Pretty Tulle Shopping Bags

I love the diaphanous look of these tulle shopping bags from Bankeladen. All of my reusable bags are quite hideous compared to these whispy little things, and I bet it would fold up into a perfectly tiny square in your regular handbag until you needed it.

Do you avoid single use plastics? Ever since I learned about this, I do my best to avoid, recycle or re-use them.

P.S) This is an amazing project devoted to clearing plastics from our planet's oceans.

Ballet Flats with a Mousy Twist

As I was unpacking our earthly possessions during this last move, I discovered that I am drawn to objects that have a function, but are shaped like something else. Particularly animals. I own a teapot shaped like an elephant, a cream and sugar set shaped like cows, a salt and pepper shaker shaped like a pair of mushrooms, a measuring tape shaped like Pinocchio, and of course, a lollipop holder shaped like a peacock. You know, truly practical, every day items. Giggle.

So obviously these Marc Jacobs Ballet Flats that look like a Mouse are right up my alley. I saw an adorable Japanese girl wearing a pair in Vienna this summer and felt a pang of jealousy stab right through my stomach and shoot out my spine. So cute. And yet, so cool.

Hers were a soft looking suede, but this studded version reminds me of a very tough biker rat. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to mouse hunt on ebay.

Missoni for Target: Will it be A Hit or A Miss?

I'm sure it's already all over the blogosphere that Target is doing a collaboration with Missoni. Hooray Design for All! Of course it looks great in the publicity photos (save some rather curious styling for the womens wear!) but I'll reserve my final judgement until I see it in stores.

The highly anticipated Liberty of London roll out ended up looking schlocky. It felt like regular plastic junk covered with those famous Liberty prints. I'd rather save up for one piece of the real thing than have something that's just a sloppy imitation. That said, here are a few of my favorite looks from the slideshow via Cut Blog.

With such a bold seventies inspired print, I love the idea of keeping everything else very restrained. (Also, looks like this make me I wish I could wear tights in Hawaii! Far too hot.)

If those towels look that plush in real life, I want one of each to take poolside.

Fill it with shiny red apples and this bowl would make a glamorous centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table.

A perfect pop of color and pattern for you feet.

Round it all off with a sexy little nightie and robe. These goodies will be in stores on September 13th. Will you make a special trip to check them out?

What do you think of the collaborations between high end designers and box stores? Which have been the most successful? Have you bought any pieces? Are any still favorites? (I still have favorites that Isaac Mizrahi did for Target way back in the beginning!)

Advanced Style

Hello my dears! I've jumped back into my old routine head first and between substitute teaching for the first week of kindergarten (ACK!), primping our new pad and shipping out Love Birds for my newly re-opened shop, there hasn't been much energy for posting.

However, my lovely Mum has come to the rescue by sending along a link to the amazing blog and video series "Advanced Style". This blog is dedicated to women who haven't let growing older stop them from expressing themselves through fashion. To me, that's what fashion is all about- expressing yourself, having fun and celebrating this beautiful, far too short thing we call life.

A special thanks to my Mom who showed me from the beginning that fashion was not frivolous, but a way to be more present in every day and savor the beauty of life. I'm practicing.

Enjoy!

Roman Holiday: Harem Pants, Yay or Nay?

Harem Pants. All the girls here are wearing them. I kindof love the look, but is it too close to the hammer pants I swore to never wear again? Also, I will try to be brave enough to get a photo of someone from the front. I don't know how fashion bloggers do it- it feels so rude!