Tag Archives: colorful

make a color statement in the fall

Posted 01 October 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 2 Comments

look around on the next brisk day and notice the color of everyone’s coats – black, black, brown, black.  i’m not sure why, but for some reason outerwear for the cold weather months usually comes in very limited colors.  except for this year – fall coats are popping out in bright colors like yellow, blue [...]

sienna miller loves scarves

Posted 29 September 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment

scarves are such a great accessory.  i love that they now have more of a purpose than just keeping you warm during a snow storm.  it’s great that you could add a colorful scarf to an otherwise plain outfit for instant added style. and apparently sienna miller agrees!  the always stylish sienna miller is great [...]

BeadforLife fair trade jewelry

Posted 21 September 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 6 Comments

this was featured on the daily candy the other day and i liked it so much i wanted to share it.  BeadforLife is a network of women in Uganda who create jewelry made of colorful recycled paper – from magazines, calendars, pamphlets and cereal boxes.  so not only is the BeadforLife jewelry pretty, purchasing it [...]

brighten up your day

Posted 19 August 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

inspired by the beauty of the ocean, PONO is a line of colorful jewelry designed in nyc, made in italy, and sold around the world.  the jewelry gets its vibrant color and texture from stones like amber and topaz and materials like wood and shell.  PONO just launched an online store where you could view and [...]

dress like betty draper

Posted 16 August 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 10 Comments

yay – mad men is back!  what the heck slimeball don draper?  anyway, as i’ve mentioned here before, i love getting a glimpse into fashion in the 50′s/60′s when watching mad men.  i’m so jealous of the costume designer’s job!  check out this great video with the designer, janie bryant, giving a tour of the [...]

summer sale from ES one of one!

Posted 06 August 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

i have some sad news ladies..fall collections are hitting stores, which means the summer is almost over..  but, the good news is summer clothes are on sale and there’s still a good month left to wear them!  one awesome sale that is going on right now is from new york designer ES one of one. [...]

you CAN wear these colors together!

Posted 04 August 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

i remember learning something back in art class in middle school about how red and purple are not complementary colors.  they are just 2 colors that you’re not to put together, especially in an outfit.   but..kate walsh has proved us wrong!  she is looking amazing in this stella mccartney purple blouse and red skirt. [...]

she's like a rainbow by Dainty June

Posted 22 July 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

“she’s like a rainbow” is the debut collection from Dainty June, a new line from 3 friends who aren’t so new to designing great clothes.  jennifer johnson created the line E.C. Star, which i’ve featured here and here, and jen and erica daking, started All-Mighty, a clothing line and fashion website.  this bright and refreshing [...]

i'm feeling saturday night fever

Posted 16 July 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | No Comments

i love this 70s-inspired dress vanessa hudgens is wearing – the color, the fit, the flow!  it’s a bit of a different take on all of the ruffle dresses out there.  such a fun dress for a night out dancing!  check out similar dresses by Anavaa Kisasa, reef, and Girl on a Vine.

loving lemon

Posted 29 June 2009 | By | Categories: Uncategorized | 1 Comment

this post on the makool loves you blog was my inspiration for this post.  ice cold lemonade in the summer is the best and it’s my summer crush too!  here are some dresses and tops inspired by lemonade to brighten up your day! Gina Michele : makool loves you : Cori Jean : ccdoodle : [...]