McQueen's Four-Finger Ring Clutch, Oh Yes Ma'am

as seen in T Magazine

Catherine Malandrino's DREAMY Madoura Collection

How dreamy is Malandrino's Madoura Collection? Love how body conscious these pieces are with emphasis on the waist line--sexy and chic!

all images via CM Blog

Artichokes for Dinner!

I cooked artichokes for the first time this weekend! AND I was pretty successful. To read more about it, click here.

When I Dream of Wedding Accessories...

...As I was searching for inspiration for an upcoming TSM shoot, my business partner, Amy (who is getting married soon) sent over a link of beautiful floral touches incorporated into various hair styles. Because I'm a [closet] hopeless romantic, I get easily distracted and think more is more, I felt the need to share this bride's AMAZING accessory styling.

I've never been a part of styling a wedding or remotely close to it, but I feel one of the greater pressures of wedding day style is to remain true to who you are yet special enough to leave a distinguishable impression on that day versus every regular day in your life.

This gorgeous DC-based bride chose a very simple dress, a pretty unorthodox hair style, dainty chandelier earrings and a generous stack of bangles on each arm--my favorite part. LOVE the accessories...this is something I would do.

OBSESSED with those bangles! Daring move for a bride!

photos via United with Love

Lick of Leopard

After hearing friends rant about Sally Hansen's Salon Effects, I decided to give them a shot. I am, afterall, a sucker for beauty items. Suprisingly the stickies have lasted all week and have remained in pretty decent shape. Fellow SE user, Michelle W., told me the secret to long-lasting wear is to buff nails really well AND to remove excess moisture with acetone. True dat, shawty. Available at your local drugstore.

Salon Effects Day 1

Jaco tried the lace on her toes.

Day 5. Still going strong.

Pucci Femme

Love, Love, LOVE Pucci Fall 2011...sigh.

ALL images via Sartorialist

Mikkat Market Marvels

Mikkat Market is an online boutique based on style preferences of blogger, Katherine Kim (pictured). Items for sale are all chosen by Kim based on style, everyday wearability and quality. I love the store for its generous quantity of basics with an edge. But what I love even more?...the prices!