seeing green

not only is emerald green the pantone color of the year, it also happens to be one of my favorites! green is always so vibrant and fresh, no matter what you put it on, be it clothing or home decor. it inspires a feeling that seems to just make everything look better and feel good. it also reminds me that spring is upon us, when i start to grow dreary of the cold weather and covered up wardrobe. emerald green was  my fathers favorite color. maybe there is some sentiment involved, it always reminds me of him.

a curation of pretty images seen in green….

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valentino resort 2013 | image via: style.com

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alice + olivia spring 2013 | image via: style.com

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manolo blahnik maysale slippers | via: barney’s new york

how do you feel about green?

xo~syd

ten timeless coats

Investing in a good coat is something every lady must do! I must admit, coats are a bit of a fixation of mine. I start longing to wear them right about August, (totally inappropriate for my homeland of Arizona).  I just love the cozy feeling of bundling up under a coat and sipping on a cup of joe; while headed out for a day of treasure hunting or book store hopping. Not to mention, in a hurry, if you have the right coat on, it can just pull everything together beautifully (instant gratification!). Sometimes, it doesn’t even matter what you are wearing underneath. Vintage coats are a lovely staple, unique and fun to add to a growing collection, plus they are still very easy to find in good condition. However, if you are looking to invest in a new coat with vintage appeal, here are ten chic and timeless coats that I have had my eye on this fall! 

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~syd

The Collections | Spring 2013 {Part One}

Inspiration taken from the sixties was alive, well and abound on the runways this year. From Dolce and Gabbana to Lauren Moffatt and everything in between. All I can say is, my eyes were bigger than my head and I could hardly contain myself with delight! It was in complete eye candy heaven!  I thought that I would share a few of my favorite visuals from some of my beloved designers. I can’t wait to see these pieces painted in artful spring style editorials. I introduce part one of my favorite collections...

Dolce & Gabbana

Can you say Brigitte Bardot? Or French Riviera chic, circa 1960s.

Moschino

All I could think of was, Audrey Hepburn in “How to Steal a Million!”

Burberry Prorsum

Chic and classic tailoring done right, with beautiful bright colors.

Oscar De La Renta

What else is there to say? Beautiful details, elegant and always ladylike.

Kate Spade

The new Mod.

Alice + Olivia

A little bit fifties, a little bit sixties. Done right with a colorful primary color palette.

J. Crew

Pretty and Polished.

Stay tuned for the second part!

xo~syd