Archive for August, 2009

The Restoration of Restoration.

Monday, August 31st, 2009

I haven’t been sourcing much more than the occasional schoolhouse pendant or hardware from Restoration Hardware in the past year, finding it too heavy and traditional for my taste. Until now. When I received the newest catalog (and being out of any other reading material, i.e. US Weekly) I actually flipped through it instead of recycling it. And am I glad I did! This light fixture stopped me dead in my tracks!!! I would LOVE to use a pair of them over a kitchen island in an all white and Carerra marble kitchen! I am literally bouncing up and down in my chair at the thought of it right now! :) Any takers?


Then I saw this sleek and simple glass piece of light candy and got even more excited. I love the vintage look mixed with a smidge of modernism.

This chair is bananas. It’s like a unique take of the Barcelona chaise. But it looks insanely comfortable! Also note the killer industrial chic console/buffet table and lights! (Cue more excited bouncing!)

This item sent me over the edge though. A massive leather trunk that is actually a secretary, complete with magazine caddies and drawers. I mean, I am not exactly sure for whom and where this would work (a LARGE loft, perhaps), but you cannot deny the coolness. Or that killer leather strap chair (which I’d love to see around a really modern glass and chrome dining table.)


This bricklayers table is my favorite. I love, love, love it.

This version rocks my world too.

More industrial chic cabinets….

How about this vintage looking dining table with those swanky chrome pendants? Love the combo of shiny and beat up.

I thought this was just a pic of the chair they sell with some rad antique molding turned into a desk they styled for the shoot. But nope. You can buy that bad boy too and tell people you found it at some flea market in Paris and had it shipped back. I won’t tell.

Some delicious, simple, lovely upholstered beds.


I love it that so many of my favorite retailers or revamping their styles right now. I can’t wait to tell you about my endorphin inducing weekend shopping spree at, of all places, Ann Taylor….

Internet Troubles.

Monday, August 31st, 2009

Am having internet troubles this morning. Hope to post later!

Fashion Friday: This Week’s Best Finds!

Friday, August 28th, 2009
My random shopping notes from this week:

I went to J.Crew this week in search of pants. J.Crew pants have NEVER fit me so I’m not sure why I went there, but I must have been guided by the hand of the shopping gods because I hit gold, people. The whole line of toothpick ankle pants literally left me jumping up and down in the dressing room and not even caring that it wasn’t financially responsible for me to buy three new pairs of pants at once. I ended up justifying it as an “investment” since they will be on my body all fall. And winter, mind you, since they are also perfect for wearing under tall boots without the dreaded pant cuff roll bulging through from regular pants. You’ll probably see me and be all ” Hey Erin, don’t you think it’s time to wear some other pants?” To which I’ll reply “Hells no, not on your life.”

My Fall Uniform: my new jeans/shrunken blazer/ graphic tee/ layered chain +pearl+gemstone necklace/platform pumps/ striped scarf/messenger bag.

J.Crew Ankle Jeans

The Minnie pant is oh-so-Audrey. Going right in my suitcase for Paris because they look sleek and sexy with heels but cute and sweet with flats. Made in a super stretchy but substantial fabric they feel like wearing leggings but with more polish.

The toothpick ankle cord. I want them in all colors. Like, yesterday.

J.Crew Ankle Jeans by elementsofstyleblog featuring J Crew

Ok, moving on. Sorry, I’m just way excited about these pants.

Old Navy’s v-neck pocket tees are soft as anything and fit like an absolute DREAM (better than Madewell’s and for 1/4 of the price since they are on sale for $7.50 each!) Buy in bulk, you’ll wear them non-stop. Pair them with a printed scarf (also from Old Navy), jeans and these adorable cutout flats you’ve got a cute weekend outfit for next to nothing!



Ann Taylor has stepped it UP this season under the lead of their new designer. No longer a frumpy, business suit mecca they have added some seriously stylish stuff tot heir repetoire.
A couple perfect black dresses- for night or day.

A fabulous short jacket and leopard shift.

Loving this blouse with ruffle front detail and this clean cut fitted blazer

The accessories look ridiculously great- the perfect pump and slouchy bootie

Platform pump and leopard flat

Both these bags are bananas!

Happy fall shopping everyone!!! :)
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