Monthly Archives: August 2009

No more bare legs…

Dust off your boots ladies.  Erica and Tamar couldn’t pick just one winner for The 2 Bandits giveaway, so they chose two winners- Logan and Megs!  Congrats to you both!  You’ll love your bandits!  xx

barelegs

{image from here}

iomoi’s new website

Just thought I’d let all of you iomoi fans know that not only has iomoi just launched a gorgeous new website design but also some fab new products…

iomoi

Astrid Salomon

Every so often I’ll come across a set of photographs so stunning that it forces me to furiously scour the web for the responsible artist. Today, that artist is Astrid Salomon and luckily, it only took me ten minutes to match the photograph with its creator. Based in Hamburg, Berlin and New York, Ms. Salomon’s skillful mastery of color and lighting produces photographs that are not only intimate and romantic, but timelessly exquisite.

Check out her website here.

astrid1

{image also from here}

Off for a little summer vacation…

My parents are coming to visit and I’m going to take a few days off to enjoy what’s left of summer.  Back soon!!  xx

dock

{image from here}

When Sam was a kid…

he paid $10 at a local mall to pet a little tiger pup.  It makes me so sad for the tiger but {I must admit!} also so jealous of Sam!

tiger pup

{image from here}

Candystore Collective

Before heading over to the Blog Out Loud event I stopped by one of my favorite boutiques in the city, Candystore Collective.  {Local and indie designers, vintage, and of course candies.}  And wouldn’t you know I found a perfectly fitting navy and white pineapple printed sundress {vintage} for a mere $38?  Sometimes it’s just meant to be.

{my feelings about the store…}

dress and hearts

{above image from here}

{and the store itself…}

candystore

{image from here}

Blog Out Loud SF

Well, I went to the 2nd ever Blog Out Loud pow-wow {it was here in San Francisco at the charming Bell Jar} and it was so fun to meet up with some fellow bloggers and listen to the panel share their stories.  Lynn Goldfinger of Paris Hotel Boutique {my warm, generous friend who I might add has impeccable taste!} shared her insights about the blog world as did the talented and sweet Cassandra of Coco + Kelley.  Cassandra and I had never met in person until tonight and we knew we wouldn’t have much time to chat tonight so we’re meeting up at 54 Mint for lunch tomorrow.  I’ve always said that one of the things I love most about having this blog is the friends I’ve made.  It’s like meeting your pen pals!!

mail

{image from here}

Carolyn Murphy and You

Just this week, model Carolyn Murphy {known for her sunny good looks and laid-back California/surf style} trekked to the Santa Monica Peek…Aren’t You Curious store from Ojai to go school shopping for her daughter- and left with the cutest clothes in the shop.  Here’s your chance to do the same, but unlike Carolyn, you won’t have to pay!  Click here to enter to win a chance at a $250 gift certificate to shop in one of Peek’s eight  stores or on their e-commerce website.

carolynmurphy

{image from here}