being red

EXPLAIN & STOP SOPA + PIPA

2012-01-18T22:53:00.001-05:00

I haven't posted in MONTHS, but I've still been keeping my finger on the pulse of our little blogosphere. Couldn't help but post this YouTube video explaining the implications of SOPA and PIPA on our world that we've so carefully molded. Please take a total of 11 minutes out of your day to watch this video and sign the petition over at Google: https://www.google.com/landing/takeaction/ In

Hello, Gorgeous

2011-09-21T13:45:00.002-04:00

Few words can describe this rose beauty by Kelly Wearstler.

Matte Black Nails

2011-09-07T11:44:00.002-04:00

beyond. image via bleach black

Trashing Emails

2011-07-25T00:02:00.001-04:00

I feel liberated! Say goodbye to all my unread Gmail messages. 10,000 to be exact! In the trash they go, but how long will my inbox be clean for? TBD. image unknown

Orange Nails

2011-06-07T11:01:00.000-04:00

No time for blogging, but I couldn't help but send an S.O.S. for this nail color name. Does anyone know? xx

J.Crew Fall 2011

2011-03-31T13:28:00.003-04:00

This collection exemplifies all the things I believe in. Hello, animals, stripes, poppy colors, and pretty pants! Inspiration: The Great Gatsby! May need a re-read to refresh my memory...

Rooftop Gardens

2011-03-14T06:30:00.007-04:00

I really want one to plant some rosemary, lavender, and tomatoes. Bees and bunnies included. photos the selby

Hello, Friday

2011-03-11T14:04:00.001-05:00

Friday is finally here! Any good plans this weekend? I'm working on some projects for school and work, but hoping to get in some R&R at some point. "Hoping" being the keyword! Here's a tiny list of my weekly round-up of favorites this week: This list of the 50 most stylish New Yorkers is dead on. How amazing would a dinner on this train be? Swooning over these dreamy shots taken by an 18

Inspiration: Dhurrie

2011-03-10T15:31:00.001-05:00

Dear Dhurrie Sofa, You are too cool for words. I think you would look really neat in my future living room, navy walls and all. Throw some jewel-toned pillows on you and call it a day. How's that sound? Xo, Val

Cube Mate

2011-03-10T06:00:00.008-05:00

Kind of obsessing over this Rubik Bracelet at Maryam Nassir Zadeh. Not only is it super cute, but I would imagine it would help distract you during a very boring business meeting. Hooray! And, if you can't lay down $368 for it, there's always the original:

Up, Up, and Away

2011-03-09T06:00:00.001-05:00

Just a few weeks ago I saw Up for the very first time. I cried until my eyes were puffed, and hours later, decided I needed to own it, and watched it again only 12 hours later. Now, weeks later, someone posts this real life experiment based on the movie! I am beyond. How fun would it be to be a part of this? via eugene/my modern met

Redonk

2011-03-08T17:27:00.000-05:00

Made to order: holy cow. CHL

Cutie

2011-03-08T13:07:00.001-05:00

Ooshie wooshie woo, aren't you a little cutie? Catherine Lender

That Dress!

2011-02-18T10:02:00.000-05:00

Blake Lively, I have no words. photo Refinery29

Cloak Me Up

2011-02-04T13:23:00.000-05:00

Snuggie-esque, but 5x cooler (and 10x more $$$). Probably not as warm, but still, who needs warmth when you look this adorable? Lindsey Thornburg

Dear Snow

2011-02-01T23:10:00.000-05:00

Enough is enough. You can leave us alone now. All the best, Val

A Newfound Respect for Lauren Santo Domingo

2011-01-27T11:27:00.001-05:00

LSD has a set of Andy Warhol's and a record collection to die for. She even says that there are no iPod docks or CD players in their home! I think I like her even more for that...not to mention, she commissioned that adorable Lego bulldog by Nathan Sawaya (bottom right). via Love List / Vogue

French Country Lived Happily Ever After with Gothic

2011-01-05T00:31:00.000-05:00

Red toile wallpaper is so genius here. If you notice, only the one wall is papered--the others are all white. See that in the mirror? What an amazing way to add quick charm to a room! AND, I think I found that wallpaper! Wooo. LivingEtc

Save The Date: December 19

2010-12-15T11:49:00.000-05:00

Can you guess which store will be selling this rad look? When you figure it out, you might pee your pants in excitement. via nitrolicious

So Pretty It Hurts: Juliette Hogan

2010-11-24T05:04:00.001-05:00

I think it's apparent why Juliette Hogan named her Winter 2010 collection, "So Pretty It Hurts". Honestly, I know a couple of people who would do illegal things for these pieces. Full collection here.

Earring in the Holidays

2010-11-23T00:34:00.003-05:00

I recently visited Pipa for the first time after many warranted recommendations. The spanish-influenced tapas not only lived up to my expectations, but the place ultimately won me over because of the ambiance. They probably could've served plain old pizza and I would've been just as smitten for those chandeliers! Now that I'm gearing up for some serious holiday dress-up, I can't wait to find

Kiss of Red

2010-11-18T00:28:00.000-05:00

I was debating whether or not to wear red lips today...and I think these two just made my mind up for me. photos jak+jil

Girls Gone Wild

2010-11-14T21:54:00.002-05:00

Honestly, if you want a girl to buy a dress, just put a baby leopard in the photo.

Inspiration: Nicolette Camille

2010-11-11T00:30:00.001-05:00

Hello, beautiful! I can't get over how breathtaking Nicolette Camille's designs are. Just when I think that I've looked enough, I decide that I need about 20 more glances. I'm taking floral design classes of my own here in the city...and I'd be lying if I said that I didn't want my arrangements to look like these. Each one of her portfolio photos reminds me of a very important rule to live by:

The Cat's Meow!

2010-11-09T00:59:00.001-05:00

If any of you watch Boardwalk Empire, I'm sure you can agree that mostly all the women on the show are super glam, even pre-Nucky Margaret Schroeder. You can argue that it may be their hair-do's, or maybe the fabulous 20s clothing, but I think it's the way they speak. Just imagine saying the cutest things like "get a wiggle on", "swell", or "the bee's knees". A happy day in an instant! photos