monique lhuillier

i absolutely love the monique lhuillier fall 2012 RTW collection. it's romantic and red color story make it the perfect post for today. the red sleeveless floor length dress, red sequin dress, and the sequin cap sleeve look are my favorite in the collection. the sequin red dress is so pretty, it's the ultimate party dress. i would pair it with a nude pump and small subtle clutch in a camel or pale pink color. the pattern of the sequins on the neckline and sleeves are gorgeous. i just wish i could find something similar to it to have in my closet. 

hat season

it has been the best hat season so far, with little rain, but still cold enough to wear a wool hat to stay warm. i've bought two wool hats (one vintage and one from madewell) this season that i am completely head over heels for. but i wish i could find a wool had with some color. i will be on the hunt for a fun colored hat, something in black or navy with an accent color, or something that is a solid pop of color.   

inside my walk-in closet

i'm working on a project at work this week that includes a very large walk-in closet that i'm super jealous of. part of the details of the walk-in are maximizing the space of the built-in shelves to make more room for a large dresser centered in the middle of the space, seating, and plenty of storage. i love a dramatic lamp shade over the dresser and shelves for hats and handbags. ideally, i would like the dresser to be big enough to store clothes that can't be hung, undergarments, scarves, jewelry, accessories, and really everything that looks "ugly" hung (please no wire hangers, burn all your wire hangers). i hope one day i will be designing my very own walk-in closet, but really a closet isn't enough, i want a dressing room. 

calf hair coat

i saw this look, and i fell in love with the calf hair coat. although i will probably never own a calf hair coat, a girl can dream. i love the idea of pairing this coat with a bright color.  the shade of green is blah, so i would pair this coat with a bright purple or cobalt blue. i have been on the hunt for a leather pouch, similar to the one (here), but i want something with a gold zipper and preferably in a couple different sizes. i need a small one for my phone, one for makeup, and one to use as a clutch. i would love to get one in red, black, and another bright color like maybe purple or blue.  

s'mores

s'mores will forever remind me of summer camps and sleepovers. i think the last time i made them was probably at summer camp over a camp fire when i was in middle school, so this weekend i decided it was long over due that i make them. 

ingredients:

organic graham crackers 

marshmallows (cut in half)

HERSHEY'S chocolate bar (broken into pieces)

life is short

cinched silhouette

i love the cinched waist coats, dresses, and skirts in the christian dior pre-fall 2012 collection. the collection is elegant, feminine, and refined. my favorite look is the cobalt blue dress with the cinched belt and black tights, although i would have to add a statement necklace. i would love a great pair of trouser pants in this same color in my closet.