Top 10 Wish List- Olivia Clare Designs

With 168 items in the Etsy shop, Olivia Clare Designs does not make it easy on a girl to pick her favorites. Somehow I managed. 

10. Antiqued Leaf and Organic Pearl Earrings. ($35) Romantic. Don't they just look so fun to wear? 

9. Metal Mix Up Labradorite Bracelet. ($38) I actually already own this, so my wish is to wear it more! 

8. Double Trouble Gold Hammered Hoops. ($28) I tell myself over and over to wear more hoops. They are a staple.

7. Winter Green Rustic Emerald Studs and Holiday Red Rustic Ruby Studs. ($28) The daily go-to.

6. Vintage Snowflake Hair Clip. ($28). One-of-a-kind. 

5. Green Freshwater Coin Pearl Ring Wrapped in Gold. ($45). Gold will surely keep my fingers warm this winter.

4. Twisted Swarovski Stack Earrings. ($36). Are my ears worthy?

3. Romantic Rose Necklace. ($28). Delicate beauty.

2. Antiqued Brass Filigree Flower. ($28). Definitely a statement piece.

  

1. Ocean Bubbles Chalcedony Onion Teardrop Necklace. ($75). The only words that come to mind are "YES, please."

So, who wants to be my Santa Claus?

Olivia Clare Designs offers free U.S. shipping. Stay up-to-date with new releases, sales and other news on Olivia Clare Designs facebook page. 

Lady Like Hair Clips

There are few things I love more than cute accessories and I am so delighted of this new discovery in Southern Oregon. 

I recently attended an Open House for Wreckless Photography and during the event I scouted out some adorable hair pieces made by Diana of Lady Like Designs. 

Right now she has 21 variations on her Etsy site and I must admit I want to splurge on all of them. But, here is the one I settled on first. A romantic dusty rose colored design with antiqued leather and an elegantly knitted flower. 

Many of Diana's designs incorporate fun unexpected color combinations and feathers. All fasten to your hair snugly with a metal clip or pin.

 I also heard a rumor hand warmers in the the making... perfect for the upcoming seasons.

Photography by Kristy Behrs of Wreckless Photography who has new big accomplishments of her own like opening a beautiful natural light studio in a historic building in downtown Grants Pass (pictured). This airy space is going to be an amazing setting to her talented eye. 

Move Over Penelope, Watch out Zooey!

After I watched Amelie for the first time last month, Audrey Tautou is now on my list of girl crushes- joining the likes of Penelope Cruz and Zooey Deschanel!

Audrey is as-cute-as-a-button and I am so envious of her honor of playing Coco Chanel in the movie Coco Before Chanel.

One look at Audrey's wardrobe and it was obvious she cares about fashion. Her street style is easy and careless mostly wearing jeans, black blazers, and flats. But, she knows how to pump it up on the carpet with girly dresses and fun hemlines.

Fashion Foul: Socks and Sandals

I may have to violate one of the greatest fashion rules of all times to show off my new socks to the world... socks with sandals! Gasp... never! Instead, I will show them to you all now.

My boyfriend's mom knitted me yellow socks for Christmas. My favorite things combined- the color yellow and comfy socks.

I am so unbelievably spoiled.

I am hand-washing these beauties to preserve them forever.

1969

I haven't shopped at the GAP for a really long time. But, to my pleasant surprise I read that the GAP updated their denim collection, so I decided to check it out.

I completely have fallen in love with GAPs new premium denim line- 1969. The GAP hired a new denim designer, Jason Sheeler, who has designed for Giorgio Armani and is using higher quality denim like that used in True Religions. Jason says that what makes the jeans premium is the fit. I agree. What makes me even more excited is the price. I picked up the Real Straight, Sexy Boot, and Always Skinny (in black) for the price of what one pair of my other "premium" denim jeans cost. Woohoo, look at me being thrifty! (almost).

Check it out and tell me if you agree. Another tip- the jeans shrink about 1/2 inch in length, but stretch out during wear about a half a size, so buy them snug.

Black & White

I use to make fun of the store White House Black Market for limiting their inventory to just two colors! Now, look what I came home with after my latest shopping trip...

Black and white!

Thank goodness my hair is a bright blonde right now!

Fall fashion is my favorite.

I love sweaters, jeans, hats and layers.

I love this years stripes and plaids.

LIVE IT/SHARE IT/WEAR IT - The Monument of Our Hearts

I tuned into Survivor for the first time since the second season to watch a friend of mine outwit, outplay, and outlast the other nineteen contests on Survivor Samoa. The show hasn't changed since I watched it in middle school, but CBS seems to be doing a really good job keeping the drama high with very volatile cast mates. I already have a deep dislike for Russell, the bully, as he is making the game a living hell for the yellow team. Thank goodness Brett is on the purple team right now!

Brett, has been pursing his dream of launching a cause-based clothing company, "The Monument of Our Hearts." The line strives to leverage his brand to actively support and advocate for health body image. I find the line and message so inspiring and much-needed in today's fashion. I also am so excited, being an entrepreneurship student myself, that Brett took the risk of opening his own label. If only I had the capital right now, I would fully invest in his company (let me know if you are interested and I will pass your name along to him). I am so glad he was able to display the clothes for the world on Survivor- great publicity for a great brand.

