Being ripped off...

I was in Urban Outfitters a while ago and snapped a picture of a poster they were selling for $22. I just so happen to own that very same poster, which I bought at a stationery store a year prior for about a buck 50. Serious UO? Thats a major profit...

Note* Just like Urban Outfitters, Antropologie has some seriously steep prices from some not so valuable items. My next post will be a DIY mimicking something seriously cute I saw while browsing their wares.

Fantasies

Wouldn't be great if we (ladies) could just wear huge ball gowns at all times? Sometimes I wish I could float down the halls of my school in layers of tulle and chiffon. The feel of silk and velvet against my skin... *Sigh* If only I had the confidence to just do the unthinkable...

But doesn't Emma look gorgeous in her dress? The spread in Italian Vogue (2008 I think?) is so beautiful.

Fashion update

I kind of enjoy late fall/winter fashion. Its an easy color palette of neutrals and toned down colors. To create various looks all ya' need is new layers. Pile on long sleeves, thick sweaters, fuzzy vests, wrap around scarves, chunky jewels... it's limitless. Top of your look with a felt wide brim hat or a knit beanie. Try out the dark, delicious shades of nail polish and lip stick. Slip on riding boots, driving shoes, or oxford flats.

Shown is a beautiful sweater for those cozy-up-with-a-book days.

Also a picture from the Rag and Bone Fall catalog. Deep in color and texture.

Working on the room

I've been working on creating the perfect bedroom environment for myself for the longest time. It all started when my room was painted almost 6 years ago. The pale violet/blue color became an inspiration that all the new ideas circled around. About a year or two ago, a color scheme was formed and stuck, deep chocolate and orange. These colors would warm up the cool space. Everything is coming together now, vintage bird tapestry hung where closet doors were ripped out, old, salvaged furniture painted in the same hue, boxes of knick-knacks sorted and unused items sent to Salvation Army. (And when we dropped off the bags of stuff... I found an Italian contemporary designer chair! For $5 (originally $1,500!) So its exciting to have a fresh and almost finished bedroom... But I still love pouring over possible room ideas. Here are a couple of the latest cool rooms I found:

They'd be hard to dust, but oh so wonderfully cluttered they are. The piles of magazines and books, the framed butterflies, the decorative touches. The frames create a collected look from the chaos of mismatched stuff. Both rooms look natural, lived in.

Trip IV (Mineral Point)

Very few people know of the beautiful artists' town of Mineral Pt, WI. It has chic boutiques, hip cafes, and artsy gardens all while retaining the cozy small town vibe. There are lots of art galleries to peer into, architectural artifact shops, and handmade wonders galore. Oh an adorable used book store. My family stayed at 219 Washington Street, a home rented out to visitors. It was a great abode (Victorian Feel with a funky twist) and I highly recommend it! Besides the natural beauty of the area and great dining/lodging/shopping, the town also holds quite an interesting history ready to be explored. Here's the link to the official Mineral Pt website: http://www.mineralpoint.com/

Take a trip there!