Lavender is the New Pink (Lemonade)

When life gives you weather this hot, go to the store and make lavender lemonade! I'm absolutely in love with lavender (herb & color), so when I happened upon a recipe for lavender lemonade, I knew that the scorching weather wasn't my only reason to make a pitcher. It turned out as sweet and delicious as I'd hoped. Try it yourself!

In celebration of my new favorite summer sipper and color combo, here are two finds on my fashion want list:

via Free People

via Nine West

Keep cool!

B

Sole Searching

So excited about my new Dolce Vita for Target derby shoes! I've been searching for an affordable oxford style shoe in my size for quite awhile. I may be insane for wearing such a pointed toe with a big foot like mine, but I can't get enough of shoes with a sharp tip. Let's hope for many great outfits this fall with these babies!

until next post,

B

Imaginary Shopping

Inspired by a little post on Fashionista and the fact that the economy isn't so great (...and the fact that I really want new clothes!), I thought I'd do my own "Imaginary Shopping" list. Simply, it's an outfit I'd love to buy if I ever had the money. I mean, a girl can dream, right?

until next post!

B

I put my new shoes on

Paolo Nutini - New Music - More Music Videos

My new booties from payless arrived today. I felt this song very appropriate.

I have to say that I've never owned an "edgier" shoe before. Look in my closet and nearly half of my shoes have bows on them! It was time for a change! I was partially inspired to purchase them for the collection I'm currently working on. It's symbolic of my current transition in style. I'm calling it "The Elegant Rebel." Think Karl meets Coco, rough meets delicate, biker chick meets vintage Victorian.

I'm using myself as a model and hoping to actually have 3-4 looks completed before I head back to Sav. I'm hoping I make this goal. Really, really need some new portfolio pieces!

until next post!

B

*PS* I've been using picnik.com to edit my photos after I read about it on The Stylish Wanderer's blog. It's quite fun and easy to use. I need something to use until my adobe creative suite arrives! Also, I've been posting random things on my tumblog. Check it out if you wish, dears!

Thank you, Christian

image via nymag.com

I'm a fan of Payless shoes. For two reasons a) they're cheap b) they create shoes that actually fit my feet that I actually like to wear.

And, I love when they have designer lines like Abaete or Alice + Olivia.

Therefore: I'm REALLY psyched for Christian Siriano's (Project Runway 4 diva) line to come out next month. He understands us art&design/poor college kids. (http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/12/christian_siriano_whethers_the.html)

Can't wait to get my hands on both/either pair of those boots! Those zippers and heels are sweet (and lets hope walkable!).