TMOOH just went live with the website a few weeks ago- check it out here: http://www.tmooh.com/ . You can't buy the clothing JUST YET, but it is coming soon. To check out some of the creative designs tune into Survivor on CBS Thursdays at 8 p.m.

Connect with TMOOH on Twitter for the latest news!

Being a guest is tougher than it appears.

This weekend my boyfriend and I are headed back down to southern Oregon. Lots of time will be dedicated to playing at the Rogue River, but we are also attending a wedding of one of his friends.

I love weddings. I think that cheesy wedding dancing is the most fun I can have. People of all ages flock to the dance floor to move around to predetermined wedding songs. I love weddings so much that I use to go to the golf course when weddings were scheduled. It definitely helped that I knew the catering director and he let me dance the night away (he also had no problem letting me use the open bar). One time I had so much fun that the bridesmaids and I were singing karaoke by the end of the night. But, those were wilder, more courageous times. Actually, now I just don't know the catering director. :)

Anyways, I think weddings are extremely hard to dress for. Can I get away with wearing black? I have a predominately white dress I love, is that appropriate? This isn't a club, so maybe I shouldn't wear THAT short of dress. Etc. Etc. As for me, I don't think the rules exist. I have no problem wearing black to a wedding. In fact, I was going to do it until I saw the weather report called for 90+ degree weather and before I got my heart set on getting something new. There is something about dressing up I don't take lightly. Especially since I don't really know these people. I want to make a good impression. Oh, and I have worn white to a wedding. Who cares.

I planned to go shopping last weekend for a new dress. It is always tough for me to find what I am looking for when I am looking for it. Isn't that always the case? I find dresses I want throughout the year when I have no occasion to wear them too, but when I really need one, there is zero. I came home from my Portland shopping expedition with ZERO. The next day I unexpectedly got off work early and headed back to the stores. This time I was getting desperate. I found a cheapy purple dress that would work as long as I forced myself to the gym everyday. Okay, it wasn't really that tight. But, it still wasn't perfect and I didn't want the stress of feeling uncomfortable in it after two long days enjoying myself at the river (I am implying that I want to drink beer). So, third time was a charm. I found this Free People dress at Nordstrom. It was a dress that I had overlooked twice before, but decided to give it a try when the end was near. Now, I love its funky play with metallics and patterns. I am pairing it with a simple pair of peek-toes. What do you think?

How could I forget, I will also be wearing these two pieces from Olivia Clare Designs. The dark gold layered chain perfectly coordinates and the blue gives a little pop. Isn't my cousin a genius?

Finally- I got my hands on it.

I have been (not so patiently) waiting to check this book out from the library.  The library has had this book on order for the past few months and once it came in I was the first on the list to receive it.  I feel so special!  It is incredible.  I can hardly peel my eyes away from the beautiful photography, interesting interviews, and unbelievable fashion.  Influence is a look from the Olsen's perspective on art, photography, design, contemporary and vintage fashion, jewelry,  and culture. The twenty-two year olds conducted interviews with the top twenty people they chose as revolutionary.  A sample of these people are Diane von Furstenberg, John Galliano, Lauren Hutton and Christian Louboutin.   The interviews are very passionate and candid.  It is a fun glimpse into what the twins reality is like and in a very visually appealing way.  I was influenced.

Wouldn't it be awesome to be able to make a book like this?  *Sigh*  Maybe someday...

More than a dress

These Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2008 dresses are a statement. So inspiring to me today. It makes me want to paint on my clothes... but I won't, because it would look ridiculous if I did it.

I am really in the buying mood, even though I need to contain myself.

Once I start buying it is hard for me to contain myself! Here are some other purchases I really want to make... but I am going to sleep on it... thats me trying to be rational.



These Fred Flare sunglasses. I am going to Florida soon?! And they are only $11. Besides they have been spotted on Mary-Kate, Lindsay Lohan, Liv Taylor and Drew Barrymore.


This Vera scarf. $9.99 on Etsy from seller VargasVintage.


This Dooney & Burke zebra metallic tote.
Or this one that is "inspired" by it. $46 instead of $300?


This French orchid birdcage-esque hair clip . $30 from Etsy seller pishposhes.


Green feather headband. $10 from Etsy seller LovMely.

My new boots

Check out my new vintage Frye boots I bought on Etsy. Amazing steal. Love that they will already be broken in. I can't wait until they arrive!

Crocodile

I like this new J. Crew crocodile cocktail jacket. So cute for spring.

All day I dream about boots

On a shopping excursion the other week I spotted these beyond perfect jade green boots at Nordstrom.   Since then I have thought of endless outfits that they would work well with.  I even compare clothes I want to buy to whether they could go with the boots.  AM I CRAZY?  I don't even own them.  Nor will I, for now at least.  My boyfriend did offer to buy them for me, but he said he would need to sell his car first. Awww... isn't he sweet?  I might take him up on the offer :)