Drool Worthy: Looks to Love at Net-A-Porter

Tibi

Bead Embellished Gown

$645

Perf for a "black tie" on your tropical getaway.  Love it.

Anna Sui

Deco Backless Top

$282

The ruffle collar and surprise open back provides low key drama for quick glam.

Matthew Williamson

Atomic Beaded Dress

$3,545

Modern Disco Love.

Current Obsession: ideeli

ideeli is fabu new members only shopping community that offers authentic luxury items for 50-90% off the original price...and GIVEAWAYS (like that gorgeous Burberry Brook Hobo-originally $850) every week!  Regular membership is free and includes regular sale alerts.  1st Row Membership costs $7 per month and upgrades sale alerts via text message and first chance at giveaways.  

I have not yet purchased anything through ideeli but trust me...I have been tempted by just about every sale alert so far.  I am currently just a regular member...not sure about the paid membership perks as I have not been closed out of any of the sales yet.  (The items are often available in limited numbers and 1st Row Members get first dibs).  

Membership is currently closed but I have a ton of invitations so feel free to comment with your name and email address and I am happy to share!

Inspired: Belle and Boo

Another fabulous artist I have happened upon in my everlasting Etsy search is Belle and Boo. This fabu artist from Manchester creates prints from original illustrations that are digitally colored. The result is a series of fanciful and funny screen prints on 100% cotton archival paper that the artist will ship to you matted and framed.

Tree Hugger

$20
Sleep Walker
$20

Lost

$20

Found

$20

(Buy the "Lost" and "Found" set for $35)

Rocking the Runway: Street Style

I Love Wardrobe Remix on Flickr! After seeing this chic look posted by Midwest Jess, I had to share!

Shades: thrifted, vintage from Beacon's Closet

Cotton Eyelette Blouse: little shop in Kowloon

Belt: thrifted, vintage from Artists 'N Fleas

Jeans: Joe's (free from work)

Shoes: Naturalizers (obviously my faves)

Bangles: Junk and Goodwill

Feeling.... good today.

Who Doesn't Love The Sartorialist?

I have never met a person who has seen this site and not become an instant addict. This blogger is truly an artist that knows how to capture street style flawlessly. Here is some fabu fashion advice from him on this chic lady he photographed on Madison Ave.

How to dress up an inexpensive dress
-H&M dress
-Bottega Veneta Belt
-Lanvin shoes

Art and Ghosts

Last night I spent some time on the fabu site, Etsy.com, to find some fun art work for my new apartment. I came across "Art and Ghost", an artist from Manchester who does fabulously magical prints inspired by fairy tales, mythology, and nightmares. They are really quite eery. See more of her work here.

Bubble Girl with Pipe

$18
Siblings Silhouette
$20

Crash-Hat Fairy

$16

Polyvore Chic

I have wasted the last hour on my fave new fabu site. Polyvore is a great tool for seeing how things look next to each other. For example, you can use it to try out clothes or furniture, even from different stores.

Net-A-Porter

Mawi "Lovestruck Pendant Necklace" $406

Stella McCartney "Organic Print Tee" $395

Vanessa Bruno "Pleated Bubble Skirt" $336

Christian Louboutin "Yoclou Studded Pumps" $595

Smashing Darling

Another fabu collaborative site, the showcases the work of indie designers is Smashing Darling.

We created a place for EVERYONE who loves fashion that thinks beyond the mall. Whether you want to shop, sell your own designs, find raw materials, meet others, collaborate, or just see what's new and hot in independent fashion...we hope that Smashing Darling will become a place that brings all of these elements together and evolve to be a community like no other.

Laura Dawson

the ball dress
$264.00

Check it out because there are really some lovely pieces.

Fabu Site: Etsy.com

“Your place to buy and sell all things handmade”

I am all for an open and easy online market for artists and art seekers alike to share the wealth of our creativity. That is why I was so excited to learn about Etsy.com. This easy to navigate website has all kinds of handmade goods, ranging from glassware to plants. Such a great place to find unique and beautiful gifts, as well as some amazing vintage treasures. See below for some of my recent fabu finds.

Avocado 2, original painting
5"x7" on canvas panel- easy to frame
$28.00

Vintage Lot of 5 Valentines for Collecting or for Artwork
$4.99

Baby Seal Smooches
A1 sized foldover card with envelope
$3.00