In a couple months my fiance and I will be moving into our new home.  We are beyond ecstatic to furnish our new place and because of this we also have developed an addiction to the following:

                    Horchow (remember the Twinkle bed)

                    Restoration Hardwear (I need this couch)

                    Anthropologie (this rug is just perfectly “worn” out)

                   CB2 (cool modern furniture)

                   Barneys (love this pillow… moo)

                  1stDIBS.com (who doesn’t want a $14,000 light fixture?)

                  And the newest obsession – Houzz.com

This site can do everything from help you find the perfect sconce to the perfect builder!   It also allows you to create your own scrapbook to save all your favorite ideas in.  See something in the picture that you like?  Just click on it and the product is at your fingertips. It is also available for your iPhone or iPad.  Just TRY to not get addicted to this website.

Don’t say I didn’t warn you…

London fashion week is off and running!

I can find no better way than to kick things off with that quintessential British brand, Burberry.   The highlight of the show was definitely the darling bowed belts.  Almost every look was finished with a nipped waist, a cute little bow belt, and dark tights.  So glad opaque tights are still in — I’m addicted to my black tights!

Here are my favorite looks from the show…

Want to get the look?  Here are some little inexpensive bow belts that will help do the trick.

1) ASOS Bow Skinny Belt

2) TOPSHOP Nude Chain and Bow Belt

3) French Connection Rosner Suede Bow Belt

4) Miss Selfridge Black Velvet Bow Belt

5) ASOS Bow Skinny Belt

I was so lucky to have shared my first fashion week with my family in tow.  Both my Mother and Grandmother accompanied me on my little adventure to New York City.  Being my first time in the Big Apple staying at the Waldorf Astoria was a must.  The history of this beautiful hotel is astonishing — I wish I’d had more time touring this historic building.

When I heard that Ladurée was opening it’s first US store in New York, I was overjoyed!  Recently I’ve fallen in love with macarons and have been dying to try one of their authentic french treats.  The store on the Upper East Side didn’t disappoint.

Throughout fashion week I was changing my outfits.  Here are a couple of my favorites.

Vintage Dior fur, Sea dress (currently loving this one,) Spanx tights, Prada heels, and Clare Vivier clutch.

J.Crew coat, vintage fur, Spanx tights, Alexander Wang ‘Morgan’ bag, and Zara heels.

Equipment pink top, vintage Lillie Rubin leather skirt, and Alexander McQueen bee ring.

Vintage fur, ASOS ponti pants, and Christian Louboutin decollete jazz heels.

Title from the song – “NYC” by Interpol

Adele certainly avoided the dreaded sophomore slump with her second album “21.”  After last week’s Grammy presentation she took home six awards, with one being Album of the Year. And she looked damn good while accepting those awards in a beautiful sparkly custom Armani gown.

Check out Adele and her perfect eyeliner featured in the March issue of Vogue Magazine.

For the full article go to Vogue.com

My last day of fashion week started with the Porter Grey presentation.  I loved this collection of shiny metallic fabrics, leather shorts, capes, and over-sized blazers.

I LOVE this dress with the cut-out sides…

A nice cohesive collection of easy wearable pieces.  No need for runway theatrics, these clothes speak for themselves.

The current Porter Grey piece I’m dying for this top for summer…

Porter Grey - Double Breasted tank

I’m thinking this top with white wide-leg flared jeans or dark skinny jeans and a white oversized blazer.  Yep, this gets added to my ever growing shopping list!

Everyone’s favorite purveyor of home deliciousness is having a huge sale right now.  Like today only.

And since I’m a brand new homeowner (woohoo) I really want to order EVERYTHING for my future abode.  Here are the items I’m obsessing with at the moment.

The “twinkle” bed~

Yep, that’s really the name of it.  This was one of the items I figured future hubby would hate, but actually quite the opposite happened. He really likes it, yay for me!

“Palazzo vintage” vanity accessories~

This set is just uber girly and it has the word “vintage” in it.  When I see the word vintage, it’s like a moth to a flame, so just step out of the way people.

Janice Minor “porcupine quill” mirror~

A long time ago I fell in love with a porcupine necklace at an art show.  I loved the danger of the necklace — if I sat down while wearing it I would run the risk of puncturing a major organ.  Awesome, right?  Here is the necklace if you missed it.

