Stay Hungry

Some post-Thanksgiving advice from the late Steve Jobs. Stay hungry, stay foolish. Hungry for life and turkey and gravy sandwiches. Mmm I love the holidays. Have a great weekend!

The Making of a Mood Board

I've always been enamored with mood boards because (1) they reveal a little about where the makers get their creative spark and (2) they make me want to feverishly flip through magazines and start collaging like crazy. And evidently, talk like a pre-teen girl. Pass me the washi tape.

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November Laundry List

Watch: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel
Read: Just Kids by Patti Smith
Eat: Roasted Butternut & Coconut Soup
Create: Washi Tape Journal
Listen: Days Are Gone, Haim

Cheeky Collar

Ever since I saw Danielle of We Wore What wearing this Reformation top, I've been obsessed. Unfortunately it's sold out, but here's hoping they'll get more back in stock. There's really something to be said for blunt delivery.

These Streets Will Make You Feel Brand New

Around the time I started collecting stacks on stacks of magazines and realizing that I wanted to work in fashion, I formed this dream of moving to New York. Sound familiar? Yeah, well, I guess it's a cliché for a reason. New York has occupied my mind on a daily basis since high school, like a crush you can't stop thinking about. Except now it's more like a love affair. After years and years of daydreaming, I finally made the trip to the city that never sleeps. My only regret of the visit is that I slept too much. But it was incredible, just as I'd imagined. Leaving wasn't easy, but I can't stay away for too long. Street lights, big dreams, all lookin' pretty. Jay's not kidding.



Brick buildings, crisp air, Central Park, fall leaves, BOMB FRICKIN BAGELS. What's not to love?

That Girl: Kate Foley

You know when you see that same stylish woman in street style photos, on blogs, etc. and she always looks incredible? And eventually you start thinking, 'who is that girl??' Well Kate Foley is one of those women. Her outfits are always spot-on, unique, and terribly chic.



She's a New York transplant from England and got her start in the fashion industry working as a stylist. She became a buyer for Opening Ceremony, stayed on for three and a half years, and recently left the boutique to focus on freelance styling.



In an Elle interview from September, she spoke about sourcing product for OC. "The way we buy is different from the way other stores buy: It’s very emotional, and we’re willing to take chances. I don’t work with any specifications in mind when I’m looking for new brands. I just buy what I love."



I love her style because it's never predictable. She leans towards quirky and always pairs it with a red lip. Oh, and she can pull off a full skirt like no other. Finally, she much prefers a white dress over the LBD (she owns 25!). Wish you could raid her closet (or be her best friend)? Yeah, me too.

She's Got IT

“My dad always says, ‘Beat your last best score, and don’t worry about the person who beat you. Be the best you can be and don’t compare yourself to someone else.’”
She's smart, stunning, humble, talented, and driven. Yeah, she's pretty cool.

September Laundry List

Watch: Mademoiselle C  Read: D.V.  Eat: Strawberry + Leek Quesidillas  Create: Gold-Leaf Frame  Listen: The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2

WDYGT

How cool is this clutch from Pixie Market? Forget about arm parties, I would happily carry around an ant party any day. The title of this post is an acronym for 'where did you get that,' which is what I would immediately ask if I saw someone carrying this fANTastic bag. Ha.


* Of course it's sold out when this post goes live. I still think it needs to be seen.

After the Break...

I've been away for a little bit, thanks to post-graduation chaos. Now, with a mostly-furnished apartment and new job, I'm ready to dive back into blogging. I'm planning on doing a little redesigning (with my dusty coding skills) while I roll out new posts about tastemakers, unique products, and inspiring things to look at. Woo get excited!