"A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; it's the life you're living in the dress."

Just found this blog, and got really inspired to share it with you:
http://lolaisbeauty.blogspot.com

While reading through it, I came to the "Ask D.V." section (Diana Vreeland), I saw this cool quote:

"A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; it's the life you're living in the dress."

If you get the chance, check out this blog, so insightful, witty and fun!

Love-struck on www.solestruck.com!

I just discovered this amazing shoe site - www.solestruck.com, and I am infatuated! The selection and prices are totally on trend and amazing, plus it's a good sign that I already want to order about six pairs...Best of which is this Senso Neve wedge platform bootie:

"Leather wedge ankle boot with some SERIOUS style. A fall dream boot with everything a girl could ask for! 5" wedge with 1 1/2" platform."

Similiar to most other shoe websites they offer a great shipping and return policy -- ships quick and free for orders over $100, and a 60 Day Return policy...I can't wait to get these!! :)

I'm loving this watch...

Ever since I fell in love with a vintage men's steel Timex (sadly broken, so I didn't buy it) while antiquing last week, I have been on the hunt for a perfect simple substantial watch with a slightly masculine feel. I just might have found a contender in this Citizen Eco Drive. I adore the black face, the classic lines and the understated clean, masculine details paired with the mid size band. Plus it's eco friendly because it runs on sunlight and never needs a battery...

Coming from someone who has not worn a watch for about 5 years, this one could make me a convert.

It amazes me how traveling to a new place gives me a fresh new perspective immediately... so refreshing and perfect and totally inspiring.

I'm in Upstate New York and this charming little town, Hamilton, is beautiful in it's charm and simplicity. Within an hour or so out of the city, everything looked and felt totally different. Serene, calm and breathtakingly pretty. It's funny because I did not even realized how tense I was until I came here... We are staying at a quaint hotel right in the center of town called the Colgate Inn.
Philip was at his conference all day yesterday so I spent my day wandering aimlessly and blissfully through these hills, arriving upon more gorgeous tiny farm villages. One of which I found an entire town devoted to antiques, (is this a sign?!) Bouckville, NY. I acquired some fun souvenirs for myself -- vintage photograph postcards of Hamilton, a perfect blue Ball Mason Jar with a wire hinge top and a lucite and crystal ring (Alexis Bittar inspired) from the sixties.
After antiquing, I made my way back to Hamilton, and it started pouring rain as I was walking around the main street. I hopped into Sushi Blues and ordered some soup and an avocado roll...only to begin chatting with the owners - a couple so lively, warm, quirky, funny and self described as the "craziest restaurant in town." The food was great, and after my meal we got to talking. I told them I was on my own because Philip was here for work, and they promptly invited me to hang out with them the next day! First to meet them at their stables, where they introduced me to their stunning horse, Princess...

Followed by breakfast with them at Judy's Diner, in Sherburne, where above the grill a sign reads "I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either."

Yeah, this place feels like home.