oh, nina

when i started reading the blog post from marie claire's nina garcia, the infamously stylish judge on project runway and fashion editor for the famous mag, i couldn't help but drool at some of the items she choose to compare to the first lady's personal style. though i might have to disagree with her on that note, it goes without saying these are some truly american pieces {and items in which i cannot afford}

{clutch Diane von Furstenberg; Top AKA New York; Shoe Christian Louboutin; Belt 213 Industry, pants DKNY}

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thread event

for those who joined me in this year's Thread Show (my first), i think i might be speaking for everyone when i say it was one fantastic event. everyone i met was excited to talk about their product, and i couldn't have met more creative souls.

{article up soon!}

and thanks again to

oh hello friend

hunt & gather

molly b bikinis

Micha Design

smoke and mirrors clothing {dress}

and so many others!

1918

after getting a 'following' email on Twitter this morning from 1918vintage, i decided to do a little scooping. the name was enough to intrigue me, but i've been a little less reluctant to instantly follow anyone's blogs or twitter {i'm desperate for more followers/readers and don't feel like following everyone helps any!}. luckily, i was in for a sweet surprise; this lovely site not only fills my vintage appetite but also my blogging one! her blog is addicting and i'm pretty sure i'm going to cave soon enough on those sweet little pair of shoes...

{all images from 1918 vintage, latter missed connections}

wine time

right now, in the midst of our 80 degree hot streak, all i can think about is a wine tour. last year we celebrated my birthday in santa barbara's wine country, and with temecula just a few miles east of me i can almost taste the grapes. why does it only have to be thursday??

made for you

i believe this shirt was specifically made for someone i love. i'm not telling who, but i think he knows who he is.

Passion Pit

i'm pretty much obsessed with this group (i even started listening to them a few months back when John Mayer suggested it) and can't help but writing about them nearly once a month for my job. if you haven't listened to "sleepyhead" yet, what are you doing with your life? it's so addicting i'm always tempted to just get up and dance at my desk (but survive with a lil toe tapping instead)

thank you

so after three days of baking, experimenting and icing, my breast cancer cookies are finally done! i've made them to thank all of my lovely donors that have helped me already raise $1,750! walking the 3 day in november is going to be my biggest challenge yet, but i can't wait!

thanks for the help cupcakes & cashmere!

antsy for color

{brittany stiles}

i don't know what it is....maybe it's just that we had a few rain drops last night and i'm now seeing clear skies...but i'm desperate for a little color or change. i can't decide if i want to indulge in a new throw pillow for the house, or a fun pair of earrings for an update wardrobe look...but i'm getting antsy to get out and explore the possibilities with the weekend nearly upon us!

{this is glamorous}

{olive}

{design sponge}

{teacherjacket}