ENd OF SUmma’ LOvin’

{Thakoon dress, Forever 21 headband, Halston clutch, Pelle Mode shoes, Jamie Joseph bracelet}

Because there are weddings galore in September. Because boyfriends get asked to wear khakis (p dot s, dear god please don’t let there be pleats). And because it’s easy to fall in to a generic strapless-dress, nude-shoe routine. Inspired by Keri Russell’s recent red carpet look, I’ve pulled some wedding outfits that are sweet, fun, and anything but routine.

{Thakoon dress, Topshop earrings, Jennifer Zeuner bracelet, Pour La Victoire shoes, Devi Kroll clutch}

(While we’re on the subject, Francis Cabrel’s Je l’aime a mourir might just be the sweetest definition of love ever)

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MY TUnes

{The Kooks}

The first time I heard Paul Simon’s Graceland album I was on a road trip with my dad. I played the tape (both sides) from start to finish five times until I was finally cut off. I was ten at the time, but I’ve loved listening to songs on repeat ever since.

I first admitted this guilty pleasure here and this morning, while listening to my latest obsessions, I realized it was time for a sequel post. In no particular order here is what I can’t get enough of right now:

1. The Kooks, Naive

2. Vampire Weekend, Giving up the Gun

3. Yeasayer, Ambling up

4. Empire of the Sun, Walking on a Dream

5. Ray LaMontagne, You are the Best Thing

Enjoy.

Image courtesy of ilovealternative.com

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FAce FIxables

When things get out of hand, as they did last weekend, my face throws a tantrum. My skin looks dull, I start to break out, and the bags under my eyes age me about ten years. Which is why I’ve come up with a four-part solution: green juice, a face mask, plenty of eye cream, and tons and tons of sleep.

I use this recipe for my juice, although sometimes I just throw in whatever is in the fridge  and it always (slash usually) turns out just fine.

1. All about Eyes Serum, $25, Clinique, Sephora.com– I love this eye-cream because the applicator has a cool roll-y ball on the end which is like a massage for your face. And since it’s only $25, I see no problem in applying it five times a day.

2. Super Mask, $50, Dr. Perricone, Sephora.com– You could say I’m a face mask addict. I haven’t met one that I haven’t loved on some level. This mask has ginger in it and your face literally glows after using it.

3. Mellow Yellow sleeping mask, $20, Chris Notti, Bonanotti.com– Chris Notti makes the most beautiful face masks and he has tons of different colors. They’re so chic that I actually feel like I’m doing people a service when I use them on the plane.

Juice image courtesy of kblog

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DUbai DIaries Part III

Where, oh where, to begin?

Below, more craziness from this weekend.

{One of many, many elevator rides}

{The characters}

{Leigh bee}

{Lovely Veronica}

{The Burj}

{The regulars}

{Yet another elevator and my two favorites}

{Dubai, check please}

The End.

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BLurry Sky CRazy NIght or DUbai Part II

Tommy Hilfiger dress, vintage belt, the chic Cavalli bouncers

The food at Caramel was amazing and the views of the Burj superb, but nothing compared to the Cavalli Club. It was better than the Scarface scene when Al saw Michelle for the first time. The chandeliers were out of this world, the animal print abundant, and as evidenced by tomorrow’s post, the debauchery contagious.

{Cavalli’s C’s}

{Where there’s crystal rain, leopard carpets reign}

{Thanks Aya for documenting my dream bathroom}

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DUbai: SNake SKin and SPider ROlls

Zara pants, top, and belt via the Dubai Mall (aka heaven), Brian Atwood shoes, Anya Hindmarch clutch.

After our first night out in Dubai (those pictures to come tomorrow), we needed sushi, sake, and a little shopping. Turns out there’s no such thing as *a little shopping* or *just one* bottle of sake in this city. In the end, the food at Zuma was divine, as was the company, and we couldn’t help but indulge in some much-missed, super-American E! TV.

{The Hot Cousin}

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TRumping/VEgas/BAby/VEgas

You thought Vegas was the city of bling/flash/tackiness? Oh no. Dubai is. Hands down. Of course I have nothing to wear as all the clothes I brought are my typical disheveled/romantic/hippy get ups. If only I had invested in my most favorite Cavalli collection with the mismatched prints/fun dresses/vintage inspired pieces- the perfect attire for the last stop on tonight’s dance card: the Roberto Cavalli hotspot/lounge/club. Don’t ya think?

Have a great weekend everyone, and wish me luck in the land of sequins and Ferraris.

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AS IS ABove, SO IS Below

{Crystals galore via the Selby}

I spent all day yesterday researching Saturn’s Return, which for those of us born between 1982 and 1984, has just begun. Between astrostyle.com, astrologyzone.com, and astrogrrl.com, I learned all about what these next two years will hold– trust me, hours upon hours of amusement on these sites.

Whether you believe in astrology or not, it’s a fascinating concept to ponder. (And after you’re done, you can’t help but realize how lucky you are that you actually have the time to think about such things.)

In line with everything hippy dippy, my current obsession: anything and everything sparkly, glittery– including these amazing, boulder-like crystals.

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UNtil THe COwboys COme HOme

No matter how much fun one has on road trips, adventures, or in magical sparkle-glitter rooms– there’s nothing like home. Whether it’s diner food from Mel’s in San Francisco, the recently defunct Empire Diner in Chelsea, NYC, or now, Doha’s Kountry Kitchen– scrambled eggs and homefries bring me back faster than you can say, “With a side of Texas toast please.”

{Forever 21 dress that is way too old to be wearing any place other than Ric’s}

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JOey, J.CRew, ANd J

Last night J said “You were right, I like the romanticism of this”. Although I don’t remember saying it, I wasn’t surprised that those words came out of my mouth at some point. As I’ve touched upon, here, hereand here, the r-word could pretty much be my middle name. I actually do like long walks on the beach, boxes of chocolates, getting caught in the rain, and love stories with happy endings– I mean, let’s be honest, I doodle in hearts.

Needless-to-say, I’m giddy with excitement over the new flick The Romantics. There are the obvious trigger points– the title, dreamy faces, and group of friends whose dynamic is a little too familiar– but then, there is also the fashion. The sweet, Cape-Cod prep ensembles are making me wish I hadn’t canceled my J.Crew catalogue; the make-up-free bonfires have me yearning for Dawson Creek re-runs and over-sized sweaters; and the easy, comfy style has me missing home (among other things/people).

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