leather {leggings}

Leather leggings ... a do or don't?  I like the edgy look of leather leggings but I'm not quite sure that they scream comfort.  I mean where does one's body heat go and how do you go about getting them off after a long day.  However, this pair seems ideal for two reasons - 1. they are cheap (yeah for pleather!) and 2. the back is made of knit which helps make them much more appealing the comfort scale.  I'm going with a DO!

*leatherette leggings

lust {must}

Tory Burch Arelia pumps, $395
Lela Rose for Payless Fulton shootie, $55

fall {cleaning}

I broke down this weekend and started my fall cleaning - reorganizing the pantry and throwing out a few old (I mean old) things was the starting point and now I am looking for ways to organize the rest of the kitchen.  Here are a few ideas that I can't wait to try.  Putting measuring cups and spoons on the inside of a cabinet door is ingenious - these are the gadgets that seem to always disappear first in our house.  And what a fantastic use of spring rods below as dividers for all of those awkward serving trays we all have.  Now, if I could just find someone to organize the rest of my house ... hum ...

i actually do know something {art}

  

 

       

I was so excited when I saw this photograph, simply because I was familiar with the work of art you see in the background.  This is a reproduction of a well-known Islamic work dating from 1590.  The original is page from a biography about the king at the time and is known as the Akbarnama.  This page was actually 1 foot by eight inches which makes this a rather large reproduction but what a cool way to experience art history.  The message of this miniature painting was the strength of the king - the image actually depicts multiple moments from a story involving the king taming a wild elephant (an allegory for the king taming a wild society, which was the case during this period).  I know that many people question the use of art historians but in all actuality art is an amazing companion to history and creates a visual documentation, especially before the modern period (ie. before 1870).  So, yes, I do know a little something every now and then.

*image from Burnham Design

relax {in style}

J Crew cable knit cardigan, $82
Anthropologie cropped pants, $138
ASOS zipper bag, $55
Woman at her toilette, Edgar Degas

lust {must}

{lust - J.Crew Cape, $198}

{must - Loft, $108}

white {noise}

H&M lace dress, $40
J Crew wool herringbone jacket, $198
Steve madden Cirkus platform, $150
Falke mustard tights, $38
Blue and Yellow, Jura Beda

conjoined {twins}

{hoping they bake well}

A few weeks ago the girls got together for baby shower for two of our friends who are due a week apart!  One is having a girl and one is having a boy which made it an all around perfect time for me to break out the conjoined twins cookie cutter! And face there will never be a more apropos moment for this tool!  We enjoyed a healthy brunch and a few mimosas and lots and lots of sugar.

{bringing my twins to life}

{Katie's delicious spread of brunch food}

{for those of us who could enjoy a mid-morning mimosa}

{a pregnant woman's dream - cake, icing, and candy coating}

{It's a Boy!  It's a Girl!}

{Congrats ladies!!!}

weekend {woof}

Madewell silk blouse, $118
J Crew slim fit pants, $70
Sam Edelman leopard boot, $160
H M leather shoulder bag, $48
Woman with Dog, Pierre Bonnard, 1922

Titian {colors}

This fall season promises a balanced mix of bright colors and warm neutrals.  I'm glad to see that we are getting pops of color to fill the cooler days with a little happiness.  Doesn't that coat just look divine?  What I wouldn't give for a cold day to cuddle up in that! 

H M wool cape coat, $160
J Crew cafe pants, $118
Sam Edelman loafers, $108
Rachel Roy quilted clutch, $59 

The Rape of Europa, Titian

hair {envy}