

Alexis Bittar CuffForever21 Layered cuff

Nordstrom Super Shiny CuffForever21 Gold Cuff

wonder woman cuffs, clockwise l-r: ALEXIS BITTAR SCULPTURAL RIBBON CUFF, $295.00, available at Alexis Bittar; FOREVER 21 LAYERED CUFF, $4.80, available at Forever 21; FOREVER 21 CURVED CUFF, $4.80, available at Forever 21; NORDSTROM “SUPER SHINY” SHIELD CUFF, $58.00, available at Nordstrom.

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Having Its Moment:
Mustard September 23rd, 2011 By

Mustard Apparel and Accessories

having its moment: mustard, l – r: A.L.C. ZIPPER CREW SWEATER IN MUSTARD, $594.00, available at Forward; NICOLE BY OPI NAIL POLISH, $7.19, available at Target; BUTTER LONDON NAIL LAQUER, $14.00, available at BeautyBar; MELIE BIANCO BAG, $78.50, available at Amazon Marketplace; ANNE MICHELLE MUSTARD PUMPS, $29.99, available at amazon.com.

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Am I the last to the
Bauble Bar party? September 8th, 2011 By

So bear with us if we’re the last to this party, but how did the launch of Bauble Bar completely pass us by? In fact, I would still be in the dark about this incredibly well-conceived and wildly well-priced costume jewelry site were it not for Cynthia Kling—of Domino fame (as the author of “The Adventuress” column, she’s the one who constructed her own pre-fab home and meditated on important topics like clutter)—who mentioned it in passing, during a conversation about the art of packing. Her tone wasn’t all out accusatory when she asked me how I, of all people, didn’t know about the site, but it was definitely amused. Apparently, she owns so many things from Bauble Bar that she gifts them from her own neck at cocktail parties. That said, she has yet to bequeath anything to me.

No bother, though, because most things tend to register in at less than $100 (many for under $25, true story). Sold. What other awesome web launches have I somehow missed? Spill on your favorites, please…

bauble bar l-f: DUO ENAMEL CUFF: $30.00; IMPERIAL CLIPS: $78.00 all available at Bauble Bar.

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