Fei Fei Sun

My model crush at the moment. If only we all could look this good in polaroids...

Women Management

The Book Case: Life

Finished Keith Richard's autobiography.  No, I'm not attempting to write a review, there's only one Michiko Kakutani.  Yes, this is a brilliant book whether you're a Stones' fan or not.  Keef's the man.

Splash

Took me a while to take that jump.  Happy I did.

Topshop swimsuit, Native shoes

The Right Stripes

Stripes are everywhere this season.  Not only the classic Breton but colorful, vertical, horizontal lines.  I, too, jumped on the band-wagon.

no name skirt, vintage top

Hello GG x Hello Kitty

I'm a horder.  A horder of Hello Kitty...ALLTHINGSHELLOKITTY!!!  I don't care for school supplies  and the like (although I do have that too).   Instead,  I  collect kitchen appliances, sewing machines, sports gear, guitars, jewelry, to name a few.  Some of it I use, some of it is still in boxes.  Blame it on my cat-less childhood in Stavanger, for years, anywhere I went, I'd somehow find a Sanrio/Hello Kitty store to bring back one-of-a-kinders.  You can say I've made up for my deprived childhood, and then some!  But now that my household is growing and space is limited, it's time to put the mouthless kitty away for good...

My loss can be your gain.  For a complete (yes there's more) list of things and prices, email me.

Eye Candy

M almost daily sends me pictures of things/people I'm currently consumed with.  Today's selection made me extra happy.

Hats On!

A few days ago, on a whim, I decided to trim my bangs myself.  What should've been a quick snip snip became a chop job.  ARGH!  Lessons learned:  1) do not over-obsess with my hair in front of the mirror in near proximity of scissors;  2) a good hat can hide a lot...

Bruce the bulldog, vintage hat, vintage top, vintage skirt, Forever 21 shoes / vintage hat, Monki top, Zara pants, COS tote

Gigi In Chains

Inspired by (or too cheap to buy) Erin Wasson, Bliss Lau and countless DIY posts online, I went to downtown LA and bought metal chains.  10 minutes + 1 broken nail after, hello bodychain!

Hanes top (w/neck cut off), 7 For All Mankind shorts, Falke tights

Better Off Red

Pucker up!  A bright red pout always looks good whether it's day or night, dressed up or dressed down. My go-to is Nars Dragon Girl Velvet Matte Lip Pencil.  It's a liptick and a lipliner in one jumbo pencil, super easy to apply, and the color lasts (almost) forever.  This picture was taken a few months ago.  I just love how my lipstick still looked perfect at 3 AM - no touch up needed. 

Polarized

Fendi dress / H&M top, Fendi pants / Fluxus top, vintage skirt, Fendi shoes / Hang Ten jacket, vintage top worn as skirt, Christian Louboutin shoes

Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You

Paris-based videographer Justin Wu has made several videos of models lip-synching.  My favorite so far:

Les Girls

I love them.

Jane Birkin, Brigitte Bardot, Jean Seberg, Anna Karina, Francoise Hardy, Catherine Deneuve & France Gall

Carven

Confession:  I haven't heard of Carven  until I recently saw their Spring 2011 trunk show at Barneys.  I'm obsessed!!!  Carven was established by Madame Carven in 1945.  It was once a member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture and known for dressing movie stars and European royalty.  The label relaunched in Spring 2010 with a ready-to-wear line by creative director, Guillaume Henry, former assistant to Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci.  Haute Couture sensibility at wallet-friendly prices?  Yes, please!