And we’re back! I have to say, this outfit might be one of my favorites.
Currently Coveting: Holiday, Holiday
With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought I’d put together a little taste of a handful of goodies that have recently caught my eye. What are you lusting after this season?
Follow Friday: Four Lovely Ladies
Photo Credit: Kendi Everyday / Lucy Laucht / Sterling Style / B. Jones Style
Oh my goodness, it’s Friday. How happy are you? I know I am. This weekend, A and I have NOTHING planned besides hanging out with each other, which sounds so amazing. We decided to take a long overdue train trip up to Cold Spring, NY, which is a town along the Hudson River. The journey is only an hour and change and deposits you right on the water, complete with gorgeous views and small town appeal. I. Can’t. Wait.
Anyway, the reason for this post, in the tradition of #FF on Twitter, was to share with you these four lovely lady bloggers. I am almost positive that they are probably not new to you, but lately I have been looking at their sites and archives non-stop. I am now aware that I need to get my wide-legged trousers hemmed, thanks to Kendi. I need a brightly colored skirt now that I’ve seen Lucy’s vibrant version. I most definitely need an accordion 3/4 length skirt after admiring Taylor’s. And, as much as A isn’t a huge fan of hats, I want a new felt fedora, preferably in a neutral color, similar to Beth’s.
So, to sum up, whether these ladies are new faces or familiar reads, think of these photos as some inspiration for your weekend wardrobe, or maybe an excuse to go on an impromptu shopping trip. HAPPY FRIDAY!
Hair: All Knotted Up
I’ve seen this photo floating around the web for a couple months now, but when it resurfaced on Joanna’s blog this morning, I became intrigued with it and wanted to learn how to recreate this pretty, double knotted hairdo. A few clicks deep, I came across a link that a reader had left on Hanneli’s blog that directed me over to AOL’s Stylelist. In a nutshell, you literally split your into two sections and double-knot it like a shoelace. I tried it quickly and it worked! I just need to spritz my hair with some saltwater, or use Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Spray to add texture and hold.
I can see this becoming a pretty regular look, maybe a chic alternative to the ponytail that I wear almost every day. :)
Hair Love.
Last Thursday, I excitedly made my way over to the Sally Hershberger Salon in the Meatpacking district in anticipation of giving my hair a little makeover. The ends were so dry, they were starting to look like straw and my hair in general just looked slightly lifeless. It needed help.
I always ask all my friends who cuts their hair and if there is anyone they swear by. And that is how I discovered Matt. My friend Nicole, who was visiting from Seattle documented the whole thing, and we chatted the night away with our new found friend Matt Fugate, who also happens to be from the Seattle area! Such a small world.
Matt showed me how to blow out my bangs to tame my cowlick/slight widows peak of a hairline and create a straight part down the middle. This was a huge deal to me because my whole life I have always wanted to have a demure middle part but could never quite get it just right. I can’t wait to try it out myself.
The other trick Matt does and is his “thing” is he is a master at razoring. There is no blunt cutting or snipping and he has a a keen knack for creating seamless layers that actually achieve a longer look. It’s amazing. Really.
Here I am learning how to use a round brush. Does anyone else have problems when using this thing? Practice makes perfect I guess.
Okay, I have to just reiterate that I am not exaggerating when I say that I have never, ever had such a clean straight part like this before. It’s one thing if I decide to wear my hair curly, but when I style it straight, I want my part straight and my hairline sleek. I plan on practicing with my big round brush to perfect this look.
Almost done!
Ta-dah!
It’s safe to say I am obsessed with my new hair, and with creating a perfect middle part. Matt is amazing and is growing in popularity by the second, so if you are in need of a stellar new do, my advice is to get over there and fast! Thanks again Matt, you rocked my hair’s world!
Dinner with Kenneth Cole
Last Monday, I was a lucky girl and attended a dinner hosted by Kenneth Cole. The Friday before, I had recieved a Sony Bloggie via messenger with an video message invitation recorded by Kenneth Cole.
I arrived at the very elegant event with my friend Carolyn, and we mingled with Kenneth and the lovely girls from Kenneth Cole. I also chatted with some of my favorite blogger girls, like Claire, Jordana and Keiko and met some new faces, like the stylish Arielle from Something Navy.
Before we sat down, I got to walk through the entire collection, which were all inspired by elements of the rainforest, mountains and desert.
Everything was so elegant and really well done. The food took on the inspiration as well and was themed accordingly. (Head on over to Keiko’s blog to see some more gorgeous photos.)
After dinner and dessert we were able to pick out a pair of shoes or a bag. I had trouble deciding and that’s me above holding up my two favorites. You will just have to wait and see what I chose!
Thank you again to everyone at Kenneth Cole! It was a fabulous evening.
{Photo credits: Some were taken by me, some by anaphoto.net, and some by Keiko!)
Beauty Routine, Part 3: Brows
I think I first had my brows done when I was in college and went to my mom’s hair dresser who waxed them into shape. I would occasionally tweeze them myself and experimented with a few different salons in college until I moved to New York and my boyfriend at the time introduced me to threading.
Current day: I still get my brows threaded but now only go to Shobha and pretty much will only let Anjali (the brow master, I swear) touch them. She actually moved my brow arch over, reshaped them but managed to still keep the same shape and length. For a finishing touch, she colors them in a bit with Shobha’s eyebrow pencil in Sand. Another product that I swear by. I. Love. Her. If you are looking for a brow makeover but are nervous to put them in someone else’s hands, trust me on this one. She is truly talented. Go. Now.
Need more proof that she’s awesome? Watch this video!
The amazing Anjali working her magic.
Currently Coveting: Camel Cape
I am still in search of the perfect winter coat and have yet to purchase either of the ones that I asked you guys about the other week because now I’ve become incredibly distracted with finding the perfect cape!
It all started last week when I went to an event for Charley 5.0 and was in the elevator with a woman wearing this exact cape from Zara. I have been obsessed with it ever since and feel that it needs to be added to my wardrobe stat. Plus, A and I are planning a little excursion soon and plan on exploring one of the towns upstate along the Hudson river. Wouldn’t this cape be the perfect thing to wear to stay warm in November but still look impossibly chic? Le sigh.
