Saints for Fashion

Yesterday evening while strolling through Bloomingdale's with no money (quite depressing) I came upon a new amazing spread. It is a store within a store, All Saints has a gigantic section or what I would call a small boutique. It is located on the third level of bloomies at south coast plaza. This UK brand is my new obsession. They have everything from shoes, to jewelry and even home decor. The colors are all neutral with maybe a touch of sparkle added in... On All Saints Day, November 1, 1997, Allsaints opened their first standalone store in Fouberts Place, off Carnaby Street, presenting the complete menswear collection for the first time. Then they finally ventured in to women's wear and they are now taking over the U.S., check it out at Allsaints.com. My next purchase will be something from this line!

Cozy for Fall, Boots and Blankets

Pair the Sweaters with these looks...

My favorite thing about fall is the clothes, obviously... and of course the spiked apple cider.... These poncho like blanket sweaters are the perfect throw on to spice up your cozy fall outfit. I would pair them with some current elliot jeggings and some elizabeth and James working boots. Or you could always go for the baggy boyfriend look and be even more comfy with the current elliott deconstructed boyfriend fit. Just pair all of this with your favorite v- neck or cozy alexander wang tank.... All of these looks can be found on shopbop.com

Ward off the evil

My sister in law, Emily Hirsch is launching her own jewelry with the release of these special aromatic amulets. They are handmade, delicate and they smell delish. You can get a scent that emily has created herself,as described courtesy of  refinery 29 "The Talon signature scent, a heady, dark, and tantalizing miasma of tobacco leaf, scotch, and worn-in leather that's especially effective in combating nervousness and anxiety. If you're looking for something a lil' fresher, go with the Avalon—it's fresh and innocent with a whiff of new grass, earthy tuberose." She has been getting written all over the blogging community, check her out at Talon NYC. 

Painted ladies

It's summer time in cali, but it sure doesn't feel like it lately...the sun has not been out to play. Looking at Anthropologie's collection of swim makes me excited for those hot summer days and salty skin. Bikini's done right with fragmented bits of color put a smile on my face. I love Anthro's line of swim because it mixes classic silhouettes with old fashioned one pieces that take you back to the 50's.

Legend LOST

Today the Fashion world lost an icon. Alexander McQueen was known for his unconventional designs and out of this world fashion pieces. His work was like a well oiled machine always taking risks, using elaborate colors and creating out of this world wearable art. He has designed for celebrites such as Lady Gaga and Madonna. In school we studied his work and read about what he wanted to accomplish in the future.... but that has been cut short. He was just shy of his 41st birthday which happens to be the same birthday as mine, March 17th, St. Patrick's day....maybe I will even have to purchase a piece of his....hmmmmm, if I could afford it I would own a lot of his pieces!....As SJP put it, " Every single inspired, original, lofty, whimsical, stunning, brilliant and jaw dropping detail was Alexander Mcqueen. There has never been anyone like him. And there simply never will be. What is more devastating is that despite all his success thus far, creatively, critically and commercially, his greatest achievements lay ahead of him. RIP.