the handlebarsket

I have a commerce crush on Mission Bicycle in SF.

Not only do they make really cool bikes, but they 

have a fun shop full of stellar accessories for every

bicycle enthusiast. This fun creation from Denmark 

is pure genius. Handle bars and a basket

in one lightweight piece - amazing.

{NOT a sponsored post | all photos from Mission Bicycle}

free people november 2012

Have you perused the November Free People catalog yet?

I will always appreciate catalogs and lookbooks, but brands can sometimes

 miss the target with their styling. However, everything in this month's collection 

is absolute perfection and I secretly want to blow the rent 

just so I can fill my closet with pretty, sparkly winter attire.

Seems like a legit decision, right?

What are you craving for the holidays?

Is it too soon to make a wish list??

star gazer

1. Bowtie | 2. Embroidered button down | 3. Sweater 

4. Tiny necklace | 5. Umbrella | 6. Carine Roitfeld for MAC stencil

"We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars."

-Oscar Wilde

wish list

{pretty white romper from Planet Blue}

{wrap-around clutch from Amelia}

{gorgeous jewelry from dinosaur toes}

{anything and everything from madewell}

spring inspiration: nude + blush tones

{1. La Feem 2. Fashionista 3. Studded Hearts 4. NoaNoa 5. Closet Visit

 6. Fashion Toast 7. How I Met Your Style 8. Adolfo Valente}

spring inspiration: short shorts

{1. Purse n Boots 2. Tuula Vintage 3. Studded Hearts 4. Pepper + Chips 5. Planet Blue}

have a happy weekend, friends!

Amen. 

From Funnel Cloud's Etsy. Originally found on La Petite Choue.

tip top

{Ryan Lee Turton}

{we heart it}

I think I need a top hat.

This world needs more girls in fancy hats.

Just sayin'.

if I ever make it to Denmark...

...I'm definitely visiting Brinja's shop!  Although, I am pretty excited about the launch of her new online store.  I can't wait to see what else she has in store for us.  If you're not already smitten with her super cute blog, you must check it out now.  Cute babies, tiny houses and more... how can you go wrong?

one of each please

{photos from Neon Please}

What my life is missing is one (or three) of these satchels from Dr. Martens.  My mind is running wild with ideas of what exactly to put in the little window, too.  A photo? A drawing? A note? A tag saying 'if found, please return to owner, as she is undoubtedly crying right now over the loss of this amazing bag'?

What do you think? Are you lusting after any particular bag for this spring?

what my heart desires...

{photo from Miss Moss}

Paul Smith's entire A/W 2011 line:  I know everyone and their sister has blogged about this line but the casual menswear thing is really floating my boat and I've been trying to incorporate a little more mister in with each outfit this week.  Today I'm even wearing a thrifted grey sport jacket that made everyone ask if it belongs to my husband.  Viva androgyny!

{photo from design crush}

Etched Wine Decanters from Olivia and Coco: These remind me of my grandparents, who always had the coolest wine decanters from Italy.  My only concern about owning a really sweet wine decanter is the fact that I would inevitably end up drinking way more wine... hmm, maybe that doesn't sound so bad after all.

{photo from knight cat}

California Rodarte/Opening Ceremony sweater:  I'm a total Californiaphile (hey, let's try and make that a real word, shall we?)  If I ever move away from this great state it will be a sad day for me, because I really love living here.  This sweater is so cool and looks amazingly cozy.  I'm not one for spending nearly $400 on a sweater, otherwise this baby would be mine.

{photo from because i'm addicted}

Teen Vogue's Jane Keltner de Valle's shoe closet:  I'm definitely one of those shoe obsessed girls and looking at a shoe closet like this makes me gasp as my hand flutters to my heart... just to make sure it's still beating.  My shoes still sit at the bottom of my closet, requiring the occasional dusting, and I know they deserve so much better.  (This is where my mom would say, "there are starving children in the world and you feel bad for your shoes?!)

{photo from design*sponge}

Christina Weber's San Francisco kitchen: I've been wanting to add a pots and pan rack over my oven for a while now; it just seems so convenient to reach up and have your cooking ware readily available. Very classic and pleasing to the eye.  Husby, if you're reading this, take it as a huge hint!

if I could only buy one thing this spring...

{photo found on the wonderful La Feem}

...it would be this dress.  I've been pining over it since I saw it in a Nylon editorial (page 178) paired with green tights and roller skates back in December.  It's so bright and cheerful, no one could possible have a bad day while wearing this beauty.

This coat must be woven out of my hopes and dreams, because it's the most beeeee-autiful coat I've seen in such a long time.  This gem is from a Montreal based company called Mackage that makes the most exquisite outerwear.  Seriously, check out their website and gawk to your heart's content.

Discovered on Hey, Lady Grey, one of my new favorite blogs.

{source}

I want this sign in my kitchen.

my birthday wish list

My birthday is coming up next month. Usually I forget until the week before, but this year I'm so excited. I've never been big on handing out lists of what I want, but it's nice to daydream about the possibility of getting each and every thing your heart desires. Here's my heart's wish list, from the likely to the highly unlikely ♥

{Justin Guinta gold bike chain bracelet, from ShopBop}

{Thin Slice ring, from Old Gold}

{50 mm lens for my Canon}

{Cute little bike necklace by Violet Bella, from Ruche}

{Anything from Alexandra Grecco}


{Brian Atwood nude patent pumps, available soon at InterMix}

{Loved ring, by St. Kilda}

{Agnes stripe pleat dress, from Built by Wendy}

{Arles market dress, from Built By Wendy. Truth be told, I'd take anything from them!}

{A modern take on the bear skin rug, made from a recycled blanket. By Lise Lefebvre.}

{The Leica M7 Edition Hermes. It's only a wee bit over 14 grand. Totally possible, right???}