Gypsy + Biker

Currently lusting after this Free People Gypsy Vest. How gorgeous is the ruffled gold back? And call me vain, but I'm a sucker for anything with miniature mirrors sewn in.

Perfect for exotic summer travels. Anyone else hear Morocco calling their name?

Big + Pixel

Kind of sort of in love with this laptop case from Big Big Pixel.

Nova + Hoop

Lusting after these Nova Hoop Earrings from Cisthene.

Space + Suit

I have a weakness for anything cosmic. Perhaps it was inspired by my fabulously unorthodox Astrophysics teacher in high-school. 

Check out this robe from Monki.  

I also greatly enjoy their description:

"A star-spangled kimono that will make its bearer feel… oh, just about universally gorgeous.

 The Cosmos pattern, printed on a traditional robe, is a space-goddess way of simply looking great in the morning. "

Spotted at A Cup of Jo.

Sexy + Sweaters

As fall approaches, I begin the hunt for eye-catching sweaters. And boy, have I found just the trick. Except they will be going straight to my Xmas list cause they are $70 a pop.

Meet Sexy Sweaters: unbearably desirable sweaters that sparked an internet frenzy and are now "offered" in an infinite array of designs, none of which are actually buyable. 

Enter the biggest internet tease: The Fashion Meme.

Below are the actual sweaters you can purchase from Sexy Sweaters (slash the website is called Mr. Gugu and Miss Go? To be honest I'm a little bit confused about the origin. I think they're polish?) 

The Memes are too follow.

 galaxy. so in right now.

The memes:

This one if for my friend John.

dis one is MINE.

spotted by Richard.

Turning + Tables

The first thing on my back-to-school wishlist? An old-school turntable.

 I've always admired the old, obsolete record covers found in thrift stores at next to nothing prices. Those mixed in with a few new releases here and there would make for an ideal collection, don't you think? You just can't beat the sound quality and tactile experience. 

Slap on an old Sinatra record and bam you've got yourself the ultimate glass-of-wine-in-hand-kind-of-night soundtrack.

 Below are the first 5 albums I would want to buy, all available at urban.

The Jensen Wood Turntable, $88

Fleetwood Mac, Rumours LP, $28.98 

Florence & The Machine, Ceremonials LP, $20.98

Lana Del Rey, Born To Die LP, $22.98

The XX, XX LP $18.98

The National, High Violet LP, $26.98

It's tough when you already own these albums in MP3 though...

But the albums would double as wall art. Voila! It can be vaguely economic. so THERE.

Cut + Out

This dress by French label Carven is adorable. I love me some good upper ribcage display.

And that textile. mmm.

 As seen on The Man Repeller.

Thu + Thu

Currently lusting after the label THU THU by designer Thuy Duong Nyguyen. Vietnamese-born, she has since moved to Germany and influences from both places can be strongly noted in her work. Apparently I have a weakness for handcrafted embroideries (see Free People Parka).

 

This jacket is to DIE for.

Christopher + Kane

Lusting over this Galaxy Print Sleeveless Shirt by Chrisopher Kane. 

Out. of. this. world.

Spotted at FarFetch.

Hair + Rings

BLING FOR YOUR HAIR? Aeon Hair Rings. Yup. That's right. Rings you wear in your hair.

I am 100% convinced. And according to their maker- Regal Rose- they're super easy to do. Just open and close them over desired area. Count me in.

P.S. check out other stuff on their website and Etsy shop. punk rad.

(I want that collar.)

Spotted by Adrienne.

Indus + Valley

This holiday season I'm lusting after this Free People Reversible Fur Parka. Not only does the fur look incredibly warm, but the embroidery is (get this) handmade by tribal women in the Indus Valley over 50 years ago as part of a wedding trousseau. Can you say, um, exquisite?

SO beautiful! 

love the layering with sequins. ideal. 

AHH if only.

Robert + Rodriquez

This Robert Rodriguez sequined silk top is so simple in design but high on impact. 

Wouldn't it be perfect for a casual New Year's party? 

Tamarind + Sequins

How decadent are these Tamarind Sequin Pants by Calypso? And they're 95% silk. mmm. 

Spotted these first on The Man Repeller (above). So chic.

Some other drool-worthy pantalones:

3.1 Philip Lim- Sequin Trousers ( I WANTT)

Malene Birger- Jolie Sequin Leggings

Sass and Bide- A Matter of Discipline

Marc Jacobs sequined floral print linen blend pants.

Silence & Noise- Sequin Legging

lusting.