December 21, 2009

a few beautiful things

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Cozy socks, elfin earrings, primitive jewelry, spray painted jeans, peach colored fabrics, brown leather loafers, berets, studded oxfords, delicious holiday cookies, tied-up tops, unruly hair, keychain adorned bags, knit oversized sweaters, funky platform shoes...all things I'm craving.

December 01, 2009

CRUSH CRUSH CRUSH

Since I've spent the last 3 months in Italy, surrounded by high fashion in Milan and amazing leather in Florence I have developed a few major bag crushes. To say that they are unrequited would be an understatement considering at least one has a waitlist and another is around $3000, but hey, you can't help what your attracted to, and I am attracted to very very VERY expensive purses.

Here they are for your viewing pleasure...
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The classic Hermes Kelly bag. I prefer the smaller Kelly to the Birkin-I love that it has an additional cross-body strap! They have tons of amazing leather knockoffs here in Florence and I have been majorly tempted to buy one.

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The new Prada Saffiano bag. I love the burgandy color and the addition of the longer strap as well...its perfect for everyday wear-which is what I would need if I was going to spend big bucks on a bag.

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Finally, last but not least, the Fendi Peekaboo bag. Fendi always has many variations on one bag and these two versions are my top favorites(though I do love the tobacco brown version as well). This is such a gorgeous bag! I love the design of it and the way it hangs on your arm. It kind of has the feel of the Kelly or the Birkin but with a softer structure to it. Thats one of my only arguments with the Hermes bags-they are a little too structured, I think I would want to buy one that was vintage or a little ruffed up.


November 05, 2009

a vampire, a soldier and a witch walk into a bar...

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Life has been crazy lately. Crazy good. Crazy bad. Crazy crazy. Just so much is going on now and I can't believe I'm only in Florence for another month or so. I'm going to miss it so much! But it will be nice to get back to having reliable internet so that I can whip this blog back into shape!

Until then, heres what I have to share.
  • Just had my fall break where my family came to visit.
  • Got to see Venice; a beautiful city with lots of art and amazing streets to wander.
  • I've been seriously pigging out lately-lots of gelato! its just so good!
  • I found an amazing vintage flea market last week that sells some amazing fur collars, great jewelry and handbags! I have to go find it again so I can purchase some fur to wear with my green cargo jacket.
  • Still looking for the perfect loafers and boots...there are just too many options for leather in Italy.
  • My roommate Meredith comes to visit next week! I can't wait to show her around Florence :)
  • Next weekend is my trip to Amsterdam with my roommates and Meredith...I can't wait to see the Van Gogh museum and eat good food and bike around the city!
  • 2 weeks until New Moon comes out! Sadly I can't see it until I return to the states.
  • I am seriously obsessed with Glee! The music is on repeat on my ipod.
  • Trying to get over this cold before the weekend starts...wish me luck :)