Well...

...my camera died. It happened a few months ago, and I simply have not had time to do research in order to get a new one just yet, sad I realize. It's on my to-do. wamp-wamp

vault: city-feelings

I really adore these ensembles. They are from some random 90's magazine. I want to recreate them all! So classic, yet provocative. What a fine line that is.

A Night Out

I love getting dressed up, and this cannot be helped. I love to wear a floor length dress. It makes me feel like an old hollywood starlet. My boyfriend and I went to the Dragonfly at Hotel Zaza and had a great time. :)

A.B.S. dress, vintage earrings, Juicy Couture ring, Calvin Klein heels (cat is not mine- the reason for the karate chop... is that I am allergic!)



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Tulipalooza

Spring has arrived! And I want to go to the lovely Netherlands (I thought it appropriate as today is opening day of Keukenhof Gardens) to walk through aisles of inviting, cheerful tulips. I have decided I want flowers to consume my front yard one day. These are so pretty! Can you smell them yet?

*Click to enlarge!*
First photo via keukenhof.nl, all the rest unknown via email

Checking In

So, I am imperfect. There, I've said it. Somehow I've managed to let a month slip by without any posts (insert droopy sadface here). I just received a promotion and put in more hours and I guess I need to work on my new routine. Noted. But don't give up on me. I am a work in progress and will try, no I will do better. There actually hasn't been a day when I haven't thought about this blog and the positive of it all is that I have ideas aplenty. I shall return soon (see, I'm doing better already!) Cheers!

Vault: Dainty Hold

Keepin' it funky

(...The title is for you, Boyfriend Ben)
I have been wanting to wear my jean jacket with some brooches and finally did. I was feeling extra funky this day, so I paired my pinned kacket with a layered necklace and thigh high boots. and I twisted my back-I totally loved this effect.

Gap jacket and sweater, Club Monaco jeans, Bcbg boots, Juicy Couture necklace, Noir ring, Kate Spade earrings, various brooches (see Pretty in Plaid post) Michael Kors watch, Badgley Mischka bag

Winter Sun

Yesterday was such a pleasantly warm day. I met some friends at Angry Dog (best burgers in Dallas) for lunch. We had a laughing good time.

Club Monaco blouse and jeans, Jessica Simpson shoes, Steve and Barry's sunglesses, Noir ring, vintage necklace

Givenchy Spring 2011 Couture

Stunning couture creations from Givenchy once again. A great example of where the line between art and fashion is nonexistent. I love the architectural and asian influences. The pops of color are fresh and sheer panels are sexy. Details are immaculate. Ev.er.y.thing. is amazing. I literally have no words.

Just take it in.

Photos via style.com

The Roses

I adore Will Ryman's The Roses (no, not only because that happens to be my last name).

"New York--Paul Kasmin Gallery, in conjunction with New York City's Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Fund for the Park Avenue Sculpture Committee, announces Will Ryman's The Roses, a new site-specific installation to bloom along Park Avenue from January 25 through May 31, 2011. Transforming Park Avenue into a fanciful garden, Will Ryman's 38 sculptures of rose blossoms towering as high as 25 feet, complimented by 20 individual scattered rose petals, will festoon Park Avenue Mall between 57th and 67th Streets in the artist's inaugural public art exhibition. Reflecting Ryman's flair for the dramatic and absurdly wonderful, roses painted in shades of pink and red will spring up in vibrant contrast to the traditionally bleaker winter months preceding spring in the artist's large-scale love letter to New York City" -via huffingtonpost.com

I wish I could revisit New York, not only because it's an incredible city, but because the art scene (including this spectacular installation by Will Ryman) is pretty stellar. Mr. Ryman, come to Dallas?

photos via paulkasmingallery.com

Pretty in Plaid

I wore this out to a dinner date with boyfriend Ben. I loved this look (and he did too, sweet huh?) I love brooches and mixing them into all sorts of outfits. In this case, I mixed jeweled brooches, with plaid, a 50's silhouette, and modern heels and clutch. Flirty and fun.

Zara dress, Lucky Brand leaf brooch, vintage flower brooch, Club Monaco snowflake brooch, Michael Kors watch, Noir ring, Old Navy clutch, Nine West heels

Chanel Spring 2011 Couture

I love the light and airy feeling of the Chanel Spring 2011 Couture Collection. The craftsmanship, details, silhouettes, (even the flats!) were absolutely breathtaking. (You must click the image to enlarge to see the incredible pieces in more detail.)
Lovely!

May I please float around in one or all of these glittering gowns? *sigh*

Don't get me started on the most perfect flats ever created (slight wedge heel, chic pointed toe, perfect paired with jeans or an evening gown, yes please!)

Photos via style.com

Wear This, Watch That: polka dots edition

Pretty Woman:
Marni short dress via yoox.com $590
Asos spot shirt dress via asos.com $60
Marc Jacobs scalloped organza dress via net-a-porter.com $1500

Because I Said So:
Paul & Joe Sister silk dress via net-a-porter.com $310
Tracy Reese crimson dots jersey prim shirt dress via tracyreese.com $268
Alice By Temperley strapless dress via theoutnet.com $180

Field Trip: Dallas Museum of Art

As I mentioned in my previous post, I took a trip to the DMA on Friday night. Here are a handful of the dozens and dozens of pieces I really enjoyed. (Photos via dm-art.org)

1. Pair of bauletto earrings, 6th Century BC
2. Lion head bracelet, late 6th Century BC
3. Water Lilies, Monet
4. The Abduction of Europa, Jean Baptiste Marie Pierre
5. Ocean Park No. 29, Richard Diebenkorn
6. Delta Kappa, Morris Louis
7. Arkadia's Last Resort, Jess
8. The Guitarist, Pablo Picasso
9. The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds, Rembrandt van Rijn