This mirror is just like that necklace only better.  The only problem is future hubby REALLY doesn’t like it.  I can’t imagine why…

Ooooh Valentine’s Day…

A holiday when single people are forced to feel bad about themselves, and when people in a relationship are forced to spend money on each other.  What a groovy holiday!

In that spirit, my wish list is relatively inexpensive.  I’m craving bold color blocked items for under $150.  I guess I’m a cheap date this year!

Boutique 9 ‘Linya’ wedges

Anthropologie ‘Field of Vision’ skirt

Madewell striped tee

Upon entering the Candela presentation my hand was filled with a tin cup of prosecco and my ears with the strums of banjo music.

It was clearly not going to be your normal fashion show…

Designer, Gabriela Perezutti

The style of the show was beautiful – it felt like I walked into a fashionable barn!

While the presentation was refreshingly different, I must admit the collection was not my thing.   It did not seem very cohesive but there were a few pieces that I enjoyed.

I rarely wear flats but in the summer I love a great sandal.  These Candela gladiator sandals are on my must have list!

What did you dolls think of this collection?

Show number two: BCBG.  

The aesthetic channeled a very 70s chic vibe, with color blocking and contrasting panels.  My favorite design had to be the pleated skirt with sheer and opaque fabric.

Most of the looks were dresses — Max Azria’s specialty.  BCBG has always been a go-to brand when it comes to finding a great dress.  I particularly loved the white dress that closed the show.

I did, however, find it a bit strange that the collection did not feature a single sweater. They made up for that lack of warmth with the use of trenches and fur.  Overall I found it to be a very wearable collection.

My current BCBG obsession… BCBGMAXARIA ‘Marcel’ heels.  Wouldn’t these be just dreamy with white jeans this summer?

*4 runway pictures from Style.com

Arriving at my first fashion show during fashion week was surreal.

I know every girl who dreams of fashion week says, “it’s surreal” or “I’m so lucky to be here.” BUT it was and I am!

Let me explain.

As a kid I was completely and utterly fashion obsessed.  From birth.  Really.  Instead of wallpaper I would post my favorite fashion ads and layouts on my wall.  During my tweens when my friends were off being boy crazy and reading magazines like Bop, I was studying trend forecasts by reading Vogue and Mirabella.  Every Saturday morning I faithfully watched Style with Elsa Klensch on CNN.  I also adored Fashion File and House of Style on MTV, and who remembers Todd Time?  I miss you Todd Oldham. (sigh)

Soooo after reading all that, you’ll understand why this first show was a HUGE deal for this girl from Oklahoma.

So first up, Nicholas K.

To start with, I’m a huge fan of Nicholas K.  I have several pieces and appreciate their take on minimalistic modern fashion.

Also I was so happy to have run into a fellow blogger and twitter friend of mine Flor de Maria Rivera.  She was so sweet and stylish (I’m totally stealing her Prada ‘baroque’ sunglasses)

As for most fashion show virgins, I was standing in the back.  No seat assignment for this newbie.  Lucky for me none other than the queen of fashion PR, Kelly Cutrone, moved me down into the seats.  When she yells at you, you listen.  I ended up on the second row, right behind behind Elle fashion editor Joe Zee. As you can see, my seat was perfect.

Oh hi, model walking down the runway right in front of me, nice to see you…

First thing I really noticed (after the shock wore off) were the turtle shell necklaces dangling from several of the models’ necks.  And the hats… lots of cowboy hats.  This collection was like a nomadic desert cowboy, complete with holster vests and boots.   Along with their draped tissue knits, structured jackets and and dropped crotch pants, the addition of beading and sequins gave this southwest collection a bit of glamour.

One of my favorite pieces was this sequin fringe top.

It was even better when she turned around.  The back had a racer back that attached to a hoodie.  And even though I don’t wear them, I’m a sucker for an amazing hoodie.

But let’s go back to the beginning.  The show started with more rustic pieces.  Lots of leather and fur with the occasional fringe detail.  Almost like a gothic futuristic cowboy.

And then the show worked in some delicious bead work.

Check, please.

All in all, a very wearable collection.  I plan on stocking up on the draped tees and knits and of course the jackets. They are masters of the structured jacket with high collar.  These are just the details Wonderland goes crazy for!

Need a little Nicholas K now?

Such a cute linen dress that will be perfect to wear this spring.  Just add chunky wedges and a jacket.

*The last three pictures were by Style.com — the rest are mine.