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Margot Love.

Erin Gates — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:07:32 +0000

I’ve said it before, but one of my favorite movies of all time is The Royal Tenenbaums. I can watch it over and over and never get sick of it. Not only for it’s dry, witty humor but also the incredible style and sets! I particularly am enamored with Margot, played by the pitch perfect Gwyneth Paltrow- her straight faced delivery, edgy look and quirky style clearly hiding a sea of emotion underneath. So this Halloween the plan is to be her alongside my friend Matt who will be my Richie. All I need is a blonde bob wig, striped polo dress, fur coat, faux Hermes bag, smokey eyeliner and wooden finger. :) I am not alone in my Margot adoration, specifically according to Etsy!

I am bummed I waited too long to order one of these Margot striped polo dresses- now sold out for Halloween! :(

How fantastic is this Margot paper doll print from Etsy? I may need one.

Or this set of silhouettes of Margot and Richie??? I die, so cute!

Now let’s see if I can get my act together in time….

Brown Baggin’ In Style.

Erin Gates — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:53:00 +0000

With the economy the way it is a bet a lot more of you are packing your own lunches to bring to work rather than spend $8 on a sandwich at the local deli. Well, brown baggin’ it just got cooler thanks to chef Mario Batali and his fabulous purse-like Marguerite Satchel lunch bag! Perhaps not as cool as your old Thundercats/Barbie lunchox of yesteryear, but a heck of a lot nicer looking than a paper bag or old shopping bag- plus it’ll keep your goods cool and the planet a little greener.

Mirror, Mirror…

Erin Gates — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:03:00 +0000

I love these inventive mirror magnet boards with gorgeous designs and adorable magnets (especially the chinoiserie inspired one, going with today’s theme). Add some glamour to an office space or kitchen!)