September 1

 (Image Credit: the fabulous Fifi Lapin in Marc by Marc Jacobs)

Rabbit Rabbit! Can you all believe it's already September 1? It's crazy to think I moved into my apartment exactly one month ago. I put up a few more picture frames yesterday, but it still doesn't quite feel like home. Anyone have cozy (cheap) decorating tips? Feel free to send them my way!

Here are just a few things I'm looking forward to this month:


Fashion's Night Out (my first one in NYC!)
The launch of Missoni for Target
My internship
The return of The Rachel Zoe Project (it's going to be ba-nan-as.)

September is a bit of a fashion-centric month. So sue me. Readers, what are you looking forward to this September?

PS do you follow this silly superstition? With my current job search, I can use all the help I can get!

'Twas three nights before Christmas 

and all through the house 

Not a creature was stirring. 

Not even a mouse. 

 I'm absolutely obsessed with these mouse flats from Marc Jacobs. 

PS Remember to enter my Coast Giveaway before New Years!!

Back to School Book Bags

As my first full week of senior year comes to a close, I'm slowly easing back into the routine of school. Unfortunately, my schedule requires that I lug around a laptop, planner and numerous school books at all times. If you have to study hard, you might as well look good doing it, right? These are my top picks for a chic book bag:

1.) Marc by Marc Jacobs Nylon Tate Tote ($198)
2.) Feed Bag Large Ikat Tote ($39.50) For each bag purchased, Lord and Taylor will donate $3.50 to UNICEF in support of nutrition programs in Guatemala.
3.) Longchamp Le Pliage Large Tote ($145)
4.) Urban Outfitters Briefcase Bag ($158)
5.) Topshop Contrast Strap Satchel ($90)
6.) Gap Leather Tassel Tote ($98)



Or, if none of my above choices strike your fancy, try this Red Cross Bag. I love mine!

Back to School Dream Shopping

If budgetary concerns weren't an issue, back-to-school shopping would be a dream come true. Unfortunately, I live in the real world where my wardrobe is more Target than Tibi.  Here's what I'd buy if I had a Bill Gates'-sized bank account:

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Crossbody Bag ($228)
2. Anthropologie Fleur De Lys Dinner Plate ($16)
3. Tory Burch Leather Elle Boot ($495)
4. Kate Spade Bow Ring ($75)
5. Susana Monaco Billow Sleeve Dress ($172)

Readers, what big ticket items are on your wish list for fall? 

Links to Beat the Monday Blues: July 5

Readers--I hope you had a wonderful July 4th holiday! If you were cheated of a day off since Independence day fell on a Sunday this year, here are some links to start the work week off right:

What a wonderful way to start the day.

Still feeling patriotic? Try this belt on for size.

Twihards, the amount of Twilight-related paraphernalia available in the wake of Eclipse is almost unfathomable. My top pick: this t-shirt from Mighty Fine. "I Love Boys Who Sparkle." How precious.

If you're less than enthusiastic about the teen vampire craze, check out Colt Ford's music video spoof. Hilarious.

A sneak peak of Madonna's new line for Macy's.

All the fun of poker without the risk.

So many literary-inspired films are coming out later this year: Eat, Pray, Love, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, and the third installment in the Chronicles of Narnia series:  The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Click the links to view the trailers. Do you think these films will live up to the books?

Doesn't this peach sangria sound refreshing on a hot summer day?

(Image Credit)

Gaga Oh La La!!

As illustrated by tonight's episode of Glee, Lady Gaga's fashion choices are eclectic to say the least, but she and I are kindred spirits in one regard. Bows. How fabulous is Gaga's literal hair bow? Unfortunately, I don't have a team of personal stylists to recreate the look on a daily basis, so I have to channel my bow-loving energy in other ways:

Clockwise from top: Anthropologie Pearly Glow Tank ($68), Forever 21 Bangle ($4.80), Modcloth Skirt So Good ($37.99), Boutique 9 Val Sandal ($189.95), Marc by Marc Jacobs Linda Clutch ($250), Marc by Marc Jacobs Metal Bow Studs ($38)

p.s. I can't add the Polyvore clipper to my bookmarks on Firefox-- any suggestions?