color crush

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the look

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I bought a ton of leggings at Old Navy the other day in hopes of finally jumping on the legging/sweater/boots trend. However, I can't find any sweaters long enough! I'm sorry, but I won't be showing my crotch this winter; I need something longer! So... do any of you know where I can find some affordable sweater dresses (I've already tried Gap, Urban Outfitters and Old Navy)?

PS. And yes, though I love the outfit in the above picture, I am looking for something a bit longer. At least long enough to cover my bum!

sail away

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wild woman

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what's in your bag

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I've always enjoyed those "What's In Your Bag?" projects. Some people have the coolest, prettiest stuff. My essentials aren't nearly this glamourous.

pre-raphaelite beauty

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For the first time in I don't know how long, I picked up an issue of Vogue that I was actually tempted to buy. These images of Saoirse Ronan depicting the Pre-Raphaelites' muse stopped me in my tracks. (Waterhouse is my favorite painter, so it's no surprise that I'm falling for these.) The styling and textures are stunning and Saoirse looks absolutely amazing!

weisz woman

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I don't have many all-time favorite actors, but Rachel Weisz has long been one of them. Apart from being immensely talented, I can never get over how incredibly beautiful she is.

looking up

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So... I got another job! Or, a new job as you'll recall that I quit that first one after working only a day. It's a seasonal position at Williams-Sonoma and, well, it's a job. It's good for now and it'll definitely be nice having some money coming in. So, yay! It feels good!

into the deep

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Both of these are so gorgeously styled, they almost hurt my heart...

the new gypsies

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Sorry I don't seem to have much to say these days. I'm just busy with stuff to do: get affordable health insurance, make assistant business cards, buy assisting gear, contact photographers, get a California driver's license, buy and learn Lightroom. But! I had an interview yesterday (for a seasonal sales position) that seems very promising, so keep your fingers crossed. A little money would be really nice right now.

Have a great weekend!

monsieur louboutin

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a hint of red

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dream wedding

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Quite literally.

The other night I had a dream that I was getting married and I was wearing a very tight black sparkly dress, very similar to the one above but with a skinny silver belt around the waist and without the poofy sleeves (which were short or long, I can't remember). I also had three diamond encrusted onyx rings of varying sizes and styles.

I swear I'm not gothic, but it's very astronomy- and constellation-inspired which I am totally for! So, if you have any onyx rings lying around, feel free to send them my way! I also wouldn't mind wearing that Elie Saab creation (who just so happens to be my absolute favorite designer).

What do you think?

girl in space

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the mermaid

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the salty air

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color pop

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I love the colors in this pin up portrait! So pretty and fun.

eva green

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She's one of my favorites.

wanderlust

Um, not much else to say except this is yet another picture fueling my wanderlust. Gorgeous beach... beautiful dress... awesome backpack...

In other news, I'm still working my way through Love in the Time of Cholera. I'm hoping to have a review ready for you in the next couple of days!

Source: J. Crew via b for bonnie

dark romance

Today I want to direct you on over to One Must Shock the Bourgeois, where I've done a little guest post for Elizabeth who is busy getting married! This is my very first guest post and it's all about black lace. Head on over for more dark romance...

Source: 1. Christer Strömholm via Silent Storyteller 2. Joanne Blades 3. Edward Steichen 4. Pinterest