More Than the Sum of its Parts

I love the simplicity of this look.  It's a beautiful dress with just a belt, bag, boots & sunglasses, but the braid & the lipstick add so much more to the complete look. 

So Cool You're Hot

As the fall months approach, I start to worry about bundling up for winter.  I ran across this picture of Joanna Hillman & was immediately jealous of the Proenza Schouler jacket I missed out on, but on further review, I found myself thinking, "What are these Derek Lam boots I also missed out on?"  I hate finding things I love that aren't even available if I could afford them.  (I found a picture of them--see below--when she was hosting The Coveteur.)

However, I digress...  My issue with winter is that I cannot find a way to look this chic under a million layers of clothes that still don't keep me warm enough.  How does she do it?  Is she warm enough?  Is it because she originally hails from Canada?  Is this just for the photo?  Well, whatever the answer, this is my inspiration for the coming winter.  Wish me luck! 

Lady Danger

I'm kind of obsessed with bright lipstick.  More so because my significant other doesn't like lipstick so I don't have many opportunities to wear lipstick.  However, as I'm always all about all things Joanna Hillman, I'm kind of wanting to add MAC's Lady Danger to my collection of lipsticks I don't get to wear.  It'll sit next to my Nars' Dragon Girl. 

Storage Wars

Due to my shopping addiction, storage is always such a problem.  Manhattan apartments just do not offer enough closet space!  I always like seeing these kinds of shoe display ideas, but I'm just not sure I can live with my shoes all over the place either.  They do make beautiful displays, as there is no denying they can be like works of art.