Cool Custom Cases

Guys, I found the greatest site today! TheCaseStudio.com allows you to custom create your own phone cases or notebook covers. Loads of options, several phone brands, use your own photo, monogram it, the possibilities are endless! And completely customizable! I spent way too much time trying out different designs. So much fun. I think I found my sister's b-day present! Prep-tastic summer fun that'll have you looking so stylish.
And luckily they have a fab Living Social deal right now that'll get you $45 worth of designing for only $19. Check it out here!

Bold Accessories

Via ChanningCouture

These are some big and bold accessories here, but I'm loving it. That clutch with the fur, paired with a big, chucky, studded cuff adds up to some primitive, tough chick chic.

Ray-Ban Folding Wayfarer

Via Pinterest

Still looking for a gift for that oh-so-stylish yet somewhat accident prone friend? How 'bout fold-up Wayfarers? I defy you to try and break these! Available here.

Accessorize: Starbucks

  Is your daily Starbucks fix a part of your outift; your best fashion accessory? Who accessorizes with their SBUX ?! (Polyvore people do, that's for sure)

Sparkly Things

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Hello gorgeous. These are Coralia Leets Double Shaped Clear Quartz and White Druzy Earrings. Full disclosure, I have never heard of druzy before, but it sure is pretty. The beautiful neutrals will no doubt lend themselves to practically every outfit you own. Available at www.shopatchurchill.com.

Vocab time!  Druzy or druse, noun, an incrustation of small crystals on the surface of a rock or mineral. ~dictionary.com

Turbans

Via liveevil

Fall Style Resolution: Tackle turbans. I love em, you love em. They're a fun retro statement that deserves a shot at modern life. Luckily, they're making a comeback on the local level. I believe Kardashian Kollection at Sears is gearing up for a line of them, in addition to stores like H & M. What do you think? Are you game?

Head Scarves

Vintage love today! How great are head scarves? Such a fabulous, old school glamour. Hitchcock would be proud. Can you rock this look? Sure, just keep it simple with a blouse and pencil skirt. Great frames and a bag that takes its cue from the 50s can't hurt.

Bracelet from Alexander McQueen

Gorgeous sci-fi bracelet from Alexander McQueen's final collection, Spring 2010.

Louis Vuitton Bracelets

Via ClassyintheCity

Just f*cking gorgeous. Louis Vuitton Thick Monogram Bracelet, lucite, $385.

Halloween Costume Ideas

It's getting to be that time again! Halloween! And now the pressure is on for the perfect costume. Luckily, I'm a professional and I can help. So whether you're looking for something unique, classic or the requisite slutty, I've got ideas for you.

Marilyn Monroe:

I'm including this one because 1) you always need some classic, pretty lady options and 2) I've actually used this costume on stage before and really liked the way it fit and the way it moved and sparkled. The fabric is slightly higher quality than you'd expect from these types of costumes, the cut is actually really nice and would be perfect for someone with hips. It also has a gorgeous fishtail inset in the back, making your backside look awesome. My only critique is that the lining (yay linings) only comes to the knee so if you're under bright lighting it looks a little odd. There's also plenty of length in case you're a tall drink of water.


Country Girl Goul:

I very much love this look because it's such an unexpected twist on the zombie/living dead/ghost category. The only thing that's actually creepy about her is her skin and hair. The rest of it is quite sweet and charming, bright and happy, which is why it's effective. You can thrift the dress and hat, hit the costume store for the gloves and super long creepy wig and aside from that it's just about a nice even wash of pale makeup on ALL exposed skin (yes, arms and lips too). Ring your eyes in a brown or shadowy color and you're good to go.


Break-Thru Baby:

Words cannot express how much I love this woman's sense of humor, as well as the execution of design. If you are pregnant, you have an opportunity that the rest of us do not to make your costume that much cooler so do not waste this glowing/revolting time in your life. Again, truck on down to your friendly neighborhood Halloween store, pick up a bag of those severed limbs, a bottle of spirit gum adhesive and some fake blood.

Tons more ideas after the break...

The Best of The House of Harlow 1960

House of Harlow 1960 is a jewelry and accessories company founded by Nicole Richie in 2008 and launched at famed LA boutique Kitson. It is now carried at exclusive retailers such as Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

You've got to hand it to Nicole Ritchie for taking what was quickly turning into a Hollywood train wreck of a life and morphing herself into a savvy business lady and mother of two. (Do you remember The Simple Life? Didn't she have pink and blue streaked hair? She's not even the same person!)

 Her House of Harlow 1960 brand is very Ritchie boho chic glamour girl. It is based on fabulous old costume jewelry and has a beautiful 30s feel. The costume jewelry aspect is great for the rest of us because it means great, stylish designer pieces for reasonable amounts of $. This fall she introduces bags to the mix! Can't wait! And so below: some of my favorite pieces from House of Harlow.

Triquetra Ring

Stargazer Earrings

Crescent Tasseled Earrings

14K Rose Gold Plated Ring

Palladium Ring

German Flour Sack Bags

Via Tamara Fogle

These beautiful bags are made from antique 100% linen German flour sack dating from 1830-1940. Finished with rich dark leather and brass.  Quite the one-of-a-kind bag.  They remind me quite a lot of the repurposed boat sail bags but with a different, old European country feel. 

Cocktail Hour

Via Chi Va Piano

Neon Purple

Via Zanita